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Last Sold Price
4 beds2,125 sqft

5 Standish Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.25 acresLot Size
1938Year Built
$306/sq ftPrice per sq ft
4 carsParking Spaces

Description

Excellent opportunity to get into a highly sought after neighborhood in Wellesley. This Royal Barry Wills home has great bones but some needs updating. Mostly kitchen and cosmetics. The effort you put in will be rewarded from an investment perspective and the enjoyment of defining your own living space. Great privacy as the home backs up to wooded land. Potential opportunity to expand. Over 2100 sq.ft with 4 generous sized bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. Central A/C. Basement has plenty of options...Excellent opportunity to get into a highly sought after neighborhood in Wellesley. This Royal Barry Wills home has great bones but some needs updating. Mostly kitchen and cosmetics. The effort you put in will be rewarded from an investment perspective and the enjoyment of defining your own living space. Great privacy as the home backs up to wooded land. Potential opportunity to expand. Over 2100 sq.ft with 4 generous sized bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. Central A/C. Basement has plenty of options to finish. Hardwood floors throughout. Easy walk to Longfellow Pond (skating, fishing, hiking), Ollie Turner Park, Centennial Park (a doggie favorite) and Community Gardens. Walk to Fiske Elementary. Top notch commuting location into Boston and to Rt 128. House being sold As Is.
  • Listed by: Patrick Doyle • William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
Listing closed: 12/17/2013 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 71577933
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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,608,010

Avg days on market

22

Sale-to-list ratio

99.6%

Wellesley, MA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of William Raveis R.E. & Home Services, Patrick Doyle

Sold By William Raveis R.E. & Home Services, Patrick Doyle

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Property Information for 5 Standish Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $7,277 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Wellesley
  • MLS Area: Wellesley Hills
  • Area: MA-Wellesley-Wellesley Hills, MA-Wellesley
  • Architectural Style: Cape
  • Style: Cape
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces Total: 4

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1938
  • Lot Size: 0.25 AC / 11,040 SF

General Details

Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Public School
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2125.0
  • Color: Blue
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Fiske
  • Neighborhood: Standish Estates

Features

Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator
  • Basement Features: Full, Interior Access, Garage Access, Concrete Floor
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 3
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Closet, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Play Room
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Exterior Access, Washer Hookup, In Basement
  • Primary Bath: No
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch - Screened, Rain Gutters
  • Exterior Features: Porch - Screened
  • Lot Description: Wooded
  • Patio And Porch Features: Screened
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • Waterfront Features: Lake/Pond, Beach Ownership(Public)
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Under, Off-Street, Stone/Gravel
  • Parking Features: Under, Off-Street, Stone/Gravel
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Stone/Gravel
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Fireplace(s)
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public

Room Information

Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 195.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Cedar Closet(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 13.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 15.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 204.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Cedar Closet(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: First
  • Bedroom2 Width: 17.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 289.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 17.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 17.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 187.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Attic Access
  • Bedroom4 Length: 17.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 11.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Level: First
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 156.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Length: 13.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 12.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 120.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Laminate,Dining Area,Pantry,Exterior Access
  • Kitchen Length: 12.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 10.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 325.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 25.0

Property Information

Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Pre-inspection report available. House being sold AS IS
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: M:037 R:048 S:,257977
  • Assessments: $622,000
  • Book: 3421
  • Tax Year: 2013
  • Zoning: SRD 15

Building / Association Information

Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Foundation Area: 1232.0
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Heat Zones: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Market and Agent Information

Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: .5

Property History for 5 Standish Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 17, 2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #390789838

$650,000—
Dec 17, 2013

Sold

MLS PIN #71577933

$650,000—
Nov 24, 2013

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #71577933

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/17/2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #390789838

$650,000
12/17/2013

Sold

MLS PIN #71577933

$650,000
11/24/2013

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #71577933

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

Public records

5 Standish Road

Beds

4

Baths

3

Total Finished SqFt

2,167 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

2,167 SqFt

Stories

2

Lot Size

11,040 SqFt

Schools near 5 Standish 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
Joseph E. Fiske 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: 5 Standish Road, Wellesley, MA 02481
$650,000
4
2,125
11,040
$705,000
2
1,572
15,540
$950,000
4
1,741
10,540
–
4
2.5
2,288
12,320
$1
2
1,371
–
–
4
3.5
2,324
11,500

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Listing Courtesy of William Raveis R.E. & Home Services, Patrick Doyle

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