Sold
Last Sold Price
5 beds5,026 sqft

159 Glen Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.32 acresLot Size
1920Year Built
$378/sq ftPrice per sq ft
6 carsParking Spaces

Description

Transformed into a modern farmhouse with beautifully designed interior spaces perfect for entertaining & modern family living! This home has undergone incredible renovations and is a must-see. Open kitchen ideal for entertaining with oversized Quartz island, butler pantry, 2 ovens, 2 sinks, 2 dishwashers & formal dining room. Fireplaced family rooms & dual staircases lead up to 4 spacious bedrooms, including a serene master suite with balcony, cathedral ceiling, walk-in closet & luxe bath w/ oversized...Transformed into a modern farmhouse with beautifully designed interior spaces perfect for entertaining & modern family living! This home has undergone incredible renovations and is a must-see. Open kitchen ideal for entertaining with oversized Quartz island, butler pantry, 2 ovens, 2 sinks, 2 dishwashers & formal dining room. Fireplaced family rooms & dual staircases lead up to 4 spacious bedrooms, including a serene master suite with balcony, cathedral ceiling, walk-in closet & luxe bath w/ oversized marble shower & soaking tub. You'll LOVE the 2nd floor office/study - the ULTIMATE work from home space, plus private 3rd floor guest/aupair suite. Stunning fenced yard with year-round swim spa, playset, & entertaining patio. Fully finished basement w/ bath is a perfect play/exercise room. 2 garage bays plus driveway parking for 8 cars. Close to Wellesley Farms train, Golf Course, Mass Pike, along w/ shops/restaurants. This home will make you want to move right in.
Listing closed: 09/11/2020 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 72700155
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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$2,303,000

Avg days on market

47

Sale-to-list ratio

95.3%

Wellesley, MA

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Location

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Property Information for 159 Glen Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $16,762 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Wellesley
  • Area: MA-Wellesley
  • Architectural Style: Colonial, Farmhouse
  • Style: Colonial, Farmhouse
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces Total: 6

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1920
  • Lot Size: 0.32 AC / 14,000 SF

General Details

Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 5026.0
  • Color: grey
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Wellesley
  • High School: Whs
  • Middle School: Wms
  • Neighborhood: Wellesley Farms

Features

Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Finished
  • Num of Baths: 5.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 4
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 4.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 5
  • FireplaceFeatures: Family Room, Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Wood, Carpet
  • Interior Features: Sitting Room, Play Room, Exercise Room, Home Office
  • Interior Features: Security System
  • Laundry Features: Second Floor
  • Primary Bath: Yes
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Balcony, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Porch, Patio
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Side Entry, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Side Entry, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Side Entry, Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Forced Air, Radiant, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer
  • Water: Public

Room Information

Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Cathedral Ceiling(s),Walk-In Closet(s),Balcony / Deck
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 195.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Bedroom2 Length: 15.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 13.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 195.0
  • Bedroom3 Length: 15.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 13.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 117.0
  • Bedroom4 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 9.0
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Level: Third
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Level: Basement
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Area: 132.0
  • Bathroom3 Length: 12.0
  • Bathroom3 Level: Third
  • Bathroom3 Width: 11.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 234.0
  • Dining Room Features: Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Dining Room Length: 18.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 13.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Features: Window(s) - Picture
  • Family Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Kitchen Island,Remodeled,Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 240.0
  • Room Living Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 16.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 154.0
  • Room Office Length: 11.0
  • Room Office Level: Third
  • Room Office Width: 14.0

Property Information

Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:071 R:015 S:,259211
  • Assessments: $1,450,000
  • Book: 32819
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Zoning: SR20

Building / Association Information

Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
  • Cooling Zones: 4
  • Heat Zones: 4
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Security: Security System
  • Adult Community: No

Market and Agent Information

Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.5

Property History for 159 Glen Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 11, 2020

Sold

MLS PIN #72700155

$1,900,000—
Aug 3, 2020

Contingent

MLS PIN #72700155

—
Jul 29, 2020

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72700155

$1,795,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/11/2020

Sold

MLS PIN #72700155

$1,900,000
08/03/2020

Contingent

MLS PIN #72700155

—
07/29/2020

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72700155

$1,795,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public records

159 Glen Road

Beds

5

Baths

4.5

Total Finished SqFt

4,108 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

4,108 SqFt

Stories

3

Lot Size

14,000 SqFt

Schools near 159 Glen Road

This home is within Wellesley School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - PK to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Schofield Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Wellesley Middle School
Public6 to 8

Wellesley High School
Public9 to 12

St John The Evangelist School
PrivatePK to 6

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 159 Glen Road, Wellesley, MA 02481
$1,900,000
5
5,026
14,000
$1,097,000
4
2,497
16,640
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3.5
2,418
12,660
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4
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