East Side
Neighborhood in Wakefield, Massachusetts
Middlesex County 01880
A variety of housing options to buy or rent
The East Side offers a variety of single-family homes, townhouses and condos, some of which are available for rent. Most single-family homes were built between the 1860s and 1950s and include turn-of-the-century styles like Queen Anne, Colonial Revival and National homes. These sit close to sidewalk-lined streets, and though there’s street parking, most have paved off-street parking spots. Most single-family houses cost between $600,000 and $1.1 million, though spacious properties along the private Holland Road can go for up to $2 million. Many of the area’s multifamily homes and condos were originally single-family and fit in seamlessly with the rest of the neighborhood. Multifamily homes range from $760,000 to $780,000. Condos built between the 1920s and 1970s range from $280,000 to $350,000, while newer units in mid-rise complexes range from $480,000 to $780,000. Monthly homeowners association fees can range from around $400 to $600. Townhouses range $610,000 to $1 million, depending on the year built.Main roads and transit routes to Boston
Nahant, Water and Main Streets are the East Side’s main thoroughfares. U.S. Route 1 and Interstate 93 are both about 3 miles away and lead to Boston, which is a roughly 14-mile drive. Interstate 95 is also nearby. Commuters can take the train to Boston at the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority’s Wakefield station, and there’s bus service along Main Street that connects to the MBTA’s orange line into the city. Sidewalks make the area pedestrian friendly. Nearby houses of worship include Greater River Church and First Parish Congregational Church. MelroseWakefield Hospital is 3 miles away, and Boston Logan International Airport is an 11-mile trip.Public schools earn a B-plus rating
Kids can start school at Woodville Elementary and then go to Galvin Middle; both earn a B-plus from Niche. At the B-plus-rated Wakefield Memorial High, students can join over 40 clubs, including the Contemporary Thought Club, Reflections Literary Magazine and the Legal Studies Club. Nearby private schools include the A-plus-rated St. Joseph School for pre-kindergarten through eighth grade.Community events at Lake Quannapowitt
Many of Wakefield’s community events take place on the shores of Lake Quannapowitt downtown. Here, the annual Festival by the Lake invites local artists and artisans to sell their work for one day each June, and the weekly Wakefield Farmers Market offers locally grown produce from June through October. The annual Wakefield Independence Day Parade is the largest in the state. The parade begins in the evening and ends on the East Side. After the parade, people gather on the shores of Lake Quannapowitt to watch fireworks over the lake.Trails, community gardens and other recreational spots
The East Side is near several parks and natural areas. J.J. Round Park has a playground and forested walking paths with views of Crystal Lake. The park is also home to the Wakefield Community Gardens, where residents can rent a plot and grow their own vegetables. Nearby, the over 600-acre Breakheart Reservation is a state park with forested trails that are popular for hiking, cycling and dog walking. “It’s the best thing ever, a really beautiful spot,” Starr says. “I used to go to that park every day, even in the winter.” Swimmers can cool off from the summer heat in the Lower Pond here, which has a sandy beach and a lifeguard.Downtown’s stores and restaurants are nearby
Downtown Wakefield’s restaurants are within walking distance for many of the East Side’s residents. “There are a lot of good Italian restaurants,” Starr says. “Caffé Italia is the best — it’s my go-to.” The family-owned Caffé Italia has served upscale cuisine here for over 30 years. Harrington’s Pub next door is a more casual option that serves Irish cuisine. Nick’s Pizza, Roast Beef & Subs offers Greek-style pizza for takeout or delivery. Downtown also has many locally owned clothing boutiques, as well as a hardware store and pharmacy. Grocery stores like Farmland and Shaw’s are also nearby.
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Annie Franklin
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Mary Kelly
Mary Kelly
Century 21 Property Central Inc.
(339) 229-6334
83 Total Sales
2 in East Side
$900K - $980K Price Range
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Richard Allen
Richard Allen
Media Realty Group Inc.
(774) 278-5419
60 Total Sales
1 in East Side
$635,000 Price
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Marina Tramontozzi
Marina Tramontozzi
Responds QuicklyTrue North Realty
(781) 746-8510
114 Total Sales
2 in East Side
$373K - $980K Price Range
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Kristin Weekley
Kristin Weekley
Responds QuicklyLeading Edge Real Estate
(351) 666-8379
246 Total Sales
4 in East Side
$260K - $975K Price Range
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Bill Lau
Bill Lau
Responds QuicklyWindsor Real Estate LLC
(781) 549-9606
44 Total Sales
1 in East Side
$528,000 Price
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Erica Covelle
Erica Covelle
Responds QuicklyCompass
(774) 458-9047
177 Total Sales
1 in East Side
$500,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 5th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 8th
- Private
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Parks in this Area
Mapleway Playground
Wakefield Dog Park
J.J. Round Park
Wakefield Common Park
Veterans Field
Transit
East Side Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in East Side, Wakefield sell after 17 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in East Side, Wakefield over the last 12 months is $659,000, up 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$649,900
Median Sale Price
$659,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$846,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$862,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$572,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
30
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
8%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$461
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
639
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Median Year Built
1943
Months of Supply
1.20
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,863
On par with the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,200
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,175
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
608
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
8,712
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,499
Median Age
42
Population under 18
20.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$105,252
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$129,439
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.9%
College Graduates
48%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
16.7%
% Population in Labor Force
75%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
43''
Average Winter Low Temperature
23°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
12''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
29
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
69
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
28
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Nearby Neighborhoods
Greenwood
A Wakefield neighborhood with an MBTA station and elementary school
Woodville
Single-family homes beside Breakheart Reservation
Colonial Park
A family-centric Stoneham community about 12 miles from downtown Boston
Horace Mann
Traditional New England homes and great schools 10 miles from Boston
Lakeside
A Wakefield neighborhood along Lake Quannapowitt
Montrose
A residential neighborhood in northeast Wakefield
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