This home's estimate is 5.4% lower than the average sale price ($852K) of 5 comparable homes.
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79 Old Nahant Rd, Wakefield, MA 01880
About this home
This charming expanded ranch-style home offers one-level living with the perfect blend of comfort, tranquility, & ample space for all your needs. The large .52 acre corner lot is exceptional and is tucked away on a street with million dollar homes on Pheasantwood Dr. Enjoy the natural light that pours into spacious layout featuring 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, 1692 sq ft of living, Central A/C, an updated half bathroom with laundry next to half bath, new paint throughout, new flooring in entryway/kitchen/family room, refinished hardwood floors in living room(with fireplace) and hallway, 2 driveways and a sprawling 3-Car Garage, located in close proximity to the Woodville Elementary School, Wakefield Memorial High School and Northeast Metro Tech. Short walk to the trails of Breakheart Reservation, easy access to routes 1, 95, and 93 and the Greenwood Commuter Rail station. A rare hidden gem in Wakefield. Open Houses on Sat, 11/4 & Sun, 11/5 from 11:00 AM-1:00 PM. Offers due Wed, 11/8 at 2 PM.
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Sale history for 79 Old Nahant Rd
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Tax history for 79 Old Nahant Rd
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
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Property details
Parking
- Parking Information
- Has Garage
- Has Open Parking
- # of Garage Spaces: 3
- # of Covered Spaces: 3
- Parking Spaces: 7
- Parking Features: Detached, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Interior
- Bedroom Information
- Main Level Bedrooms: 3
- Master Bedroom Information
- Area: 192
- Length: 16
- Width: 12
- Level: Main,First
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Sconce,Lighting - Overhead,Closet - Double
- Bedroom #2 Information
- Area: 165
- Length: 15
- Width: 11
- Level: Main,First
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Sconce,Lighting - Overhead,Closet - Double
- Bedroom #3 Information
- Area: 99
- Length: 11
- Width: 9
- Level: Main,First
- Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead
- Bathroom Information
- # of Bathrooms (Full): 1
- # of Bathrooms (Half): 1
- Main Level Bathrooms: 2
- Bathroom #1 Information
- Area: 63
- Length: 9
- Width: 7
- Level: Main,First
- Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Bathroom - With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Lighting - Sconce
- Bathroom #2 Information
- Area: 30
- Length: 6
- Width: 5
- Level: Main,First
- Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Upgraded,Cabinets - Upgraded,Lighting - Sconce
- Living Room Information
- Area: 420
- Length: 28
- Width: 15
- Level: Main,First
- Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Lighting - Sconce,Lighting - Overhead
- Family Room Information
- Area: 288
- Length: 24
- Width: 12
- Level: Main,First
- Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Window(s) - Picture,Open Floorplan
- Kitchen Information
- Area: 176
- Length: 16
- Width: 11
- Level: Main,First
- Features: Flooring - Vinyl,Dining Area,Open Floorplan,Lighting - Overhead
- Basement Information
- Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access, Concrete, Unfinished
- Laundry Information
- Laundry Dimen: 4X4
- Laundry Features: Main Level, Attic Access, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, First Floor
- Fireplace Information
- Has Fireplace
- # of Fireplaces (Total): 1
- Fireplace Features: Living Room
- Interior Features
- # of Rooms (Total): 6
- Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood
Exterior
- Building Information
- Building Area (Total): 1,692
- Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
- Construction Materials: Frame
- Year Built Source: Public Records
- Year Built Details: Approximate
- Color: Red
- Exterior Features
- Roof: Shingle
- Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
- Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage
- Property Information
- Accessibility Features: No
- PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
- Lot Information
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.52
- Lot Features: Corner Lot
- Road Surface Type: Paved
- Road Frontage Type: Public
- Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Financial
- Tax Information
- Tax Annual Amount: $6,740.06
- Tax Year: 2023
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water Source: Public
- Electric: Fuses, Circuit Breakers
- Heating & Cooling
- Has Heating
- Has Cooling
- Heating: Baseboard, Oil
- Cooling: Central Air
Location
- Location Information
- Directions: Farm St > Old Nahant Rd > Pheasantwood Dr - House is only accessible via Pheasantwood Dr
- UnparsedAddress: 79 Old Nahant Rd, Wakefield MA 01880
- Community Information
- Senior CommunityYN: No
- Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks
Public facts
- Beds: 3
- Baths: 1.5
- Sq. Ft.: 1,692
- Stories: 1.0
- Lot Size: 0.51 acres
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1950
- Year Renovated: 1965
- County: Middlesex County
- APN: 522723S
Other
- Miscellaneous Information
- Heat Zones: 2
- Listing Information
- StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 0.6mi
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi
Lifestyle
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Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 98° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
56% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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.
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