Bright & sunny home in a fantastic location. This colonial/farmhouse offers a front porch, EIK, granite counters, SS appliances & direct access to the patio, yard & driveway. Oversized doorways connect the EIK to the DR & the DR to the large LR (it feels very open). The DR offers a built-in china cabinet, parquet floors & a beautiful coffered ceiling. The main bedroom (or family room) with 3/4 BA is on the 1st floor. The front entry foyer leads to the 2nd floor offering 2 good sized BR's, a small BR (nursery or home office), 3 large closets, 2 linen closets, full BA with shower & claw foot tub. The garage & basement offer well organized work areas. The large fairly-level lot also offers a large shed, parking for ~10 cars, stone walls, concrete patio, mature plantings & is partially fenced. Super convenient location minutes to the commuter rail, 3 major highways & walking distance to schools. Gas service on Old Nahant so conversion is possible.
CHARMING colonial in move-in condition with lots of CHARACTER that will make it easy to become your home! This ADORABLE well-maintained home features a welcoming farmers porch, and OPEN CONCEPT kitchen and dining/living area perfect for entertaining. Updated eat-in kitchen with GRANITE counter tops and STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES opens up to a dining area with CUSTOM build-ins, HARDWOOD FLOORS and lots of SUN LIGHT! Gorgeous stairway leading up to the 2nd floor offering two generous sized bedrooms w/good closet space, and a third room that could easily be used as a NURSERY or HOME OFFICE. Other features include potential for a master bedroom w/bath on the 1st floor, OVERSIZED detached garage, shed, large leveled lot and parking for up to 10 cars! Minutes to Greenwood commuter station, schools, Lake Quannapowitt, downtown shopping/restaurants, and close to all major highways including Route 1&128. Showings start at first OPEN house on Sat. 10/19 from 11:30am-1pm! This is a must see!
MLS PIN #70954938
Sep 28, 2009
Sold
$355,000
$199/sq ft
Sep 24, 2009
Contingent
—
Aug 18, 2009
Price Changed
$369,900
$208/sq ft
Jul 31, 2009
Listed
$379,900
$213/sq ft
+2
A touch of nostalgia. Built in 1880 this 7 room, 3 bedroom, 2 full bath antique Colonial features an inviting foyer leading to a formal living room with wainscott & french doors. Formal dining room with it's built in's and original beams reminicent of the era. The eat in kitchen highlights a wood burning stove. Great farmers porch and an oversized garage. Wonderful quarter acre lot with an extra large storage shed. Newly painted exterior.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,563 (+5.8%)
$399,900 + $266,400
$666,300
2024
$7,147 (−0.3%)
$381,100 + $254,200
$635,300
2023
$7,165 (+3.7%)
$366,300 + $244,500
$610,800
2022
$6,912 (+12.5%)
$336,100 + $224,900
$561,000
2021
$6,142 (+4.9%)
$290,500 + $192,000
$482,500
2020
$5,854 (+3.1%)
$276,100 + $182,300
$458,400
2019
$5,677 (+3.7%)
$266,500 + $176,000
$442,500
2018
$5,477 (+5.3%)
$254,500 + $168,400
$422,900
2017
$5,200 (+7.0%)
$240,100 + $159,000
$399,100
2016
$4,859 (+2.0%)
$212,200 + $148,000
$360,200
2015
$4,764 (+7.5%)
$208,100 + $145,300
$353,400
2014
$4,430 (+4.0%)
$204,100 + $142,500
$346,600
2013
$4,260 (+3.3%)
$204,100 + $142,500
$346,600
2012
$4,125 (+3.9%)
$204,100 + $142,500
$346,600
2011
$3,972 (+1.1%)
$204,100 + $142,500
$346,600
2010
$3,927 (+4.3%)
$207,400 + $153,500
$360,900
2009
$3,764
$207,400 + $153,500
$360,900
Tax history for 38 Old Nahant Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,563 (+5.8%)
$399,900 + $266,400
$666,300
2024
$7,147 (−0.3%)
$381,100 + $254,200
$635,300
2023
$7,165 (+3.7%)
$366,300 + $244,500
$610,800
2022
$6,912 (+12.5%)
$336,100 + $224,900
$561,000
2021
$6,142 (+4.9%)
$290,500 + $192,000
$482,500
2020
$5,854 (+3.1%)
$276,100 + $182,300
$458,400
2019
$5,677 (+3.7%)
$266,500 + $176,000
$442,500
2018
$5,477 (+5.3%)
$254,500 + $168,400
$422,900
2017
$5,200 (+7.0%)
$240,100 + $159,000
$399,100
2016
$4,859 (+2.0%)
$212,200 + $148,000
$360,200
2015
$4,764 (+7.5%)
$208,100 + $145,300
$353,400
2014
$4,430 (+4.0%)
$204,100 + $142,500
$346,600
2013
$4,260 (+3.3%)
$204,100 + $142,500
$346,600
2012
$4,125 (+3.9%)
$204,100 + $142,500
$346,600
2011
$3,972 (+1.1%)
$204,100 + $142,500
$346,600
2010
$3,927 (+4.3%)
$207,400 + $153,500
$360,900
2009
$3,764
$207,400 + $153,500
$360,900
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
0
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
12,109
Year renovated
1952
Sq. Ft.
1,780
Year built
1900
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
2375208S
Parking Spaces
10
Basement
Yes
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Dec 7, 2025.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 9
Parking Features: Detached, Storage, Workshop in Garage, Garage Faces Side, Oversized, Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem, Paved
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Fuses, Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Oil
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Location
Location Information
Directions: Farm St. or Oak St. to Old Nahant Road.
UnparsedAddress: 38 Old Nahant Road, Wakefield MA 01880
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Laundromat, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,780
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 10
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.28 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: 1952
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2375208S
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —
Home facts updated by owner on Dec 7, 2025
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3
Listing Information
Exclusions: All Owners Personal Belongings.
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Woodville School
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 0.4mi
7/10
Galvin Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
7/10
Wakefield Memorial High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.3mi
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 98° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
61% 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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64
46
53
37
39
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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
$816,000 – $987,000
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