Last Sold Price
3 beds2,500 sqft$290/sqft
20 Karen Rd, Wakefield, MA 01880

Description

A MUST SEE-Meticulously maintained and updated 3–4-bedroom cape style home located on the desirable West Side (Reading side). You will feel at home the moment you enter the spacious fireplaced living room w/recessed lighting, bay window & an entry closet, on to the updated granite kitchen w/lg breakfast bar, CT flooring & stainless-steel appliances open to the formal dining room with hardwood flooring & a slider to the large deck overlooking the level fenced in yard. Down the hall to the master bedroom...A MUST SEE-Meticulously maintained and updated 3–4-bedroom cape style home located on the desirable West Side (Reading side). You will feel at home the moment you enter the spacious fireplaced living room w/recessed lighting, bay window & an entry closet, on to the updated granite kitchen w/lg breakfast bar, CT flooring & stainless-steel appliances open to the formal dining room with hardwood flooring & a slider to the large deck overlooking the level fenced in yard. Down the hall to the master bedroom w/two closets, an office/bedroom and an updated full bath w/custom CT walk-in shower w/glass door. Upstairs boasts two generous sized bedrooms & a full bath. The lower level offers an X-large family room with a custom-built media cabinetry & access to back yard, a laundry room, a half bath PLUS a large storage/utility rm. Lovingly cared for over 28 years! Close to major routes, elementary school, shopping, restaurants & more! Roof- 2014 & Heating system in 2017! Just move in & enjoy!
LISTING CLOSED: 05/20/2021 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Maria Salzillo • J. Barrett & Company

Property Details for 20 Karen Road

Status
MLS #
72810220
Days on Market
13
Taxes
$6,581 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1950
Town
Wakefield
Area
MA-Wakefield
Architectural Style
Cape
Style
Cape
Garage Spaces
0
Open Parking Spaces
4.00
Parking Spaces Total
4

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$768,500

Avg days on market

58

Sale-to-list ratio

91.5%

Wakefield, MA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of J. Barrett & Company, Maria Salzillo

Sold By Flow Realty, Inc., Matthew Basteri

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Building Information for 20 Karen Road

Stories-Year Built1950Building Size-Lot Size0.18 AC / 8,002 SF

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$4,234 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,685

Property Taxes

$548

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 20 Karen Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2500.0
  • Color: white
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Eaton Elemen
  • High School: Wakefield High
  • Middle School: Galvin Middle
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Oil Water Heater, Utility Connections for Electric Range, Utility Connections for Electric Oven, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Access
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • DoorFeatures: Insulated Doors, French Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
  • Interior Features: French Doors
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Basement
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Primary Bath: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Sprinkler System
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Sprinkler System, Deck - Wood
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Wood
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Paved Drive, Off-Street, Improved Driveway, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off-Street, Improved Driveway, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Improved Driveway, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Baseboard, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 168.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Closet - Double
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 14.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 12.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 240.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 16.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 15.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 192.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 16.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 100.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom4 Length: 10.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Main
  • Bedroom4 Width: 10.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom3 Level: Basement
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 169.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Remodeled
  • Dining Room Length: 13.0
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • Dining Room Width: 13.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 368.0
  • Family Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Beadboard
  • Family Room Length: 23.0
  • Family Room Level: Basement
  • Family Room Width: 16.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 204.0
  • Kitchen Features: Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,French Doors,Kitchen Island,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Cabinets - Upgraded,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan
  • Kitchen Length: 17.0
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • Kitchen Width: 12.0
Laundry
  • Laundry Dimen: 9X7
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 180.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting
  • Room Living Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Living Room Width: 12.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: 4 zone irrigation system
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:000003 B:0103 P:000C18,815335
  • Assessments: $517,000
  • Block: 0103
  • Book: 22667
  • Lot: 000C18
  • Map: 0003
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Zoning: SR
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Cooling Zones: 2
  • Heat Zones: 3
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.0
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1.0

Property History for 20 Karen Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 20, 2021

Sold

MLS PIN #72810220

$725,000
Apr 12, 2021

Contingent

MLS PIN #72810220

Apr 7, 2021

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72810220

$649,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/20/2021

Sold

MLS PIN #72810220

$725,000
04/12/2021

Contingent

MLS PIN #72810220

04/07/2021

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72810220

$649,900

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 20 Karen Road

Taxable ValueLand$390,100Additions$399,700Total$789,800
Tax Record2025$8,964 ($747 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,151 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,151 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt564 SqFtStories2Lot Size8,002 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1950Year Renovated1958ZoningSRCountyMIDDLESEXAPNWAKE M:000003 B:0103 P:000C18

Schools near 20 Karen Road

This home is within Wakefield School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 4
Public - 5 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 4
Rating
School
Distance
Walton Elementary School
PublicK to 4

Galvin Middle School
Public5 to 8

Wakefield Memorial High School
Public9 to 12

Dolbeare Elementary School
PublicK to 4

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 20 Karen Road, Wakefield, MA 01880
$725,000
3
2,500
8,002
$305,000
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