Greenwood Colonial with surprisingly spacious rooms and a fantastic yard. Best of both worlds when you live in this lovingly maintained home located halfway between, and less than a mile to the Greenwood & Highland Commuter Rail Stations. Along with the proximity to the train come other amenities such as restaurants, shops & convenience stores. The living room is great for entertaining or a quiet night cozied up by the fireplace. The bright & sunny kitchen will surely delight with its skylighted eating area overlooking the back patio and wooded yard. The kitchen also features maple cabinets, quartz counters, and newer appliances. There are three generous bedrooms and a full bath on the second floor. Updates include new windows, new boiler (2013), roof (2020), and water heater (2019). The bonus space in the finished basement w/laundry, 3/4 bath, and tons of storage is a great space to work out or hang out. Don't miss the enchanting backyard with paver patio & boarded by mature trees.
Charming 1920's colonial. Inviting entry, features pretty natural wood staircase. Lots of period detail throughout including formal dining room w/ builtin china cabinet & wainscoting. Fireplaced living room has gumwood trim. Nicely updated, oversize, bright, airy, eat -in kitchen w/ maple cabs, lots of glass and vaulted ceiling. Walkout to private patio overlooking large level back yard. Gleaming hardwood floors, freshly painted with aesthetically pleasing colors. California closets, Garage.
MLS PIN #70048671
Oct 5, 2004
Sold
$435,000
$245/sq ft
Sep 7, 2004
Listing Removed
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Jun 11, 2004
Listed
$444,000
$251/sq ft
Pretty 6 rm Col. w/period detail, plus many updates. This charming house offers gumwood trim, brand new kitchen, hardwood floors,central vac,detached garage,& more. Nice patio overlooks large private backyard w/above ground pool.
MLS PIN #30776929
Nov 20, 2003
Sold
$385,000
$217/sq ft
Oct 21, 2003
Listing Removed
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Oct 6, 2003
Listed
$389,900
$220/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 27, 1991
Sold
$169,500
$96/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,889 (+4.7%)
$387,600 + $395,600
$783,200
2024
$8,489 (+17.8%)
$376,200 + $378,400
$754,600
2023
$7,208 (+4.6%)
$348,300 + $266,200
$614,500
2022
$6,892 (+4.9%)
$316,700 + $242,700
$559,400
2021
$6,571 (+4.0%)
$294,200 + $222,000
$516,200
2020
$6,320 (+3.1%)
$282,100 + $212,800
$494,900
2019
$6,129 (+5.7%)
$272,300 + $205,400
$477,700
2018
$5,800 (+4.3%)
$255,300 + $192,600
$447,900
2017
$5,559 (+1.7%)
$243,200 + $183,400
$426,600
2016
$5,465 (+7.0%)
$224,800 + $180,300
$405,100
2015
$5,109 (+8.8%)
$210,100 + $168,900
$379,000
2014
$4,697 (+4.0%)
$203,600 + $163,900
$367,500
2013
$4,518 (+8.2%)
$203,600 + $164,000
$367,600
2012
$4,176 (+3.9%)
$203,600 + $147,300
$350,900
2011
$4,021 (+9.5%)
$203,600 + $147,300
$350,900
2010
$3,673
$210,400 + $141,800
$352,200
2009
$3,673
$210,400 + $141,800
$352,200
Tax history for 68 Spring St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,889 (+4.7%)
$387,600 + $395,600
$783,200
2024
$8,489 (+17.8%)
$376,200 + $378,400
$754,600
2023
$7,208 (+4.6%)
$348,300 + $266,200
$614,500
2022
$6,892 (+4.9%)
$316,700 + $242,700
$559,400
2021
$6,571 (+4.0%)
$294,200 + $222,000
$516,200
2020
$6,320 (+3.1%)
$282,100 + $212,800
$494,900
2019
$6,129 (+5.7%)
$272,300 + $205,400
$477,700
2018
$5,800 (+4.3%)
$255,300 + $192,600
$447,900
2017
$5,559 (+1.7%)
$243,200 + $183,400
$426,600
2016
$5,465 (+7.0%)
$224,800 + $180,300
$405,100
2015
$5,109 (+8.8%)
$210,100 + $168,900
$379,000
2014
$4,697 (+4.0%)
$203,600 + $163,900
$367,500
2013
$4,518 (+8.2%)
$203,600 + $164,000
$367,600
2012
$4,176 (+3.9%)
$203,600 + $147,300
$350,900
2011
$4,021 (+9.5%)
$203,600 + $147,300
$350,900
2010
$3,673
$210,400 + $141,800
$352,200
2009
$3,673
$210,400 + $141,800
$352,200
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,583 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1952
Sq. Ft.
1,472
Year built
1925
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
3590022S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached, Off Street, Tandem, Paved
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Electric Baseboard, Steam, Natural Gas
Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
Location
Location Information
Directions: Spring Street across from Vine Street
UnparsedAddress: 68 Spring St, Wakefield MA 01880
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,472
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 9,583 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: 1952
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3590022S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2
Listing Information
Exclusions: See Inclusion/Exclusion Under Paperclip.
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
Greenwood Elementary School
Public K-4 • Assigned • 0.6mi
8/10
Galvin Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi
7/10
Wakefield Memorial High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi
7/10
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Lifestyle
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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 96° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
62% 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
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Estimated sale price
$886,000 – $1.07M
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