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Residential Montrose neighborhood is convenient to Boston
Interstate 95 runs through the northern end of Montrose, a neighborhood in northeast Wakefield with an MBTA bus stop that connects to a transfer at Malden Center, making commutes to Boston convenient. The primarily residential community also has a centrally located park and an upscale shopping center 2 miles away. "It's close to the highway," says local Realtor Laurie Hunt, “and it's not far from MarketStreet Lynnfield, which is a draw for people that want to do shopping."
Montrose is a welcoming place to live and embraces a quiet and comfortable feel.
In some areas of Montrose, you'll find homes that stick out for their different architectural styles.
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Homes that are 'young' for the Wakefield area
Montrose has a mix of single-family homes, apartments and condos. Housing here is newer than in other parts of Wakefield and features ranch-style, bi-level and new traditional homes. "It has what I would call 'young' housing," Hunt says. "I used to say the word 'new,' but it's sometimes 30 or 40 years old, but that's young for this area. Montrose is the area of town that at one time had the land to build." Condo sales prices range from $400,000 to $700,000. Smaller single-family homes typically sell for between $550,000 and $900,000, while larger estates can go for $1 million to $1.6 million. The average home value in Montrose is about $55,000 below the average for the Boston metro area.
Large New Traditional-style houses are becoming more and more common in Montrose.
New and old condos are another fairly popular housing style in the Montrose neighborhood.
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Wakefield Public Schools and the private Odyssey Day School
Students in Montrose can attend Dolbeare Elementary, which gets a B-minus grade from Niche, followed by Galvin Middle School and Wakefield Memorial High School, both of which earn B-plus grades. In 2023, Wakefield Memorial High had a graduation rate of over 98%. Montrose is also home to Odyssey Day School, a private school for preschool through eighth-grade students with an A-plus grade on Niche. It prioritizes experience-based learning through hands-on projects, field trips and other educational events.
The Dolbeare School serves young K-5 students in Wakefield, MA.
The Wakefield Memorial High School accommodates students in its two-story building.
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Sullivan Memorial Park has a BMX track and the Andrew Boudreau Tot Spot
In the center of Wakefield, Sullivan Memorial Park has a youth soccer field, a Little League baseball diamond and a BMX track. The park's Andrew Boudreau Tot Spot features play equipment aimed at younger children. "It's nice because it's fenced-in and has an appropriate park for that age," Hunt says.
Pizza at Slice, Shaw’s for groceries and upscale retail at MarketStreet Lynnfield
Montrose has Slice, a local pizzeria and sub shop, in the center of the neighborhood and a Shaw's for groceries on the community's southwest corner. Two miles east, MarketStreet Lynnfield is an upscale retail center with over 80 stores and restaurants and a Whole Foods for groceries. The center's retailers include high-end shops like an Apple Store, Warby Parker and Williams-Sonoma; chain restaurants like Yard House and Wahlburgers; and the vibey bowling alley Kings Dining & Entertainment.
If you've got time, pull up a chair and enjoy your food inside Slice Pizza in Montrose.
The Marketplace at Lynnfield has many national retailers like Apple and more.
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Fostering community at Lazarus Center for Healing Shrine
Just south of Sullivan Memorial Park, Lazarus Center for Healing Shrine is a Catholic church that offers various community support services through programs like Catholics in Recovery and a twice-monthly healing service for those suffering from physical, mental or spiritual illnesses.
Access to I-95 and MBTA to Boston
Interstate 95 runs east-west through Montrose's north end, and the MBTA's 137 bus picks up passengers in the neighborhood for a transfer at Malden Center to Boston. The nearest medical center is MelroseWakefield Hospital, 5 miles south, and Boston Logan International Airport is 13 miles away.
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Parks in this Area
Wakefield Common Park
Veterans Field
Rotary Park
Sullivan Memorial Park
Transit
Airport
General Edward Lawrence Logan International
25 min drive
Montrose Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Montrose, Wakefield sell after 40 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Montrose, Wakefield over the last 12 months is $400,000, down 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
5,200
Median Age
44
Population under 18
22.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$124,073
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$149,103
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.4%
College Graduates
54.6%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
23.8%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
68.5%
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®
31/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
41/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
18/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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