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Last Sold Price
4 beds5,018 sqft

18 Valley Rd,Ā Wellesley, MAĀ 02481

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.83 acresLot Size
1931Year Built
$907/sq ftPrice per sq ft
6 carsParking Spaces

Description

Welcome to 18 Valley Road! This sprawling meticulously renovated Royal Barry Wills home is nestled among mature plantings on one of Wellesley's sought after roads in the heart of Wellesley Farms. With over 5000 sq ft of living space, this home has been extensively expanded to accommodate a growing family for over 40 years. The high cathedral ceiling in the family room with sizable paned windows, is anchored by a beautiful floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, and flows into a generous kitchen and breakfast...Welcome to 18 Valley Road! This sprawling meticulously renovated Royal Barry Wills home is nestled among mature plantings on one of Wellesley's sought after roads in the heart of Wellesley Farms. With over 5000 sq ft of living space, this home has been extensively expanded to accommodate a growing family for over 40 years. The high cathedral ceiling in the family room with sizable paned windows, is anchored by a beautiful floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, and flows into a generous kitchen and breakfast area. Additional highlights of this spectacular home include a large formal dining room for hosting family and friends that walks out on to a deck over looking the lush grounds as well as a serene and inviting enclosed porch. The beautiful vaulted and beamed primary suite is spacious with a large spa like bath and jacuzzi, 2 substantial walk in closets and fireplace. A must see, rare opportunity to own this elegant home on .83 acres of gorgeous private grounds in Wellesley Farms.
Listing closed: 04/16/2024 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 73139408
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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$2,690,000

Avg days on market

24

Sale-to-list ratio

101.5%

Wellesley, MA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of William Raveis R.E. & Home Services, Debi Benoit; William Raveis R.E. & Home Services, Laurin Shields

Sold By William Raveis R.E. & Home Services, Debi Benoit

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Property Information for 18 Valley Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $38,415 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Wellesley
  • MLS Area: Wellesley Farms
  • Area: MA-Wellesley-Wellesley Farms, MA-Wellesley
  • Architectural Style: Colonial, Cape
  • Style: Colonial, Cape
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces Total: 6

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1931
  • Lot Size: 0.83 AC / 36,225 SF

General Details

Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Park, T-Station
  • Current Financing: Cash
  • Living Area: 5018.0
  • Color: Beige
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Sprague
  • High School: Whs
  • Middle School: Wms
  • Neighborhood: Wellesley Farms

Features

Interior Features
  • Appliances: Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood, Instant Hot Water
  • Basement Features: Full
  • 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: French Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Recessed Lighting, Crown Molding, Window Seat, Study, Internet Available - Unknown
  • Interior Features: Internet Available - Unknown, French Doors, Security System
  • Laundry Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Window(s) - Picture, Cabinets - Upgraded, Recessed Lighting, Sink, First Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Window(s) - Picture
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Deck, Deck - Wood, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting
  • Exterior Features: Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Deck, Deck - Wood
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed
  • Lot Description: Wooded, Gentle Sloping, Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Deck, Deck - Wood
  • Roof Material: Wood, Shake
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Under, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Attached, Under, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public

Room Information

Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Beamed Ceilings,Vaulted Ceiling(s),Walk-In Closet(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Window(s) - Picture,Cable Hookup,Double Vanity,Dressing Room,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Sunken,Wainscoting,Lighting - Sconce,Lighting - Overhead,Crown Molding
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Main, First Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Window(s) - Picture,Dressing Room,Recessed Lighting
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Recessed Lighting
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Features: Skylight,Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Bathroom - With Tub,Vaulted Ceiling(s),Closet - Linen,Flooring - Marble,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,French Doors,Double Vanity,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bathroom1 Level: Main,First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Balcony / Deck,French Doors,Chair Rail,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Crown Molding
  • Dining Room Level: Main,First
Family Room
  • Family Room Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Balcony / Deck,French Doors,Cable Hookup,Chair Rail,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Lighting - Overhead,Crown Molding
  • Family Room Level: Main,First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Skylight,Flooring - Hardwood,Balcony / Deck,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,French Doors,Kitchen Island,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Stainless Steel Appliances,Gas Stove,Lighting - Overhead,Crown Molding
  • Kitchen Level: Main,First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: Beamed Ceilings,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,Recessed Lighting,Sunken,Lighting - Overhead,Archway
  • Room Living Room Level: Main,First

Property Information

Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:072 R:023 S:,259257
  • Assessments: $3,355,000
  • Book: 0
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Zoning: SR20

Building / Association Information

Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Cooling Zones: 3
  • Heat Zones: 3
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 18 Valley Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 16, 2024

Sold

MLS PIN #73139408

$4,550,000—
Jan 22, 2024

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73139408

—
Jan 22, 2024

Contingent

MLS PIN #73139408

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/16/2024

Sold

MLS PIN #73139408

$4,550,000
01/22/2024

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73139408

—
01/22/2024

Contingent

MLS PIN #73139408

—

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

Public records

18 Valley Road

Beds

4

Baths

3.5

Total Finished SqFt

5,018 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

5,018 SqFt

Stories

2

Lot Size

36,225 SqFt

Schools near 18 Valley 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
Sprague 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: 18 Valley Road, Wellesley, MA 02481
$4,550,000
4
5,018
36,225
$2,600,000
5
3,250
54,035
$1
3
2,801
25,870
$3,875,000
6
8,625
30,031
$3,450,000
6
7,000
23,932
$2,375,000
5
4,689
25,042

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