Under Agreement
78 Forest St, Wakefield, MA
Wakefield · MA 01880
- $749,000
- Price
- 3
- Beds
- 2
- Baths
- 1664
- Sq. ft.
Overview
Property type:
Single Family
Year built:
Built in 1900
Lot size:
0.65 Acre Lot
Price per square foot:
$450 / Sq.Ft
Parking:
No Parking
Heating & cooling:
Heat, Electric, Window AC
About this home
Welcome to 78 Forest Street, a beautifully updated Wakefield condo that captures the distinct charm, privacy, and character of its original Craftsman single-family roots. Featuring 3 spacious bedrooms, 2 full baths, and custom built-in closets throughout, this turn-key residence offers the complete independence and lifestyle of a standalone house. At the heart of the home, the light-filled, open eat-in kitchen showcases new cabinetry, sleek quartz countertops, and a cozy gas fireplace—flowing seamlessly out to a private deck. Beyond lies an expansive, tranquil backyard overlooking peaceful protected wetlands, complete with a fire pit area ideal for outdoor entertaining. The impressive main-level primary suite serves as a true private retreat, offering custom built-ins and a dedicated sitting room. Upstairs, you’ll find two well-proportioned bedrooms, a full ceramic tile bath, and a sun-filled flex space—perfect for a home office or a cozy reading nook. Finished with dedicated off-street parking and situated just steps from the commuter rail, this exceptional property delivers the authentic feel of single-family living paired with unbeatable modern luxury and location.
Neighborhood & Transit
78 Forest St, Wakefield · MA 01880
Nearby transit
Within 0.5 mile, measured straight-line to the nearest station entrance.
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Greenwood Commuter Rail 1 route 0.39 mi
- Haverhill Line
Price Insight
- Days on Market:
- 35 days
- Listing Price:
- $749,000
- Price per Sq.Ft:
- $450
- Tax Assessment:
- $1 in 2026
- Taxes:
- $0 / Monthly
Home Facts
Interior Features
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Bathrooms
- 2
- Half Bathrooms
- 0
- Living Area
- 1,664 Sq.Ft
- Broker Disclosure about Living Area
- Includes 78 sq ft unheated sunporch
- Kitchen
- Unknown
- Primary Bedroom
- Unknown
- Laundry
- Unknown
- Living levels
- Unknown
- Rooms
- 7
- Above grade area
- 1664
- Flooring
- Unknown
- Lead paint
- Unknown
Utilities
- Heating Type
- Electric Baseboard, Unit Control
- Heating Zone
- 2
- Cooling
- Window AC
- Cooling Zones
- Unknown
- Water
- City/Town Water
- Sewer
- City/Town Sewer
- Electric Features
- Unknown
Exterior Features
- Lot Size
- 28,501 Sq.Ft
- Lot Description
- Gentle Slope, Scenic View(s)
- Exterior Features
- Deck - Composite, Porch, Porch - Enclosed, Covered Patio/Deck
Parking
- Garage Parking
- 0 Parking Spaces
- Off Street Parking
- None
Construction Details
- Construction Type
- Frame
- Siding
- Vinyl
- Roof
- Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
Green Features
- Electric Vehicle Charger
- Unknown
- Solar Panels
- Unknown
- Green Certified
- Unknown
- Insulation Features
- Unknown
- Energy Features
- Unknown
Listing information
- Listing agent
- Alex Genovese
- Listing office
- Flow Realty, Inc.
- MLS PIN #
- 73584856
- Disclosure
- Former SF home, now part of a condo association- see MLS #73584847 for Townhouse listing.
- Disclosure
- Includes 78 sq ft unheated sunporch