31 Bancroft Rd

2,601 Sq. Ft.
$500 / Sq. Ft.
2,601
Sq. Ft.
$500
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Nestled in the heart of picturesque Wellesley Hills, this classic Colonial offers timeless charm and exceptional potential. Set on a generous 19,000+sqft lot with mature landscaping and a peaceful neighborhood feel, this home presents a rare opportunity to restore and reimagine a beloved gem or create a new home in a commuters dream location. Close to highways and a quick walk to Wellesley Farms Commuter Rail. This home 4 + bedroom home features well-proportioned rooms, original hardwood floors,...Nestled in the heart of picturesque Wellesley Hills, this classic Colonial offers timeless charm and exceptional potential. Set on a generous 19,000+sqft lot with mature landscaping and a peaceful neighborhood feel, this home presents a rare opportunity to restore and reimagine a beloved gem or create a new home in a commuters dream location. Close to highways and a quick walk to Wellesley Farms Commuter Rail. This home 4 + bedroom home features well-proportioned rooms, original hardwood floors, and traditional millwork, the layout lends itself beautifully to both preservation and thoughtful updates. Whether you’re looking to renovate or expand, the solid bones and unbeatable location make this a truly worthwhile investment.
  1. Listed by Gail Lockberg • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Town and Country Real Estate

Property Details for 31 Bancroft Road

Town
Wellesley
MLS Area
Wellesley Hills
Area
MA-Wellesley-Wellesley Hills, MA-Wellesley
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
2
Open Parking Spaces
8.00
Parking Spaces Total
8
LISTING CLOSED: 06/30/2025 12:00 AM

Property Details for 31 Bancroft Road

StatusSold
MLS #73371534
Days on Market21
Taxes$14,649 / year
HOA Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1927
CountyNorfolk County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Town and Country Real Estate, Gail Lockberg

Sold By Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Molly Campbell Palmer

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Building Information for 31 Bancroft Road

Stories-Year Built1927Building Size-Lot Size0.44 AC / 19,346 SF

Payment Calculator

$7,699 per month

30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest

Principal and Interest

$6,478

Property Taxes

$1,221

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 31 Bancroft Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2601.0
  • Color: White
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Schofield
  • High School: W.H.S.
  • Middle School: W.M.S.
  • Neighborhood: Wellesley Hills
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Electric Water Heater
  • Basement Features: Full
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 3
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Entry Hall
  • Laundry Features: First Floor
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Deck
  • Exterior Features: Deck
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • 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: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Heating: Central, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 247.041666
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 12.25
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 20.166666
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 159.180555
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet
  • Bedroom2 Length: 13.083333
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 12.166666
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 168.993055
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet
  • Bedroom3 Length: 13.083333
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 12.916666
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 108.444444
  • Bedroom4 Length: 10.166666
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 10.666666
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Area: 119.319444
  • Bedroom5 Length: 10.083333
  • Bedroom5 Level: First
  • Bedroom5 Width: 11.833333
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 40.138888
  • Bathroom1 Length: 5.666666
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
  • Bathroom1 Width: 7.083333
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 119.479166
  • Bathroom2 Length: 9.25
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom2 Width: 12.916666
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Area: 22.125
  • Bathroom3 Length: 4.5
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
  • Bathroom3 Width: 4.916666
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 175.5625
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Length: 13.25
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 13.25
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 156.791666
  • Kitchen Length: 13.25
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 11.833333
Laundry
  • Laundry Dimen: 10'1"X7'1"
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 309.236111
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Length: 12.166666
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 25.416666
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: seller has not recently lived in the property
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 258256
  • Assessments: $1,425,000
  • Book: 0
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: SF 10
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Frontage: 130.00
  • Cooling Zones: 0
  • Heat Zones: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 31 Bancroft Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 30, 2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73371534

$1,300,000
May 16, 2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73371534

May 16, 2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73371534

DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/30/2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73371534

$1,300,000
05/16/2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73371534

05/16/2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73371534

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

Public Records for 31 Bancroft Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,163,000Additions$262,000Total$1,425,000
Tax Record2025$14,649 ($1,221 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3Total Finished SqFt2,496 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,496 SqFtStories2Lot Size19,346 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1927Year Renovated1927ZoningSR10CountyNORFOLKAPNWELL M:044 R:044 S:

Schools near 31 Bancroft 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 6
Rating
School
Distance
Schofield Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Wellesley Middle School
Public6 to 8

Wellesley High School
Public9 to 12

St John The Evangelist School
PrivatePK to 6

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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