12 Birch Hill Ave, Wakefield MA 01880

Wakefield, MA 01880
$651,000
Est. $3,465/month
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,872
Sq Ft
$348
Price/Sq Ft
0.14
Acres
1880
Year Built
Single Family Residence
Type
20
Days on Market
Closed Listed Sep 26, 2025 • MLS# 73168766

About this home

Classic Charm, spacious rooms & convenient location make this an appealing home for the savvy buyer looking to build equity! Feel the warmth of this beautiful old girl as soon as you walk up the stairs on to the 25 foot porch. Large rooms, high ceilings & handsome moldings, inviting foyer w/ big closet & antique staircase.Double Parlors separated by a pocket door, the prior owner used one as a dining room. The dining room off the kitchen had been used as a den. The floor plan allows for much flexibility! The large kitchen offers GAS COOKING, a pantry, 1/2 bath with FIRST FLOOR LAUNDRY & a mudroom that exits to the driveway w/ 2 car garage. The second floor has three bedrooms & a spacious bath. The attic offers an office & ample storage or expansion potential w/ high ceilings & a beautiful stained glass window in the stairwell. Less than 1/2 mile to the bus & dog park, apx +/- 1/2 mile to the middle school & downtown & less than 1 mile to the Farmers Market & commuter rail.

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $629,900
Final Sale Price: $651,000
Difference: +$21,100 (+3.3%)
Performance Metrics
103.3%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
20
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $336
Sale $/sq ft: $348
This property sold for $348 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 3.3% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 20 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Facts & Features

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Property Category
Residential
Year Built
1880
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,872 sq ft
Total Rooms
8

Interior Features

Flooring
Wood, Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Wood
Heating
Forced Air, Oil
Has Heating
Yes
Cooling
None
Has Cooling
No
Has Fireplace
No
Appliances
Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features
Office, Sitting Room, Mud Room, Foyer
Laundry Features
First Floor
Basement Details
Full, Bulkhead

Exterior & Structure

Architectural Style
Colonial
Roof
Shingle
Foundation
Stone
Exterior Features
Porch, Deck - Wood
Patio/Porch Features
Porch, Deck - Wood
Has Spa
No
Waterfront Property
No

Lot & Land

Lot Size
0.14 acres
Lot Size
6,225 sq ft
Lot Size Area
0.1400
Lot Features
Cleared, Level

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces
2
Has Garage
Yes
Attached Garage
No
Has Carport
No
Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces
3
Parking Features
Detached, Off Street
Covered Parking Spaces
2

Utilities & Systems

Utilities Available
for Gas Range
Water Source
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Electric
100 Amp Service, Knob & Tube Wiring

Community & HOA

Community Features
Public Transportation, Shopping
HOA
No
Senior Community
No

Financial & Tax Information

Annual Tax Amount
$6,853
Tax Year
2023
Tax Assessed Value
$584,200
Parcel Number
M:000019 B:0077 P:000122,818974
Zoning
GR

Additional Details

Year Built Source
Public Records
Year Built Details
Approximate
Attached Property
No
Disclosures
Home sold as is. Seller is Personal Representative and has never lived in home.

Location

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Neighborhood

12 Birch Hill Ave, Wakefield MA 01880

Wakefield, MA 01880

Walkability

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Schools

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Middle School
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High School
Wmhs
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Payment Breakdown

Principal & Interest $0
Property Tax $571
Homeowners Insurance $200
PMI $0

Property History

Market Insights

41.7%
Price Range
23
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #73294677
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Nov 27, 2024
$1,080,000
MLS #73294677
Sold
Nov 20, 2023
$651,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 23
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Listed for Sale
Oct 11, 2023
$629,900
Original listing
Agent: Laurie Hunt Office: North Star Realtors LLC

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Nov 27, 2024 Sold $1,080,000
Oct 11, 2023 New Listing Added $629,900

Market Statistics

Days on Market
20 days
Price per Sq Ft
$348

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2023 $6,853 $584,200

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$6,853
Tax Year 2023
Assessed Value
$584,200

Listing Information

Listing Agent Laurie Hunt
Listing Office North Star Realtors LLC
Agent MLS ID CT005051
Office MLS ID AN2757

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