Why Live in Montrose
Montrose, a neighborhood in Wakefield, features a mix of single-family homes, apartments, and condos, with housing styles including ranch, bi-level, and new traditional homes. The area is known for its relatively newer housing stock compared to other parts of Wakefield. Home values in Montrose are about $55,000 below the Boston metro area average. Sullivan Memorial Park, located in the center of Wakefield, offers a youth soccer field, little league diamond, BMX track, and a fenced-in toddler park. Local amenities include Slice, a pizzeria and sub shop, and a Shaw's grocery store. MarketStreet Lynnfield, two miles east, features over 80 stores and restaurants, including high-end shops and chain eateries. The neighborhood is car-dependent, with Interstate 95 running through its north end and bus service available for transfers to Boston. Montrose is 16 miles north of Boston, with MelroseWakefield Hospital 5 miles south and Boston Logan International Airport 13 miles away. Schools in Montrose include highly rated Galvin Middle School, Wakefield Memorial High School, and Odyssey Day School, which emphasizes experience-based learning. The neighborhood has a lower crime risk compared to the national average, making it a safer area.
Home Trends in Montrose, MA
On average, homes in Montrose, Wakefield sell after 46 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.
Median Sale Price
$400,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$400,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$462,500
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$734,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$167
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Last 12 months Home Sales
125
Median List Price
$450,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
11%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-6%