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5 beds3,241 sqft$463/sqft
35 Riverdale Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.52 acresLot Size
1913Year Built
$463/sq ftPrice per sq ft
10 carsParking Spaces

Description

Blending the best of old and new, this beautiful 1913 custom 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom home will have you at the front door. Set upon a spectacularly landscaped and hardscaped lot, this property welcomes you with it's charming foyer, high ceilings, open/flowing space and gorgeous custom built-ins. The home has been renovated to perfection including a beautiful, modern kitchen, oversized mudroom, charming baths and finished playroom. A seamless blend of period detail and tasteful updates creates a warm...Blending the best of old and new, this beautiful 1913 custom 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom home will have you at the front door. Set upon a spectacularly landscaped and hardscaped lot, this property welcomes you with it's charming foyer, high ceilings, open/flowing space and gorgeous custom built-ins. The home has been renovated to perfection including a beautiful, modern kitchen, oversized mudroom, charming baths and finished playroom. A seamless blend of period detail and tasteful updates creates a warm family home. And did we mention the 'roll-out-of-bed' distance to the commuter rail as well as the Charles River? Pack up your Kayak and come fall in love!
  • Listed by: Betsy Kessler • Rutledge Properties
Listing closed: 08/27/2021 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 72849492

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,665,000

Avg days on market

32

Sale-to-list ratio

92.9%

Wellesley, MA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Rutledge Properties, Betsy Kessler

Sold By Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay, Christina Dinardi

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Property Information for 35 Riverdale Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $12,678 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Wellesley
  • Area: MA-Wellesley
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Style: Colonial
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 10.00
  • Parking Spaces Total: 10
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1913
  • Lot Size: 0.52 AC / 22,587 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Current Financing: Conv. ARM
  • Living Area: 3241.0
  • Color: Red
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Schofield
  • High School: Whs
  • Middle School: Wms
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished
  • 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: Family Room, Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior Features: Closet, Crown Molding, Mud Room, Office, Play Room
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Closet, Flooring - Laminate, Second Floor
  • Primary Bath: Yes
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Natural Gas, Fireplace
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 221.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Remodeled,Crown Molding
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 13.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 17.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 130.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Crown Molding
  • Bedroom2 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 10.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 144.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Crown Molding
  • Bedroom3 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 144.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Crown Molding
  • Bedroom4 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Area: 165.0
  • Bedroom5 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom5 Length: 15.0
  • Bedroom5 Level: Second
  • Bedroom5 Width: 11.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Hardwood,Remodeled,Pedestal Sink
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Remodeled,Pedestal Sink
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Pedestal Sink
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 182.0
  • Dining Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Exterior Access,Crown Molding
  • Dining Room Length: 14.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 13.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 345.0
  • Family Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Open Floorplan,Crown Molding
  • Family Room Length: 15.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 23.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 280.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Remodeled,Stainless Steel Appliances,Lighting - Pendant
  • Kitchen Length: 20.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 14.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 294.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Crown Molding
  • Room Living Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 21.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 84.0
  • Room Office Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Office Length: 12.0
  • Room Office Level: Second
  • Room Office Width: 7.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Seller's prefer early August close date. Driveway on Montvale.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:051 R:080 S:,258411
  • Assessments: $1,079,000
  • Book: 14075
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Zoning: SR10
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
  • Cooling Zones: 2
  • Heat Zones: 4
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.5

Property History for 35 Riverdale Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 27, 2021

Sold

MLS PIN #72849492

$1,500,000
Jun 26, 2021

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72849492

Jun 26, 2021

Contingent

MLS PIN #72849492

DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/27/2021

Sold

MLS PIN #72849492

$1,500,000
06/26/2021

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72849492

06/26/2021

Contingent

MLS PIN #72849492

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

Public Records for 35 Riverdale Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,256,000Additions$308,000Total$1,564,000
Tax Record2025$16,078 ($1,340 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths3Total Finished SqFt3,241 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,241 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt400 SqFtStories2Lot Size22,587 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1913Year Renovated1962ZoningSR10CountyNORFOLKAPNWELL M:051 R:080 S:

Schools near 35 Riverdale 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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Nearby home values

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This home: 35 Riverdale Road, Wellesley, MA 02481
$1,500,000
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22,587
$402,500
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