42 Seaward Road

Sold 12/31/15

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Last Sold Price

$1,280,000

6 beds2 baths2,966 sqft

42 Seaward Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.48 acresLot Size

1886Year Built

$432/sq ftPrice per sq ft

6 carsParking Spaces

Description

Location, character, history and charm abound in this 11 room, 6 bedroom Wellesley Hills Victorian, designed and built by renowned Boston architect Dr. Warren Rodman and sited on half an acre on a dead end with gorgeous grounds, privacy fences, extensive perennials, rock walls, brick walks, a waterfall, patios and porches both screened and open for your outdoor enjoyment. This property also includes a 17x 28 partially finished Carriage House with indoor stairway to loft area with heat, electricity...Location, character, history and charm abound in this 11 room, 6 bedroom Wellesley Hills Victorian, designed and built by renowned Boston architect Dr. Warren Rodman and sited on half an acre on a dead end with gorgeous grounds, privacy fences, extensive perennials, rock walls, brick walks, a waterfall, patios and porches both screened and open for your outdoor enjoyment. This property also includes a 17x 28 partially finished Carriage House with indoor stairway to loft area with heat, electricity and hot water. The main house has a finished full basement with inside entry and bulkhead. This historical period home has been lovingly occupied by only 3 families in its 125+ year history. A true gem located in The Hills close to shopping, walking trails, restaurants, commuter rail and colleges, with easy access to major driving routes. All showings must be after 2:00 PM.

Listed by: Gail Horan • Advisors Living - Wellesley

Listing closed: 12/31/2015 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 71839002

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Property Information for 42 Seaward Road

Property Details

Taxes: $11,745 / year
MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
County: Norfolk County
Town: Wellesley
Area: MA-Wellesley
Architectural Style: Colonial, Victorian
Style: Garden, Colonial, Victorian
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces Total: 6

Building Information

Year Built: 1886
Lot Size: 0.48 AC / 20,700 SF

General Details

Property Details

Building Area Units: Square Feet
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Highway Access, University

Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
Living Area: 2966.0
Color: Briarwood
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: Fiske District
High School: Whs

Middle School: Wms
Neighborhood: Wellesley Hills

Features

Interior Features

Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Trash Compactor, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Gas Oven, Utility Connections for Gas Dryer, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
Basement Features: Full, Finished, Interior Access, Bulkhead, Sump Pump

Num of Baths: 2.0
Num of Full Baths: 1
Num of Half Baths: 1
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.50
Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
DoorFeatures: Storm Door(s)
FireplaceYN: Yes
Fireplaces: 1
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Pine, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Study, Foyer, Bedroom, Bonus Room
Primary Bath: No
Window Features: Screens

Exterior Features

Construction: Frame
Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Sprinkler System, Garden, Stone Wall

Exterior Features: Screens, Sprinkler System, Garden Area, Stone Wall, Porch, Porch - Screened, Patio, Porch - Enclosed
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Porch - Enclosed, Screened, Patio, Enclosed
Roof Material: Shingle

Parking Features

Attached Garage: No
Carport: No

Covered Spaces: 2.00
Garage: Yes
Garage Parking: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Heated, Storage, Work Area, Insulated, Paved Drive, Improved Driveway
Open Parking: Yes
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Heated, Storage, Work Area, Insulated, Paved Drive, Improved Driveway
Parking Features: Heated, Work Area, Improved Driveway

Utilities

Cooling: Wall AC
Cooling: Yes

Electric: 200+ Amp Service
Heating: Central, Hot Water, Natural Gas, Fireplace(s)
Heating: Yes
Sewer: City/Town Sewer
Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer, for Electric Dryer
Water: Public

Room Information

Primary Bedroom

Room Primary Bedroom Area: 225.0
Room Primary Bedroom Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Room Primary Bedroom Length: 15.0
Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Room Primary Bedroom Width: 15.0

Bedroom 2

Bedroom2 Area: 176.0
Bedroom2 Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom2 Length: 16.0
Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom2 Width: 11.0

Bedroom 3

Bedroom3 Area: 150.0
Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom3 Length: 10.0
Bedroom3 Level: Second
Bedroom3 Width: 15.0

Bedroom 4

Bedroom4 Area: 156.0
Bedroom4 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom4 Length: 13.0
Bedroom4 Level: Second
Bedroom4 Width: 12.0

Bedroom 5

Bedroom5 Area: 240.0
Bedroom5 Features: Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom5 Length: 20.0
Bedroom5 Level: Third
Bedroom5 Width: 12.0

Dining Room

Dining Room Area: 195.0
Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Length: 13.0
Dining Room Level: First
Dining Room Width: 15.0

Kitchen

Kitchen Area: 190.0
Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Dining Area

Kitchen Length: 10.0
Kitchen Level: First
Kitchen Width: 19.0

Living Room

Room Living Room Area: 210.0
Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Room Living Room Length: 14.0
Room Living Room Level: First
Room Living Room Width: 15.0

Property Information

Property Info

UFFI: Unknown
Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet

WARRANTY: No
Lot Size Units: Acres
Road Frontage Type: Public, Dead End
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Road Surface Type: Paved
Disclosures: FUJITSU HEAT,A/C SYSTEM TO BE INSTALLED ON 3RD FLOOR.

Tax Information

Listing Terms: Contract
Tax ID: M:065 R:054 S:,259047

Assessments: $1,016,000
Block: 054
Book: 20628
Map: 065
Tax Year: 2015
Zoning: SR20

Building / Association Information

Living Characteristics

Beds Total: 6

Other Building Characteristics

Foundation: Stone
Cooling Zones: 3

Heat Zones: 3

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 Seaward Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Dec 31, 2015	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #563613145	$1,280,000	—
Dec 31, 2015	Sold MLS PIN #71839002	$1,280,000	—
Nov 10, 2015	Contingent MLS PIN #71839002		—
May 18, 2015	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #71839002	$1,469,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
12/31/2015	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #563613145	$1,280,000
12/31/2015	Sold MLS PIN #71839002	$1,280,000
11/10/2015	Contingent MLS PIN #71839002	—
05/18/2015	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #71839002	$1,469,000

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

Public records

42 Seaward Road

Beds

Baths

2.5

Total Finished SqFt

2,966 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

2,966 SqFt

Stories

Lot Size

20,700 SqFt

Schools near 42 Seaward Road

This home is within Wellesley School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
10/10	Joseph E. Fiske Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	K to 5	1.3 mi
8/10	Wellesley Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	0.9 mi
10/10	Wellesley High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	0.6 mi


Rating	School	Distance
10/10	Joseph E. Fiske Elementary School PublicK to 5 Serves this home	1.3 mi
8/10	Wellesley Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	0.9 mi
10/10	Wellesley High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	0.6 mi

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 Seaward Road, Wellesley, MA 02481	$1,280,000	6	2	2,966	20,700
38 Seaward Road, Wellesley, MA 02481	$1,271,000	5	4	2,594	11,295
48 Seaward Road, Wellesley, MA 02481	$970,000	3	2	1,688	31,078
41 Seaward Road, Wellesley, MA 02481	$855,000	4	2	1,872	10,316
34 Seaward Road, Wellesley, MA 02481	$1,080,000	5	3	3,347	11,295
45 Seaward Road, Wellesley, MA 02481	$1,500,000	4	3	2,048	14,881
40 Abbott Road, Wellesley, MA 02481	–	–	–	–	68,321
52 Seaward Road, Wellesley, MA 02481	$320,000	–	–	–	29,762
48 Abbott Road, Wellesley, MA 02481	$2,612,500	5	5	5,197	16,000
44 Abbott Road, Wellesley Hills, MA 02481	$335,000	4	3	4,098	10,204
32 Seaward Road, Wellesley, MA 02481	$1	5	5	2,968	35,012
33 Maugus Avenue, Wellesley, MA 02481	$1,602,000	4	4	3,637	39,647
54 Abbott Road, Wellesley, MA 02481	$2,800,000	5	4	4,787	29,276
24 Maugus Avenue, Wellesley Hills, MA 02481	–	4	2.5	3,421	39,050
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42 Seaward Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481

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