Last Sold Price
3 beds1,836 sqft$248/sqft
36 Karen Rd, Wakefield, MA 01880

Description

Well located charming Cape with 4 bedrooms, 1 ½ baths on two floors in highly desirable Westside Wakefield neighborhood on the Reading line w/ large fenced yard. Highlights include, first floor master, original hardwood floors throughout, new heating system 2009, finished basement with heat, and screened porch.  Great bones, needs an HGTV makeover and it will be really terrific with your personal style. 2 miles to downtown Wakefield and Lake Quannapowitt,  1 mile to Reading center and easy access...Well located charming Cape with 4 bedrooms, 1 ½ baths on two floors in highly desirable Westside Wakefield neighborhood on the Reading line w/ large fenced yard. Highlights include, first floor master, original hardwood floors throughout, new heating system 2009, finished basement with heat, and screened porch.  Great bones, needs an HGTV makeover and it will be really terrific with your personal style. 2 miles to downtown Wakefield and Lake Quannapowitt,  1 mile to Reading center and easy access to 128/95 as well as convenient commuter rail service to Boston.
LISTING CLOSED: 05/31/2018 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Laurie Hunt • North Star Realtors LLC

Property Details for 36 Karen Road

Status
MLS #
72323230
Days on Market
20
Taxes
$5,344 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1954
Town
Wakefield
Area
MA-Wakefield
Architectural Style
Cape
Style
Cape
Garage Spaces
0
Open Parking Spaces
4.00
Parking Spaces Total
4

Location

Listing Courtesy of North Star Realtors LLC, Laurie Hunt

Sold By Leading Edge Real Estate, Gwen Lawson

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Building Information for 36 Karen Road

Stories-Year Built1954Building Size-Lot Size0.19 AC / 8,309 SF

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$2,758 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,313

Property Taxes

$445

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 36 Karen Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Highway Access
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1836.0
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Owner
Location/School
  • Grade School: Check Supt
  • High School: Wmhs
  • Middle School: Gms
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Oil Water Heater, Utility Connections for Electric Range, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • DoorFeatures: Storm Door(s)
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Sun Room
  • Interior Features: Other(See Remarks)
Exterior Features
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Other (See Remarks)
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Baseboard, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 168.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 12.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 14.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 100.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 10.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: First
  • Bedroom2 Width: 10.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 240.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 15.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 16.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 176.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom4 Length: 11.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 16.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Bathroom - With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 330.0
  • Family Room Length: 22.0
  • Family Room Level: Basement
  • Family Room Width: 15.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 187.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Vinyl,Dining Area,Exterior Access
  • Kitchen Length: 11.0
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • Kitchen Width: 17.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 208.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Living Room Width: 13.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: Stacking Washer/Dryer in 1st floor bedroom closet & second side by side set in basement,both staying. Ladder in yard & awnings in basement staying. One owner is a licensed real estate agent. Family home,owners have not lived in home in many years. Home sold as is,where is.
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: M:000003 B:0108 P:000C23,815340
  • Assessments: $412,700
  • Book: 0
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Zoning: SR
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Block
  • Cooling Zones: 0
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1

Property History for 36 Karen Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 31, 2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #623700283

$455,000

+299.1% / yr

May 31, 2018

Sold

MLS PIN #72323230

$455,000
May 15, 2018

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72323230

DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/31/2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #623700283

$455,000

+299.1% / yr

05/31/2018

Sold

MLS PIN #72323230

$455,000
05/15/2018

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72323230

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Public Records for 36 Karen Road

Taxable ValueLand$393,400Additions$304,300Total$697,700
Tax Record2025$7,919 ($660 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,836 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,836 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt459 SqFtStories2Lot Size8,311 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1950Year Renovated1961ZoningSRCountyMIDDLESEXAPNWAKE M:000003 B:0108 P:000C23

Schools near 36 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: 36 Karen Road, Wakefield, MA 01880
$455,000
3
1,836
8,309
$185,000
3
1,551
8,000
3
2
1,868
9,566
$360,000
3
1,547
9,531
2
1
1,217
8,925
$532,000
3
2,059
8,869

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Listing Courtesy of North Star Realtors LLC, Laurie Hunt

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