Maybe all you see right now is horrible wallpaper and carpet that would be sketchy even without the DNA stains…But don’t be THAT buyer!
Welcome to Home of the Week. Every week I’ll feature a different home for sale. Each Home of the Week is carefully selected based on its value, not its appeal (although some of them could be very cute). These properties truly are a “best buy”.
Don’t necessarily fall for the cosmetics. Buying smart is buying good location, flow, light, amenities, and space for the price. If you can see past clutter and outdated decorating, you stand a good chance to buy into property with more equity once you’ve done some cosmetic overhauls. The quintessential “Little Old Lady House” may have shag carpet, eagle wallpaper, and older kitchens and baths. But it may also have a new roof and heating system and many valuable amenities like a fireplace, garage and nice yard, which would be expensive or impossible to install. Painting of the rooms and floor refinishing won’t cost you much but will increase the value of the house tremendously. (My All-Stars can make short work of that “to-do” list. Just ask me!)
This week we have a real charmer. Meet 60 Renwick Road, Wakefield.
How refreshing to find a home in this price range in superb condition, thoroughly charming and exceptionally hip. This ranch boasts a beautifully updated EIK with granite counter, cool metal backsplash and tile floor which opens to fireplaced living room. 3 good-sized BRs, master with double closet, all with HW floors. Nice yard & deck. New full bath. LL has two bright, sunny rms, great for office, play and entertaining – tile floor and recessed lighting. Walk to train or bus. Simply super value!
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| MLS # 71267279 – Active Single Family – Detached |
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| 60 Renwick Road |
List Price: $325,000 |
| Wakefield, MA 01880 |
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| Middlesex County |
| Style: Ranch |
Total Rooms: 7 |
| Color: White |
Bedrooms: 3 |
| Grade School: Apply |
Bathrooms: 1f 1h |
| Middle School: Galvin Middle |
Master Bath: No |
| High School: Wakefield High |
Fireplaces: 1 |
| Handicap Access/Features: |
| Directions: Renwick Road across from Spring Street Extension. |
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| Remarks |
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| Property Information |
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| Approx. Living Area: 1376 sq. ft. |
Approx. Acres: 0.14 (5894 sq. ft.) |
Garage Spaces: 0 – |
| Living Area Includes: Finished Basement |
Heat Zones: 1 Hot Water Baseboard, Gas |
Parking Spaces: 3 Off-Street, Tandem |
| Living Area Source: Public Record |
Cool Zones: 0 None |
Approx. Street Frontage: |
| Living Area Disclosures: includes finished basement space. |
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| Room Levels, Dimensions and Features |
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| Room |
Level |
Size |
Features |
| Living Room: |
1 |
15×13 |
Fireplace, Ceiling Fan(s), Window(s) – Picture |
| Kitchen: |
1 |
18×10 |
Flooring – Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops – Stone/Granite/Solid |
| Master Bedroom: |
1 |
16×13 |
Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring – Hardwood, Closet |
| Bedroom 2: |
1 |
14×10 |
Ceiling Fan(s), Closet |
| Bedroom 3: |
1 |
10×9 |
Flooring – Hardwood, Closet |
| Bath 1: |
1 |
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Bathroom – Full |
| Bath 2: |
B |
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Bathroom – Half |
| Play Room: |
B |
20×12 |
Flooring – Stone/Ceramic Tile |
| Den: |
B |
12×11 |
Flooring – Stone/Ceramic Tile |
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| Features |
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| Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal |
| Area Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Conservation Area, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station |
| Basement: Yes Full, Partially Finished |
| Beach: No |
| Construction: Frame |
| Electric: Circuit Breakers |
| Exterior: Vinyl |
| Exterior Features: Deck, Fenced Yard |
| Flooring: Tile, Concrete, Hardwood, Other (See Remarks) |
| Foundation Size: 35×24 |
| Foundation Description: Poured Concrete |
| Hot Water: Natural Gas, Tank |
| Insulation: None |
| Lot Description: Paved Drive, Other (See Remarks) |
| Road Type: Public, Paved, Publicly Maint. |
| Roof Material: Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles |
| Sewer Utilies: City/Town Sewer |
| Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Gas Dryer |
| Water Utilities: City/Town Water |
| Waterfront: No |
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| Other Property Info |
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| Adult Community: No |
| Disclosure Declaration: Yes |
| Disclosures: See Seller’s Statement and Listing Sheet. Legal address is 8 Spring Street. No permit for wood stove |
| Exclusions: See Inclusion/Exclusions Sheet. |
| Home Own Assn: No |
| Lead Paint: Unknown |
| UFFI: Unknown Warranty Features: No |
| Year Built: 1945 Source: Public Record |
| Year Built Description: Approximate |
| Year Round: Yes |
| Short Sale w/Lndr.App.Req: Unknown |
| Lender Owned: Undisclosed |
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| Tax Information |
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| Assessed: $294,800 |
| Tax: $3378.41 Tax Year: 2011 |
| Book: 35695 Page: 289 |
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| Zoning Code: SR |
| Map: Block: Lot: |
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