Sometimes you read meticulously maintained & you go & are disappointed. That will not happen with this home! The home has awesome curb appeal w/the inviting front farmers porch (redone 2013), brick walkway & flowers on a quiet side st yet so convenient to highways & public transportation .You’ll be wowed by the enormous F/R off the K/dining area w/cathedral ceiling, skylights, dry bar & propane F/P. Beautiful K w/granite counters, CT backsplash, many maple cabinets, recessed lights & 2 skylights that opens up to a dining area. Large formal D/R & 3 B/Rs. Beautiful H/W floors in most of the home. Large finished F/R in the LL w/half bath. Rear enclosed 3-season porch & deck. Huge attached 2-car garage w/EE & piped for future heat if desired. Beautiful backyard. Seller added a sump pump & pipes to a backyard drywell. Main roof stripped & new 2013. C/A (except F/R). New oil tank 2009. 4-zone heat. 5 min. to Anderson Station w/commuter rail, Logan Exp., Amtrak.
Single-familyProperty Type
1955Year Built
10,000 sq ftLot Size
$479Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Deborah Heald• Century 21 Sexton & Donohue
Bought with Lorrie Parajeckas• Century 21 Commonwealth
WELL MAINTAINED 3 BEDROOM RANCH WITH HUGE FAMILY ROOM AND 2 CAR GARAGE ADDITION. 4 ZONE HEAT, FARMER'S PORCH AND QUIET DEAD END STREET.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,010 (+5.9%)
$328,700 + $375,100
$703,800
2024
$5,673 (−1.5%)
$313,000 + $390,800
$703,800
2023
$5,758 (+1.9%)
$284,600 + $377,200
$661,800
2022
$5,652 (+6.3%)
$247,500 + $357,600
$605,100
2021
$5,316 (+7.9%)
$235,700 + $334,100
$569,800
2020
$4,927 (+4.3%)
$235,700 + $293,000
$528,700
2019
$4,722 (+6.0%)
$224,400 + $272,600
$497,000
2018
$4,453 (+2.7%)
$205,900 + $244,400
$450,300
2017
$4,336 (+4.7%)
$196,100 + $240,100
$436,200
2016
$4,141 (+13.1%)
$183,300 + $228,700
$412,000
2014
$3,662 (+0.4%)
$171,300 + $179,500
$350,800
2013
$3,648 (−1.4%)
$171,300 + $179,500
$350,800
2012
$3,698 (+1.0%)
$171,300 + $184,300
$355,600
2011
$3,663 (−0.2%)
$171,300 + $184,300
$355,600
2010
$3,670 (+4.9%)
$171,300 + $184,300
$355,600
2009
$3,497
$174,700 + $186,200
$360,900
Tax history for 18 Karen Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,010 (+5.9%)
$328,700 + $375,100
$703,800
2024
$5,673 (−1.5%)
$313,000 + $390,800
$703,800
2023
$5,758 (+1.9%)
$284,600 + $377,200
$661,800
2022
$5,652 (+6.3%)
$247,500 + $357,600
$605,100
2021
$5,316 (+7.9%)
$235,700 + $334,100
$569,800
2020
$4,927 (+4.3%)
$235,700 + $293,000
$528,700
2019
$4,722 (+6.0%)
$224,400 + $272,600
$497,000
2018
$4,453 (+2.7%)
$205,900 + $244,400
$450,300
2017
$4,336 (+4.7%)
$196,100 + $240,100
$436,200
2016
$4,141 (+13.1%)
$183,300 + $228,700
$412,000
2014
$3,662 (+0.4%)
$171,300 + $179,500
$350,800
2013
$3,648 (−1.4%)
$171,300 + $179,500
$350,800
2012
$3,698 (+1.0%)
$171,300 + $184,300
$355,600
2011
$3,663 (−0.2%)
$171,300 + $184,300
$355,600
2010
$3,670 (+4.9%)
$171,300 + $184,300
$355,600
2009
$3,497
$174,700 + $186,200
$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
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10,019 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,744
Year built
1955
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
3225558S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.
R-1
Single-Family District
The purpose of a townhouse development in residential districts is to provide for residential development which: Results in the permanent preservation of open space which is of use and value to the City and which would not normally be preserved under development undertaken according to other sections of the ordinance.; Encourages creative site planning which is sensitive to the natural characteristics of the land.; Provides for economical development, efficient provisions of public services and minimizes road and driveway construction and paving.; Promotes aesthetics and other amenities.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Educational/school
Fire house
Police station
Recreation
Golf related
Communications tower
Mar 23, 2023 • Active
Residential building
Perform weatherization, insulation, and air sealing work.
Remodel
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 8
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Paved Drive, Off Street
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 108
Length: 12
Width: 9
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Basement
Features: Bathroom - Half
Family Room Information
Area: 690
Length: 30
Width: 23
Level: Second
Features: Skylight,Cathedral Ceiling(s),Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet