70 Curve St

3,370 Sq. Ft.
$742 / Sq. Ft.
3,370
Sq. Ft.
$742
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Glorious shingle-style home built by Katherine Lee Bates, author of America the Beautiful, who lived & wrote here, including in the 3rd-floor sanctuary she called “Bohemia.” Set back & framed by mature trees, the home blends historic character w/ thoughtful updates for modern family living & gracious entertaining. Stunning architectural details throughout, incl. a grand foyer, light-filled updated kitchen, rich fir flooring, oversized windows, & porches at every turn. 4 corner BRs, including a primary...Glorious shingle-style home built by Katherine Lee Bates, author of America the Beautiful, who lived & wrote here, including in the 3rd-floor sanctuary she called “Bohemia.” Set back & framed by mature trees, the home blends historic character w/ thoughtful updates for modern family living & gracious entertaining. Stunning architectural details throughout, incl. a grand foyer, light-filled updated kitchen, rich fir flooring, oversized windows, & porches at every turn. 4 corner BRs, including a primary suite w/ sleeping porch. Breathtaking 3rd-floor retreat offers soaring ceilings, white shiplap paneling, a flood of natural light, along with a coffee bar, ensuite bath, dressing room, and laundry, ideal as a primary suite, inspiring studio, home office, or game room. The lower level includes a finished playroom, storage, & exterior access. Located in the College Heights, close to Wellesley Center, the train, and Sprague School, this is a home of enduring character and quiet distinction.
  1. Listed by Roberta Swenson • Rutledge Properties

Property Details for 70 Curve Street

Town
Wellesley
Area
MA-Wellesley
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
2
Open Parking Spaces
2.00
Parking Spaces Total
4

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Property Details for 70 Curve Street

StatusActive
MLS #73507852
Days on Market5
Taxes$20,340 / year
HOA Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1907
CountyNorfolk County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Rutledge Properties, Roberta Swenson
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Building Information for 70 Curve Street

Stories-Year Built1907Building Size-Lot Size0.30 AC / 12,949 SF

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$14,284 per month

30 year fixed, 6.46% Interest

Principal and Interest

$12,589

Property Taxes

$1,695

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 70 Curve Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Living Area: 3370.0
  • Color: Charcoal
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • 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: Sprague
  • High School: Wellesley
  • Middle School: Wellesley
  • Neighborhood: College Heights
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Partial, Finished, Walk Out, Interior Access, Concrete Floor
  • 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: Storm Door(s)
  • FireplaceFeatures: Family Room, Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Pine, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Game Room, Bathroom, Foyer
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Hookup - Electric, Washer Hookup, Bathroom - Full, Electric Dryer Hookup, Second Floor
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s)
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Porch - Screened, Patio - Enclosed, Rain Gutters, Sprinkler System
  • Exterior Features: Sprinkler System, Porch, Porch - Screened, Porch - Enclosed
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Screened, Enclosed
  • Roof Material: Wood, Shake
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air, Ductless Mini-Split System
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Ductless
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 224.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Deck - Exterior,Lighting - Overhead,Closet - Double
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 14.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 16.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 156.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bedroom2 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 13.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 156.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bedroom3 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 13.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 121.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bedroom4 Length: 11.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 11.0
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Area: 722.0
  • Bedroom5 Features: Bathroom - Full,Cathedral Ceiling(s),Ceiling Fan(s),Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead,Beadboard
  • Bedroom5 Length: 19.0
  • Bedroom5 Level: Third
  • Bedroom5 Width: 38.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Recessed Lighting,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Dryer Hookup - Electric,Recessed Lighting,Washer Hookup,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 195.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting
  • Dining Room Length: 13.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 15.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 195.0
  • Family Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting
  • Family Room Length: 13.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 15.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 240.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Recessed Lighting,Stainless Steel Appliances,Gas Stove
  • Kitchen Length: 15.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 16.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 280.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Exterior Access
  • Room Living Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 20.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Front Living Room windows stationary. Town sewer from manhole in front yard.
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: M:149 R:072 S:,263325
  • Assessments: $2,000,000
  • Book: 0
  • Tax Year: 2026
  • Zoning: SR10
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Foundation: Stone, Granite, Irregular
  • Cooling Zones: 2
  • Heat Zones: 2
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 70 Curve Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 27, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73507852

$2,500,000
Sep 21, 2009

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #326702499

$1

-99.8% / yr

Jun 22, 2007

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #222132032

$877,500
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/27/2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73507852

$2,500,000
09/21/2009

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #326702499

$1

-99.8% / yr

06/22/2007

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #222132032

$877,500

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Public Records for 70 Curve Street

Taxable ValueLand$1,042,000Additions$846,000Total$1,888,000
Tax Record2025$19,409 ($1,617 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths4.5Total Finished SqFt3,370 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,370 SqFtStories3Lot Size12,949 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1907ZoningSR10CountyNORFOLKAPNWELL M:149 R:072 S:Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 70 Curve Street

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
Sprague 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.

Wellesley
Wellesley
A picturesque town with pristine homes and green space, and a strong academic pedigree too. Located approximately 17 miles southwest of Boston, Wellesley is an affluent country-style suburb with six distinct neighborhoods and convenient access to the city.

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70 Curve Street is a single family home for sale in Wellesley, MA 02482. This property was listed for sale on April 27, 2026 by Rutledge Properties, it's currently listed at $2,500,000. It has been on the market for a total of 5 days and was last sold on September 21, 2009. This listing's school district is Wellesley School District. Nearby schools include Sprague Elementary School, Wellesley Middle School and Wellesley High School. 70 Curve Street is a 5-bed, 4-bath, 3,370 sqft single family home built in 1907.

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Listing Courtesy of Rutledge Properties, Roberta Swenson

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