Location, Location, Location! Discover this beautifully renovated 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath ranch in a highly sought-after neighborhood, just a block from picturesque Lake Quannapowitt. This home offers a perfect blend of tranquil residential living and urban convenience. Inside, you'll find elegant hardwood floors leading to a kitchen with luxurious quartz countertops and brand-new stainless steel appliances. Additional updates include a new washer/dryer, fresh interior and exterior paint, and a fully renovated basement ready for your vision—be it an entertainment area, home office, or cozy family room. The sweet sunlit sunroom provides an inviting spot for morning coffee, afternoon reading, or evening relaxation, with a subtle seasonal view of the lake. Each of the 3 well-appointed bedrooms ensures comfort and privacy. Step outside to enjoy peaceful lakeside walks or invigorating runs. Don’t miss this chance to own a lakeside oasis where every day blends relaxation with adventure.
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
7,244 sq ftLot Size
$476Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by The Lucci Witte Team• William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
Bought with Daniel Resop• William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
Step out the front door of this adorable 3 bedroom ranch & enjoy a beautiful view of Lake Quannapowitt from one street back. This neighborhood is fantastic and allows for easy access to the much loved lake path, local downtown eateries, & easy highway access. Inside you'll find a large & welcoming living room with custom brick fireplace & fantastic light. beyond this space are three freshly painted bedrooms & a full bath. Continue on to the inviting dining area that leads with french doors into to the front sunroom. Adjacent to the dining area is the kitchen just waiting for your own personal design ideas. The lower level is wide open & was previously finished with a half bathroom. There is so much to love about this home & with the exterior being recently painted & a newer roof it ensures a low maintenance exterior. Come see why 17 Walden is a home that is sure to continue to be loved by many for years to come!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,857 (+27.2%)
$381,900 + $372,500
$754,400
2025
$6,963 (+5.0%)
$362,400 + $251,100
$613,500
2024
$6,632 (+3.6%)
$351,700 + $237,800
$589,500
2023
$6,403 (+4.7%)
$325,700 + $220,200
$545,900
2022
$6,114 (+5.5%)
$296,100 + $200,200
$496,300
2021
$5,797 (+4.0%)
$275,100 + $180,300
$455,400
2020
$5,574 (+3.1%)
$263,700 + $172,800
$436,500
2019
$5,407 (+5.7%)
$254,600 + $166,800
$421,400
2018
$5,117 (+4.4%)
$238,700 + $156,400
$395,100
2017
$4,902 (+2.6%)
$227,300 + $148,900
$376,200
2016
$4,778 (+7.1%)
$210,100 + $144,100
$354,200
2015
$4,463 (+8.8%)
$196,400 + $134,700
$331,100
2014
$4,101 (+4.0%)
$190,300 + $130,600
$320,900
2013
$3,944 (+3.3%)
$190,300 + $130,600
$320,900
2012
$3,819 (+3.8%)
$190,300 + $130,600
$320,900
2011
$3,678 (+6.0%)
$190,300 + $130,600
$320,900
2010
$3,470 (+2.8%)
$193,700 + $125,200
$318,900
2009
$3,377
$196,700 + $127,100
$323,800
Tax history for 17 Walden Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,857 (+27.2%)
$381,900 + $372,500
$754,400
2025
$6,963 (+5.0%)
$362,400 + $251,100
$613,500
2024
$6,632 (+3.6%)
$351,700 + $237,800
$589,500
2023
$6,403 (+4.7%)
$325,700 + $220,200
$545,900
2022
$6,114 (+5.5%)
$296,100 + $200,200
$496,300
2021
$5,797 (+4.0%)
$275,100 + $180,300
$455,400
2020
$5,574 (+3.1%)
$263,700 + $172,800
$436,500
2019
$5,407 (+5.7%)
$254,600 + $166,800
$421,400
2018
$5,117 (+4.4%)
$238,700 + $156,400
$395,100
2017
$4,902 (+2.6%)
$227,300 + $148,900
$376,200
2016
$4,778 (+7.1%)
$210,100 + $144,100
$354,200
2015
$4,463 (+8.8%)
$196,400 + $134,700
$331,100
2014
$4,101 (+4.0%)
$190,300 + $130,600
$320,900
2013
$3,944 (+3.3%)
$190,300 + $130,600
$320,900
2012
$3,819 (+3.8%)
$190,300 + $130,600
$320,900
2011
$3,678 (+6.0%)
$190,300 + $130,600
$320,900
2010
$3,470 (+2.8%)
$193,700 + $125,200
$318,900
2009
$3,377
$196,700 + $127,100
$323,800
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,405 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1961
Sq. Ft.
1,973
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
779406S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 29, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Area: 154
Length: 11
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 96
Length: 8
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Remodeled,Pedestal Sink
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Oil
Location
Location Information
Directions: Lowell St to Walden Rd or Main Street to Walden Rd
UnparsedAddress: 17 Walden Rd, Wakefield MA 01880
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, Sidewalks
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,973
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,405 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: 1961
County: Middlesex County
APN: 779406S
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2
Listing Information
Exclusions: See Inclusion/Exclusion
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Dolbeare Elementary School
Public K-4 • Assigned • 0.6mi
8/10
Galvin Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi
7/10
Wakefield Memorial High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.1mi
7/10
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Lifestyle
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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 97° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
66% 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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Historical weather
Wakefield, MA • 01880
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53
37
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25
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in
June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9.1 hrs
4.4 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$875,000 – $1.06M
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