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Last Sold Price
5 beds3,000 sqft

34 Arnold Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.40 acresLot Size
1937Year Built
$458/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

Step into this sun-washed 1930's brick colonial beautifully set on a private and wooded half-acre. From the architect-designed garden-level recreation room, glass window-walls open to a tree-encircled slate patio and yard. Inside, a flowing floor plan connecting the living room, dining room, kitchen, and enclosed elevated porch all share the view. The updated kitchen features new stone counter tops and a pegged wooden floor. Five bedrooms and three baths on the upper level include an exclusive guest...Step into this sun-washed 1930's brick colonial beautifully set on a private and wooded half-acre. From the architect-designed garden-level recreation room, glass window-walls open to a tree-encircled slate patio and yard. Inside, a flowing floor plan connecting the living room, dining room, kitchen, and enclosed elevated porch all share the view. The updated kitchen features new stone counter tops and a pegged wooden floor. Five bedrooms and three baths on the upper level include an exclusive guest suite/office. Elegant hardwood floors throughout highlight the home. Within the prestigious Cliff Estates, you will find no other classic craftsmanship on a garden lot like this.
  • Listed by: Prudence B. Hay • Rutledge Properties
Listing closed: 07/15/2015 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 71796526
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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,600,000

Avg days on market

23

Sale-to-list ratio

95.8%

Wellesley, MA

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Square Feet
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Location

Listing Courtesy of Rutledge Properties, Prudence B. Hay

Sold By Boston International Real Estate, LLC, David Paez

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Property Information for 34 Arnold Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $14,820 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Wellesley
  • Area: MA-Wellesley
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Style: Garden, Colonial
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces Total: 3

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1937
  • Lot Size: 0.40 AC / 17,305 SF

General Details

Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 3000.0
  • Color: Brick
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Upham
  • High School: Wellesley
  • Middle School: Wellesley
  • Neighborhood: Cliff Estates

Features

Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Trash Compactor, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer, Range Hood
  • Basement Features: Full, Finished, Walk Out
  • Num of Baths: 4.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 3
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • FireplaceFeatures: Family Room, Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Bathroom - Full, Wet bar, Bathroom
  • Interior Features: Security System, Whole House Fan
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame, Brick
  • Exterior Features: Porch - Screened, Patio, Professional Landscaping, Garden, Stone Wall
  • Exterior Features: Professional Landscaping, Garden Area, Stone Wall, Porch - Screened, Patio
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Screened, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle, Rubber
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air, Whole House Fan
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Gravity, Baseboard, Natural Gas, Fireplace
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer
  • Water: Public

Room Information

Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 234.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 18.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 13.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 150.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 15.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 10.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 143.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 11.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 143.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom4 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 11.0
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Area: 228.0
  • Bedroom5 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bedroom5 Length: 19.0
  • Bedroom5 Level: Second
  • Bedroom5 Width: 12.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 182.0
  • Dining Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Length: 14.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 13.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 120.0
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Family Room Length: 12.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 10.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 288.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
  • Kitchen Length: 16.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 18.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 286.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Length: 22.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 13.0

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
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 260418
  • Assessments: $1,282,000
  • Book: 00
  • Tax Year: 2015
  • Zoning: SRD20

Building / Association Information

Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Heat Zones: 5
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 34 Arnold Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 15, 2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #552708344

$1,375,000—
Jul 15, 2015

Sold

MLS PIN #71796526

$1,375,000—
May 15, 2015

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #71796526

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/15/2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #552708344

$1,375,000
07/15/2015

Sold

MLS PIN #71796526

$1,375,000
05/15/2015

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #71796526

—

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

Public records

34 Arnold Road

Beds

5

Baths

3.5

Total Finished SqFt

2,468 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

2,468 SqFt

Unfinished Basement SqFt

600 SqFt

Stories

2

Schools near 34 Arnold 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
Upham 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: 34 Arnold Road, Wellesley, MA 02481
$1,375,000
5
3,000
17,305
$2,075,000
4
2,970
18,814
$565,200
4
–
–
$2,535,000
3
3,691
32,860
$1,919,000
5
4,586
24,098
$826,000
4
–
–

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