• $749,000List Price
  • 3Bedrooms
  • 2Bathrooms
  • 0.65Acreage
  • 1900Year Built
  • 1,664Square Feet

Welcome to 78 Forest Street, a beautifully updated Wakefield condo that captures the distinct charm, privacy, and character of its original Craftsman single-family roots. Featuring 3 spacious bedrooms, 2 full baths, and custom built-in closets throughout, this turn-key residence offers the complete independence and lifestyle of a standalone house. At the heart of the home, the light-filled, open eat-in kitchen showcases new cabinetry, sleek quartz countertops, and a cozy gas fireplace-flowing seamlessly out to a private deck. Beyond lies an expansive, tranquil backyard overlooking peaceful protected wetlands, complete with a fire pit area ideal for outdoor entertaining. The impressive main-level primary suite serves as a true private retreat, offering custom built-ins and a dedicated sitting room. Upstairs, you'll find two well-proportioned bedrooms, a full ceramic tile bath, and a sun-filled flex space-perfect for a home office or a cozy reading nook. Finished with dedicated off-street parking and situated just steps from the commuter rail, this exceptional property delivers the authentic feel of single-family living paired with unbeatable modern luxury and location.

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Basic Information

  • Bedrooms3
  • Mls StatusNew
  • Bathroom2
  • Lot Features Gentle Sloping
  • Parcel Number 819553

Building

  • BasementCrawl Space, Unfinished
  • Building Area Units Square Feet
  • Construction Materials Frame
  • FireplaceYes
  • Fireplaces Total 1
  • FoundationStone
  • Patio And Porch Features Porch, Porch - Enclosed, Deck - Composite, Covered
  • Property StyleCraftsman
  • Rooms7
  • Year Built1900
  • Year Built Details Approximate
  • Year Built Source Public Records

Tax Information

  • Tax Assessed Value $1
  • Tax Year 2026
  • Taxes$1

Basic Information

  • List Price$749,000
  • MLS Number73584856
  • Modification Date10/01/2026
  • Property SubTypeSingle Family Residence

Property

  • Acreage0.65

Exterior

  • Exterior Features Porch, Porch - Enclosed, Deck - Composite, Covered Patio/Deck
  • RoofShingle

Property Information

  • Square Feet1,664
  • Building Area Source Measured
  • Living Area 1,664
  • Lot Size Square Feet 28,501
  • Lot Size Units Acres
  • Property Attached YN Yes
  • View YN Yes

Parking

  • Parking Spaces2

Rooms

  • Bathrooms Total Decimal 2
  • Full Bath2

Location

  • Address78 Forest Street
  • Building Number78
  • CountyMiddlesex
  • StateMA
  • StreetForest Street
  • TownWakefield
  • Zip01880

Utilities

  • Cooling Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling YN Yes
  • Heat SystemYes
  • Heating Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Sewer Public Sewer
  • Water Source Public

Amenities

  • Appliances IncludedGas Water Heater

Other

  • Date Listed09/30/2026
  • Farm Land Area Units Square Feet

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Listed by Alex Genovese of Flow Realty,Inc.

Wakefield, MA Demographics

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Wakefield, MA Schools

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