Welcome home to quintessential West Side Wakefield where you'll find a picture perfect cape set on a grassy knoll surrounded by privacy. Pride of ownership is evident from the moment you step inside. From the bright and sunny renovated kitchen to the rich hardwood floors, there is so much to admire. Main level features dining area, full bath, cozy living room with fireplace and bonus bedroom while upstairs offers spacious primary with full bath and guest bed. Lower finished level is ideal for rec room or home office. Easy maintenance backyard provides plenty of room for entertaining with fire pit and new composite deck. Conveniently located just minutes from Lake Quannapowitt and downtown Wakefield where you'll enjoy award winning restaurants, quaint shops and the commuter rail into Boston with RT 95 just around the corner. Come see for yourself why Wakefield is one of the hottest towns north of Boston!
Single-familyProperty Type
1955Year Built
8,529 sq ftLot Size
$547Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Susan Gormady Group• Classified Realty Group
CHARMING WEST SIDE DORMERED CAPE. DEAD END STREET. ONE OWNER HOME, LOVINGLY MAINTAINED. BRIGHT,SUNNY, SPACIOUS KITCHEN/DINING AREA. FP LR WITH BUILT INS. TWO FULL BATHS. PRIVATE LEVEL YARD. MOVE IN CONDITION!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,468 (+4.0%)
$375,600 + $282,400
$658,000
2024
$7,184 (+3.6%)
$364,500 + $274,100
$638,600
2023
$6,936 (+4.7%)
$337,500 + $253,800
$591,300
2022
$6,624 (+6.1%)
$306,900 + $230,800
$537,700
2021
$6,242 (+4.0%)
$285,100 + $205,200
$490,300
2020
$6,003 (+3.1%)
$273,300 + $196,800
$470,100
2019
$5,824 (+5.7%)
$263,900 + $190,000
$453,900
2018
$5,510 (+4.4%)
$247,400 + $178,100
$425,500
2017
$5,280 (+3.7%)
$235,600 + $169,600
$405,200
2016
$5,090 (+7.1%)
$217,800 + $159,500
$377,300
2015
$4,754 (+8.9%)
$203,600 + $149,100
$352,700
2014
$4,367 (+4.0%)
$197,300 + $144,400
$341,700
2013
$4,199 (+3.3%)
$197,300 + $144,400
$341,700
2012
$4,066 (+3.8%)
$197,300 + $144,400
$341,700
2011
$3,916 (+8.1%)
$197,300 + $144,400
$341,700
2010
$3,624 (+2.8%)
$200,800 + $132,300
$333,100
2009
$3,526
$203,800 + $134,300
$338,100
Tax history for 38 Vale View Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,468 (+4.0%)
$375,600 + $282,400
$658,000
2024
$7,184 (+3.6%)
$364,500 + $274,100
$638,600
2023
$6,936 (+4.7%)
$337,500 + $253,800
$591,300
2022
$6,624 (+6.1%)
$306,900 + $230,800
$537,700
2021
$6,242 (+4.0%)
$285,100 + $205,200
$490,300
2020
$6,003 (+3.1%)
$273,300 + $196,800
$470,100
2019
$5,824 (+5.7%)
$263,900 + $190,000
$453,900
2018
$5,510 (+4.4%)
$247,400 + $178,100
$425,500
2017
$5,280 (+3.7%)
$235,600 + $169,600
$405,200
2016
$5,090 (+7.1%)
$217,800 + $159,500
$377,300
2015
$4,754 (+8.9%)
$203,600 + $149,100
$352,700
2014
$4,367 (+4.0%)
$197,300 + $144,400
$341,700
2013
$4,199 (+3.3%)
$197,300 + $144,400
$341,700
2012
$4,066 (+3.8%)
$197,300 + $144,400
$341,700
2011
$3,916 (+8.1%)
$197,300 + $144,400
$341,700
2010
$3,624 (+2.8%)
$200,800 + $132,300
$333,100
2009
$3,526
$203,800 + $134,300
$338,100
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Exterior Features: Deck - Composite, Professional Landscaping, Screens
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.2
Lot Features: Gentle Sloping
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,184
Tax Year: 2024
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Oil
Location
Location Information
Directions: Prospect to Vale View Road
UnparsedAddress: 38 Vale View Road, Wakefield MA 01880
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,616
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 4
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 8,529 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: 1970
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3455842S
HOA Dues: —
Garage: No
Features: Green
Home facts updated by owner on Sep 3, 2024
Other
Listing Information
Exclusions: All Appliances Included.
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Walton Elementary School
Public K-4 • Assigned • 0.4mi
8/10
Galvin Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
7/10
Wakefield Memorial High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.2mi
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
53% 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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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
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Estimated sale price
$840,000 – $1.02M
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