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Off Market Nov 2017 for $890K

$1,423,268

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,452/mo

•

3,506

sq ft

3 Velma Rd, Wakefield, MA 01880

About this home

PREPARE TO BE WOWED! Gorgeous 10 room custom built, recently renovated Colonial located on the West Side will appeal to today’s savvy buyers. From its maintenance free stucco exterior, architectural shingled roof (2014), dark stained HW floors, recessed lighting, crown molding, tastefully renovated baths & kitchen. A welcoming foyer opens to a formal Dining Room, two story Living Room & sun-drenched Kitchen with white cabinets, glass tiled back splash, granite counter tops, breakfast bar & SS appliances. Sliders lead to a private fenced-in professionally landscaped backyard with cement & brick paver patio, pergola & water fountain. French doors open to a beautiful fireplace Family Room. 2nd floor Master en-suite includes a sitting area, walk-in closet & spa like bathroom. Three more bedrooms & full bath complete this level. Designer finished basement includes foyer, bonus room, TV/playroom & new bath. Spacious 2 car garage. Walk to Lake Quannapowitt, Commuter Rail and Downtown.

Single-familyProperty Type

1996Year Built

0.28 acresLot Size

$406Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Dorothy Goodwin • Century 21 Commonwealth

Bought with Trudy Conley • Century 21 Commonwealth

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #72231262

Redfin Estimate

$1,423,268

$533K since sold in November 2017$15K since August

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B
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C
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E
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F
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Market trends in 01880, MA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

103.8%

0.7% MoM

Median sale price

$805K

$45K MoM

Avg. days on market

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1 days MoM

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Sale history for 3 Velma Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72231262

Nov 17, 2017

Sold

$890,000

$254/sq ft

Sep 27, 2017

Pending

—

Sep 20, 2017

Listed

$879,900

$251/sq ft

MLS PIN #71495664

Dec 16, 2013

Sold

$683,000

$195/sq ft

Oct 20, 2013

Contingent

—

Aug 21, 2013

Price Changed

$729,900

$208/sq ft

Mar 19, 2013

Listed

$749,900

$214/sq ft

+17

New Price! Excellent value! Desirable West side location! This white stucco custom Colonial boasts pride of ownership. It is set on a fenced, professionally landscaped lot complete with an 11 zone sprinkler system, brick paver patio/walks and fountain. Meticulously maintained - recent upgrades include new gas wall mount furnace (converted from oil to gas), stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops & vinyl fence. Also included are central air, security system & recessed lighting. Dramatic two story dining room and extra large eat-in kitchen add uniqueness. The unfinished basement also has a garage entrance and could easily be finished. Just a short walk down the hill to the lake & train.

MLS PIN #30131563

Dec 13, 1996

Sold

$387,000

$110/sq ft

Dec 7, 1996

Listing Removed

—

Oct 7, 1996

Listed

$399,900

$114/sq ft

Public Records

Jun 27, 1996

Sold

$150,000

$43/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$14,536 (+3.4%)

$390,500 + $890,200

$1,280,700

2024

$14,060 (+2.6%)

$381,100 + $868,700

$1,249,800

2023

$13,703 (+0.9%)

$356,200 + $812,000

$1,168,200

2022

$13,579 (+28.3%)

$336,100 + $766,100

$1,102,200

2021

$10,586 (−0.3%)

$277,300 + $554,300

$831,600

2020

$10,620 (−0.5%)

$277,300 + $554,300

$831,600

2019

$10,669 (+12.9%)

$277,300 + $554,300

$831,600

2018

$9,446 (−6.0%)

$266,700 + $462,700

$729,400

2017

$10,053 (+13.2%)

$264,100 + $507,400

$771,500

2016

$8,883 (+3.1%)

$222,600 + $435,900

$658,500

2015

$8,618 (+5.5%)

$216,100 + $423,200

$639,300

2014

$8,170 (+2.9%)

$216,100 + $423,200

$639,300

2013

$7,937 (+3.3%)

$216,100 + $429,700

$645,800

2012

$7,685 (+3.8%)

$216,100 + $429,700

$645,800

2011

$7,401 (+4.1%)

$216,100 + $429,700

$645,800

2010

$7,108 (+1.7%)

$239,000 + $414,300

$653,300

2009

$6,990

$245,200 + $425,000

$670,200

Tax history for 3 Velma Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$14,536 (+3.4%)

$390,500 + $890,200

$1,280,700

2024

$14,060 (+2.6%)

$381,100 + $868,700

$1,249,800

2023

$13,703 (+0.9%)

$356,200 + $812,000

$1,168,200

2022

$13,579 (+28.3%)

$336,100 + $766,100

$1,102,200

2021

$10,586 (−0.3%)

$277,300 + $554,300

$831,600

2020

$10,620 (−0.5%)

$277,300 + $554,300

$831,600

2019

$10,669 (+12.9%)

$277,300 + $554,300

$831,600

2018

$9,446 (−6.0%)

$266,700 + $462,700

$729,400

2017

$10,053 (+13.2%)

$264,100 + $507,400

$771,500

2016

$8,883 (+3.1%)

$222,600 + $435,900

$658,500

2015

$8,618 (+5.5%)

$216,100 + $423,200

$639,300

2014

$8,170 (+2.9%)

$216,100 + $423,200

$639,300

2013

$7,937 (+3.3%)

$216,100 + $429,700

$645,800

2012

$7,685 (+3.8%)

$216,100 + $429,700

$645,800

2011

$7,401 (+4.1%)

$216,100 + $429,700

$645,800

2010

$7,108 (+1.7%)

$239,000 + $414,300

$653,300

2009

$6,990

$245,200 + $425,000

$670,200

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

3.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.28 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

3,573

Year built

1996

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

3761936S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 342
Length: 19
Width: 18
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,Recessed Lighting

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 121
Length: 11
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 143
Length: 13
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Remodeled

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Jacuzzi / Whirlpool Soaking Tub,Double Vanity

Living Room Information
Area: 196
Length: 14
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,French Doors

Family Room Information
Area: 378
Length: 21
Width: 18
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting

Dining Room Information
Area: 224
Length: 16
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture

Kitchen Information
Area: 336
Length: 24
Width: 14
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting,Slider,Stainless Steel Appliances

Office Room Information
Area: 196
Length: 14
Width: 14
Level: Basement
Features: Flooring - Laminate,French Doors,Cable Hookup,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Entry, Garage Access, Concrete

Laundry Information
Laundry Dimen: 7X6
Laundry Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, First Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Family Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 10
Door Features: French Doors, Insulated Doors
Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
Flooring: Hardwood, Stone / Slate, Wood Laminate, Laminate, Flooring - Vinyl
Interior Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Cable Hookup, Recessed Lighting, Bathroom, Home Office, Mud Room, Bonus Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,506
Foundation Area: 2,212
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: White
Lead Paint: None

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Screens, Fenced Yard, Stone Wall

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Property Condition: Remodeled
Security Features: Security System

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.28
Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Corner Lot, Easements
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $10,052
Tax Year: 2017

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Electric Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: Prospect Street to Velma Road
UnparsedAddress: 3 Velma Rd, Wakefield MA 01880

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,573
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.28 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1996
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3761936S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 4

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Walton Elementary School

Public K-4 • Assigned • 0.2mi

8/10

Galvin Middle School

Public 5-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi

7/10

Wakefield Memorial High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi

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 97° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

56% 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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Jul

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Dec

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

$1.35M – $1.64M

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Home values near 3 Velma Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
14 Velma Road, Wakefield, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2900 Sq. Ft.	$1,685,762
9 Velma Road, Wakefield, MA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2928 Sq. Ft.	$1,454,323

Address	Redfin Estimate
10 Velma Road, Wakefield, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2558 Sq. Ft.	$1,353,124
6 Velma Road, Wakefield, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4438 Sq. Ft.	$1,534,964

Address	Redfin Estimate
5 Velma Road, Wakefield, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3672 Sq. Ft.	$1,441,886
15 Velma Road, Wakefield, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1808 Sq. Ft.	$1,270,496

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