About Wakefield

Wakefield is located in Middlesex County, which is part of the greater Boston metropolitan area. Wakefield is a small city located just outside of Boston. It borders Reading (northwest), Melrose (south), Stoneham (southwest), Lynnfield (northeast), and Saugus (southeast).

Many individuals are moving to Wakefield for reasons other than its closeness to the city. While this is an advantage, Wakefield is also a lovely town in its own right! It has beautiful green hills and trees, as well as two beautiful lakes on Wakefield's outskirts.

Things To Do in Wakefield

Lake Quannapowitt

Lake Quannapowitt is a popular walking, running, and recreational destination. The paved loop around the Lake is approximately 3.6 miles.

Wakefield Bowladrome

The Wakefield Bowladrome is a family-owned business for many years. We specialize in the art of Candlepin Bowling. A great place to take have a fun night out.

Wakefield Farmers Market

Along with an amazing location along the shores of beautiful Lake Quannapowitt, Wakefield Farmers Market host a wide assortment of vendors who are curated for their local and unique products, and musicians to entertain the crowds each week.

Wakefield Public Schools

Many students in Wakefield attend public and charter schools. The finest wakefield schools are ranked higher than the national average, ensuring that kids receive an excellent education. While there is just one Wakefield High School, there are other middle and primary schools in the region to pick from. To visit the school webpage, click HERE.

Parks and Recreation

Wakefield Recreation is focused on developing and providing safe, quality, affordable programming and facilities for citizens of all ages and ability levels.

Transportation

Route 129 runs through Wakefield as its Main Street. I-95/Route 128 skirt the northwestern border of Wakefield as one road known as the "Yankee Division Highway".

Near the town center, there is an MBTA Commuter Rail station on the Haverhill/Reading Line, as well as a second station in the Greenwood neighborhood.

Several MBTA buses on Routes 136 and 137 serve the neighboring towns, including the adjacent Oak Grove stop and Malden Center, both Orange Line rapid transit stops. The 428 bus, which goes express from Oaklandvale in adjacent Saugus to Haymarket in downtown Boston, makes a stop on Farm Street in front of Wakefield High School.

Rt. 128/I-95 goes through Wakefield, with exits on Albion Street, North Avenue, Water Street, Vernon Street, New Salem Street, and Salem Street. State Route 129 also runs through Wakefield. US Route 1 travels through adjacent Saugus and Lynnfield, while I-93 runs via Stoneham.

Popular Local Restaurants

You'll find a wide array of restaurants in Wakefield. Here are some of our top picks.

Floramo's Wakefield

Floramo's Restaurant offers homemade recipes. Known for their barbeque, seafood, and Italian specialties, they serve a range of cuisine to meet everyone's taste.

Blue Moon Grill

They use secret family recipes and culinary artisanship to bring something unique and delicious to every meal on the menu. Only the freshest ingredients are used, and everything is made to order.

Brothers Deli Restaurant

Brothers Deli, a cafeteria-style restaurant serving American and Greek classics, is a popular choice for people looking for daily specials and great, home-cooked meals.

Tonno Wakefield

Tonno Wakefield offers italian cuisine that relies on quality ingredients sourced from local vendors for the freshest taste, Wine list and more.

See the latest housing market report to get the most up-to-date statistics. You'll find here the current and historical market data for single-family and condo/townhouse home sales.

Contact us now for the most detailed market data and to hear our perspective on what the latest buying and selling trends mean for you. We are always happy to help and can send you a free home valuation.

Sell Your Home in Wakefield, MA

Wakefield is a desirable community, so selling your Wakefield home to move into a bigger house or relocate isn't as difficult as you think. Using John Woodman's service can help lessen the stress and worry of selling a home. John may also assist you in getting the most out of your house sale while making the process easier for you.

Buying a Home in Wakefield, MA

If you're thinking about moving to Wakefield, you have several residential options to choose from. Whether you're looking for single-family homes or condos/townhomes, John Woodman can help. John has years of expertise in this town and can inform you about everything the town has to offer as well as find you your dream home.

For additional information, including sales history and prices, and more for Wakefield, MA properties for sale, or to schedule a home tour of any property listed below, contact us today!