Off market jun 2011 for $330K

$765,034

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,724/mo

•

1,310

sq ft

78 Spring St, Wakefield, MA 01880

About this home

Savvy buyers will note that a home that offers a hip new kit, sparkling flrs and trendy decorator colors w/ 2 full baths, 2c gar and yd with nice green space and plantings is hard to find at this price. The owners have sought to remain true to the original character & detail throughout. Fabulous gathering space in the open concept DR/Kit hosting granite counters; lg BRs on the 2nd have awesome storage/closets; MBR has deck access. Short jaunt to Melrose H'lands & Greenwood. A total score!

Single-familyProperty Type

1933Year Built

5,425 sq ftLot Size

$584Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Alison Socha Group • RE/MAX Heritage, LLC

Listed by Alison Socha • RE/MAX Heritage, LLC

Bought with Susan Doig • Charlesgate Realty Group, llc

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•Source:MLS PIN #71175606

Redfin Estimate

$765,034

$435K since sold in June 2011$2,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 10.7% lower than the average sale price ($857K) of 6 comparable homes.

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$975,001
A
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SOLD MAY 18, 2026
$730,000
B
3 beds1.5 baths1,372 sq ft
611 Franklin St, Melrose, MA 02176
SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$888,000
C
3 beds1.5 baths1,432 sq ft
34 Greenwood Ave, Wakefield, MA 01880
SOLD AUG 12, 2026
$768,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,837 sq ft
25 Fellsmere Ave, Wakefield, MA 01880
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$962,000
E
3 beds1.5 baths2,175 sq ft
48 Spring St, Wakefield, MA 01880
SOLD MAY 27, 2026
$820,000
F
3 beds1.5 baths1,263 sq ft
16 Orchard Ave, Wakefield, MA 01880

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Market trends in 01880, MA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

102.1%

1.2% MoM

Median sale price

$795K

$7K MoM

Avg. days on market

22d

1 days MoM

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Sale history for 78 Spring St

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #71175606

Jun 1, 2011

Sold

$330,000

$252/sq ft

Mar 31, 2011

Contingent

—

Jan 5, 2011

Listed

$335,000

$256/sq ft

MLS PIN #70402610

Jan 22, 2007

Sold

$272,500

$208/sq ft

Dec 6, 2006

Listing Removed

—

Jun 7, 2006

Listed

$289,900

$221/sq ft

Bright, comfortable, and affordable home w/ many neat features in attractive Greenwood neighborhood, just minutes from commuter rail/MBTA buses. Many updates include newer burner, DP/Tilt-in windows, baths (2), kitchen cabinets, & inviting deck off FR. Flexible layout suitable for studio, office, a 3d bedroom or your particular needs. Separate storage room off driveway next to 2-car garage. LR & 1st-floor BR ready for your finishing touches.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$7,860 (+9.0%)

$362,200 + $307,300

$669,500

2025

$7,211 (+3.9%)

$343,700 + $291,600

$635,300

2024

$6,937 (+3.6%)

$333,600 + $283,000

$616,600

2023

$6,697 (+4.7%)

$308,800 + $262,100

$570,900

2022

$6,394 (+8.3%)

$280,800 + $238,200

$519,000

2021

$5,904 (+4.0%)

$260,900 + $202,900

$463,800

2020

$5,678 (+3.1%)

$250,100 + $194,500

$444,600

2019

$5,508 (+5.6%)

$241,500 + $187,800

$429,300

2018

$5,214 (+4.6%)

$226,400 + $176,200

$402,600

2017

$4,983 (+1.1%)

$215,600 + $166,800

$382,400

2016

$4,927 (+7.1%)

$199,300 + $165,900

$365,200

2015

$4,602 (+8.8%)

$186,300 + $155,100

$341,400

2014

$4,228 (+4.0%)

$180,500 + $150,300

$330,800

2013

$4,066 (+5.7%)

$180,500 + $150,300

$330,800

2012

$3,846 (+8.2%)

$180,500 + $142,700

$323,200

2011

$3,556 (+2.7%)

$180,500 + $129,800

$310,300

2010

$3,461 (+0.6%)

$183,700 + $134,400

$318,100

2009

$3,440

$186,500 + $143,300

$329,800

Tax history for 78 Spring St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$7,860 (+9.0%)

$362,200 + $307,300

$669,500

2025

$7,211 (+3.9%)

$343,700 + $291,600

$635,300

2024

$6,937 (+3.6%)

$333,600 + $283,000

$616,600

2023

$6,697 (+4.7%)

$308,800 + $262,100

$570,900

2022

$6,394 (+8.3%)

$280,800 + $238,200

$519,000

2021

$5,904 (+4.0%)

$260,900 + $202,900

$463,800

2020

$5,678 (+3.1%)

$250,100 + $194,500

$444,600

2019

$5,508 (+5.6%)

$241,500 + $187,800

$429,300

2018

$5,214 (+4.6%)

$226,400 + $176,200

$402,600

2017

$4,983 (+1.1%)

$215,600 + $166,800

$382,400

2016

$4,927 (+7.1%)

$199,300 + $165,900

$365,200

2015

$4,602 (+8.8%)

$186,300 + $155,100

$341,400

2014

$4,228 (+4.0%)

$180,500 + $150,300

$330,800

2013

$4,066 (+5.7%)

$180,500 + $150,300

$330,800

2012

$3,846 (+8.2%)

$180,500 + $142,700

$323,200

2011

$3,556 (+2.7%)

$180,500 + $129,800

$310,300

2010

$3,461 (+0.6%)

$183,700 + $134,400

$318,100

2009

$3,440

$186,500 + $143,300

$329,800

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

5,227 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1957

Sq. Ft.

1,311

Year built

1933

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

3249762S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 29, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Open Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Spaces: 5
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Under, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 176
Length: 16
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 140
Length: 14
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 110
Length: 11
Width: 10
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Vinyl

Living Room Information
Area: 154
Length: 14
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Area: 100
Length: 10
Width: 10
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 99
Length: 11
Width: 9
Level: First
Features: Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Flooring - Vinyl

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Garage Access, Concrete

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup

Appliances
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Concrete, Other, Flooring - Hardwood

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,310
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Block
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: White

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Porch - Enclosed
Exterior Features: Porch, Porch - Enclosed, Balcony

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.12
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,556.04
Tax Year: 2011

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Dryer
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Hot Water, Steam, Oil

Location

School Information
Elementary School: Greenwood
Middle Or Junior School: Galvin
High School: Wakefield Hs

Location Information
Directions: Spring St from Greenwood or Forest at the corner of Bathol. Driveway is on Bathol Street.
UnparsedAddress: 78 Spring Street, Wakefield MA 01880

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, T-Station

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,311
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,227 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1933
Year Renovated: 1957
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3249762S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 29, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Exclusions: See Inclusion/Exclusion Form.
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Greenwood Elementary School

Public K-4 • Assigned • 0.6mi

8/10

Galvin Middle School

Public 5-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi

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

60% 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.

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Estimated sale price

$727,000 – $880,000

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Home values near 78 Spring St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
95 Spring Street, Wakefield, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1710 Sq. Ft.	$839,676
70 Spring Street, Wakefield, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1726 Sq. Ft.	$885,670

Address	Redfin Estimate
81 Spring Street, Wakefield, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 851 Sq. Ft.	$692,597
72 Spring Street, Wakefield, MA 6 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2510 Sq. Ft.	$870,719

Address	Redfin Estimate
79 Spring Street, Wakefield, MA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1800 Sq. Ft.	$844,914
74 Spring Street, Wakefield, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1338 Sq. Ft.	$753,023

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