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3 beds1,750 sqft$479/sqft
42 Riverdale Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
Single FamilyProperty Type
5,998 sq ftLot Size
1917Year Built
$479/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

Sparkling and renovated: vintage bungalow located in a wonderful neighborhood that is tucked between the Farms and Lower Falls. Improvements in last 2.5 years include kitchen with a pretty bay window for plants; direct vent, high-efficincy gas furnace; direct vent gas water heater; creation of basement family room, full bathroom, laundry, and a bonus "other" room for your imaginative use. Refurbished front sitting porch and practical, rear screened porch expand the outdoor experience. Bonus hobby...Sparkling and renovated: vintage bungalow located in a wonderful neighborhood that is tucked between the Farms and Lower Falls. Improvements in last 2.5 years include kitchen with a pretty bay window for plants; direct vent, high-efficincy gas furnace; direct vent gas water heater; creation of basement family room, full bathroom, laundry, and a bonus "other" room for your imaginative use. Refurbished front sitting porch and practical, rear screened porch expand the outdoor experience. Bonus hobby shed and greenhouse! Approximately 0.4m to Farms commuter rail station and near the Charles River Reservation with its Charles River Path Trail that leads to the shops and restaurants in Lower Falls village center.
  • Listed by: Catherine Johnson • Coldwell Banker Realty - Weston
Listing closed: 08/01/2018 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 72340296

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

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Avg days on market

31

Sale-to-list ratio

97.9%

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty - Weston, Catherine Johnson

Sold By eXp Realty LLC - Corporate Office, Bobby Pittella

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Property Information for 42 Riverdale Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $7,182 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Wellesley
  • Area: MA-Wellesley
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Style: Bungalow
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Parking Spaces Total: 3
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1917
  • Lot Size: 0.14 AC / 5,998 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area, House of Worship
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1750.0
  • Color: Brown
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Schofield Es
  • High School: Wellesley Hs
  • Middle School: Wellesley Ms
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Finished, Walk Out
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 3
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • DoorFeatures: French Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Flooring - Wood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Marble
  • Interior Features: Office
  • Interior Features: French Doors, Window AC
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Primary Bath: No
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Porch - Screened, Greenhouse
  • Exterior Features: Greenhouse, Porch, Porch - Screened
  • Lot Description: Gentle Sloping
  • Other Structures: Greenhouse
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Screened
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC, None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 140.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Wood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 10.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 14.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 81.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 9.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 9.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 140.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 10.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 14.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom3 Level: Basement
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 132.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Wood
  • Dining Room Length: 12.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 11.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 272.0
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting
  • Family Room Length: 16.0
  • Family Room Level: Basement
  • Family Room Width: 17.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 132.0
  • Kitchen Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Stainless Steel Appliances,Gas Stove
  • Kitchen Length: 12.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 11.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 209.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood,French Doors
  • Room Living Room Length: 19.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 11.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 80.0
  • Room Office Features: Flooring - Wood
  • Room Office Length: 10.0
  • Room Office Level: First
  • Room Office Width: 8.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 258348
  • Assessments: $601,000
  • Book: 34895
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Zoning: SRD 10
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Cooling Zones: 0
  • Heat Zones: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1.0

Property History for 42 Riverdale Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 1, 2018

Sold

MLS PIN #72340296

$839,000
Jun 20, 2018

Contingent

MLS PIN #72340296

Jun 6, 2018

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72340296

$879,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/01/2018

Sold

MLS PIN #72340296

$839,000
06/20/2018

Contingent

MLS PIN #72340296

06/06/2018

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72340296

$879,000

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

Public Records for 42 Riverdale Road

Taxable ValueLand$852,000Additions$269,000Total$1,121,000
Tax Record2025$11,524 ($960 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths3Total Finished SqFt1,523 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,523 SqFtStories2Lot Size5,998 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1915Year Renovated1964ZoningSR10CountyNORFOLKAPNWELL M:051 R:017 S:

Schools near 42 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: 42 Riverdale Road, Wellesley, MA 02481
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1,750
5,998
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