Wakefield, MA

West Side

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Buy:
$600K - $1.1M
For Sale on Trulia:
15 homes
Rent:
$2K - $5.7K
For Rent on Trulia:
206 homes
To Downtown Boston:
25 minutes
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What Locals Say about West Side

At least 38 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 98 % Say parking is easy

  • 92 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 91 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 90 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 89 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 86 % Say car is needed

  • 86 % Say kids play outside

  • 82 % Say it's quiet

  • 82 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 81 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 79 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 71 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 67 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 62 % Say there's wildlife

  • 60 % Say there are community events

  • 49 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

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  • Trulia User
    "We love dogs, they are always welcome! Messes are cleaned up and there are plenty of dog walkers and we also have dog parks in and around the area!"
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  • Casey H.
    "Best place I know. Grew up here and bought a home to raise my children. Beat area I know. The schools are great. My kids still can play outside safely and I don’t have to worry. "
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  • Eileen R.
    "Independence Day Parade Italian Festival Schools events Little League Community Events...….!!!!!!!!!!!"
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  • Nicole C.
    "People frequently walk their dogs and even walk here from other neighborhoods. It is a safe neighborhood that is very dog friendly"
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  • Universriot
    "4th of July Parade is the biggest in New England, light up of Hanukkah Menorah at Wakefield Common, every week there is some event near the lake Quannapowitt. "
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  • Khintlian
    "Not a bad commute to the city. I feel as though Wakefield is a great central location. 95 south traffic is getting worse. North is better"
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  • Denise D.
    "Nothing better than walking your dog around the lake!"
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  • Denise D.
    "A little congested weekday mornings with traffic coming off of Route 128 and cutting through town to avoid the highway back up."
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  • Denise D.
    "Beautiful Lake Quannapowitt, and very close to the center of town."
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  • Denise D.
    "Lots of families with small children, and a lot of town activities for children."
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  • Ian M.
    "Leash law and dog walkers are required to pick up after their dogs. There are a number of parks and access to Lake Quannapowitt."
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  • Ian M.
    "It's an easy commute by car as route 128 is easily accessed. It is also on main MBTA bus and rail routes."
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  • Ian M.
    "There are older homes that are well maintained, borders lake Quannapowitt."
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  • Ian M.
    "The schools are five star rated. Sidewalks are well maintained. There are several, well maintained parks and playgrounds, and the jewel, Lake Quannapowitt."
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  • Kathleen M.
    "A wonderful welcoming community, everyone is kind. There’s a beautiful lake to walk around with dogs kids or by yourself!"
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  • Nicole C.
    "Great family neighborhood, lots of wonderful neighbors and beautiful trees and landscaping. Will never leave!"
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  • Timothy L.
    "quite several, play ground ,walking around the lake ,church ,good schools, markets ,after school activities for kids , good roads , entertainment, nice restaurant, friendly people. "
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  • Ahmet O.
    "More affordable than Winchester, Arlington, Lexington and the likes. But it is really a great town to live. The lake and park significantly contribute to the quality of life. A very child friendly, family oriented community but also a lot of young and active crowd. Good school system, great access to public transportation (train), and actually very conveniently located to access i-93 and I-95. Commute to the city is easier and shorter than some other towns closer to the city from sheer distance perspective. We are very happy that we left Arlington and moved to Wakefield. Nicer house, lower taxes and just better quality of life. "
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