48 Bay State Rd

2,005 Sq. Ft.
$394 / Sq. Ft.
2,005
Sq. Ft.
$394
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Beautiful 3 bedroom Cape. This home is set back from the road with plenty of parking and a private back yard oasis. Nothing to do but move into this tastefully updated home with ample living space. The first floor has a young kitchen open to the dining room, 1/2 bath, living room, playroom/den with a closet and 3 season porch. The lower level offers great finished space including a 3/4 bath and walk out with a dog shed dormer. Upstairs is a full bath and 3 bedrooms with built ins for extra storage....Beautiful 3 bedroom Cape. This home is set back from the road with plenty of parking and a private back yard oasis. Nothing to do but move into this tastefully updated home with ample living space. The first floor has a young kitchen open to the dining room, 1/2 bath, living room, playroom/den with a closet and 3 season porch. The lower level offers great finished space including a 3/4 bath and walk out with a dog shed dormer. Upstairs is a full bath and 3 bedrooms with built ins for extra storage. The yard has a 2 car garage, above ground pool, patio with fire pit and privacy fencing. Almost equidistance, under 2 miles, to shops and restaurants at both downtown Wakefield and Reading, about 1/2 mile to Lake Quannapowitt and just under a mile to the 137 bus to Oak Grove/Malden Center.
  1. Listed by Laurie Hunt • North Star RE Agents, LLC

Property Details for 48 Bay State Road

Town
Wakefield
Area
MA-Wakefield
Architectural Style
Cape
Style
Cape
Garage Spaces
2
Open Parking Spaces
11.00
Parking Spaces Total
11
LISTING UPDATED: 11/20/2025 06:34 PM

Property Details for 48 Bay State Road

StatusSold
MLS #73440301
Days on Market25
Taxes$6,846 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1935
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

Listing Courtesy of North Star RE Agents, LLC, Laurie Hunt

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Building Information for 48 Bay State Road

Stories-Year Built1935Building Size-Lot Size0.30 AC / 13,255 SF

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$4,549 per month

30 year fixed, 6.46% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,978

Property Taxes

$571

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 48 Bay State Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2005.0
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Check W/ Superintendent
  • High School: Wmhs
  • Middle School: Gms
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Flooring - Wood, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Closet, Sun Room, Den
  • Interior Features: Window AC
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Patio, Pool - Above Ground
  • Exterior Features: Pool - Above Ground, Deck, Patio
  • Lot Description: Cleared
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Pool Features: Above Ground
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Steam, 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: 198.597999999
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 21.8
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 9.11
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 104.94
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 10.6
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 9.9
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 195.19
  • Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 14.9
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 13.1
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - 3/4
  • Bathroom3 Level: Basement
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 119.38
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Length: 12.7
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 9.4
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 467.1
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Family Room Length: 27.0
  • Family Room Level: Basement
  • Family Room Width: 17.3
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 145.541
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Kitchen Length: 13.1
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 11.11
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 193.11
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Length: 15.7
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 12.3
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: Audio/video surveillance (Ring system) on property. 1st floor sunroom not heated. Public Record states 4 bedrooms,1st fl bedroom wall was opened to living room to create playroom/den,closet still in room should you choose to add wall back to return to a bedroom. Disclosures in info pack.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:00001A B:0024 P:00019C,819216
  • Assessments: $603,200
  • Book: 64860
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: GR
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 48 Bay State Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 20, 2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73440301

$790,000—
Oct 31, 2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73440301

—
Oct 26, 2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73440301

—
Oct 6, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73440301

$824,900—
Jan 30, 2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #487676447

$336,200—
Jan 30, 2015

Sold

MLS PIN #71773533

$336,200—
Dec 10, 2014

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #71773533

—
Dec 10, 2014

Contingent

MLS PIN #71773533

—
Dec 2, 2014

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71773533

$339,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/20/2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73440301

$790,000
10/31/2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73440301

—
10/26/2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73440301

—
10/06/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73440301

$824,900
01/30/2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #487676447

$336,200
01/30/2015

Sold

MLS PIN #71773533

$336,200
12/10/2014

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #71773533

—
12/10/2014

Contingent

MLS PIN #71773533

—
12/02/2014

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71773533

$339,900

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Public Records for 48 Bay State Road

Taxable ValueLand$364,600Additions$238,600Total$603,200
Tax Record2025$6,846 ($570 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,733 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,733 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt227 SqFtStories2Lot Size13,255 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1935Year Renovated1952ZoningGRCountyMIDDLESEXAPNWAKE M:00001A B:0024 P:00019C

Schools near 48 Bay State 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
Dolbeare Elementary School
PublicK to 4

Galvin Middle School
Public5 to 8

Wakefield Memorial High School
Public9 to 12

Walton 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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Listing Courtesy of North Star RE Agents, LLC, Laurie Hunt

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