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Last Sold Price
3 beds1,692 sqft
79 Old Nahant Rd, Wakefield, MA 01880
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.52 acresLot Size
1950Year Built
$414/sq ftPrice per sq ft
7 carsParking Spaces

Description

This charming expanded ranch-style home offers one-level living with the perfect blend of comfort, tranquility, & ample space for all your needs. The large .52 acre corner lot is exceptional and is tucked away on a street with million dollar homes on Pheasantwood Dr. Enjoy the natural light that pours into spacious layout featuring 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, 1692 sq ft of living, Central A/C, an updated half bathroom with laundry next to half bath, new paint throughout, new flooring in entryway/kitchen/family...This charming expanded ranch-style home offers one-level living with the perfect blend of comfort, tranquility, & ample space for all your needs. The large .52 acre corner lot is exceptional and is tucked away on a street with million dollar homes on Pheasantwood Dr. Enjoy the natural light that pours into spacious layout featuring 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, 1692 sq ft of living, Central A/C, an updated half bathroom with laundry next to half bath, new paint throughout, new flooring in entryway/kitchen/family room, refinished hardwood floors in living room(with fireplace) and hallway, 2 driveways and a sprawling 3-Car Garage, located in close proximity to the Woodville Elementary School, Wakefield Memorial High School and Northeast Metro Tech. Short walk to the trails of Breakheart Reservation, easy access to routes 1, 95, and 93 and the Greenwood Commuter Rail station. A rare hidden gem in Wakefield. Open Houses on Sat, 11/4 & Sun, 11/5 from 11:00 AM-1:00 PM. Offers due Wed, 11/8 at 2 PM.
  • Listed by: Team Ladner • RE/MAX Harmony
  • Listed by: David Ladner • RE/MAX Harmony
Listing closed: 05/06/2024 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 73175308

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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$779,000

Avg days on market

28

Sale-to-list ratio

103.9%

Wakefield, MA

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Property Information for 79 Old Nahant Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $6,740 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Wakefield
  • Area: MA-Wakefield
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Style: Ranch
  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Parking Spaces Total: 7
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Lot Size: 0.52 AC / 22,499 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1692.0
  • Color: Red
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • 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: Check W/ Supt.
  • High School: Wakefield High
  • Middle School: Check W/ Supt.
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Walk Out, Concrete Floor, Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood
  • Laundry Features: Main Level, Attic Access, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, First Floor
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Primary Bath: No
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage Shed
  • Exterior Features: Storage Shed, Porch, Patio
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 3.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Side Entry, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Side Entry, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Side Entry, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Fuses, 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: 192.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Sconce,Lighting - Overhead,Closet - Double
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 16.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Main, First Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 12.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 165.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Sconce,Lighting - Overhead,Closet - Double
  • Bedroom2 Length: 15.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Main,First
  • Bedroom2 Width: 11.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 99.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bedroom3 Length: 11.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Main,First
  • Bedroom3 Width: 9.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 63.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Bathroom - With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Lighting - Sconce
  • Bathroom1 Length: 9.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: Main,First
  • Bathroom1 Width: 7.0
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 30.0
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Upgraded,Cabinets - Upgraded,Lighting - Sconce
  • Bathroom2 Length: 6.0
  • Bathroom2 Level: Main,First
  • Bathroom2 Width: 5.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 288.0
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Window(s) - Picture,Open Floorplan
  • Family Room Length: 24.0
  • Family Room Level: Main,First
  • Family Room Width: 12.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 176.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Vinyl,Dining Area,Open Floorplan,Lighting - Overhead
  • Kitchen Length: 16.0
  • Kitchen Level: Main,First
  • Kitchen Width: 11.0
Laundry
  • Laundry Dimen: 4X4
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 420.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Lighting - Sconce,Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Living Room Length: 28.0
  • Room Living Room Level: Main,First
  • Room Living Room Width: 15.0
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: Estate sale. The seller has never lived in the property. Measurements are approximate. Property to be sold in "As-Is" condition. Not sure if fireplace is currently working.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 823945
  • Assessments: $574,600
  • Book: 1169
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Zoning: Res
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
  • Foundation Area: 0.0
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Heat Zones: 2
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.0%
  • Other Agent Compensation: 0

Property History for 79 Old Nahant Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 6, 2024

Sold

MLS PIN #73175308

$700,000—
Feb 27, 2024

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73175308

—
Feb 16, 2024

Contingent

MLS PIN #73175308

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/06/2024

Sold

MLS PIN #73175308

$700,000
02/27/2024

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73175308

—
02/16/2024

Contingent

MLS PIN #73175308

—

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

Public Records for 79 Old Nahant Road

Taxable ValueLand$367,500Additions$258,700Total$626,200
Tax Record2025$7,107 ($592 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,692 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,692 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt468 SqFtStories1Lot Size22,377 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1950Year Renovated1965ZoningSRCountyMIDDLESEXAPNWAKE M:00040C B:0004 P:0000H9

Schools near 79 Old Nahant Road

This home is within Wakefield School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 4
Public - 5 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 4
Rating
School
Distance
Woodville School
PublicPK to 4

Galvin Middle School
Public5 to 8

Wakefield Memorial High School
Public9 to 12

Greenwood 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: 79 Old Nahant Road, Wakefield, MA 01880
$700,000
3
1,692
22,499
$1,360,000
4
3,350
12,009
–
–
–
–
12,009
–
5
2
2,812
14,262
$610,000
3
1,872
18,730
–
3
2
2,240
13,308

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