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5 beds4,312 sqft$464/sqft
21 Old Colony Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.38 acresLot Size
1936Year Built
$464/sq ftPrice per sq ft
6 carsParking Spaces

Description

Flooded with natural light, this beautiful colonial sits on one of Wellesley's most desirable streets. Designed for both entertaining and everyday living, this home features a state-of-the art kitchen with oversized island, wet bar including refrigerated drawers & ice maker and high-end, chef quality appliances. Formal living and dining room, perfectly-sized family room, game room and an in-home office you won't ever want to leave complete the first floor. This classic residence offers 5 bedrooms...Flooded with natural light, this beautiful colonial sits on one of Wellesley's most desirable streets. Designed for both entertaining and everyday living, this home features a state-of-the art kitchen with oversized island, wet bar including refrigerated drawers & ice maker and high-end, chef quality appliances. Formal living and dining room, perfectly-sized family room, game room and an in-home office you won't ever want to leave complete the first floor. This classic residence offers 5 bedrooms and 3 1/2 baths including a master suite with private balcony, perfect for morning coffee. Impeccable design choices abound in this sophisticated beauty in the heart of the Cliff Estates.
  • Listed by: Betsy Kessler • Rutledge Properties
  • Listed by: Janet Giesser • Rutledge Properties
Listing closed: 03/04/2020 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 72609689

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$2,300,000

Avg days on market

43

Sale-to-list ratio

96.3%

Wellesley, MA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Rutledge Properties, Betsy Kessler; Rutledge Properties, Janet Giesser

Sold By MGS Group Real Estate LTD - Wellesley, Teri Adler

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Property Information for 21 Old Colony Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $22,935 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Wellesley
  • Area: MA-Wellesley
  • Architectural Style: Garrison
  • Style: Garrison
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Open Parking Spaces: 6.00
  • Parking Spaces Total: 6
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1936
  • Lot Size: 0.38 AC / 16,700 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, University
  • Current Financing: Other
  • Living Area: 4312.0
  • Color: Grey
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Wellesley
  • High School: Whs
  • Middle School: Wms
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Indoor Grill, Countertop Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, Wine Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range
  • 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
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior Features: Recessed Lighting, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Crown Molding, Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Sun Room, Home Office, Bathroom, Play Room, Exercise Room, Wetbar
  • Interior Features: Wetbar, Security System
  • Laundry Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, In Basement
  • Primary Bath: Yes
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Patio
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Fireplace
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 234.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting,Crown Molding
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 13.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 18.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 143.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting,Crown Molding
  • Bedroom2 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 11.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 156.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting
  • Bedroom3 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 195.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting
  • Bedroom4 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Third
  • Bedroom4 Width: 15.0
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Area: 180.0
  • Bedroom5 Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting
  • Bedroom5 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom5 Level: Third
  • Bedroom5 Width: 15.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Bathroom - 3/4,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Shower Stall,Bathroom - With Tub,Walk-In Closet(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 169.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting,Crown Molding
  • Dining Room Length: 13.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 13.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 280.0
  • Family Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Cable Hookup,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled
  • Family Room Length: 14.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 20.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 528.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Wet Bar,Cabinets - Upgraded,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Pot Filler Faucet,Wine Chiller
  • Kitchen Length: 22.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 24.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 325.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting,Crown Molding
  • Room Living Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 25.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 70.0
  • Room Office Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Recessed Lighting,Crown Molding
  • Room Office Length: 7.0
  • Room Office Level: First
  • Room Office Width: 10.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:096 R:036 S:,260412
  • Assessments: $1,984,000
  • Book: 0
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Zoning: SR20
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • 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 21 Old Colony Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 4, 2020

Sold

MLS PIN #72609689

$2,000,000
Jan 26, 2020

Contingent

MLS PIN #72609689

Jan 20, 2020

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72609689

$2,095,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/04/2020

Sold

MLS PIN #72609689

$2,000,000
01/26/2020

Contingent

MLS PIN #72609689

01/20/2020

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72609689

$2,095,000

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

Public Records for 21 Old Colony Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,183,000Additions$1,282,000Total$2,465,000
Tax Record2025$25,340 ($2,112 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt3,720 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,720 SqFtStories3Lot Size16,700 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1936Year Renovated1936ZoningSR20CountyNORFOLKAPNWELL M:096 R:036 S:

Schools near 21 Old Colony 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 8
Rating
School
Distance
Upham Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Wellesley Middle School
Public6 to 8

Wellesley High School
Public9 to 12

St Paul School
PrivatePK to 8

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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$2,000,000
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Listing Courtesy of Rutledge Properties, Betsy Kessler; Rutledge Properties, Janet Giesser

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