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Wakefield, MA Homes for Sale & Real Estate
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Lake Quannapowitt sits at the heart of Wakefield, with a walking loop, a broad common and a bandstand that make the north end of Main Street the town’s gathering place. South of the lake, the downtown stretches along Main Street with shops, restaurants and civic buildings. The Greenwood and Montrose sections each have their own character, and Breakheart Reservation borders the town to the east.
Wakefield’s homes include Victorians and colonials on tree-lined streets near the lake and downtown, capes and ranches in the outer neighborhoods, and multi-family houses and condominiums near the center and the rail stations. Dolan O’Rourke helps buyers and sellers throughout Greater Boston, and our agents can walk you through the market here and help your sale or purchase move forward smoothly.
Living in Wakefield
Lake Quannapowitt
A popular loop around the lake draws walkers, runners and cyclists year round, and the shoreline park hosts concerts, road races and community gatherings.
Wakefield Common
The common at the head of the lake, with its bandstand and memorials, is the setting for summer concerts and the town’s July Fourth festivities.
Two commuter rail stops
Haverhill Line trains stop at both Wakefield Center and Greenwood, giving several neighborhoods walkable access to commuter rail service into Boston’s North Station.
Breakheart Reservation
Breakheart Reservation, on the Saugus line, offers hilly woodland trails, paved loops and freshwater ponds with a summer swimming area.
Middlesex County · Massachusetts
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Getting around
Route 128 runs across the north end of town, Interstate 93 is just to the west, and Route 129 heads east toward Lynn. The Haverhill Line commuter rail serves Wakefield and Greenwood stations with trains to North Station in Boston, and MBTA buses connect to the Orange Line.
Parks and recreation
The path around Lake Quannapowitt is the town’s favorite place to walk, and the lake is popular for sailing and paddling. Breakheart Reservation offers trails and swimming, and Crystal Lake adds another scenic body of water in town. Summer concerts on the common round out the season.
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I had the absolute pleasure of working with John Dolan and Dolan O’Rourke Real Estate Services while selling my mother’s home. We were going through an extremely difficult transition. We were both unfamiliar with the process of selling a home. From day one, John made himself readily available and kindly explained every part of the process to my mother, always making sure she understood each detail. His knowledge and expertise goes far and above what we expected. His constant communication never left us guessing – we felt very involved in every part of the process. I was caring for my mother on my own and he did everything in his power to ease the burden of selling her property. John knew I had great anxiety over our difficult situation and would always tell me not to worry. He always found a resolution to every bump in the road- and now I am finally worry free! John made us feel cared for and safe. We cannot thank him enough for his hard work. He helped us find a deal that we never could’ve imagined and changed our life for the better!
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We worked with John of Dolan O’Rourke Real Estate Services to purchase our first home in the Greater Boston area. As first time home buyers, John invested a lot of time early on to educate us about what to expect and strategies to consider. Throughout the process John had great communication, listening and advice as we navigated a challenging market. John was approachable, knowledgeable and always fun to be around as we looked at numerous houses, and helped us shape our conversations to really dial in to what we were looking for. We would love to recommend John for future real estate services and are so appreciative of his hard work.
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