PRIME LOCATION IN THE HEART OF WAKEFIELD! You can own this renovated first floor condominium in a Victorian home with a private entrance for less than the cost of renting. Walk to Lake Quannapowitt, Commuter Rail Station, downtown restaurants and many shops. On summer days, enjoy the inground swimming pool shared by the condominium triplex. Unit features a spacious eat-in kitchen, living room and bedroom and a full bath. Beautiful high ceilings, crown molding, hardwood floors, built-in drawers, large windows, decorative fireplace and window seats add to its character. Newer 6 year old kitchen appliances, flooring and light fixture. New electric insert to fireplace makes the living room cozy. Good closet space and added bonus of storage in the exclusive basement. In-unit laundry. Enjoy the newer azek private deck off the kitchen overlooking the backyard for morning coffee. Plenty of space for gardeners and outdoor living. Chatter with passerbys while sitting in the enclosed front porch. Located .2 miles to commuter train station, half mile to the Lake and .5 miles to downtown shops, restaurants and all that in-town living has to offer!!! One car off-street parking in the back. Quick ride to Route 95. Low monthly maintenance fee.
West Side, located between Lake Quannapowitt and the Saugus River corridor, is a residential and commuter-friendly Wakefield neighborhood with tree-lined streets and a strong lakeside running culture. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Lake Quannapowitt loop at the Main Street/Common Street edge, where coffee counters, casual bites, and storefront errands blend with constant foot traffic. Pillars include the Beebe Memorial Library, the Wakefield Farmers Market on the Common, and the Majestic Theater for local performances. Housing leans toward early-20th-century Colonials and Capes with tidy yards and deep porches. Side streets funnel toward the lake paths and the Common’s green. The pace feels grounded, with daily routines shaped by the water and the town center.
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Offer insights
56 Chestnut St #3 · $359,900
$369K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $369K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
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SALE-TO-LIST
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Living room fireplace
Crown molding
Cathedral ceiling
Ceiling fan
Window seat
Pocket door
Closet
Bedrooms
One bedroom on the first floor
Bathrooms
One full bathroom with tub and shower
Kitchen
Dining area
Stainless steel appliances
Range
Dishwasher
Pendant lighting
Exterior access
Laundry & utility
Washer and electric dryer hookups
In-unit laundry
Laundry area in the basement
Flooring
Hardwood
Engineered hardwood
Tile
Stone and ceramic tile
Heating & cooling
Natural gas baseboard heating
Window-unit cooling
Exterior features
Screened porch
Vinyl deck
Rain gutters
Home design
Condominium
One story
Ground-level entry
Parking
One off-street parking space
Construction
Built in 1988 and renovated since
Frame construction
Shingle roof
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Gas for range
Electricity for dryer
HOA & community
Monthly association fee includes water, sewer, and insurance
Community pool
Pets allowed with restrictions
Nearby public transportation, shopping, tennis courts, parks, walking and jogging trails, highway access, houses of worship, and schools
Electricity and solar
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Why rent when you can own!!! You can own this three room condo for less than the cost of renting in a fabulous location in the heart of Wakefield. It features a spacious eat-in kitchen with gas cooking, living room and bedroom with hardwood flooring and a full bath. Enjoy the outdoor deck overlooking the backyard with in-ground pool for summer fun. Located a short distance to the train station, shops, restaurants and all that intown living has to offer!!! Bring your decorating ideas and make this your own. Plenty of room for storage in the basement. One car parking in the back.
MLS PIN #70640151
Sep 27, 2007
Sold
$170,000
$234/sq ft
Sep 8, 2007
Listing Removed
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Sep 1, 2007
Listed
$175,000
$241/sq ft
This 1BR condo in a three unit conversion is priced to sell and centrally located!! Features private entrance to three spacious rooms with high ceilings,hardwood floors, dishwasher/disposal, washer/dryer and basement storage. The unit has been updated with new replacement windows throughout in the last five years and a newer roof. Leave your car at home with an easy stroll to commuter rail, downtown shops and just a short walk to Lake Quannapowitt.
MLS PIN #30353775
Nov 15, 1999
Sold
$114,900
$158/sq ft
Sep 23, 1999
Listing Removed
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Sep 13, 1999
Listed
$114,900
$158/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 5, 1988
Sold
$104,000
$143/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,428 (+5.5%)
$292,000
2025
$3,248 (+5.8%)
$286,200
2024
$3,069 (+0.9%)
$272,800
2023
$3,042 (+11.8%)
$259,300
2022
$2,721 (+3.8%)
$220,900
2021
$2,621 (−0.3%)
$205,900
2020
$2,629 (+8.7%)
$205,900
2019
$2,418 (+11.0%)
$188,500
2018
$2,179 (+11.3%)
$168,300
2017
$1,958 (+4.0%)
$150,300
2016
$1,883
$139,600
2015
$1,882 (+9.7%)
$139,600
2014
$1,715 (−5.1%)
$134,200
2013
$1,808 (−7.2%)
$147,100
2012
$1,948 (+3.8%)
$163,700
2011
$1,876 (+2.0%)
$163,700
2010
$1,840 (+4.3%)
$169,100
2009
$1,764
$169,100
Public record
Beds
1
Baths
1
Stories
3
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
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Year renovated
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Finished Sq. Ft.
725
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
725
Year built
1885
Style
Condo/Co-op
County
Middlesex County
APN
2141048S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
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Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 29, 2026.
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Sun exposure
81/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Wakefield. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 56 Chestnut St #3
$358,781
$1,120 under list price of $360K
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