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3 beds2,219 sqft$346/sqft
3 Swarthmore Rd, Wellesley, MA 02482
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.46 acresLot Size
1961Year Built
$346/sq ftPrice per sq ft
12 carsParking Spaces

Description

Beautiful Porter-built 10 rm Colonial, set on a cul de sac with comparable fine homes. Inviting living rm with fireplace. Formal dining rm. Spacious, custom-built family rm off of the kitchen. Gleaming refinished hdwd flrs throughout, recently painted interior, replacement Thermopane windows & CA. Screened-in porch overlooks the landscaped yard with garden area. Finished walk-out LL.. Heated garage. Fantastic location, near Wellesley Square, Train Station, Shops, Library & all schools.Beautiful Porter-built 10 rm Colonial, set on a cul de sac with comparable fine homes. Inviting living rm with fireplace. Formal dining rm. Spacious, custom-built family rm off of the kitchen. Gleaming refinished hdwd flrs throughout, recently painted interior, replacement Thermopane windows & CA. Screened-in porch overlooks the landscaped yard with garden area. Finished walk-out LL.. Heated garage. Fantastic location, near Wellesley Square, Train Station, Shops, Library & all schools.
  • Listed by: George Quigley • William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
Listing closed: 01/30/2012 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 71224848

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,415,000

Avg days on market

25

Sale-to-list ratio

99.2%

Wellesley, MA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of William Raveis R.E. & Home Services, George Quigley

Sold By Compass, Mary Shea Wilson

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Property Information for 3 Swarthmore Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $9,567 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Wellesley
  • Area: MA-Wellesley
  • Architectural Style: Colonial, Garrison
  • Style: Colonial, Garrison
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces Total: 12
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1961
  • Lot Size: 0.46 AC / 20,031 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Sidewalks
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2219.0
  • Color: White
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Owner
Location/School
  • Grade School: Hunnewell
  • High School: Wellesley
  • Middle School: Wellesley
  • Neighborhood: Southgate Area
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal
  • Basement Features: Full, Finished, Walk Out, Garage Access, Concrete Floor
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • DoorFeatures: Storm Door(s)
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Wood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior Features: Den, Play Room, Foyer, Sun Room
  • Interior Features: Security System
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame, Stone
  • Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Screens
  • Exterior Features: Screens, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System
  • Lot Description: Cul-De-Sac, Wooded
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Under, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Under, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Central, Forced Air, Oil, Fireplace
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public, City/Town Water
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 216.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 18.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 12.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 182.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 13.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 150.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 15.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 10.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom1 Level: Second
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom3 Level: First
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 156.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Length: 13.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 12.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 440.0
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Family Room Length: 22.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 20.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 160.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Kitchen Length: 16.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 10.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 273.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Length: 21.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 13.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: Room sizes are rounded.
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: 260101
  • Assessments: $837,000
  • Block: R-056
  • Book: 209
  • Map: 089
  • Tax Year: 2011
  • Zoning: SFR
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Heat Zones: 1
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 3 Swarthmore Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 31, 2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #323897900

$768,000
Jan 30, 2012

Sold

MLS PIN #71224848

$768,000
Nov 14, 2011

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #71224848

DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/31/2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #323897900

$768,000
01/30/2012

Sold

MLS PIN #71224848

$768,000
11/14/2011

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #71224848

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

Public Records for 3 Swarthmore Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,239,000Additions$321,000Total$1,560,000
Tax Record2025$16,037 ($1,336 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt2,205 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,205 SqFtStories2Lot Size20,031 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1961Year Renovated1961ZoningSR20CountyNORFOLKAPNWELL M:088 R:056 S:

Schools near 3 Swarthmore 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
Hunnewell 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

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 3 Swarthmore Road, Wellesley, MA 02482
$768,000
3
2,219
20,031
$1,200,000
4
2,636
20,016
$1,590,000
5
4,508
21,889
$565,000
3
1,094
22,020
$1,075,000
4
2,148
20,586
$2,900,000
5
6,300
22,660

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