Oakland Vale
Neighborhood in Saugus, Massachusetts
Essex County 01906
Colonial Revivals and ranch-style homes in a New England suburb
Set along sidewalk-lined streets, Oakland Vale’s single-family homes are mostly late 20th-century Colonial Revivals or ranch-style houses, but there are a handful of new-construction builds and 19th-century historic houses as well. “You have established homes and neighborhoods with interconnected streets," Bevilacqua says. Colonial Revivals often have symmetrical designs with raised panel window shutters and horizontal or cobblestone siding, while ranch-style homes feature low-pitched roofs and open floor plans; attached garages are typical across styles. Front lawns are dotted with the occasional maple or pine tree. Multifamily homes, including townhomes and condominiums, are often a part of homeowners associations with monthly dues ranging from $150 to $500 that go toward upkeep and shared amenities, like community pools. The neighborhood is also popular with renters, offering several apartment communities, including Residences at Stevens Pond with a fitness center, game room and heated pool.Smaller single-family homes cost between $500,000 and $800,000, while larger Colonial Revivals range from $900,000 to $1.2 million. Depending on the community, multifamily home prices generally range from $400,000 to $700,000.
Exploring Breakheart Reservation's lakes and trails
Breakheart Reservation spans over 600 acres of woodlands, including freshwater lakes, rolling hills and miles of dirt-packed trails for hikers, cyclists and horseback riders. The 2-mile Breakheart Reservation Loop is a popular route leading past Pearce Lake. “It has a beach, and you can swim there in the summer,” Bevilacqua says. Parkgoers can also fish for largemouth bass or spot birds like chimney swifts, yellow-rumped warblers and house sparrows. In the summer, guided tours and programs like the Wild Breakheart Series offer a deeper exploration of the preserve. Nearby, Golden Hills Playground features a play area, picnic tables and a fishing pond stocked with chain pickerel and American eel. For golfers, Bellevue Golf Club's private, nine-hole course is 2 miles away, while the public, 18-hole Mount Hood Golf Course is 3 miles from Oakland Vale.College prep at Saugus Public Schools
Oakland Vale is part of Saugus Public Schools, rated C-plus overall by Niche. Local kids in kindergarten through Grade 1 may start at Veterans Memorial Elementary School before moving to Belmonte STEAM Academy for grades 2 through 5 — both rated B-minus. Saugus Middle-High, not yet rated by Niche, offers college prep classes.Commuting to Boston
Route 1 borders Oakland Vale, granting easy access to Boston, 11 miles south. “With no traffic, you’re about 20 minutes from Boston,” Bevilacqua says. Residents generally drive to get around, but MBTA buses also stop along Main Street. MelroseWakefield Hospital is a 2-mile drive, and Boston Logan International Airport is 9 miles away.Restaurants and retail along Route 1 and Main Street
Main Street and Route 1 are lined with dozens of restaurants and retailers. Square One Mall anchors the area with over 100 businesses, including Macy’s, T.J. Maxx and Dick’s Sporting Goods. Everyday grocery needs are covered by Stop & Shop, Trader Joe’s and Walmart, while J. Pace & Son is an Italian market known for its fresh deli cuts and specialty imports, including pasta and cured meats. Locals frequent Dunkin and Starbucks for their coffee fixes, and casual spots like King Crab and Dave’s Hot Chicken are favorites for a quick bite. For an evening out, Kowloon is an Asian fusion restaurant with live comedy on Fridays, and Rosaria is an elegant Italian restaurant with candlelit ambiance and an extensive wine selection. “Rosaria is nice for an intimate dinner,” Bevilacqua says.

Agents Specializing in this Area
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Jorge Betancur
Century 21 Mario Real Estate
(401) 903-3931
100 Total Sales
1 in Oakland Vale
$650,000 Price
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Virginia Todd
Responds QuicklyLeading Edge Real Estate
(857) 323-6892
75 Total Sales
1 in Oakland Vale
$575,000 Price
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ZhiChao Chen
Space Realty
(855) 528-1854
159 Total Sales
1 in Oakland Vale
$1,135,000 Price
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Rita Angelesco
Responds QuicklyLAER Realty Partners
(781) 670-5922
53 Total Sales
1 in Oakland Vale
$620,000 Price
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Jennifer Crowe
Responds QuicklyAtlantic Coast Homes,Inc
(978) 759-4993
45 Total Sales
1 in Oakland Vale
$575,000 Price
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The Madden Team
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Realty Boston Northwest
(781) 661-6631
78 Total Sales
1 in Oakland Vale
$575,000 Price
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Oakland Vale Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Oakland Vale, Saugus sell after 17 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Oakland Vale, Saugus over the last 12 months is $690,000, up 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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