Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds1,454 sqft
42 River Ridge, Wellesley, MA 02481
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.14 acresLot Size
1893Year Built
$481/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Conveniently located 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath Wellesley Colonial with tons of updates is situated in a commuter-friendly location near the intersection of Route 90 and 95/128. Very close to Newton-Wellesley hospital and MBTA Riverside Green Line "D" Branch that goes directly to Longwood Medical area and downtown Boston. Recent updates include 2009 conversion to gas heating, 2013 roof, 2013 electrical panel, 2013 de-leading, 2018 water heater, and more. 2 car off-street parking and backyard that overlooks...Conveniently located 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath Wellesley Colonial with tons of updates is situated in a commuter-friendly location near the intersection of Route 90 and 95/128. Very close to Newton-Wellesley hospital and MBTA Riverside Green Line "D" Branch that goes directly to Longwood Medical area and downtown Boston. Recent updates include 2009 conversion to gas heating, 2013 roof, 2013 electrical panel, 2013 de-leading, 2018 water heater, and more. 2 car off-street parking and backyard that overlooks Charles River reservation wooded area for excellent privacy. 2 blocks from Schofield Elementary School. Won't last! Open Houses Saturday and Sunday 1:30-3:00 PM.
  • Listed by: Philip Hou • Splice Realty
Listing closed: 07/16/2018 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 72327369

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,250,000

Avg days on market

26

Sale-to-list ratio

100.6%

Wellesley, MA

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Square Feet
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Square Feet
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Location

Listing Courtesy of Splice Realty, Philip Hou

Sold By Blue Ocean Realty, LLC, Rose Hall

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Property Information for 42 River Ridge

Property Details
  • Taxes: $7,015 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Wellesley
  • Area: MA-Wellesley
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Style: Colonial
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking Spaces Total: 2
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1893
  • Lot Size: 0.14 AC / 6,075 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1454.0
  • Color: white
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Owner
Location/School
  • Grade School: Schofield
  • High School: Wellesley Hs
  • Middle School: Wellesley Ms
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Gas Oven
  • Basement Features: Full
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Window AC
  • Laundry Features: First Floor
  • Primary Bath: No
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Porch
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Paved Drive, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 156.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 12.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 13.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 130.0
  • Bedroom2 Length: 10.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 13.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 130.0
  • Bedroom3 Length: 10.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 13.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 80.0
  • Bathroom1 Length: 8.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: Second
  • Bathroom1 Width: 10.0
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 15.0
  • Bathroom2 Length: 3.0
  • Bathroom2 Level: First
  • Bathroom2 Width: 5.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 156.0
  • Dining Room Length: 12.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 13.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 221.0
  • Kitchen Length: 17.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 13.0
Laundry
  • Laundry Dimen: 8X5
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 156.0
  • Room Living Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 13.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:021 R:034 S:
  • Assessments: $587,000
  • Book: 31550
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Zoning: SR10
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 0

Property History for 42 River Ridge

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 16, 2018

Sold

MLS PIN #72327369

$700,000
May 23, 2018

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72327369

May 23, 2018

Contingent

MLS PIN #72327369

DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/16/2018

Sold

MLS PIN #72327369

$700,000
05/23/2018

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72327369

05/23/2018

Contingent

MLS PIN #72327369

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

Public Records for 42 River Ridge

Taxable ValueLand$769,000Additions$118,000Total$887,000
Tax Record2025$9,118 ($760 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,454 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,454 SqFtStories2Lot Size6,075 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1889Year Renovated1889ZoningSR10CountyNORFOLKAPNWELL M:021 R:034 S:

Schools near 42 River Ridge

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

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 42 River Ridge, Wellesley, MA 02481
$700,000
3
1,454
6,075
$550,000
3
1,512
6,350
$750,000
2
1,314
13,711
4
2
2,587
4,300
$1
4
2
1,681
3,300
$615,000
3
1,390
11,280

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