Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds1,690 sqft
26 Sunset Rd, Wellesley, MA 02482
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.39 acresLot Size
1939Year Built
$533/sq ftPrice per sq ft
4 carsParking Spaces

Description

Distinctive English-style, brick Colonial with Tudor embellishments in popular College Heights neighborhood. Architectural features include a grand and over-sized, carved mantel surrounding the living room fireplace; a regal, leaded window that graces the staircase landing; double French doors between the living and family rooms; second fireplace in the master bedroom. Two-car detached garage (brick) has carriage doors, its own stained glass window, and ample basement storage beneath. Updated kitchen...Distinctive English-style, brick Colonial with Tudor embellishments in popular College Heights neighborhood. Architectural features include a grand and over-sized, carved mantel surrounding the living room fireplace; a regal, leaded window that graces the staircase landing; double French doors between the living and family rooms; second fireplace in the master bedroom. Two-car detached garage (brick) has carriage doors, its own stained glass window, and ample basement storage beneath. Updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances, small peninsula for dining. First floor laundry off rear hallway. Set on a gently sloping lot with some Puddingstone outcroppings that would allow for expansion or for the relaxing enjoyment that comes from simply watching sunsets from the comfortable family room or the patio. Close to Wellesley Square with its shops, restaurants, and access to the commuter rail.
  • Listed by: Catherine Johnson • Coldwell Banker Realty - Weston
Listing closed: 03/07/2017 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 72109840

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

94.8%

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Location

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Property Information for 26 Sunset Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $10,104 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Wellesley
  • Area: MA-Wellesley
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Style: Colonial
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Open Parking Spaces: 4.00
  • Parking Spaces Total: 4
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1939
  • Lot Size: 0.39 AC / 17,098 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Public School, University
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1690.0
  • Color: Brick
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Sprague
  • High School: Wellesley Hs
  • Middle School: Wellesley Ms
  • Neighborhood: College Heights
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater
  • Basement Features: Partial, Interior Access
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
  • Laundry Features: First Floor
  • Primary Bath: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame, Brick
  • Exterior Features: Other (See Remarks)
  • Exterior Features: Other (See Remarks), Patio
  • Lot Description: Gentle Sloping
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • Waterfront Features: Beach Front, Lake/Pond, Walk to, 1/2 to 1 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Storage, Paved Drive
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Storage, Paved Drive
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Heating: Hot Water, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 210.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 15.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 14.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 132.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 11.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 110.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 11.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 10.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 132.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Length: 11.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 12.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 126.0
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,French Doors,Exterior Access
  • Family Room Length: 6.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 21.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 120.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Length: 10.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 12.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 336.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors
  • Room Living Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 24.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 263308
  • Assessments: $857,000
  • Book: 0
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Zoning: SRD-10
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Cooling Zones: 0
  • Heat Zones: 2
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1.0

Property History for 26 Sunset Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 7, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #590606289

$900,000
Mar 7, 2017

Sold

MLS PIN #72109840

$900,000
Jan 25, 2017

Contingent

MLS PIN #72109840

DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/07/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #590606289

$900,000
03/07/2017

Sold

MLS PIN #72109840

$900,000
01/25/2017

Contingent

MLS PIN #72109840

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

Public Records for 26 Sunset Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,145,000Additions$339,000Total$1,484,000
Tax Record2025$15,256 ($1,271 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,720 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,720 SqFtStories2Lot Size17,098 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1938Year Renovated1938ZoningSR10CountyNORFOLKAPNWELL M:149 R:055 S:

Schools near 26 Sunset 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
Sprague 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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Nearby home values

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This home: 26 Sunset Road, Wellesley, MA 02482
$900,000
3
1,690
17,098
$1,850,000
4
2,792
14,615
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1,870
14,270
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2.5
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