Nestled high on a wooded knoll on a country lane this custom built CRAFTSMAN STYLE CAPE offers PRIVACY and TRANQUILITY and is located at the end of a private winding drive with FIELDSTONE WALLS offers commanding views. Covered FARMER'S PORCH welcomes you to this STUNNING HOME with THREE FINISHED LEVELS, and OPEN FLOOR PLAN. First floor offers TWO STORY FOYER with BALCONY, MODERN, cabinet packed kitchen with GE Profile STAINLESS appliances, 5 BURNER GAS RANGE, CENTER ISLAND & BREAKFAST BAR, formal dining room with custom leaded glass window, FIREPLACED LIVING ROOM with atrium doors to COVERED REAR PORCH and PRIVATE BACKYARD plus FIRST FLOOR MASTER BEDROOM with FULL BATH and LAUNDRY. Upstairs are two SPACIOUS SKYLIT BEDROOMS, FULL BATH, and walk in attic eaves. LOWER LEVEL boasts SPACIOUS FAMILY ROOM with BUILT IN BOOKCASES, HOME OFFICE, EXERCISE AREA, plus AMPLE STORAGE. Minutes to schools, shopping, restaurants, COMMUTER RAIL,
Single-familyProperty Type
1991Year Built
0.64 acresLot Size
$411Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by The Janice Sullivan Team• LAER Realty Partners
Bought with The Winthrop Group• Robert Paul Properties
The home is located at the top of a hill. Home has large deck in the front and the back. Has been exceptionally maintained. Basement is finished , Two bedrooms on the second floor. Master on first floor. Large open floor plan.
7 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Extremely private 3 BR/2 bath contemporary cape in a country setting yet walking distance to commuter rail. First floor offers open floor plan with vaulted ceilings and balcony, living room with fireplace, new kitchen, dining room with lead glass windows, and a bedroom/office with private bath. Second floor has two generous bedrooms, full bath, and good storage in eaves. Some of the features include a finished walk out basment, oak floors throughout most of house, farmers porch, back deck.
Public Records
Jul 8, 2008
Sold
$490,000
$204/sq ft
MLS PIN #70746875
Jul 9, 2008
Listing Removed
—
Jul 8, 2008
Sold
$490,000
$204/sq ft
May 2, 2008
Contingent
—
Apr 18, 2008
Listed
$509,900
$212/sq ft
On a country lane this craftsman style cape is on tranquil 3/4 ac wooded knoll.Private winding drive w/new fieldstone walls. Beautiful farmers porch's on front & rear. Interior has open, dramatic flr plan w/vaulted ceilings & balcony. Fireplaced LR w/oak flrs & woodwork to slider & wrap around deck.DR w/leaded glass triple window. Eat-in kit w/custom cab & GE profile Stainless appliances. 1st flr BR,bath & laundry. 2nd flr w/2 skylit BR's, attic & eave storage.Lovely details throughout.
MLS PIN #30705392
Jun 5, 2003
Sold
$448,500
$187/sq ft
Apr 21, 2003
Listing Removed
—
Apr 2, 2003
Listed
$459,900
$192/sq ft
MLS PIN #30309405
Jun 18, 1999
Sold
$295,500
$123/sq ft
Apr 19, 1999
Listing Removed
—
Apr 11, 1999
Listed
$289,000
$120/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,331 (−1.0%)
$365,800 + $456,300
$822,100
2024
$9,422 (+5.2%)
$372,700 + $464,800
$837,500
2023
$8,958 (+7.5%)
$339,600 + $424,100
$763,700
2022
$8,336 (−2.2%)
$300,600 + $376,000
$676,600
2021
$8,521 (+7.6%)
$280,700 + $388,700
$669,400
2020
$7,919 (+5.4%)
$260,000 + $360,100
$620,100
2019
$7,512 (+5.2%)
$249,500 + $336,000
$585,500
2018
$7,143 (+4.9%)
$235,100 + $316,500
$551,600
2017
$6,812 (+7.2%)
$222,800 + $300,000
$522,800
2016
$6,354 (+2.0%)
$205,300 + $265,700
$471,000
2015
$6,230 (+9.6%)
$201,400 + $260,800
$462,200
2014
$5,682 (+2.5%)
$193,600 + $251,000
$444,600
2013
$5,546 (+3.3%)
$183,900 + $267,400
$451,300
2012
$5,370 (+3.8%)
$183,900 + $267,400
$451,300
2011
$5,172 (+7.9%)
$183,900 + $267,400
$451,300
2010
$4,794 (+2.2%)
$192,000 + $248,600
$440,600
2009
$4,692
$196,100 + $253,800
$449,900
Tax history for 16-A Forest Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,331 (−1.0%)
$365,800 + $456,300
$822,100
2024
$9,422 (+5.2%)
$372,700 + $464,800
$837,500
2023
$8,958 (+7.5%)
$339,600 + $424,100
$763,700
2022
$8,336 (−2.2%)
$300,600 + $376,000
$676,600
2021
$8,521 (+7.6%)
$280,700 + $388,700
$669,400
2020
$7,919 (+5.4%)
$260,000 + $360,100
$620,100
2019
$7,512 (+5.2%)
$249,500 + $336,000
$585,500
2018
$7,143 (+4.9%)
$235,100 + $316,500
$551,600
2017
$6,812 (+7.2%)
$222,800 + $300,000
$522,800
2016
$6,354 (+2.0%)
$205,300 + $265,700
$471,000
2015
$6,230 (+9.6%)
$201,400 + $260,800
$462,200
2014
$5,682 (+2.5%)
$193,600 + $251,000
$444,600
2013
$5,546 (+3.3%)
$183,900 + $267,400
$451,300
2012
$5,370 (+3.8%)
$183,900 + $267,400
$451,300
2011
$5,172 (+7.9%)
$183,900 + $267,400
$451,300
2010
$4,794 (+2.2%)
$192,000 + $248,600
$440,600
2009
$4,692
$196,100 + $253,800
$449,900
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
UnparsedAddress: 16-A Forest Road, Wakefield MA 01880
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,386
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.64 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1991
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2572575S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
Exclusions: Refrigerator And All Personal Property
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Greenwood Elementary School
Public K-4 • Assigned • 0.3mi
8/10
Galvin Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
7/10
Wakefield Memorial High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
7/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 96° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
60% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$938,000 – $1.14M
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