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Last Sold Price
3 beds1,638 sqft$302/sqft
197 Commonwealth Rd, Wayland, MA 01778
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.79 acresLot Size
1897Year Built
$302/sq ftPrice per sq ft
15 carsParking Spaces

Description

Builders and Investors take notice. Great opportunity lies on this beautiful, level .80 acre lot in desirable Cochituate Village. This property contains 3 buildings - a single family home and two detached garages. The home has an oil tank for heat, but also has a natural gas line from the street which served the gas range & gas dryer. A terrific commuter location and a short stroll by sidewalk to nearby shops/restaurants. Consult with building department on any plans. Cochituate Village is not an...Builders and Investors take notice. Great opportunity lies on this beautiful, level .80 acre lot in desirable Cochituate Village. This property contains 3 buildings - a single family home and two detached garages. The home has an oil tank for heat, but also has a natural gas line from the street which served the gas range & gas dryer. A terrific commuter location and a short stroll by sidewalk to nearby shops/restaurants. Consult with building department on any plans. Cochituate Village is not an historic district. Wayland does not have a Demolition Delay Bylaw. Wooded areas surround the property including town protected land to the east. Septic has not been inspected and is Buyer responsibility. Seller seeking a cash offer with no contingencies. House and garages have been cleared of all personal property. Entire property being sold "As Is" . Easy to show. Appointment Required.
  • Listed by: Denise Garzone • William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
Listing closed: 10/07/2022 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 72994132

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$700,000

Avg days on market

22

Sale-to-list ratio

100.3%

Wayland, MA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of William Raveis R.E. & Home Services, Denise Garzone

Sold By Carpe Diem Realty LLC, Jennifer Rossman

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Property Information for 197 Commonwealth Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $10,085 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Wayland
  • Area: MA-Wayland
  • Architectural Style: Cape
  • Style: Cape
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Open Parking Spaces: 15.00
  • Parking Spaces Total: 15
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1897
  • Lot Size: 0.79 AC / 34,500 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Sidewalks
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1638.0
  • Color: White
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Oil Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Gas Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Walk Out, Interior Access, Dirt Floor, Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 1.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Primary Bath: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Lot Description: Wooded, Level
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • Waterfront Features: Beach Front, Lake/Pond, 1 to 2 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Heating: Hot Water, Oil, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Private Sewerage
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Parged stone foundation. This parcel abuts town parcel with some conservation land to east. This property may require a wetland delineation survey prior to any work. House and garages have been cleared of all personal property. Year built varies by town records. Est between 1897 - 1908.
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: 864071
  • Assessments: $549,600
  • Book: 10215
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Zoning: R20
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Other
  • Cooling Zones: 0
  • Heat Zones: 1
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.0

Property History for 197 Commonwealth Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 7, 2022

Sold

MLS PIN #72994132

$495,000
Jul 8, 2022

Canceled

MLS PIN #72995487

$500,000
Jul 1, 2022

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72994132

DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/07/2022

Sold

MLS PIN #72994132

$495,000
07/08/2022

Canceled

MLS PIN #72995487

$500,000
07/01/2022

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72994132

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

Public Records for 197 Commonwealth Road

Taxable ValueLand$474,800Additions$93,000Total$567,800
Tax Record2025$8,875 ($740 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,338 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,338 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt992 SqFtStories2Lot Size34,500 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1820Year Renovated1940ZoningR20CountyMIDDLESEXAPNWAYL M:51D L:018Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 197 Commonwealth Road

This home is within Wayland School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Loker School
PublicK to 5

Wayland Middle School
Public6 to 8

Wayland High School
Public9 to 12

Happy Hollow School
PublicK to 5

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: 197 Commonwealth Road, Wayland, MA 01778
$495,000
3
1,638
34,500
$380,000
2.5
3,201
2
1
966
14,700
$1
13,352
66,647
$1
2
2,687
66,534
$149,000
2
1
778

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Listing Courtesy of William Raveis R.E. & Home Services, Denise Garzone

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