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Single-family homes beside Breakheart Reservation
Woodville is a residential community in east Wakefield, 14 miles north of Boston. “Woodville is home to the multi-town vocational high school and also Breakheart Reservation,” says local Realtor Laurie Hunt. “The reservation has walking trails, and one of the trails leads you to a beach. You’re going in about a mile. They do many things in the spring, like showing the community how maple sugaring is done.” With an entrance to a 650-acre park in the neighborhood, Woodville attracts nature lovers looking for easy access to both the outdoors and Boston.
Ranch-style and Colonial Revival homes in east Wakefield
Most of Woodville’s housing options are ranch-style and Colonial Revival homes, with a few new traditional homes and condos mixed in. Yards in the neighborhood are generally shaded by mature trees. Recent sales prices range from $200,000 to $500,000 for condos and $650,000 to $1.9 million for single-family homes, depending on the size, age and condition of the property. The neighborhood’s median home price of around $760,000 is significantly higher than the national median, but comparable to that of the city of Boston. About 80% of residents own their homes.
A row of homes including a Garrison and Cape Cod styled homes found in the Woodville neighborhood of Wakefield, MA.
The Colonial Revival styled homes are commonly found in the Woodville neighborhood of Wakefield, MA.
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Wakefield Public Schools and Northeast Metro Tech High School
Students in Woodville can attend Woodville Elementary, followed by Galvin Middle School and Wakefield Memorial High School, all of which get B-plus ratings from Niche. Woodville Elementary and Wakefield Memorial are both located in the neighborhood. In 2024, 100% of Wakefield Memorial High School students completed MassCore requirements for graduation. Northeast Metro Tech High School, a four-year public vocational school, is also located in the neighborhood, and allows students to participate in an exploratory program their freshman year before choosing one of 17 vocations to focus on for the remaining three years. Northeast Metro Tech gets a B-minus grade from Niche.
Welcome to the Galvin Middle School in Wakefield, MA, home of the Warriors.
There is a state-of-art football field at Wakefield Memorial High School.
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Wakefield’s entrance to Breakheart Reservation
Breakheart Reservation is a more than 650-acre public outdoor space that occupies space in both the towns of Saugus and Wakefield. The park entrance on the Wakefield side is located on the eastern edge of Woodville. The reservation includes forested land, two lakes and views of both Boston and rural Massachusetts from the park’s rolling hills. Visitors can view exhibits and participate in educational programming at the Christopher P. Dunne Visitor Center, swim or fish in Pearce Lake, hike or bike the many trails, or just enjoy the scenery. The public-access Dobbins Tennis Courts are located beside Wakefield Memorial High School, and the neighborhood is also home to Wakefield Town Forest Park, a nearly 165-acre park with a dog-friendly 2-mile hiking trail.
Breakheart Reservation in Saugus is popular with joggers and walkers year around.
Residents can take a walk through the near by Mapleway Park with trails that connect to the Wakefield Town Forest.
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Dining at Breakheart Inn Restaurant and in Downtown Wakefield
Since Woodville is primarily a residential community, there is not a large commercial presence in the neighborhood. In fact, the only dining option in Woodville specifically is Breakheart Inn Restaurant, a small café situated by the Breakheart Reservation entrance serving soups, salads and sandwiches. A mile west, Downtown Wakefield offers additional restaurants like North Ave Diner, which serves breakfast specials, milkshakes and other comfort food, and Brother’s Deli Restaurant, a cafeteria-style restaurant serving American and Greek cuisines. The closest grocery store is Shaw’s in Downtown Wakefield.
The North Ave Diner is a popular breakfast restaurant nearby to the Woodville neighborhood in Wakefield, MA.
Woodville residents can find a local Shaw's grocery store close by to the neighborhood in Wakefield, MA.
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Woodville Elementary’s annual Teddy Trot at Lake Quannapowitt
Each fall, Woodville Elementary raises funds with its annual Teddy Trot at Lake Quannapowitt, just west of the neighborhood. The event includes a student dash for each grade level and a 5K run or walk around the lake.
Residents gather for The Movies by the Lake, a weekly gathering in the summer in at Lake Quannapowitt in Wakefield, MA.
Fresh tomatoes and more at the Wakefield Farmers Market at Veterans Field in Wakefield, MA.
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Transit options for getting to Boston
While many of the neighborhood’s streets are flanked by sidewalks, Woodville is a car-dependent area. The nearest MBTA station is 2 miles away in Greenwood, and there are no bus stops in the neighborhood. The closest medical center is MelroseWakefield Hospital, 3 miles south. Boston Logan International Airport is 11 miles away.
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Parks in this Area
Breakheart Reservation
Mapleway Playground
Wakefield Common Park
Transit
Airport
General Edward Lawrence Logan International
21 min drive
Woodville Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Woodville, Wakefield sell after 48 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Woodville, Wakefield over the last 12 months is $530,000, up 31% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Interested in learning more about homes in this area?
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,226
Median Age
43
Population under 18
21.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$133,712
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$159,491
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93%
College Graduates
50.3%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
18.5%
% Population in Labor Force
75.6%
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®
25/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
20/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
12/ 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.
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