Don't miss this nicely maintained bungalow. It lives much larger than it looks and includes a DETACHED FREE STANDING 17X13 lofted home office or studio, insulated and fully powered. Wonderful flexible opportunity for a private home office and or, in home entertaining with loft area storage. Bright kitchen featuring white cabinets and butcher block counters, tiled backsplash and overhead lighting. Located in private cul-de- sac setting. Idyllically tucked away in a quiet Greenwood location. Beautifully landscaped with many flowers, exceptional for outside entertaining and includes a large level lot, rear deck and spacious fire pit area with pea stones. This is a great opportunity to get into the desirable Wakefield market and enjoy all the town has to offer.
Single-familyProperty Type
1930Year Built
9,152 sq ftLot Size
$958Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Michael Barrett• Barrett, Chris. J., REALTORS®
Bought with Rosa Molettieri• Barrett, Chris. J., REALTORS®
Nicely up dated Bungalow in wonderful private cul de sac setting. Blissfully tucked away in a fabulous Greenwood country location. Bright airy kitchen features butcher block counters, tiled backsplash and all newer appliances. Pretty living room, wonderful pottery barn feel. Small interior living space with expansive outdoors. Enjoy the new trex deck, wooded backdrop and old New England farmers stone walls. Amazing 17X13 detached, lofted office or studio. Studio is insulated and fully powered. Wonderful opportunity to work from home or just escape away. Offers if any due Tuesday July 11 at 1 PM
MLS PIN #71504165
Jul 8, 2013
Sold
$210,000
$333/sq ft
May 17, 2013
Contingent
—
May 14, 2013
Relisted
—
Apr 21, 2013
Contingent
—
Apr 5, 2013
Listed
$239,000
$379/sq ft
+6
Unique property tucked away on a cul de sac and adjdacent to wooded town land for back yard privacy. The 4-room house could be rehab or tear down. Living room & kitchen on first floor, 2 bedrooms and bath on second floor. Separate studio, office or game house complete with electricity and wood stove, skylight and loft storage. Sprinkler system in front and side lawn.
MLS PIN #30551746
Jan 18, 2002
Sold
$192,000
$305/sq ft
Dec 18, 2001
Listing Removed
—
Oct 12, 2001
Listed
$199,900
$317/sq ft
Public Records
May 30, 1986
Sold
$115,000
$183/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,633 (+1.3%)
$359,000 + $137,300
$496,300
2024
$5,558 (+5.1%)
$356,900 + $137,100
$494,000
2023
$5,287 (+4.5%)
$325,500 + $125,200
$450,700
2022
$5,060 (+2.7%)
$296,500 + $114,200
$410,700
2021
$4,925 (+6.6%)
$276,300 + $110,600
$386,900
2020
$4,618 (+4.7%)
$258,300 + $103,300
$361,600
2019
$4,412 (+4.2%)
$245,600 + $98,300
$343,900
2018
$4,236 (+6.3%)
$226,600 + $100,500
$327,100
2017
$3,985 (+1.9%)
$211,800 + $94,000
$305,800
2016
$3,912 (+7.1%)
$200,300 + $89,700
$290,000
2015
$3,654 (+9.6%)
$187,200 + $83,900
$271,100
2014
$3,333 (+4.0%)
$180,000 + $80,800
$260,800
2013
$3,205 (+3.3%)
$180,000 + $80,800
$260,800
2012
$3,104 (+3.8%)
$180,000 + $80,800
$260,800
2011
$2,989 (+3.9%)
$180,000 + $80,800
$260,800
2010
$2,877 (+4.3%)
$189,900 + $74,500
$264,400
2009
$2,758
$189,900 + $74,500
$264,400
Tax history for 23 Vale Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,633 (+1.3%)
$359,000 + $137,300
$496,300
2024
$5,558 (+5.1%)
$356,900 + $137,100
$494,000
2023
$5,287 (+4.5%)
$325,500 + $125,200
$450,700
2022
$5,060 (+2.7%)
$296,500 + $114,200
$410,700
2021
$4,925 (+6.6%)
$276,300 + $110,600
$386,900
2020
$4,618 (+4.7%)
$258,300 + $103,300
$361,600
2019
$4,412 (+4.2%)
$245,600 + $98,300
$343,900
2018
$4,236 (+6.3%)
$226,600 + $100,500
$327,100
2017
$3,985 (+1.9%)
$211,800 + $94,000
$305,800
2016
$3,912 (+7.1%)
$200,300 + $89,700
$290,000
2015
$3,654 (+9.6%)
$187,200 + $83,900
$271,100
2014
$3,333 (+4.0%)
$180,000 + $80,800
$260,800
2013
$3,205 (+3.3%)
$180,000 + $80,800
$260,800
2012
$3,104 (+3.8%)
$180,000 + $80,800
$260,800
2011
$2,989 (+3.9%)
$180,000 + $80,800
$260,800
2010
$2,877 (+4.3%)
$189,900 + $74,500
$264,400
2009
$2,758
$189,900 + $74,500
$264,400
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,148 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1952
Sq. Ft.
630
Year built
1930
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
3373485S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Off Street, Tandem
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Area: 117
Length: 13
Width: 9
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 121
Length: 11
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Recessed Lighting
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Bathroom #1 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Living Room Information
Area: 220
Length: 20
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Recessed Lighting
Kitchen Information
Area: 160
Length: 20
Width: 8
Level: First
Features: Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access
Office Room Information
Area: 221
Length: 17
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Vinyl,Recessed Lighting
Basement Information
Basement: Interior Entry, Concrete, Unfinished
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 5
Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Flooring - Vinyl
Interior Features: Recessed Lighting, Home Office-Separate Entry
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 630
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Exterior Features: Deck, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Stone Wall
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.21
Lot Features: Level
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Private Road
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,287
Tax Year: 2023
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Oil
Location
Location Information
Directions: Main to Pitman to Harrison to Essex to Vale.
UnparsedAddress: 23 Vale Rd, Wakefield MA 01880
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 630
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 9,148 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: 1952
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3373485S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
Greenwood Elementary School
Public K-4 • Assigned • 0.5mi
8/10
Galvin Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi
7/10
Wakefield Memorial High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
7/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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, 15 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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Historical weather
Wakefield, MA • 01880
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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50
32
59
41
68
51
80
62
84
67
80
62
74
57
64
46
53
37
39
25
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Feb
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Apr
May
Jun
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Nov
Dec
Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in
June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9.2 hrs
4.4 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$574,000 – $694,000
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