HOME OF THE WEEK: 60 Renwick Road, Wakefield

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  If you can see past clutter and outdated decorating, you stand a good chance to buy into property with more equity once you’ve done some cosmetic overhauls.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 60 Renwick Road List Price: $325,000 Wakefield, MA 01880 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. Remarks Property Information 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. Room Levels, Dimensions and Features 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 Bathroom – Full Bath 2: B Bathroom – Half Play Room: B 20×12 Flooring – Stone/Ceramic Tile Den: B 12×11 Flooring – Stone/Ceramic Tile Features 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 Other Property Info 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 Tax Information Pin #: Assessed: $294,800 Tax: $3378.41  Tax Year: 2011 Book: 35695  Page: 289 Cert: Zoning Code: SR Map:   Block:   Lot: The information in this listing was gathered from third party sources including the seller and public records. MLS Property Information Network and its subscribers disclaim any and all representations or warranties as to the accuracy of this information. Content ©2012 MLS Property nformation Network, Inc.www.KristyB.com ~ 781-479-4066

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