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.
Sold for $790,000 on 11/20/25
$790,000
48 Bay State Rd, Wakefield, MA 01880
3beds
2,005sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1935
0.3 Acres Lot
$789,400 Zestimate®
$394/sqft
$4,234 Estimated rent
Home value
$789,400
$734,000 - $845,000
$4,234/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: November 20, 2025 at 03:34pm
Listed by:
Laurie Hunt 781-244-3350,
North Star RE Agents, LLC 781-587-2942
Bought with:
The Movement Group
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Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73440301
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 198.6
- Dimensions: 21.8 x 9.11
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 104.94
- Dimensions: 10.6 x 9.9
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 195.19
- Dimensions: 14.9 x 13.1
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Half
- Level: First
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full
- Level: Second
Bathroom 3
- Features: Bathroom - 3/4
- Level: Basement
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 119.38
- Dimensions: 12.7 x 9.4
Family room
- Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Level: Basement
- Area: 467.1
- Dimensions: 27 x 17.3
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Level: First
- Area: 145.54
- Dimensions: 13.1 x 11.11
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 193.11
- Dimensions: 15.7 x 12.3
Heating
- Steam, Oil
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Laundry: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Closet, Sun Room, Den
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Flooring - Wood, Flooring - Hardwood
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,005
- Total interior livable area: 2,005 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,395
- Finished area below ground: 610
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 11
- Parking features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street
- Garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 9
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Exterior features: Deck, Patio, Pool - Above Ground
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Above Ground
Lot
- Size: 0.30 Acres
- Features: Cleared
Details
- Parcel number: M:00001A B:0024 P:00019C,819216
- Zoning: GR
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1935
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Wakefield
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/20/2025 | Sold | $790,000-4.2%$394/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73440301 Report a problem | ||
| 10/26/2025 | Contingent | $824,900$411/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73440301 Report a problem | ||
| 10/6/2025 | Listed for sale | $824,900+145.4%$411/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73440301 Report a problem | ||
| 1/30/2015 | Sold | $336,200-1.1%$168/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 12/11/2014 | Pending sale | $339,900$170/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Leading Edge #71773533 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,846 +1.9% | $603,200 +1% |
| 2024 | $6,720 +8.8% | $597,300 +13.4% |
| 2023 | $6,177 +3.6% | $526,600 +8.8% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 01880
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Dolbeare Elementary SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 0.8 mi
- 7/10Galvin Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 2 mi
- 8/10Wakefield Memorial High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Middle: Gms
- High: Wmhs
Source: MLS PIN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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Estimated market value
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