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4 beds2,751 sqft$469/sqft
23 Shirley Rd, Wellesley, MA 02482
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.32 acresLot Size
1957Year Built
$469/sq ftPrice per sq ft
4 carsParking Spaces

Description

Fall in love with this sun-filled 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath beautifully updated and maintained hip-roof Colonial in desirable Bates School neighborhood. Large front to back living room with fireplace beckons a wonderful place for relaxing and entertaining. Updated kitchen with custom cabinetry, granite counters, stainless appliances, breakfast bar and nice eat-in area opens to bright family room overlooking gorgeous lush and private yard. Beautiful fresh interior paint palette throughout. Huge master bedroom...Fall in love with this sun-filled 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath beautifully updated and maintained hip-roof Colonial in desirable Bates School neighborhood. Large front to back living room with fireplace beckons a wonderful place for relaxing and entertaining. Updated kitchen with custom cabinetry, granite counters, stainless appliances, breakfast bar and nice eat-in area opens to bright family room overlooking gorgeous lush and private yard. Beautiful fresh interior paint palette throughout. Huge master bedroom suite with updated bath and lots of closet space. Three additional good-sized bedrooms including one en-suite. Finished lower level with large playroom and exercise room. This home has everything that today's buyer is looking for! Great proportions, gleaming hardwood floors, central air and two car garage make this the perfect home!
Listing closed: 01/15/2016 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 71927468

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,630,000

Avg days on market

25

Sale-to-list ratio

98.5%

Wellesley, MA

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Property Information for 23 Shirley Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $11,109 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Wellesley
  • Area: MA-Wellesley
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Style: Garden, Colonial
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces Total: 4
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1957
  • Lot Size: 0.32 AC / 13,747 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2751.0
  • Color: Grey
  • 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: Bates
  • High School: Whs
  • Middle School: Wms
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Treatment, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, Range Hood
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished, Sump Pump
  • 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: Insulated Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Cable Hookup, Play Room, Exercise Room, Mud Room
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s), Screens
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Screens, Fenced Yard, Garden
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Screens, Professional Landscaping, Garden Area, Patio
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • Waterfront Features: Lake/Pond, 1 to 2 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air, Wall AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Heating: Baseboard, Oil, Fireplace(s)
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 360.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet - Linen,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Hot Tub / Spa
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 18.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 20.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 228.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bedroom2 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 19.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 165.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 15.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 11.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 100.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom4 Length: 10.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 10.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 168.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Length: 12.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 14.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 240.0
  • Family Room Features: Skylight,Flooring - Hardwood,Exterior Access,Remodeled
  • Family Room Length: 16.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 15.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 270.0
  • Kitchen Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Length: 27.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 10.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 288.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 24.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: No a/c vent in family room. Swing set included. Washer & dryer negotiable.
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: M:181 R:015 S:,264417
  • Assessments: $961,000
  • Book: 24107
  • Tax Year: 2015
  • Zoning: SR10
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Cooling Zones: 2
  • Heat Zones: 3
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1.0

Property History for 23 Shirley Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 15, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #564537587

$1,290,000

+2.9% / yr

Jan 15, 2016

Sold

MLS PIN #71927468

$1,290,000
Nov 8, 2015

Contingent

MLS PIN #71927468

DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/15/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #564537587

$1,290,000

+2.9% / yr

01/15/2016

Sold

MLS PIN #71927468

$1,290,000
11/08/2015

Contingent

MLS PIN #71927468

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

Public Records for 23 Shirley Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,006,000Additions$622,000Total$1,628,000
Tax Record2025$16,736 ($1,395 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt2,751 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,751 SqFtStories2Lot Size13,747 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1957Year Renovated1983ZoningSR10CountyNORFOLKAPNWELL M:181 R:015 S:

Schools near 23 Shirley 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
Katharine Lee Bates 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: 23 Shirley Road, Wellesley, MA 02482
$1,290,000
4
2,751
13,747
$870,000
4
2,273
11,886
$1,900,000
4
3,328
12,760
$387,500
4
$400,000
2
1,750
10,809
$1,250,000
5
2,506
10,560

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