Multiple offers, showings suspended. This timeless COLONIAL awaits a discerning buyer, eager to build substantial equity. Nestled in this highly sought-after Greenwood neighborhood, conveniently located near the Melrose Heights COMMUTER RAIL, Whole Foods & DOWNTOWN Melrose. ENCLOSED FRONT PORCH, an idyllic spot for leisurely summer days. Welcoming foyer leads to a large family room, boasting a majestic FIREPLACE flanked by built-ins and a candle stick window. The dining room offers views of the verdant yard, ideal for entertaining. Abundant light & HARDWOOD FLOORS throughout. Kitchen & 1st floor bath awaiting your creativity. Upstairs, 4 bedrooms, one featuring an attached sunroom/office/reading room. Walk-up attic presenting endless possibilities: a primary suite, a teen or family room, or a home office. A composite deck provides views of the expansive partially fenced in yard. Two-car garage completes this picture. Visit, envision the potential and seize this opportunity!
Single-familyProperty Type
1910Year Built
7,741 sq ftLot Size
$456Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Laurie Cappuccio• Classified Realty Group
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 100 Amp Service, Knob & Tube Wiring
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Natural Gas
Location
Location Information
Directions: Main Street, Morgan Street to Nowell Road to Overlook Road.
UnparsedAddress: 8 Overlook Road, Wakefield MA 01880
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,017
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 7,841 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1910
Year Renovated: 1952
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1795121S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026
Other
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
Greenwood Elementary School
Public K-4 • Assigned • 0.5mi
8/10
Galvin Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 1.9mi
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
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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
$875,000 – $1.06M
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