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4 beds3,562 sqft$511/sqft
51 Old Colony Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.67 acresLot Size
1934Year Built
$511/sq ftPrice per sq ft
4 carsParking Spaces

Description

Sited on an exceptional, lushly landscaped, private lot in prime Cliff Estates, this architecturally distinct property is remarkable. The 1934 French Normandy home has been meticulously maintained since its complete renovation and expansion. 51 Old Colony Road features an elegant foyer w/ a stunning staircase and flows seamlessly into the dramatic living room w/ beamed ceilings & fireplace, music room, a cherry wood library w/ fireplace & pocket doors. A light-filled dining room is designed for memorable...Sited on an exceptional, lushly landscaped, private lot in prime Cliff Estates, this architecturally distinct property is remarkable. The 1934 French Normandy home has been meticulously maintained since its complete renovation and expansion. 51 Old Colony Road features an elegant foyer w/ a stunning staircase and flows seamlessly into the dramatic living room w/ beamed ceilings & fireplace, music room, a cherry wood library w/ fireplace & pocket doors. A light-filled dining room is designed for memorable entertaining. The beautifully appointed kitchen w/center island and radiant heat floors opens to an inviting family room w/ access to a large cedar deck overlooking a spectacular heated pool, bluestone patio & expansive lawn, in a private setting. A guest room & full bath complete the 1st floor. The 2nd floor features a lovely master w/ fireplace, 2 walk-in closets, a balcony & a lovely bath. The 2nd floor also features 3 add'l bdrms & full bath. Finished walkout bsmt w/bath, laundry.

Listing Agent

  1. Donahue Maley | Burns Team

    Donahue Maley | Burns Team

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    P: (781) 591-0671

Listing closed: 03/01/2018 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 72157937

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Property Information for 51 Old Colony Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $21,599 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Wellesley
  • MLS Area: Wellesley Hills
  • Area: MA-Wellesley-Wellesley Hills, MA-Wellesley
  • Architectural Style: Other (See Remarks)
  • Style: Other (See Remarks)
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Open Parking Spaces: 4.00
  • Parking Spaces Total: 4
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1934
  • Lot Size: 0.67 AC / 29,185 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 3562.0
  • Color: White/Grey
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Wps
  • High School: Whs
  • Middle School: Wms
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Trash Compactor, Range, Refrigerator, Vacuum System
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished, Walk Out, Interior Access, Garage Access
  • Num of Baths: 4.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 4
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 4.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • DoorFeatures: Insulated Doors, Storm Door(s), French Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Closet, Bathroom, Bonus Room, Play Room, Central Vacuum
  • Interior Features: Central Vacuum, French Doors, Security System
  • Laundry Features: Exterior Access, Walk-in Storage, In Basement, Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Deck - Wood, Patio, Balcony, Pool - Inground Heated, Rain Gutters, Storage Shed, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Screens, Fenced Yard
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Pool - Inground Heated, Screens, Balcony, Storage Shed, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Deck - Wood, Patio
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Lot Description: Easements
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Wood, Patio
  • Pool Features: Pool - Inground Heated
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Roof Material: Slate, Rubber
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Under, Storage, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Under, Storage, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Forced Air, Radiant, Natural Gas, Electric
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 360.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Skylight,Closet - Linen,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Window(s) - Picture,Balcony / Deck,French Doors,Cable Hookup,Exterior Access,Remodeled
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 24.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 15.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 168.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Window(s) - Picture
  • Bedroom2 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 168.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Window(s) - Picture
  • Bedroom3 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 110.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Window(s) - Picture
  • Bedroom4 Length: 10.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 11.0
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Area: 100.0
  • Bedroom5 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Window(s) - Picture
  • Bedroom5 Length: 10.0
  • Bedroom5 Level: First
  • Bedroom5 Width: 10.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub,Window(s) - Picture
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Window(s) - Picture
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 195.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture
  • Dining Room Length: 13.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 15.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 156.0
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Window(s) - Picture,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Slider
  • Family Room Length: 13.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 12.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 252.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Window(s) - Picture,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Cabinets - Upgraded,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Gas Stove
  • Kitchen Length: 21.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 12.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 336.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Beamed Ceilings,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,Remodeled
  • Room Living Room Length: 24.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 14.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Easement. See listing broker for details. No closet in bedroom 4,2nd floor
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: M:108 R:041 S:,261078
  • Assessments: $1,832,000
  • Book: 730
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Zoning: SR20
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Cooling Zones: 2
  • Heat Zones: 2
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Security: Security System
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 0

Property History for 51 Old Colony Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 1, 2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #617916327

$1,819,000
Mar 1, 2018

Sold

MLS PIN #72157937

$1,819,000
Dec 22, 2017

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72157937

DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/01/2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #617916327

$1,819,000
03/01/2018

Sold

MLS PIN #72157937

$1,819,000
12/22/2017

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72157937

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

Public Records for 51 Old Colony Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,564,000Additions$2,389,000Total$3,953,000
Tax Record2025$40,637 ($3,386 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths6.5Total Finished SqFt5,708 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,708 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt264 SqFtStories2Lot Size29,185 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1937Year Renovated2019ZoningSR20CountyNORFOLKAPNWELL M:108 R:041 S:

Schools near 51 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

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This home: 51 Old Colony Road, Wellesley, MA 02481
$1,819,000
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29,185
4
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24,946
$2,995,000
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