Lovely one-bedroom condo in ideal downtown Wakefield location, with private off-street parking. Unit features three separate, newly installed ductless mini-split systems for ultimate heating & cooling control. Hardwood floors are in excellent condition, and beautiful crown molding decorates the living room and bedroom. Excellent natural light floods the space. Immense potential to customize and elevate the interior, offering buyers with a vision tremendous value, yet also offers the option to move right in. Steps to numerous fantastic restaurants, cafes, and shops, and only a half-mile walk to Wakefield station for an easy commute to the city. Also less than a mile to Lake Quannapowitt, which provides picturesque scenery right nearby. Seller has already paid the initial $5k special assessment due this Sept, for a new roof on the building. Overall a great opportunity, just north of Boston, combining charm, quality, and convenience.
CondoProperty Type
1920Year Built
$627Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Chris McNamara• McNamara Realty, Inc.
Bought with Doris Grandinetti• Concierge Real Estate, LLC
FABULOUS location for this lovely BRIGHT 2nd-floor unit with lots of windows. This unit has a large kitchen with lots of storage, white cabinets, a gas range, microwave, refrigerator & great counter/prep space & washer/dryer combo. The living room has hardwood floors, electric fireplace/heater & a large closet. The spacious bedroom has hardwood floors & 3 windows. Full bath with tiled tub/shower. Individual Gas FA Furnace & Central Air. One off-street parking space behind the building & on-street parking does not require a permit. The fully owner-occupied complex is located minutes from downtown Wakefield's shops, restaurants, grocery store & library. Also, easy access to the beautiful Common/LakeQuannapowitt. Enjoy restaurants & shops at Market Street. Like to hike? Breakhart Reservation is close by. Convenient to all major commuter routes & public transportation including the commuter rail just blocks away make this a dream location. Don't miss out on this lovely space in Wakefield.
MLS PIN #71535129
Aug 12, 2013
Sold
$131,000
$266/sq ft
Jul 2, 2013
Contingent
—
Jul 1, 2013
Relisted
—
Jun 27, 2013
Listing Removed
—
Jun 21, 2013
Price Changed
$137,000
$278/sq ft
Jun 12, 2013
Price Changed
$142,000
$289/sq ft
Jun 2, 2013
Listed
$149,900
$305/sq ft
+3
Excellent investment, low condo fees and a top location for commuters. This charming unit has hardwood floors, an eat-in kitchen, central air, and a nice floor plan that maximizes the use of space. Laundry facility in basement, deeded parking. Nearby to downtown shops, restaurants, library, and Lake Quannapowitt. Great proximity to transportation and main thoroughfares.
MLS PIN #70646532
Feb 27, 2008
Sold
$118,000
$240/sq ft
Nov 24, 2007
Listing Removed
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Nov 17, 2007
Price Changed
$123,200
$250/sq ft
Oct 12, 2007
Price Changed
$131,600
$267/sq ft
Sep 12, 2007
Listed
$140,000
$285/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,023 (+8.0%)
$266,300
2024
$2,800 (+7.6%)
$248,900
2023
$2,603 (−4.8%)
$221,900
2022
$2,734 (+10.8%)
$221,900
2021
$2,468 (−0.3%)
$193,900
2020
$2,476 (−7.1%)
$193,900
2019
$2,665 (+33.3%)
$207,700
2018
$1,999 (+7.4%)
$154,400
2017
$1,862 (−3.4%)
$142,900
2016
$1,928 (+2.0%)
$142,900
2015
$1,890 (+5.5%)
$140,200
2014
$1,792 (+4.0%)
$140,200
2013
$1,723 (+0.2%)
$140,200
2012
$1,720 (+3.9%)
$144,500
2011
$1,656 (+2.7%)
$144,500
2010
$1,612 (+4.3%)
$148,200
2009
$1,546
$148,200
Tax history for 11 Columbia Rd #5
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,023 (+8.0%)
$266,300
2024
$2,800 (+7.6%)
$248,900
2023
$2,603 (−4.8%)
$221,900
2022
$2,734 (+10.8%)
$221,900
2021
$2,468 (−0.3%)
$193,900
2020
$2,476 (−7.1%)
$193,900
2019
$2,665 (+33.3%)
$207,700
2018
$1,999 (+7.4%)
$154,400
2017
$1,862 (−3.4%)
$142,900
2016
$1,928 (+2.0%)
$142,900
2015
$1,890 (+5.5%)
$140,200
2014
$1,792 (+4.0%)
$140,200
2013
$1,723 (+0.2%)
$140,200
2012
$1,720 (+3.9%)
$144,500
2011
$1,656 (+2.7%)
$144,500
2010
$1,612 (+4.3%)
$148,200
2009
$1,546
$148,200
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.