What is the median home price in Lakeside, Wakefield?

The median home price in Lakeside is $842,500, up 3% year-over-year. Homes sell in a median of 21 days. The sale-to-list ratio is 99.88%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Lakeside?

On a $842,500 home in Lakeside, a traditional agent charges around 3% — about $25,275. With Ridley Essentials ($999) or Ridley Pro ($3,499), you save $21,776 while getting MLS listing and expert support.

How long does it take to sell a home in Lakeside?

The median home in Lakeside spends 21 days on market. 60% of listings go pending within two weeks. 10 homes sold recently in this neighborhood.

Is Lakeside a good neighborhood to sell in right now?

Lakeside had 10 homes sell recently at a median of $842,500. Sellers are getting 99.88% of their asking price. 50% of homes sold above list price. Ridley's flat fee means you keep more regardless of market conditions.

National/Massachusetts/Wakefield

Lakeside · Wakefield, MA

Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Lakeside, Wakefield?

The median home in Lakeside sells for $842,500 with prices up 3% year-over-year. Ridley's flat fee saves you $21,776.

Lakeside Real Estate Market Conditions

60out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Moderate

60/100

A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.

What this means for sellers

The Lakeside market is balanced — neither strongly favoring buyers nor sellers. Accurate pricing is key: overpriced homes will sit, but correctly priced listings are still moving. Focus on presentation and pricing strategy to stand out. Sellers who prepare well can still achieve strong results.

Inventory TightnessNeutral

4 months of supply — near the balanced threshold of 5 months. Massachusetts average is 1.9.

Price MomentumNeutral

Prices up 2.869352869% year-over-year — vs. 0% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors sellers

Homes selling at 99.88% of asking — buyers are negotiating 0.1% below list. Massachusetts average is 99.3%.

Bidding ActivityFavors sellers

50% of homes selling above list price — 37% above the Massachusetts average of 36.5%.

Sale SpeedFavors sellers

21 median days on market — 19 days faster than the Massachusetts average.

Market UrgencyFavors sellers

60% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 42.5% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors sellers

Only 0% of listings have dropped their price — sellers are holding firm. Massachusetts average is 20%.

Score based on 7 real-time market signals. Updated with latest available data.

How it works →

Median Sale Price

$842,500

+3%

Days on Market

Price per Sq Ft

$387

Sale-to-List Ratio

99.88%

Homes Sold

Sold Above List

50%

Pending in 2 Weeks

60%

Source: public market records

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Your savings

How much can you save selling in Lakeside?

$0Estimated savings

That could fund a full kitchen remodel — save 2.6% of your home value

Your Lakeside home value

$842,500

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$25,275

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

Cost to sell in Lakeside

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials
Listing fee	$25,275	$3,499	$999
Buyer agent	$23,5902.8% avg	$16,850~2% avg	$16,850~2% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$12,638	$12,638	$12,638
Total cost	$61,503	$32,987	$30,487
You save	—	$21,776	$24,276

Based on the Lakeside median home price of $842,500. Ridley buyer agent commission reflects the average ~2% BAC offered by Ridley sellers.

How to sell your house and save on commission in Lakeside

A flat fee of $3,499 instead of the typical $25,275 commission — with a dedicated agent at every step.

AI + expert price your home

AI-powered comps reviewed by your dedicated agent — using Lakeside market data so you list at the right price.

AI prepares your home

AI walk-through identifies what to fix, stage, and photograph. Your agent advises on what actually moves the needle.

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Professional listing syndicated to Zillow, Redfin, and everywhere Lakeside buyers look — plus a custom Ridley listing page with AI chat.

Your agent negotiates

Offer comparison, counteroffer strategy, and all back-and-forth with buyers' agents — handled by your dedicated agent.

Close and keep $21,776 more

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