Wakefield Townhomes for Sale

Wakefield, located in the Bronx, features a mix of single-family, two-family, and three-family homes, with a significant portion of the housing inventory consisting of apartments and co-ops. The neighborhood is characterized by prewar colonial brick architecture, with common home styles including colonial-semidetached brick homes, single-family detached Victorians, and bungalows. Green spaces are abundant, with Shoelace Park offering trails, a playground, and a kayak launch along the Bronx River. The expansive Van Cortlandt Park, featuring paved trails, playgrounds, sporting fields, and the historic Van Cortlandt House Museum, is nearby. Wakefield Playground and Bissel Gardens provide additional recreational options. White Plains Road is the main commercial strip, home to diverse restaurants, including notable West Indian cuisine spots like Golden Krust and several Jamaican bakeries. Grocery stores, beauty salons, and other services are also found here. For larger shopping needs, the District Shops of Pelham Manor and The Mall at Bay Plaza are within a few miles. The Wakefield Library, a neo-classical building from 1938, offers a Teen Center with various programs and workshops for adults. Public transportation is convenient with the 2 and 5 subway lines ending in Wakefield and the Metro-North Railroad providing access to Manhattan and beyond. New World High School, a highly rated college preparatory school, serves the neighborhood, along with several top-rated private and faith-based schools.