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Listing broker remarks

Beautifully maintained Classic New England Colonial in a fabulous West Side neighborhood. Enter through a fabulous full width farmers porch to a gracious entry foyer and original staircase.The 1st floor pops with tastefully done black and white accents carried in from the front entrance The traditional colonial layout is enhanced with an expanded, nicely updated, expansive kitchen area. The eat-in kitchen features, partial cathedral ceiling, granite counters, newer stainless steel appliances, gas stove and recessed lighting.Additionally there is an oversized slider to a deck and the back yard. Formal dining room includes an original corner china cabinet, chair rail and hardwood floor. Three second floor bedrooms with a primary Br that has 2 closets including a huge walk-in. Additional updates include a Weil McLain gas boiler and a Roth oil tank. This popular location is approximately 1/3 of a mile to Moulton Playground and the Wakefield Station stop of the B&M commuter rail.— Barrett, Chris. J., REALTORS®

Key details

  • 1,358 sq ft
  • 4,356 lot sq ft
  • 3 beds
  • 1 baths
  • 1910 built
  • $552 / sq ft
  • $7,743 2026 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠8⁠1⁠8⁠3⁠2⁠
Last updated
Address
5 Walnut St
Town
Wakefield, MA
ZIP
01880

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Neighborhood: West Side

National Historic Landmark

Federally designated as nationally significant — the highest U.S. historic recognition. Section 106 review applies to federal undertakings affecting the property.

National Register

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Owners may qualify for the 20% federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit on certified rehabilitation work.

State Register

Listed on the Massachusetts State Register of Historic Places.

Local Historic District

Inside a Local Historic District. Exterior changes visible from a public way require approval from the local historic district commission.

Local Landmark

Individually designated by the town as a local landmark. Exterior alterations require commission approval.

MACRIS Inventory

Documented in MACRIS, the state historic inventory. Informational only — no regulatory constraints.

Article 85 (Boston)

Subject to Boston Article 85 demolition-delay review, which can pause demolition of buildings 50+ years old for up to 90 days.

Ch. 91 Waterways License

An active MassDEP permit for a dock, pier, seawall, or other structure on or over a Massachusetts waterway. Many older licenses are not digitized; this record is provided for reference only.

Massachusetts Great Pond

A Great Pond under M.G.L. Ch. 91 — the Commonwealth retains public rights to fish and navigate these state-designated waters. Private docks and other waterfront structures require a Waterways License from MassDEP.

Likely Great Pond

The MLS listing describes this property as being on a Great Pond, which would be a state-designated water body under M.G.L. Ch. 91. GIS data did not independently confirm the pond name — verification needed.