Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds1,670 sqft$529/sqft
26 Elmwood Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
Single FamilyProperty Type
10,000 sq ftLot Size
1940Year Built
$529/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Welcome to this charming 1940 classic Colonial exuding warmth and character. Expanded and updated throughout the years in desirable Bates School neighborhood. This property boasts historical significance as the childhood home of Pulitzer prize author and poet, Sylvia Plath. Offers great flow and versatile floor plan with three spacious bedrooms and two full baths. Bright and updated white kitchen with granite countertops, gas cooking and over-sized garden window opens to cozy den with sliders to...Welcome to this charming 1940 classic Colonial exuding warmth and character. Expanded and updated throughout the years in desirable Bates School neighborhood. This property boasts historical significance as the childhood home of Pulitzer prize author and poet, Sylvia Plath. Offers great flow and versatile floor plan with three spacious bedrooms and two full baths. Bright and updated white kitchen with granite countertops, gas cooking and over-sized garden window opens to cozy den with sliders to lovely patio and private grounds. Hardwood floors throughout, ample closets and small one-car garage. Short distance to pre-school, Bates elementary school, market and major routes. Worth taking time out of your busy holiday season to see this wonderful home! Call for a showing today!
Listing closed: 03/27/2019 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 72430994

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,065,800

Avg days on market

32

Sale-to-list ratio

96.2%

Wellesley, MA

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Sold By Premier Realty Group, Shirley Zhao

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Property Information for 26 Elmwood Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $9,309 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Wellesley
  • Area: MA-Wellesley
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Style: Colonial
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Spaces Total: 2
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Lot Size: 0.23 AC / 10,000 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Shopping, Park, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School
  • Current Financing: Cash
  • Living Area: 1670.0
  • Color: white
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • High School: Wellesley
  • Middle School: Wellesley
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Gas Water Heater
  • Basement Features: Full, Sump Pump, Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wood, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Slider, Den
  • Laundry Features: First Floor
  • Primary Bath: No
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Patio
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot, Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Paved Drive
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Heating: Steam, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: *Historic District: single building Historic 26 Elmwood Road. Public record listed as 2 bedroom but 3rd bedroom on first floor
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:181 R:075 S:,264478
  • Assessments: $779,000
  • Book: 0
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Zoning: SR10
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Cooling Zones: 0
  • Heat Zones: 1
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.5

Property History for 26 Elmwood Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 27, 2019

Sold

MLS PIN #72430994

$882,770
Dec 21, 2018

Contingent

MLS PIN #72430994

Dec 7, 2018

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72430994

$825,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/27/2019

Sold

MLS PIN #72430994

$882,770
12/21/2018

Contingent

MLS PIN #72430994

12/07/2018

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72430994

$825,000

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

Public Records for 26 Elmwood Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,034,000Additions$137,000Total$1,171,000
Tax Record2025$12,038 ($1,003 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,670 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,670 SqFtStories2Lot Size10,000 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1940Year Renovated1940ZoningSR10CountyNORFOLKAPNWELL M:181 R:075 S:

Schools near 26 Elmwood 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: 26 Elmwood Road, Wellesley, MA 02481
$882,770
3
1,670
10,000
$1,880,000
4
4,480
14,992
$1,537,500
4
4,600
10,000
$1,899,000
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3
1
1,440
19,045
$340,000
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2.5
1,794
14,992

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