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68 Preston St

WAKEFIELD, MA 01880
1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1982
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
Built 198254 units611–780 ft²
$21M
All units combinedThe sum of our current value estimates for every unit in the building — roughly what the whole building's homes are worth together.
$394K
Median unit valueThe middle unit value in this building by our estimate: half the units are worth more, half less.
$528
Median $/ft²The middle price per square foot across the building's units, by our current estimates. Useful for comparing units of different sizes.

-5.6%vs the Wakefield ZIP median sale $/ft² ($559)

Sales Performance

$315K
Median sale (12 mo)The middle sale price among this building's units that sold in the last 12 months, from recorded deeds.
—
1-yr changeHow the building's median sale price over the last 12 months compares with the 12 months before that.
1
Sales (12 mo)Units in this building that sold in the last 12 months, from recorded arms-length deeds.
1.9%
Turnover (12 mo)The share of units that changed hands in the last 12 months. Around 4–6% a year is typical; much higher can signal investor churn or a wave of exits.
This building's own appreciationThe building's own appreciation: for every unit that sold twice (held over a year), we compute its yearly price change between the two sales and take the middle value. This is the cleanest read on how this specific building performs, because it compares each unit to itself.
+4.2%per yeartypical hold 6.3 yrsfrom 87 same-unit resales
Median sale price (yearly, all time)Every recorded arms-length sale in the building since records begin, grouped by year: the bars count sales and the line tracks the median price paid.MedianSales
19871993199820032008201520192025
Sale price per ft² (yearly, all time)The middle price per square foot across the building's units, by our current estimates. Useful for comparing units of different sizes.$/ft²
19871993199820032008201520192025

140 arms-length sales on record for this building.

Unit Mix & Floor PlansThe building's recurring floor plans, found by grouping units with identical beds, baths and square footage in county records. Larger groups are the building's standard layouts; leftover units have one-off sizes.

Every unit: size vs estimated valueEvery unit in the building as one dot: across is its size, up is our current value estimate, and color is its bedroom count. Vertical columns of dots are recurring floor plans; the height spread within a column shows how much floor, view and condition move prices for the same layout.
$318K$356K$394K$432K611 ft²645 ft²679 ft²712 ft²746 ft²780 ft²
1 bd2 bd
1 bed
7 units
2 bed
47 units
Recurring floor plansThe building's recurring floor plans, found by grouping units with identical beds, baths and square footage in county records. Larger groups are the building's standard layouts; leftover units have one-off sizes.
2 bd · 1 ba · 750 ft²
6 units
2 bd · 1 ba · 732 ft²
4 units
2 bd · 1 ba · 740 ft²
4 units
2 bd · 1 ba · 760 ft²
4 units
2 bd · 1 ba · 767 ft²
4 units
2 bd · 1 ba · 735 ft²
2 units
2 bd · 1 ba · 736 ft²
2 units
2 bd · 1 ba · 742 ft²
2 units
2 bd · 1 ba · 746 ft²
2 units
2 bd · 1 ba · 748 ft²
2 units
2 bd · 1 ba · 753 ft²
2 units
2 bd · 1 ba · 755 ft²
2 units
2 bd · 1 ba · 763 ft²
2 units
2 bd · 1 ba · 764 ft²
2 units
One-off layouts
14 units

Value DistributionHow the building's units spread across value ranges by our current estimates. A wide spread usually means big differences in size, floor or view.

$318K–$320K
2 units
$343K–$346K
2 units
$350K–$360K
3 units
$366K–$374K
5 units
$376K–$387K
13 units
$393K–$403K
18 units
$404K–$417K
8 units
$420K–$432K
3 units

Ownership & Financing

Owner-occupiedThe share of units where the owner lives in the unit, per county records. The rest are second homes or rentals.89%
Company-ownedUnits owned through an LLC, trust, or other company — a rough proxy for investor ownership.9%
Typical owner tenureThe middle number of years since each unit last changed hands — how long the current owners have been in place.15.8 yrs
Cash purchases (5 yrs)The share of purchases in the last 5 years with no mortgage recorded. High cash share is common in second-home and investor buildings.0%
Avg. loan-to-valueAverage current loan balance against unit value across the building. Low numbers mean owners hold lots of equity — a sign of financial stability.43%
Median owner equityThe middle dollar amount of equity (value minus loans) unit owners hold in this building.$396,078
Median tax billThe middle annual property tax bill among the building's units.$4,141
Pre-foreclosure noticesUnits with an active pre-foreclosure or foreclosure notice on file.0

Recent SalesThe latest recorded arms-length sales in the building, newest first.

Unit 5FSep 30, 2025$315,000Unit 7FMay 8, 2023$336,000Unit 3FMar 31, 2023$350,000Unit 5AJun 24, 2022$322,500Unit 2AMay 6, 2022$315,000Unit 6BAug 20, 2021$306,500Unit 9FAug 5, 2021$273,000Unit 7EAug 3, 2021$322,000Unit 2DApr 23, 2021$242,000Unit 1BFeb 25, 2021$289,000

Values are TopHap estimates, not appraisals. Sales, ownership and tax figures come from recorded county documents via ATTOM and can lag by several weeks.

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.33 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Condominium
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Condo/Apartment
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.00
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Woodville Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 0.7 mi
H
Wakefield Memorial High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi
M
Galvin Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.8 mi

District: Wakefield School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01880These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.71
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.99
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.84

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.33%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.3%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.27,541
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,469 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$128,797
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$156,919
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

All UnitsEvery property record the county has at this street address, such as the units in a condo building. Prices shown are our estimates, not asking prices.

68 Preston St # 1a
2 bd · 1 ba · 755 ft²
$398K
68 Preston St # 1b
2 bd · 1 ba · 760 ft²
$394K
68 Preston St # 1c
2 bd · 1 ba · 755 ft²
$398K
68 Preston St # 1d
2 bd · 1 ba · 760 ft²
$417K
68 Preston St # 1e
2 bd · 1 ba · 732 ft²
$384K
68 Preston St # 1f
2 bd · 1 ba · 732 ft²
$384K
68 Preston St # 2a
2 bd · 1 ba · 763 ft²
$378K
68 Preston St # 2b
2 bd · 1 ba · 740 ft²
$432K
68 Preston St # 2c
2 bd · 1 ba · 763 ft²
$318K
68 Preston St # 2d
2 bd · 1 ba · 740 ft²
$382K
68 Preston St # 2e
1 bd · 1 ba · 620 ft²
$366K
68 Preston St # 2f
1 bd · 1 ba · 630 ft²
$360K
68 Preston St # 3a
2 bd · 1 ba · 750 ft²
$406K
68 Preston St # 3b
2 bd · 1 ba · 760 ft²
$396K
68 Preston St # 3c
2 bd · 1 ba · 750 ft²
$397K
68 Preston St # 3d
2 bd · 1 ba · 760 ft²
$376K
68 Preston St # 3e
2 bd · 1 ba · 740 ft²
$381K
68 Preston St # 3f
2 bd · 1 ba · 745 ft²
$381K
68 Preston St # 4a
2 bd · 1 ba · 735 ft²
$397K
68 Preston St # 4b
2 bd · 1 ba · 767 ft²
$397K
68 Preston St # 4c
2 bd · 1 ba · 735 ft²
$407K
68 Preston St # 4d
2 bd · 1 ba · 767 ft²
$395K
68 Preston St # 4e
2 bd · 1 ba · 710 ft²
$407K
68 Preston St # 4f
2 bd · 1 ba · 738 ft²
$381K
68 Preston St # 5a
2 bd · 1 ba · 746 ft²
$382K
68 Preston St # 5b
2 bd · 1 ba · 753 ft²
$401K
68 Preston St # 5c
2 bd · 1 ba · 746 ft²
$393K
68 Preston St # 5d
2 bd · 1 ba · 753 ft²
$408K
68 Preston St # 5e
1 bd · 1 ba · 611 ft²
$370K
68 Preston St # 5f
1 bd · 1 ba · 622 ft²
$320K
68 Preston St # 6a
2 bd · 1 ba · 767 ft²
$393K
68 Preston St # 6b
2 bd · 1 ba · 736 ft²
$403K
68 Preston St # 6c
2 bd · 1 ba · 767 ft²
$420K
68 Preston St # 6d
2 bd · 1 ba · 736 ft²
$350K
68 Preston St # 6e
2 bd · 1 ba · 751 ft²
$377K
68 Preston St # 6f
2 bd · 1 ba · 716 ft²
$387K
68 Preston St # 7a
2 bd · 1 ba · 750 ft²
$403K
68 Preston St # 7b
2 bd · 1 ba · 748 ft²
$402K
68 Preston St # 7c
2 bd · 1 ba · 750 ft²
$384K
68 Preston St # 7d
2 bd · 1 ba · 748 ft²
$385K
68 Preston St # 7e
2 bd · 1 ba · 740 ft²
$395K
68 Preston St # 7f
2 bd · 1 ba · 732 ft²
$374K
68 Preston St # 8a
2 bd · 1 ba · 742 ft²
$401K
68 Preston St # 8b
2 bd · 1 ba · 764 ft²
$397K
68 Preston St # 8c
2 bd · 1 ba · 742 ft²
$394K
68 Preston St # 8d
2 bd · 1 ba · 764 ft²
$404K
68 Preston St # 8e
1 bd · 1 ba · 628 ft²
$343K
68 Preston St # 8f
1 bd · 1 ba · 625 ft²
$346K
68 Preston St # 9a
2 bd · 1 ba · 750 ft²
$429K
68 Preston St # 9b
2 bd · 1 ba · 780 ft²
$406K
68 Preston St # 9c
2 bd · 1 ba · 750 ft²
$408K
68 Preston St # 9d
2 bd · 1 ba · 780 ft²
$350K
68 Preston St # 9e
2 bd · 1 ba · 732 ft²
$369K
68 Preston St # 9f
1 bd · 1 ba · 675 ft²
$366K

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

About 68 Preston St

How many units are in 68 Preston St, Wakefield, MA?

68 Preston St, Wakefield, MA has 54 residential units across built in 1982, according to county assessor records.

What is a unit at 68 Preston St, Wakefield, MA worth?

The median TopHap Estimate across the 54 units at 68 Preston St, Wakefield, MA is $393,598. That works out to $528 per square foot. Units run from 611 to 780 square feet. Estimates are modelled from recorded sales and assessments, not appraisals.

Is 68 Preston St, Wakefield, MA expensive for Wakefield?

Units at 68 Preston St, Wakefield, MA carry a median of $528 per square foot, 6% below the Wakefield median of $559 per square foot.

How often do units sell at 68 Preston St, Wakefield, MA?

1 units at 68 Preston St, Wakefield, MA sold in the last 12 months, out of 140 recorded arms-length sales all time. That is a turnover rate of 1.9% of the building per year. The median sale over that period was $315K.

Have units at 68 Preston St, Wakefield, MA appreciated?

Across 87 repeat sales of the same unit, 68 Preston St, Wakefield, MA returned a median 4.2% per year. Because each pair is the same unit bought and sold, the figure is not distorted by which units traded. The median owner held for 6.3 years.

What floor plans does 68 Preston St, Wakefield, MA have?

The most common plan at 68 Preston St, Wakefield, MA is a 2-bedroom of 750 square feet, repeated 6 times, with a median estimate of $404,696. TopHap identifies 14 recurring plans in the building.

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