More Martha’s Vinyard than Wakefield, you’ll fall in love w/this charming Garrison Colonial in one of Wakefield’s most popular neighborhoods! It’s lovely curb appeal, w/handsome Garage, quaint front porch & pretty landscaping hint at the charm inside. Main level features front to back Living Rm, spacious Dining Rm, sweet ½ bath, a tastefully renovated Kitchen w/Gas cooktop, Double-wall Ovens & great Pantry, plus the AMAZING Sunroom addition. It’s the hub of the home, boasting soaring ceilings & walls of windows over-looking the manicured lot. It’s the perfect spot to entertain, watch TV, or just relax by the FP. Upstairs offers 3 large Bedrooms w/GREAT closets & an updated Full Bath. The well finished LL w/ ¾ Bath walks directly out to the Gorgeous in-ground pool w/spacious patio & plenty of grass beyond. Detailed list of MANY updates available. Best of all is the location, on a quiet side-street so close to School, Highways, Lake, Market St & Wakefield’s quaint Downtown. A true gem!
Single-familyProperty Type
1955Year Built
0.35 acresLot Size
$523Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Angie's Home Team• North Star RE Agents, LLC
Bought with Hixon + Bevilacqua Home Group• Coldwell Banker Realty - Lynnfield
Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Laminate, Flooring - Wood
Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Sun Room
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,899
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: White
Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Pool - Inground, Rain Gutters, Storage, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard
Pool Information
Has Private Pool
Pool Features: In Ground
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.35
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,849
Tax Year: 2024
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Steam, Oil
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: Lowell St to Vernon St to Fernwood Rd, left on Hillcrest Rd
UnparsedAddress: 8 Hillcrest Rd, Wakefield MA 01880
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,755
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.35 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: 1967
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2087484S
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Dolbeare Elementary School
Public K-4 • Assigned • 0.2mi
8/10
Galvin Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi
7/10
Wakefield Memorial High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi
7/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.62% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 97° 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 9.1 hours in
June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9.1 hrs
4.4 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$943,000 – $1.14M
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