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.
- MLS# 73440301
- Date Listed10/06/2025
- Bedrooms 3
- Bathrooms 2 Full baths, 1 Half baths
- Lot Size 0.3 acres (13,255 sq. ft)
- Sewer Public Sewer
- Property Type Single Family
- County Middlesex
- Year Built 1935
- Water Public
- Square Feet 2,005 sq. ft
- Price Per Sq. Ft $411.42
Interior Features
- Appliances Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Flooring Wood, Tile
- Cooling Window Unit(s)
- Heating Steam, Oil
Exterior / Lot Features
- Roof Shingle
- Lot Size Acres 0.30
- Lot Size SQFT 13,255.00
- Lot Features Cleared
Directions
rotary to Haverhill St Reading, sharp right on to Bay State Road
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount $6,846
- Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Nearby Schools
Source: School Digger
Public • PK - 4 • Serves this home
2.67 mi
Distance
Public • 5 - 8 • Serves this home
2.27 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12 • Serves this home
2.78 mi
Distance
Public • PK - 4 • Serves this home
2.67 mi
Distance
Public • PK - PK
2.67 mi
Distance
Public • PK - PK
2.78 mi
Distance
Early Childhood Center At The Doyle School
Public • PK - PK
3.82 mi
Distance
Public • PK - 5
5.31 mi
Distance
Public • PK - 5
5.35 mi
Distance
Public • PK - 5
5.74 mi
Distance
Colonial Park Elementary School
Public • PK - 4
5.82 mi
Distance
Public • PK - KG
5.88 mi
Distance
Public • PK - KG
5.93 mi
Distance
Public • 5 - 8 • Serves this home
2.27 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8
2.63 mi
Distance
Arthur W Coolidge Middle School
Public • 6 - 8
2.78 mi
Distance
Public • 5 - 8
2.84 mi
Distance
Public • 5 - 8
4.2 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8
5.31 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8
6.66 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8
6.83 mi
Distance
Pioneer Charter School Of Science Ii
Public • 7 - 9
7.97 mi
Distance
Public • 4 - 5
8.09 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12 • Serves this home
2.78 mi
Distance
Wakefield Memorial High School
Public • 9 - 12
3.4 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
3.61 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
4.22 mi
Distance
Northeast Metro Regional Vocational
Public • 9 - 12
4.65 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
4.92 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
6.74 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
6.83 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
7.64 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
7.97 mi
Distance
Private • 06 - 12
3.25 mi
Distance
The May Center School For Autism Developmntl Disabilties
Private • UG - UG
5.7 mi
Distance
Private • PK - 12
5.74 mi
Distance
Sales & Tax History
Source: Public Records
| Street Address | Beds | Baths | Sold Date | List Price | Valuation Date | Valuation Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 692 Pearl Street | Listing | 3 | 2 | Jan 06, 2026 | $579,900 | Mar 21, 2024 | $590,314 |
| 62 High Street Lot 9 | 4 | 3 | Dec 24, 2025 | $1,675,000 | Feb 07, 2026 | - |
| 18 Walton Street | 3 | 4 | Jan 15, 2026 | $849,000 | Feb 07, 2026 | - |
| 4 Carol Ann Rd | 3 | 2 | Jan 07, 2026 | $939,000 | Feb 07, 2026 | - |
| 452 Lowell | 3 | 2 | Dec 11, 2025 | $699,900 | Feb 07, 2026 | - |
| 114 Parker Rd | 3 | 3 | Dec 19, 2025 | $699,000 | Feb 07, 2026 | - |
| 4 Mcdonald Farm Rd | 4 | 4 | Jan 01, 2026 | $1,649,000 | Feb 07, 2026 | - |
| 62 High Street Lot 2 | 4 | 3 | Jan 15, 2026 | $1,500,000 | Feb 07, 2026 | - |
| 6 Salisbury Road | 3 | 3 | Dec 09, 2025 | $1,195,000 | Feb 07, 2026 | - |
| 25 Chatham Way | 4 | 4 | Dec 19, 2025 | $1,249,000 | Feb 07, 2026 | - |
Population & Environment
Source: Sperling's Best Places
| Zip | City | County | National | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 27,983 | 28,003 | 1,645,166 | 335,858,263 |
| Population Density | 3,807 | 3,806 | 2,012 | 95 |
| People per Household | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.6 |
| Median Age | 44.9 | 44.9 | 41.5 | 39.1 |
| Median Income | $104,862 | $104,881 | $107,759 | $66,222 |
| Average Income | $54,808 | $54,830 | $55,878 | $35,475 |
| Cost of Living Index | 110 | 110 | 111 | 100 |
| Zip | City | County | National | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January Avg. High Temp | 15.7°F | 15.7°F | 15.7°F | 22.6°F |
| July Avg. High Temp | 82.5°F | 82.5°F | 82.7°F | 86.2°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 48.31" | 48.31" | 46.95" | 38" |
28/100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score ®
44/100
Bikable
Bike Score ®
Overview
Most errands require a car. It is possible to get on a bus. Minimal bike infrastructure.Walkability averages in the surrounding area
The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 29/100, Transit Score: 7/100, Bike Score: 31/100.
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Frequently Asked Questions for 48 Bay State Rd
Source: Realty.com
48 Bay State Rd, Wakefield, MA 01880 is a Single Family 2,005 sq. ft. home listed for sale. Realty.com has 41 photos available of this 3 bed, 3 bath house, listed at $824,900. View sales and tax history, use our mortgage calculator and more on Realty.com
Realty.com has 41 photos of 48 Bay State Rd.
Our records indicate that 48 Bay State Rd was built in 1935.
The full address for this home is 48 Bay State Rd, Wakefield, MA 01880.
48 Bay State Rd has been listed on Realty.com since Mon October 06, 2025
Most errands require a car. It is possible to get on a bus. Minimal bike infrastructure.
The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 29/100, Transit Score: 7/100, Bike Score: 31/100.
There are 3 schools assigned to this home. Check out the schools near 48 Bay State Rd. Summer Street School (Grades: PK - 4), Lynnfield Middle School (Grades: 5 - 8), Reading Memorial High School (Grades: 9 - 12)
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