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6 beds7,103 sqft

42 Old Colony Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.45 acresLot Size
1932Year Built
$507/sq ftPrice per sq ft
6 carsParking Spaces

Description

Gracious 1930's 6 bedroom Cliff Estate Colonial on one of Wellelsey's favorite streets. Over 7100 sq ft of finished space on 3 floors. This home has maintained all of its character and charm yet has the floorplan for today's living. Large spacious kitchen with 2 islands opens to family room cathedral ceilings, stone fireplace and built-ins. Dining room with butler pantry. Front to back living room with bay windows, fireplace and built-ins. Sunroom with high ceilings or can be a private office. Plus...Gracious 1930's 6 bedroom Cliff Estate Colonial on one of Wellelsey's favorite streets. Over 7100 sq ft of finished space on 3 floors. This home has maintained all of its character and charm yet has the floorplan for today's living. Large spacious kitchen with 2 islands opens to family room cathedral ceilings, stone fireplace and built-ins. Dining room with butler pantry. Front to back living room with bay windows, fireplace and built-ins. Sunroom with high ceilings or can be a private office. Plus a first floor library. Mudroom off of garage. Master has vaulted ceilings with 2 walk-in closets. 5 additional family beds and 3 full baths. Walk up third floor perfect for storage. Lower level is incredible bonus space. Game room and a playroom each with fireplace and full windows. Additional office/guest space with full bath. Plus exercise area. Set on a 1/2 acre with a beautiful brick patio overlooking back yard.
Listing closed: 11/16/2022 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 73043609
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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$3,700,000

Avg days on market

87

Sale-to-list ratio

93.6%

Wellesley, MA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty - Wellesley, Melissa Dailey

Sold By Hammond Residential Real Estate, Blake Whitney

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Property Information for 42 Old Colony Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $32,716 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Wellesley
  • Area: MA-Wellesley
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Style: Colonial
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces Total: 6

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1932
  • Lot Size: 0.45 AC / 19,512 SF

General Details

Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Current Financing: Other
  • Living Area: 7103.0
  • Color: white
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Wellesley
  • High School: Whs
  • Middle School: Wms
  • Neighborhood: Cliff Estates

Features

Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Utility Connections for Electric Range
  • Basement Features: Full, Finished, Walk Out
  • Num of Baths: 6.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 5
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 5.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 6
  • FireplaceFeatures: Family Room, Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 5
  • Flooring: Wood, Carpet
  • Interior Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Sun Room, Library, Mud Room, Game Room, Office, Play Room, Wetbar
  • Interior Features: Wetbar
  • Laundry Features: First Floor
  • Primary Bath: Yes
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System
  • Exterior Features: Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Patio
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof Material: Slate
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Side Entry, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Side Entry, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Side Entry, Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Electric Baseboard, Natural Gas, Fireplace
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range
  • Water: Public

Room Information

Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 306.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Vaulted Ceiling(s),Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 18.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 17.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 266.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet
  • Bedroom2 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 19.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 130.0
  • Bedroom3 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 10.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 156.0
  • Bedroom4 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Area: 176.0
  • Bedroom5 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bedroom5 Length: 16.0
  • Bedroom5 Level: Second
  • Bedroom5 Width: 11.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 182.0
  • Bathroom1 Length: 14.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
  • Bathroom1 Width: 13.0
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom3 Level: Basement
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 224.0
  • Dining Room Features: Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Wet Bar
  • Dining Room Length: 14.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 16.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 567.0
  • Family Room Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built
  • Family Room Length: 21.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 27.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 551.0
  • Kitchen Features: Dining Area,Kitchen Island
  • Kitchen Length: 19.0
  • Kitchen Level: Second
  • Kitchen Width: 29.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 364.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Room Living Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 26.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 196.0
  • Room Office Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built
  • Room Office Length: 14.0
  • Room Office Level: Basement
  • Room Office Width: 14.0

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:108 R:045 S:,261082
  • Assessments: $2,801,000
  • Book: 0
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Zoning: SR20

Building / Association Information

Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 6
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Cooling 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 42 Old Colony Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 16, 2022

Sold

MLS PIN #73043609

$3,600,000—
Oct 12, 2022

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73043609

—
Oct 12, 2022

Contingent

MLS PIN #73043609

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/16/2022

Sold

MLS PIN #73043609

$3,600,000
10/12/2022

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73043609

—
10/12/2022

Contingent

MLS PIN #73043609

—

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

Public records

42 Old Colony Road

Beds

6

Baths

5.5

Total Finished SqFt

5,688 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

5,688 SqFt

Unfinished Basement SqFt

400 SqFt

Stories

2

Schools near 42 Old Colony 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: 42 Old Colony Road, Wellesley, MA 02481
$3,600,000
6
7,103
19,512
–
3
2.5
2,945
20,351
$1,100,000
3
2,154
19,234
$2,300,000
5
4,020
20,944
–
4
2.5
2,659
22,496
$2,975,000
5
7,223
18,082

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