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$699,000

Est. $4,658/mo —

•

1,768

sq ft

18 Forest St, Wakefield, MA 01880

About this home

If you've been waiting to make Wakefield home, your search has ended! Welcome to this well-maintained Raised Ranch offering comfortable living in a convenient location, just a short distance to the commuter rail, bus, & Greenwood Plaza with shops and restaurants. This four-bedroom home features hardwood floors, a spacious living room with fireplace, and a dining & open concept kitchen. Three bedrooms and a full bath complete the main level, while the three-season porch provides a wonderful private space to enjoy the changing seasons. The first level offers additional living space, mud room, full bath and ample storage. Outside, enjoy a beautifully hardscaped back patio with seasonal plantings, plus an attached garage. Move-in ready and conveniently located—this home is a must see!

Single-familyProperty Type

1960Year Built

0.38 acresLot Size

$395Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Erica Ferrell • William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

Listed by • William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

Listing updated: Oct 9, 2026 at 03:33am

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #73588784

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$4,658 per month

Principal and interest$3,910

Property taxes

$649

HOA dues

Home insurance

$99

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Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Greenwood Elementary School

Public K-4 • Assigned • 0.4mi

8/10

Galvin Middle School

Public 5-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi

7/10

Wakefield Memorial High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi

7/10

Provided by GreatSchools

About

Greenwood

Greenwood, located between Lake Quannapowitt and the Melrose line, is a residential and commuter-friendly Wakefield neighborhood with a rail stop and a patchwork of wooded streets. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Greenwood Station area along Main Street, where corner eateries, small salons, and everyday storefronts set a steady, local rhythm. Pillars include the Beebe Estate’s historic grounds, the Greenwood Farmers Market, and the Wakefield History Museum’s rotating exhibits. Housing leans toward classic New England colonials and mid-century capes with deep yards and mature trees. Side streets feed into trail pockets and playing fields, while the commuter rail keeps downtown Boston within reach. The pace stays calm, with weekend activity clustering around parks, school campuses, and the station corridor.

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Market insights

18 Forest St · $699,000

DAYS ON MARKET

The average home goes pending in 22 days.

SALE-TO-LIST

Most homes are selling 1% above list price.

LIST PRICE

Median sale price in this area is $924,000. (32% higher than this home)

PRICE DROP

18% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.

Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bathroom

Bedroom

Living

Dining

Interior features
Living room fireplace
Recessed lighting
Bay, bow, or box window

Bedrooms
4 bedrooms: 3 on the second floor and 1 on the first floor

Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms, one on each floor, with tiled tub and shower

Kitchen
Breakfast bar or nook
Open floor plan
Upgraded countertops
Stainless steel appliances
Range, oven, dishwasher, and disposal

Laundry & utility
First-floor laundry

Flooring
Wood flooring
Hardwood flooring
Stone or ceramic tile flooring
Wall-to-wall carpet

Heating & cooling
Oil baseboard heating
Ductless cooling

Sale and tax history for 18 Forest St

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #73588784

Oct 8, 2026

Listed

$699,000

$395/sq ft

MLS PIN #72063132

Oct 31, 2016

Sold

$437,000

$247/sq ft

Sep 13, 2016

Pending

—

Sep 7, 2016

Listed

$415,000

$235/sq ft

+25

A short stroll to the commuter rail, bus, Greenwood Plaza with its shops and restaurants, Greenwood Elementary School and Crystal Lake, this well-maintained Raised Ranch features four bedrooms, one full bath and one three quarter bath. The main level has hardwood floors and includes a spacious living room with a fireplace, a dining area which opens directly into the kitchen, three bedrooms and a full bath. The three season porch adjacent to the kitchen is a private and wonderful spot to have dinner and enjoy the change of seasons. Additional living space in the finished lower level offers the opportunity for another bedroom or office and a newer three quarter bath! Additional features include a low-maintenance yard with seasonal plantings and a one car garage under with storage. This move-in ready home is a must see!

MLS PIN #70617074

Oct 23, 2007

Sold

$343,500

$194/sq ft

Aug 8, 2007

Listing Removed

—

Jul 20, 2007

Listed

$356,750

$202/sq ft

Nothing to do but move in to this updated home in a convenient commuter location! Entertaining floor plan! LR w/ fp and new bay window opens to dr w/ french dr to enclosed 3 season porch overlooking priv. rear yd perfect for spring/summer ent. 3 bedrooms (one being used as an office)and a full bath. LL offers future expansion poss. w/open unfinished area and a garage. Home has had many recent updates incl. windows,siding,gutters,landscaping and more!

MLS PIN #30639351

Jan 17, 2003

Sold

$307,500

$174/sq ft

Nov 21, 2002

Listing Removed

—

Aug 24, 2002

Listed

$314,900

$178/sq ft

MLS PIN #30384156

Apr 28, 2000

Sold

$209,000

$118/sq ft

Feb 21, 2000

Listing Removed

—

Feb 7, 2000

Listed

$212,000

$120/sq ft

Public Records

Aug 28, 1997

Sold

$148,900

$84/sq ft

MLS PIN #30171440

Aug 28, 1997

Sold

$149,000

$84/sq ft

Jul 14, 1997

Listing Removed

—

Jun 25, 1997

Listed

$149,900

$85/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$7,793 (+10.7%)

$410,500 + $253,300

$663,800

2025

$7,037 (+5.9%)

$383,400 + $236,600

$620,000

2024

$6,648 (−0.2%)

$365,400 + $225,500

$590,900

2023

$6,663 (+3.8%)

$351,200 + $216,800

$568,000

2022

$6,420 (+6.4%)

$322,200 + $198,900

$521,100

2021

$6,035 (+4.9%)

$279,500 + $194,600

$474,100

2020

$5,753 (+3.1%)

$265,600 + $184,900

$450,500

2019

$5,580 (+3.7%)

$256,400 + $178,500

$434,900

2018

$5,379 (+5.3%)

$244,800 + $170,600

$415,400

2017

$5,108 (+12.0%)

$231,000 + $161,000

$392,000

2016

$4,561 (+2.0%)

$204,600 + $133,500

$338,100

2015

$4,471 (+7.6%)

$200,700 + $131,000

$331,700

2014

$4,156 (+3.7%)

$196,800 + $128,400

$325,200

2013

$4,009 (+3.3%)

$196,800 + $129,400

$326,200

2012

$3,882 (+3.9%)

$196,800 + $129,400

$326,200

2011

$3,738 (+7.8%)

$196,800 + $129,400

$326,200

2010

$3,466 (+6.2%)

$199,900 + $118,700

$318,600

2009

$3,265

$199,900 + $113,100

$313,000

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.38 Acres

Year renovated

1970

Finished Sq. Ft.

1,768

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

1,768

Year built

1960

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

3685796S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 5, 2026.

Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 97° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

56% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Wakefield, MA • 01880

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

9.2 hrs

4.4 hrs

JuneDecember

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Redfin Estimate for 18 Forest St

$729,786

$31K over list price of $699K

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Rental earnings

Est. $3,441 per month, based on comparable rentals

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