Wakefield Homes for Sale
Wakefield is a popular scenic town located 10 miles north of Boston on the shores of Lake Quannapowitt. First settled around 1638 and known as "Redding", the area remained mostly a farming community until 1812 when it was incorporated as the Town of South Reading.
The Boston & Maine arrived in 1845 and the town rapidly changed from a small farming area to an area of manufacturing. Wakefield is famous for manufacturing rattan furniture.
In 1868, after Cyrus Wakefield offered to build the town a new Town Hall, the town of South Reading voted to change its name to Wakefield, Massachusetts.
Wakefield is conveniently located at the intersection of two major highways (I-93 and I-95/128), and is easily accessible by commuter rail (MBTA) from Boston. Wakefield has preserved much of its historic New England appearance and is recognized for its strong community involvement, quality school system, thriving businesses, public library, and for beautiful Lake Quannapowitt, which plays host to countless outdoor festivals and benefit activities each year. Walkers and joggers circle Lake Quannapowitt's shores year round, and in the warmer months, boaters set sail from the nation's oldest inland yacht club.
If you are looking for a home near "Lake Q", you will have a wide variety and selection of Victorians, Colonials, Ranches and Capes. Want to be within walking distance to the "T", explore the West Side and Greenwood neighborhoods.
For More Information on Wakefield, see the following links or contact me for specific information. I know Wakefield.
Schools - Wakefield Public Schools
Government - Town of Wakefield
Health Care - Melrose-Wakfield Hospital
The Lake - Friends of Lake Quannapowitt
Great Restaurants - Ristorante Molise, Cafe Jag's, Billy's Roast Beef & Seafood
