Stately Center Entrance Colonial, beautifully located on a Cul-De-Sac in a top Westside location. Dramatic two story entrance foyer with spiraling bridal staircase and a large feature window. Open concept, Kitchen and Family room with vaulted ceiling, stone fireplace and sliders to screened porch overlooking landscaped yard and inground pool. Timeless white cabinets, corian counters, center island and dining area. Gracious front to back living and dining rooms with hardwood floors, crown molding and columns, 1st floor office. Master bedroom with hardwood flooring, en-suite bath, whirlpool tub and walk in closet. The three additional 2nd floor bedrooms are spacious. Expansive lower level. This home is built for entertaining and summertime fun with the screened porch, in ground pool and patio. It is convenient to the lake, town, trains and major routes.
Single-familyProperty Type
1997Year Built
0.28 acresLot Size
$393Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Michael Barrett• Barrett, Chris. J., REALTORS®
Stately Center Entrance colonial. Beautifully sited on a Cul-de-sac in a top West Side location. Dramatic two story entry foyer with spiraling bridal staircase. Popular open concept Kitchen & Family room. Timeless white cabineted kitchen, corian counters, large entertainment focused center island, plus dining area. Family room features, vaulted ceiling, gorgeous stone, floor to ceiling gas fireplace, French doors, screened porch & fabulous landscaped yard. Generous sized, elegant formal LR and DR w/ oak floors, custom crown molding and columns. MBR suite, includes oversized Jacuzzi tub, separate shower & walk in closet. Plus 3 large BR's The expansive LL is finished w/ an oversized game room. New gas fired Weil MacLean furnace, central air & vac, recessed lighting throughout, first floor laundry. Enjoy summer entertaining around an inground pool while grilling on the patio. The best that Wakefield has offer, close to trains, restaurants, and Lake Quannapowitt. - Offers due Tues 1 PM
Public Records
Jun 13, 1997
Sold
$455,850
$124/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,582 (+3.4%)
$390,600 + $894,200
$1,284,800
2024
$14,108 (+2.5%)
$381,100 + $872,900
$1,254,000
2023
$13,758 (+0.9%)
$356,300 + $816,600
$1,172,900
2022
$13,638 (+17.6%)
$336,100 + $770,900
$1,107,000
2021
$11,598 (−0.3%)
$277,300 + $633,800
$911,100
2020
$11,635 (−0.5%)
$277,300 + $633,800
$911,100
2019
$11,689 (+3.0%)
$277,300 + $633,800
$911,100
2018
$11,348 (+0.4%)
$266,700 + $609,600
$876,300
2017
$11,305 (+13.5%)
$264,100 + $603,500
$867,600
2016
$9,962 (+3.0%)
$222,600 + $515,900
$738,500
2015
$9,669 (+5.5%)
$216,100 + $501,200
$717,300
2014
$9,167 (+2.8%)
$216,100 + $501,200
$717,300
2013
$8,918 (+3.3%)
$216,100 + $509,500
$725,600
2012
$8,635 (−0.6%)
$216,100 + $509,500
$725,600
2011
$8,683 (+5.5%)
$216,100 + $541,600
$757,700
2010
$8,231 (+1.7%)
$239,000 + $517,500
$756,500
2009
$8,092
$245,200 + $530,600
$775,800
Tax history for 5 Velma Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,582 (+3.4%)
$390,600 + $894,200
$1,284,800
2024
$14,108 (+2.5%)
$381,100 + $872,900
$1,254,000
2023
$13,758 (+0.9%)
$356,300 + $816,600
$1,172,900
2022
$13,638 (+17.6%)
$336,100 + $770,900
$1,107,000
2021
$11,598 (−0.3%)
$277,300 + $633,800
$911,100
2020
$11,635 (−0.5%)
$277,300 + $633,800
$911,100
2019
$11,689 (+3.0%)
$277,300 + $633,800
$911,100
2018
$11,348 (+0.4%)
$266,700 + $609,600
$876,300
2017
$11,305 (+13.5%)
$264,100 + $603,500
$867,600
2016
$9,962 (+3.0%)
$222,600 + $515,900
$738,500
2015
$9,669 (+5.5%)
$216,100 + $501,200
$717,300
2014
$9,167 (+2.8%)
$216,100 + $501,200
$717,300
2013
$8,918 (+3.3%)
$216,100 + $509,500
$725,600
2012
$8,635 (−0.6%)
$216,100 + $509,500
$725,600
2011
$8,683 (+5.5%)
$216,100 + $541,600
$757,700
2010
$8,231 (+1.7%)
$239,000 + $517,500
$756,500
2009
$8,092
$245,200 + $530,600
$775,800
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.28 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,672
Year built
1997
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
3249821S
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, Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,672
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.28 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1997
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3249821S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3
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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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
52% 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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Wakefield, MA • 01880
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In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$1.37M – $1.66M
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