Last Sold Price
2 beds2,158 sqft$361/sqft
42 Parker Rd, Wakefield, MA 01880

Description

Beautiful Cape in the very BEST area of Wakefield! Amazing 30,000+ sf level lot "Thistle Farm", with endless perennials that have this property popping in blooms from Spring through Fall! Neighbors have marveled at the owners green thumb for years and years, simply stunning! Open kitchen/diningroom, first floor fireplaced livingroom, fabulous and cozy familyroom with propane fired woodstove, rich paneled walls, vaulted wood beamed ceiling and window air conditioner. Updated thermo windows, Cedar...Beautiful Cape in the very BEST area of Wakefield! Amazing 30,000+ sf level lot "Thistle Farm", with endless perennials that have this property popping in blooms from Spring through Fall! Neighbors have marveled at the owners green thumb for years and years, simply stunning! Open kitchen/diningroom, first floor fireplaced livingroom, fabulous and cozy familyroom with propane fired woodstove, rich paneled walls, vaulted wood beamed ceiling and window air conditioner. Updated thermo windows, Cedar Impression vinyl siding, huge deck and a breezeway are right off the kitchen. Newer heat with 2 zones, workshop in lower level, unfinished fireplaced room in lower level, large shed in rear yard. Seller would like to sell home with most furnishings included------ see listing broker for details, car in garage is not included in sale. Ideal location near everything, easy access to Lake Quannapowitt, major highways, train to Boston, Bus to Oak Grove Orange Line and Downtown Wakefield!
LISTING CLOSED: 06/13/2023 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Bill Donohue • Century 21 Tradition

Property Details for 42 Parker Road

Status
MLS #
73107446
Days on Market
20
Taxes
$8,337 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1940
Town
Wakefield
Area
MA-Wakefield
Architectural Style
Cape
Style
Garden, Cape
Garage Spaces
1
Open Parking Spaces
2.00
Parking Spaces Total
2

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$750,000

Avg days on market

16

Sale-to-list ratio

104.0%

Wakefield, MA

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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
0.29
Acres
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Square Feet
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Square Feet
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Location

Listing Courtesy of Century 21 Tradition, Bill Donohue

Sold By J. Mulkerin Realty, Madelyn Farrell

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Building Information for 42 Parker Road

Stories-Year Built1940Building Size-Lot Size0.69 AC / 30,174 SF

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$4,659 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,965

Property Taxes

$695

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 42 Parker Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Laundromat, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2158.0
  • Color: White
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Tank Water Heaterless, Utility Connections for Electric Range, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Walk Out, Interior Access, Sump Pump, Concrete Floor, Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior Features: Closet, Home Office
  • Interior Features: Window AC
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, In Basement, Washer Hookup
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Storage Shed, Garden, Stone Wall
  • Exterior Features: Storage Shed, Garden Area, Stone Wall, Deck - Wood, Patio
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Deck - Wood, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Tandem, Improved Driveway, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Tandem, Improved Driveway, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Tandem, Improved Driveway, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Electric Baseboard, Hot Water, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 400.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 20.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 20.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 252.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 18.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 14.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Jacuzzi / Whirlpool Soaking Tub
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 132.0
  • Dining Room Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Chair Rail,Crown Molding
  • Dining Room Length: 12.0
  • Dining Room Level: Main,First
  • Dining Room Width: 11.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 299.0
  • Family Room Features: Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove,Beamed Ceilings,Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Family Room Length: 23.0
  • Family Room Level: Main,First
  • Family Room Width: 13.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 132.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Laminate
  • Kitchen Length: 12.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 11.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 176.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Crown Molding
  • Room Living Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Living Room Level: Main,First
  • Room Living Room Width: 11.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 209.0
  • Room Office Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Office Length: 19.0
  • Room Office Level: Second
  • Room Office Width: 11.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Shed has a rider mower,a gas mower,an electric mower,a snowblower and garden tools,all included in the sale
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 815766
  • Assessments: $710,700
  • Book: 20847
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Zoning: SR
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 2
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Block
  • Heat Zones: 2
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1

Property History for 42 Parker Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 13, 2023

Sold

MLS PIN #73107446

$780,000
May 9, 2023

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73107446

May 9, 2023

Contingent

MLS PIN #73107446

DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/13/2023

Sold

MLS PIN #73107446

$780,000
05/09/2023

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73107446

05/09/2023

Contingent

MLS PIN #73107446

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

Public Records for 42 Parker Road

Taxable ValueLand$426,600Additions$340,100Total$766,700
Tax Record2025$8,702 ($725 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,158 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,158 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,146 SqFtStories2Lot Size30,174 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1940Year Renovated1960ZoningSRCountyMIDDLESEXAPNWAKE M:000006 B:0101 P:0001A1

Schools near 42 Parker 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: 42 Parker Road, Wakefield, MA 01880
$780,000
2
2,158
30,174
3
2.5
2,014
19,153
$1,010,000
4
3,150
17,119
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4
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$1
3
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Listing Courtesy of Century 21 Tradition, Bill Donohue

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