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Last Sold Price
3 beds1,766 sqft$663/sqft
40 Elm St, Wellesley, MA 02481
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.26 acresLot Size
1937Year Built
$663/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Rare opportunity to RIGHT SIZE your life in this 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home on an exceptionally pretty and private lot in sought after Farms neighborhood. Originally built in 1937 as a part of an estate, this home has been updated over the years, always maintaining its original charm. A delightful entry opens to large and inviting step down family living room with marvelous proportions and large fireplace. The thoughtfully updated and efficient kitchen has stone countertops and is open to generous...Rare opportunity to RIGHT SIZE your life in this 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home on an exceptionally pretty and private lot in sought after Farms neighborhood. Originally built in 1937 as a part of an estate, this home has been updated over the years, always maintaining its original charm. A delightful entry opens to large and inviting step down family living room with marvelous proportions and large fireplace. The thoughtfully updated and efficient kitchen has stone countertops and is open to generous dining and sitting area looking out over the Cochituate Aquaduct. Large master suit with fireplace. A charming screened porch and Beacon Hill patio buffeted by excellent privacy expand your living space. Close to the Farms Train Station and Hills shops. A gem!
  • Listed by: Christine Lawrence • Rutledge Properties
Listing closed: 02/11/2019 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 72396756

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,275,000

Avg days on market

16

Sale-to-list ratio

105.6%

Wellesley, MA

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Square Feet
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Location

Listing Courtesy of Rutledge Properties, Christine Lawrence

Sold By Redfin Corp., Doreen Lewis

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Property Information for 40 Elm Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $11,836 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Wellesley
  • MLS Area: Wellesley Hills
  • Area: MA-Wellesley-Wellesley Hills, MA-Wellesley
  • Architectural Style: Cape, Cottage
  • Style: Cape, Cottage
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Open Parking Spaces: 1.00
  • Parking Spaces Total: 1
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1937
  • Lot Size: 0.26 AC / 11,285 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Bike Path, Conservation Area, T-Station, University
  • Current Financing: Other
  • Living Area: 1766.0
  • Color: khaki
  • 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: Wellesley
  • High School: Wellesley
  • Middle School: Wellesley
  • Neighborhood: Wellesley Farms
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater
  • Basement Features: Full
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • FireplaceFeatures: Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Primary Bath: Yes
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System
  • Exterior Features: Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Porch - Screened, Patio
  • Lot Description: Wooded
  • Patio And Porch Features: Screened, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • 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: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 280.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 14.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 20.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 154.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 11.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 14.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 99.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 11.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 9.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Fireplace
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 117.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Length: 9.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 13.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 117.0
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Family Room Length: 9.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 13.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 144.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Upgraded,Kitchen Island,Breakfast Bar / Nook
  • Kitchen Length: 18.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 8.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 300.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Beamed Ceilings,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Room Living Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 20.0
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: M:062 R:001 S:,258838
  • Assessments: $1,023,000
  • Book: 11668
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Zoning: SR15
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Cooling Zones: 2
  • Heat Zones: 1
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 40 Elm Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 11, 2019

Sold

MLS PIN #72396756

$1,170,000
Jan 12, 2019

Contingent

MLS PIN #72396756

Sep 17, 2018

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72396756

$1,290,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/11/2019

Sold

MLS PIN #72396756

$1,170,000
01/12/2019

Contingent

MLS PIN #72396756

09/17/2018

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72396756

$1,290,000

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

Public Records for 40 Elm Street

Taxable ValueLand$967,000Additions$432,000Total$1,399,000
Tax Record2025$14,382 ($1,198 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,766 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,766 SqFtStories2Lot Size11,285 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1930Year Renovated1930ZoningSR15CountyNORFOLKAPNWELL M:062 R:001 S:

Schools near 40 Elm Street

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: 40 Elm Street, Wellesley, MA 02481
$1,170,000
3
1,766
11,285
$2,500,000
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15,113
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Listing Courtesy of Rutledge Properties, Christine Lawrence

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