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Last Sold Price
4 beds2,599 sqft$555/sqft
17 Cypress Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.46 acresLot Size
1903Year Built
$555/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

Nestled in the heart of the Old Cliff Estates, this 1903 Arts and Crafts home is filled with charming details from years ago, and features a 2002 family room/master bedroom suite addition. High ceilings and gleaming hardwood floors throughout this lovely home. Large dining room with built-ins is perfect for gathering family or friends, and shares a fireplace with the adjacent heated sunroom. Cozy living room with bookshelves leads to sun-filled kitchen. Family room, mudroom and optional first floor...Nestled in the heart of the Old Cliff Estates, this 1903 Arts and Crafts home is filled with charming details from years ago, and features a 2002 family room/master bedroom suite addition. High ceilings and gleaming hardwood floors throughout this lovely home. Large dining room with built-ins is perfect for gathering family or friends, and shares a fireplace with the adjacent heated sunroom. Cozy living room with bookshelves leads to sun-filled kitchen. Family room, mudroom and optional first floor laundry complete the main level. Second floor features master suite and three additional bedrooms, one en suite. Curl up with a book on the window seat in the second floor landing or enjoy the view of the beautiful half acre yard with stone walls and mature plantings. Short walk to Wellesley Hills Commuter Rail station, shopping and restaurants. Warm and inviting home in a superb location!
  • Listed by: Alyson Karpowicz • Douglas Elliman Real Estate - Wellesley
Listing closed: 06/08/2018 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 72291633

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,630,000

Avg days on market

34

Sale-to-list ratio

100.4%

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Location

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Property Information for 17 Cypress Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $14,866 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Wellesley
  • Area: MA-Wellesley
  • Architectural Style: Other (See Remarks)
  • Style: Other (See Remarks)
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Spaces Total: 3
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1903
  • Lot Size: 0.46 AC / 20,046 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Golf Course, Medical Facility, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, University
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2599.0
  • Color: Brown
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Upham/Wps
  • High School: Wms
  • Middle School: Wms
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood, Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished, Walk Out, Interior Access, Sump Pump, Concrete Floor
  • Num of Baths: 4.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 3
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • DoorFeatures: Storm Door(s)
  • FireplaceFeatures: Dining Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Sun Room, Mud Room
  • Interior Features: Window AC
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s), Screens
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Rain Gutters, Screens, Stone Wall
  • Exterior Features: Screens, Stone Wall, Deck
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, Knob & Tube Wiring
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Heating: Hot Water, Radiant, Natural Gas, Fireplace(s)
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 272.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 16.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 17.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 143.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 11.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 13.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 143.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 11.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 13.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 208.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom4 Length: 16.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 13.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 325.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Length: 25.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 13.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 221.0
  • Family Room Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Family Room Length: 13.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 17.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 169.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Kitchen Length: 13.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 13.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 156.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 13.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:095 R:052 S:,260374
  • Assessments: $1,244,000
  • Book: 9898
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Zoning: SR20
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
  • Heat Zones: 6
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.5

Property History for 17 Cypress Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 8, 2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #624159374

$1,442,000

+4.4% / yr

Jun 8, 2018

Sold

MLS PIN #72291633

$1,442,000
Mar 18, 2018

Contingent

MLS PIN #72291633

DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/08/2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #624159374

$1,442,000

+4.4% / yr

06/08/2018

Sold

MLS PIN #72291633

$1,442,000
03/18/2018

Contingent

MLS PIN #72291633

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

Public Records for 17 Cypress Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,183,000Additions$385,000Total$1,568,000
Tax Record2025$16,119 ($1,343 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt3,021 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,021 SqFtStories2Lot Size20,046 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1903Year Renovated1903ZoningSR20CountyNORFOLKAPNWELL M:095 R:052 S:

Schools near 17 Cypress 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
Rating
School
Distance
Upham Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Wellesley Middle School
Public6 to 8

Wellesley High School
Public9 to 12

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: 17 Cypress Road, Wellesley, MA 02481
$1,442,000
4
2,599
20,046
$2,250,000
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18,809
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