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19 Forest Rd

Wakefield, MA 01880

3 beds
2 baths
1,829 sqft
~1/2 acre lot
$315 per sqft
1935 build
– on site

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Opportunities abound w/ this custom cape in tranquil setting on hidden private way a short 3/10 of a mile to the commuter rail and bus line in the heart of the emerging Greenwood neighborhood w/ its own elementary school, post office, expanding restaurant scene, parks and recreation. A nature lover's retreat w/ wooded grounds and stonewalls on a quiet non through street. This property needs updating so either an investor or someone w/ an eye on equity building willing to bring sweat, vision & determination. The heating system was replaced this past winter along w/ a newer dishwasher, disposal, refrigerator and some flooring upgrades. Loaded w/ old world charm including crown molding w/ dental work, built ins, hardwood floors, cedar closet, sky lights, wood stove and fireplace. Flexible floor plan can accommodate up to five bedrooms, three on the second level. Full bath on each floor. This hidden gem is waiting for its next chapter. Will you be the lucky author? One car detached garage

Listing courtesy of MLSPIN / Gerald Barrett / Barrett, Chris. J., REALTORS®

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Sep 20, 2024 •

MLS# 73275043 —

The Building

Year Built:

1935
Year Built Details:

Approximate
Year Built Source:

Public Records
Architectural Style:

Cape
Construction Materials:

Frame
Roof:

Shingle
Basement:

Full
Foundation Details:

Block
Exterior Features:

Deck
Patio And Porch Features:

Deck
Building Area Total:

1829
Building Area Units:

Square Feet
Building Area Source:

Public Records

Interior

Rooms Total:

8
Interior Features:

Closet
Living Room Level:

First
Living Room Features:

Flooring - Hardwood, Crown Molding
Kitchen Level:

First
Dining Room Level:

First
Dining Room Features:

Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Office Level:

Second
Office Features:

Closet
Flooring:

Tile
Fireplace:

true
Fireplaces Total:

1
Laundry Features:

In Basement

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

1829
Living Room Area:

221
Living Room Length:

17
Living Room Width:

13
Kitchen Area:

152
Kitchen Length:

19
Kitchen Width:

8
Dining Room Area:

221
Dining Room Length:

17
Dining Room Width:

13
Office Area:

56
Office Length:

8
Office Width:

7
Bedroom 2 Area:

143
Bedroom 3 Area:

110
Bedroom 2 Length:

13
Bedroom 2 Width:

11
Bedroom 3 Length:

11
Bedroom 3 Width:

10
Master Bedroom Area:

221
Master Bedroom Length:

17
Master Bedroom Width:

13

Location

Directions:

Main to Forest St. left on Forest Rd
Latitude:

42.482775
Longitude:

-71.070949

The Property

Parcel Number:

M:000022 B:0031 P:0027E1,819532
Property Type:

Residential
Property Subtype:

Single Family Residence
Property Attached:

false
Lot Features:

Wooded
Lot Size Units:

Acres
Lot Size Area:

0.5
Lot Size SqFt:

21850
Lot Size Acres:

0.5
Zoning:

SR
Water View:

No
Waterfront:

false
Farm Land Area Units:

Square Feet
Road Surface Type:

Unimproved
Road Frontage Type:

Private Road

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2024
Tax Annual Amount:

9123
Tax Assessed Value:

810900

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

3
Master Bedroom Level:

Second
Master Bedroom Features:

Skylight
Bedroom 2 Level:

Second
Bedroom 2 Features:

Skylight, Cedar Closet(s)
Bedroom 3 Level:

First
Bedroom 3 Features:

Flooring - Hardwood

Baths

Total Baths:

2
Total Baths:

2
Full Baths:

2
Bathroom 1 Level:

First
Bathroom 1 Features:

Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower
Bathroom 2 Level:

Second
Bathroom 2 Features:

Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower

The Listing

Home Warranty:

false
Sub Agency Relationship Offered:

No

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Baseboard
Heating:

true
Cooling:

None
Cooling:

false

Utilities

Utilities:

for Electric Range
Electric:

Circuit Breakers
Sewer:

Public Sewer
Water Source:

Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Water Heater

Schools

Elementary School:

Greenwood
Middle Or Junior School:

Galvin
High School:

Wmhs

The Community

Senior Community:

false
Community Features:

Public Transportation
Spa:

false
Association:

false

Parking

Garage:

true
Attached Garage:

false
Garage Spaces:

1
Carport:

false
Parking Total:

1
Parking Features:

Detached
Covered Spaces:

1
Open Parking:

true

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Utility Costs

$264/mo.

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
9/19/24 Sep 19, 2024	Sold	MLSPIN	$576,500	4.8%
9/3/24 Sep 3, 2024	Pending	MLSPIN	$549,900
8/7/24 Aug 7, 2024	Listed / Active	MLSPIN	$549,900

House Sold on 9/19/2024

$576,500

Listing provided by broker:

Gerald Barrett

Barrett, Chris. J., REALTORS®

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19 Forest Rd

Wakefield, MA 01880