55 Arnold Road

Sold 6/20/24

Sold

Last Sold Price

$2,200,000

3 beds3 baths2,958 sqft

55 Arnold Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.41 acresLot Size

1939Year Built

$744/sq ftPrice per sq ft

4 carsParking Spaces

Description

An idyllic gambrel cape, tastefully renovated to perfection, 55 Arnold is a timeless home in a fabulous Cliff Estates location. No detail was overlooked in the custom kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances, large island, and picturesque windows overlooking your lush property w. mature landscaping. The kitchen seamlessly flows to your formal dining room. An oversized living room is framed by a fireplace mantle and connects to a bonus space (ideal office/ playroom) with custom built-ins. Your primary...An idyllic gambrel cape, tastefully renovated to perfection, 55 Arnold is a timeless home in a fabulous Cliff Estates location. No detail was overlooked in the custom kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances, large island, and picturesque windows overlooking your lush property w. mature landscaping. The kitchen seamlessly flows to your formal dining room. An oversized living room is framed by a fireplace mantle and connects to a bonus space (ideal office/ playroom) with custom built-ins. Your primary suite is outfitted with custom cabinetry + closet, maximizing storage space in style, and features an en-suite marble bath with dual vanity, soaking tub, and walk in shower. You also have two generously sized bedrooms with great closet spaces, another sparkling full bath, and potential awaits in a large unfinished space above the garage. The finished basement is perfect as a playroom/TV room with + space for laundry and a gym. A 2 car garage and beautiful blue stone patio complete this home

Listing closed: 06/20/2024 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 73243924

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Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

103.9%

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Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3,000
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Property Information for 55 Arnold Road

Property Details

Taxes: $16,708 / year
MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
County: Norfolk County
Town: Wellesley
MLS Area: Wellesley Hills
Area: MA-Wellesley-Wellesley Hills, MA-Wellesley
Architectural Style: Colonial
Style: Colonial
Garage Spaces: 2
Open Parking Spaces: 2.00
Parking Spaces Total: 4

Building Information

Year Built: 1939
Lot Size: 0.41 AC / 18,066 SF

General Details

Property Details

Building Area Units: Square Feet
Current Financing: Cash

Living Area: 2958.0
Color: Beige
SqFt with Basement: Yes
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: Wps
High School: Whs

Middle School: Wms
Neighborhood: Cliff Estates

Features

Interior Features

Appliances: Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer
Basement Features: Full

Num of Baths: 3.0
Num of Full Baths: 2
Num of Half Baths: 1
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.50
Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
FireplaceYN: Yes
Fireplaces: 2
Flooring: Hardwood
Primary Bath: Yes
SpaYN: No

Exterior Features

Exterior Features: Patio, Professional Landscaping
Exterior Features: Professional Landscaping, Patio

Lot Description: Wooded
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Roof Material: Slate

Parking Features

Attached Garage: Yes
Carport: No

Covered Spaces: 2.00
Garage: Yes
Garage Parking: Attached
Parking Features: Attached

Utilities

Cooling: Central Air
Cooling: Yes

Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Electric
Heating: Yes
Sewer: City/Town Sewer
Water: Public

Property Information

Property Info

Year Round: Yes
Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet

WARRANTY: No
Lot Size Units: Acres
Road Surface Type: Paved
Disclosures: Buyer agent to verify all information.

Tax Information

Tax ID: M:096 R:019 S:,260395
Assessments: $1,605,000

Book: 0
Tax Year: 2024
Zoning: SR20

Building / Association Information

Living Characteristics

Beds Total: 3

Other Building Characteristics

Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Cooling Zones: 2

Heat Zones: 2

Complex & Association Information

Adult Community: No

Market and Agent Information

Sale Info

Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
Other Agent Compensation: 1

Property History for 55 Arnold Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Jun 20, 2024	Sold MLS PIN #73243924	$2,200,000	—
May 30, 2024	Under Agreement MLS PIN #73243924		—
May 30, 2024	Contingent MLS PIN #73243924		—
May 29, 2024	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #73243924	$1,995,000	—
Jul 2, 2021	Sold MLS PIN #72789460	$1,775,000	—
Feb 28, 2021	Contingent MLS PIN #72789460		—
Feb 24, 2021	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #72789460	$1,695,000	—
Aug 29, 2001	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #88462918	$1,000,000	-26.3% / yr
Aug 29, 2001	Sold MLS PIN #30524494	$1,000,000	—
Aug 16, 2001	Under Agreement MLS PIN #30524494		—
Aug 16, 2001	Contingent MLS PIN #30524494		—
Jul 17, 2001	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #30524494	$1,050,000	—
Jul 9, 2001	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #88462653	$1,043,500	—
Jul 9, 2001	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #88462653	$1,043,500	+13.9% / yr
Jul 9, 2001	Sold MLS PIN #30500451	$1,043,500	—
May 18, 2001	Under Agreement MLS PIN #30500451		—
May 18, 2001	Contingent MLS PIN #30500451		—
May 2, 2001	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #30500451	$995,000	—
Jul 6, 2000	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #88461298	$915,000	—
Jul 6, 2000	Sold MLS PIN #30399357	$915,000	—
Apr 10, 2000	Contingent MLS PIN #30399357		—
Apr 5, 2000	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #30399357	$805,000	—
Jan 19, 1999	Expired MLS PIN #30268933	$779,900	—
Oct 19, 1998	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #30268933	$824,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
06/20/2024	Sold MLS PIN #73243924	$2,200,000
05/30/2024	Under Agreement MLS PIN #73243924	—
05/30/2024	Contingent MLS PIN #73243924	—
05/29/2024	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #73243924	$1,995,000
07/02/2021	Sold MLS PIN #72789460	$1,775,000
02/28/2021	Contingent MLS PIN #72789460	—
02/24/2021	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #72789460	$1,695,000
08/29/2001	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #88462918	$1,000,000 -26.3% / yr
08/29/2001	Sold MLS PIN #30524494	$1,000,000
08/16/2001	Under Agreement MLS PIN #30524494	—
08/16/2001	Contingent MLS PIN #30524494	—
07/17/2001	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #30524494	$1,050,000
07/09/2001	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #88462653	$1,043,500
07/09/2001	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #88462653	$1,043,500 +13.9% / yr
07/09/2001	Sold MLS PIN #30500451	$1,043,500
05/18/2001	Under Agreement MLS PIN #30500451	—
05/18/2001	Contingent MLS PIN #30500451	—
05/02/2001	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #30500451	$995,000
07/06/2000	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #88461298	$915,000
07/06/2000	Sold MLS PIN #30399357	$915,000
04/10/2000	Contingent MLS PIN #30399357	—
04/05/2000	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #30399357	$805,000
01/19/1999	Expired MLS PIN #30268933	$779,900
10/19/1998	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #30268933	$824,000

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

Public records

55 Arnold Road

Beds

Baths

2.5

Total Finished SqFt

2,002 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

2,002 SqFt

Stories

Lot Size

18,066 SqFt

Schools near 55 Arnold Road

This home is within Wellesley School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
NR	Upham Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	K to 5	0.7 mi
8/10	Wellesley Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	0.6 mi
10/10	Wellesley High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	0.8 mi
NR	St Paul School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.9 mi


Rating	School	Distance
NR	Upham Elementary School PublicK to 5 Serves this home	0.7 mi
8/10	Wellesley Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	0.6 mi
10/10	Wellesley High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	0.8 mi
NR	St Paul School PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.9 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

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 55 Arnold Road, Wellesley, MA 02481	$2,200,000	3	3	2,958	18,066
49 Arnold Road, Wellesley, MA 02481	$1,450,000	3	4	2,545	35,667
61 Arnold Road, Wellesley, MA 02481	$2,275,000	4	4	3,258	20,096
56 Arnold Road, Wellesley, MA 02481	$2,137,500	4	4	3,047	16,761
48 Arnold Road, Wellesley, MA 02481	$975,000	4	4	2,663	16,612
65 Arnold Road, Wellesley, MA 02481	$1,795,000	5	4	4,038	17,860
25 Old Colony Road, Wellesley, MA 02481	$2,537,500	5	4	5,603	16,910
45 Arnold Road, Wellesley, MA 02481	$1,855,000	6	5	5,623	29,011
42 Arnold Road, Wellesley, MA 02481	$565,200	4	3	–	–
62 Arnold Road, Wellesley, MA 02481	$1,475,000	3	3	2,407	18,977
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