7 Chestnut Street

Sold 6/21/22

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Last Sold Price

$2,600,000

6 beds4 baths4,007 sqft

7 Chestnut St, Wellesley, MA 02481

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.34 acresLot Size

1888Year Built

$649/sq ftPrice per sq ft

6 carsParking Spaces

Description

Much admired Victorian in coveted Farms neighborhood showcases exquisite details and four floors of living space. Stunning wrap around porch leads to beautiful foyer with soaring ceilings. Front to back fireplaced living room with oversized bay window is sophisticated gathering area. French doors open to elegant dining room with beautiful china display. Kitchen is gleaming and spacious with high end appliances, oversized windows and generous eat-in area. Private primary suite offers built ins, luxe...Much admired Victorian in coveted Farms neighborhood showcases exquisite details and four floors of living space. Stunning wrap around porch leads to beautiful foyer with soaring ceilings. Front to back fireplaced living room with oversized bay window is sophisticated gathering area. French doors open to elegant dining room with beautiful china display. Kitchen is gleaming and spacious with high end appliances, oversized windows and generous eat-in area. Private primary suite offers built ins, luxe bathroom with soaking tub, double vanity and walk in closet. Second floor also has 2 more bedrooms, full bath & laundry room plus delightful sleeping porch converted to bonus room. Third floor has 2 add'l bedrooms and fantastic office/bedroom & full bath. Finished lower level is excellent play area/add'l office. Expansive bluestone patio provides great outdoor living opportunity & views of lovely grounds. This meticulously maintained property with spectacular space & style is truly special!

Listed by: Benoit | Robinson | ORourke • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Listed by: Debi Benoit • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Listing closed: 06/21/2022 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 72937619

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Property Information for 7 Chestnut Street

Property Details

Taxes: $15,052 / year
MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
County: Norfolk County
Town: Wellesley
MLS Area: Wellesley Farms
Area: MA-Wellesley-Wellesley Farms, MA-Wellesley
Architectural Style: Victorian
Style: Victorian
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces Total: 6

Building Information

Year Built: 1888
Lot Size: 0.34 AC / 14,976 SF

General Details

Property Details

Building Area Units: Square Feet
Community Features: Shopping, T-Station, Sidewalks

Current Financing: Other
Living Area: 4007.0
Color: White
SqFt with Basement: Yes
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: Wps
High School: Whs

Middle School: Wms

Features

Interior Features

Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Utility Connections for Gas Range
Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Access, Bulkhead

Num of Baths: 4.0
Num of Full Baths: 3
Num of Half Baths: 1
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.50
Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
DoorFeatures: French Doors
FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
FireplaceYN: Yes
Fireplaces: 1
Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Lighting - Overhead, Bedroom, Bonus Room
Interior Features: French Doors
Laundry Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Second Floor, Washer Hookup
Primary Bath: Yes
Window Features: Skylight(s)

Exterior Features

Construction: Frame
Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Storage Shed, Sprinkler System

Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Storage Shed, Sprinkler System, Porch, Patio
Fencing: Fenced
Lot Description: Cleared, Level
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
Roof Material: Shingle

Parking Features

Attached Garage: No
Carport: No

Covered Spaces: 2.00
Garage: Yes
Garage Parking: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Open Parking: Yes
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway

Utilities

Cooling: Central Air, Ductless Mini-Split System
Cooling: Yes

Electric: 200+ Amp Service
Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Radiant, Natural Gas
Heating: Yes
Sewer: City/Town Sewer
Utility Connections: for Gas Range, Washer Hookup
Water: Public

Room Information

Primary Bedroom

Room Primary Bedroom Area: 255.0
Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Walk-In Closet(s),Closet,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Lighting - Overhead

Room Primary Bedroom Length: 17.0
Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Room Primary Bedroom Width: 15.0

Bedroom 2

Bedroom2 Area: 182.0
Bedroom2 Features: Cedar Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead

Bedroom2 Length: 13.0
Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom2 Width: 14.0

Bedroom 3

Bedroom3 Area: 169.0
Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Lighting - Overhead

Bedroom3 Length: 13.0
Bedroom3 Level: Second
Bedroom3 Width: 13.0

Bedroom 4

Bedroom4 Area: 143.0
Bedroom4 Features: Skylight,Closet,Lighting - Overhead

Bedroom4 Length: 11.0
Bedroom4 Level: Third
Bedroom4 Width: 13.0

Bedroom 5

Bedroom5 Area: 120.0
Bedroom5 Features: Closet,Lighting - Overhead

Bedroom5 Length: 12.0
Bedroom5 Level: Third
Bedroom5 Width: 10.0

Bathroom 1

Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Sconce
Bathroom1 Level: First

Bathroom 2

Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Lighting - Sconce
Bathroom2 Level: Second

Bathroom 3

Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Skylight,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Lighting - Overhead
Bathroom3 Level: Third

Dining Room

Dining Room Area: 168.0
Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead

Dining Room Length: 12.0
Dining Room Level: First
Dining Room Width: 14.0

Family Room

Family Room Area: 351.0
Family Room Length: 27.0

Family Room Width: 13.0

Kitchen

Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Recessed Lighting,Stainless Steel Appliances,Peninsula,Lighting - Sconce
Kitchen Level: Main

Living Room

Room Living Room Area: 420.0
Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,French Doors,Recessed Lighting

Room Living Room Length: 30.0
Room Living Room Level: First
Room Living Room Width: 14.0

Property Information

Property Info

Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Units: Acres

Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Surface Type: Paved

Tax Information

Tax ID: M:074 R:039 S:,259381
Assessments: $1,281,000

Book: 11001
Tax Year: 2021
Zoning: SR20

Building / Association Information

Living Characteristics

Beds Total: 6

Other Building Characteristics

Foundation: Stone
Cooling Zones: 3

Heat Zones: 6

Market and Agent Information

Sale Info

Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
Other Agent Compensation: 2.5

Property History for 7 Chestnut Street

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Jun 21, 2022	Sold MLS PIN #72937619	$2,600,000	—
Jan 29, 2022	Under Agreement MLS PIN #72937619		—
Jan 29, 2022	Contingent MLS PIN #72937619		—
Jan 28, 2022	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #72937619	$2,395,000	—
Aug 15, 1995	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #88444268	$675,000	+2.5% / yr
Feb 28, 1992	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #88445508	$620,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
06/21/2022	Sold MLS PIN #72937619	$2,600,000
01/29/2022	Under Agreement MLS PIN #72937619	—
01/29/2022	Contingent MLS PIN #72937619	—
01/28/2022	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #72937619	$2,395,000
08/15/1995	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #88444268	$675,000 +2.5% / yr
02/28/1992	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #88445508	$620,000

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

Public Records for 7 Chestnut Street

Taxable ValueLand$1,023,000Additions$1,069,000Total$2,092,000

Tax Record2025$21,506 ($1,792 / month)

Home Facts

Beds6Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt3,188 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,188 SqFtStories3Lot Size14,976 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1888Year Renovated2000ZoningSR20CountyNORFOLKAPNWELL M:074 R:039 S:

Schools near 7 Chestnut Street

This home is within Wellesley School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
9/10	Sprague Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	K to 5	1.2 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	0.9 mi


Rating	School	Distance
9/10	Sprague Elementary School PublicK to 5 Serves this home	1.2 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	0.9 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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This home: 7 Chestnut Street, Wellesley, MA 02481	$2,600,000	6	4	4,007	14,976
11 Chestnut Street, Wellesley, MA 02481	$1,605,000	5	5	3,749	–
23 Cliff Road, Wellesley Hills, MA 02481	$2,800,000	6	8	3,715	55,094
16 Garden Road, Wellesley Hills, MA 02481	$1,170,000	5	4	2,688	13,148
8 Garden Road, Wellesley, MA 02481	$1,900,000	6	4	4,242	15,295
20 Garden Road, Wellesley, MA 02481	$1,325,000	6	5	2,737	14,465
15 Chestnut Street, Unit 17, Wellesley, MA 02481	$375,000	–	3	3,614	17,053
19 Cliff Road, Wellesley, MA 02481	$1,990,000	7	4	4,164	12,874
24 Garden Road, Wellesley Hills, MA 02481	–	5	3.5	3,237	14,810
28 Cliff Road, Wellesley, MA 02481	$1,005,000	4	4	3,163	20,245
1 Garden Road, Wellesley Hills, MA 02481	–	3	3.5	2,919	11,890
24 Cliff Road, Wellesley, MA 02481	$490,000	3	3	–	–
30 Garden Road, Wellesley, MA 02481	$987,500	5	4	2,783	17,650
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