Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds1,850 sqft$503/sqft
31 Standish Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
Single FamilyProperty Type
10,600 sq ftLot Size
1940Year Built
$503/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

One of the most beautiful houses on Standish Road. This Royal Barry Wills Cape graces a property that backs to wooded Commonwealth land with a picturesque stone wall and small brook. Classic architectural details and proportions: oversized center chimney, dentil moldings, divided light 9 over 6 front windows, and elegant fireplace surround. All enhance a floor plan that will please many buyers. Renovated kitchen with its entrance just a step up from a welcoming "Beacon Hill" brick patio that is edged...One of the most beautiful houses on Standish Road. This Royal Barry Wills Cape graces a property that backs to wooded Commonwealth land with a picturesque stone wall and small brook. Classic architectural details and proportions: oversized center chimney, dentil moldings, divided light 9 over 6 front windows, and elegant fireplace surround. All enhance a floor plan that will please many buyers. Renovated kitchen with its entrance just a step up from a welcoming "Beacon Hill" brick patio that is edged with flowering annuals, perennials, a window box, coach light, and two colorful and popular bird houses. Comfortable family room is private with views towards the woods and brook and that has access to a small rear deck and patio. First floor master bedroom wing addition has walk-in closet and spacious bath that includes European washer and dryer. Second washer and dryer in basement. Bonus spillover play space with lots oin finished recreation room, lots of storage also in basement.
  • Listed by: Catherine Johnson • Coldwell Banker Realty - Weston
Listing closed: 12/21/2018 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 72388424

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Median sold price

$1,200,000

Avg days on market

20

Sale-to-list ratio

100.8%

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty - Weston, Catherine Johnson

Sold By Sprogis & Neale Real Estate, Sprogis Neale Doherty Team

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Property Information for 31 Standish Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $10,408 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Wellesley
  • Area: MA-Wellesley
  • Architectural Style: Cape
  • Style: Cape
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Spaces Total: 3
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Lot Size: 0.24 AC / 10,600 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area
  • Current Financing: Other
  • Living Area: 1850.0
  • Color: White
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Fiske Es
  • High School: Wellesley Hs
  • Middle School: Wellesley Ms
  • Neighborhood: Standish Estates
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Crawl, Partially Finished, Sump Pump
  • 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: French Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior Features: Study, Play Room
  • Interior Features: French Doors, Security System
  • Laundry Features: First Floor
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Stone Wall
  • Exterior Features: Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Stone Wall, Deck, Patio
  • Lot Description: Wooded, Other
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Fireplace
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 192.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Cathedral Ceiling(s),Ceiling Fan(s),Walk-In Closet(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Double Vanity
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 16.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 12.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Double Vanity,Dryer Hookup - Electric,Washer Hookup
  • Bathroom2 Level: First
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 121.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Chair Rail
  • Dining Room Length: 11.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 11.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 220.0
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Wood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access,Slider
  • Family Room Length: 20.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 11.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 132.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled
  • Kitchen Length: 11.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 12.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 252.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors
  • Room Living Room Length: 21.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 12.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Buyer should confirm elementary school space availability with Wellesley School Department. Allow time for attorney review of any offer.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 257971
  • Assessments: $871,000
  • Book: 8838
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Zoning: SR-15
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: 1.0

Property History for 31 Standish Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 21, 2018

Sold

MLS PIN #72388424

$930,000
Oct 31, 2018

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72388424

Oct 31, 2018

Contingent

MLS PIN #72388424

DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/21/2018

Sold

MLS PIN #72388424

$930,000
10/31/2018

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72388424

10/31/2018

Contingent

MLS PIN #72388424

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

Public Records for 31 Standish Road

Taxable ValueLand$955,000Additions$253,000Total$1,208,000
Tax Record2025$12,418 ($1,035 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,800 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,800 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt200 SqFtStories2Lot Size10,600 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1940Year Renovated1940ZoningSR15CountyNORFOLKAPNWELL M:037 R:042 S:

Schools near 31 Standish 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
Joseph E. Fiske 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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