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5 beds4,003 sqft

73 Bristol Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.68 acresLot Size
1950Year Built
$543/sq ftPrice per sq ft
4 carsParking Spaces

Description

Beautifully sited on 2/3 of an acre in favorite Upham neighborhood, this timeless center entrance colonial has everything for today's buyer. This meticulously maintained and updated home offers classic formal LR and DR, a mahogany office and a bright family room with barrel ceiling and cozy window seat overlooking professionally landscaped grounds. The stunning chef's kitchen features an expansive island, gas range, refrigerator drawers, and French doors to bluestone patio. Sunny breakfast nook with...Beautifully sited on 2/3 of an acre in favorite Upham neighborhood, this timeless center entrance colonial has everything for today's buyer. This meticulously maintained and updated home offers classic formal LR and DR, a mahogany office and a bright family room with barrel ceiling and cozy window seat overlooking professionally landscaped grounds. The stunning chef's kitchen features an expansive island, gas range, refrigerator drawers, and French doors to bluestone patio. Sunny breakfast nook with lovely pantry. Large mudroom with ample closet space and thoughtfully designed custom built-ins. Front and back stairs lead to the second level with 5 bedrooms and 3 impeccably appointed baths with marble flooring. Serene master bedroom has an envy-worthy walk-in closet. Lower level playroom with FP. From the indoor/outdoor surround sound to the heated garage and radiant heated floors, no detail has been overlooked. A perfect home for active day to day living and gracious entertaining.
  • Listed by: Nan Vandervelde • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Listing closed: 06/25/2015 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 71793727
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Median sold price

$2,400,000

Avg days on market

27

Sale-to-list ratio

102.0%

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Nan Vandervelde

Sold By Compass, Jared Wilk

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Property Information for 73 Bristol Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $20,681 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Wellesley
  • Area: MA-Wellesley
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Style: Colonial
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces Total: 4

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1950
  • Lot Size: 0.68 AC / 29,573 SF

General Details

Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Medical Facility, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 4003.0
  • Color: Gray
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Upham
  • High School: Whs
  • Middle School: Wms
  • Neighborhood: Cliff Estates

Features

Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer
  • Basement Features: Full, Finished, Sump Pump, Radon Remediation System
  • 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: 2
  • Interior Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Office, Mud Room, Bathroom, Play Room, Bonus Room, Wired for Surround Sound
  • Interior Features: Wired for Surround Sound, French Doors, Security System
  • Laundry Features: Second Floor
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • Window Features: Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Storage Shed, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System
  • Exterior Features: Invisible Fence, Storage Shed, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Patio
  • Fencing: Invisible
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Paved Drive
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Baseboard, Radiant, Natural Gas, Fireplace
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public

Room Information

Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 300.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 20.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 15.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 228.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 19.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 168.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 130.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom4 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 10.0
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Area: 195.0
  • Bedroom5 Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom5 Length: 15.0
  • Bedroom5 Level: Second
  • Bedroom5 Width: 13.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Marble
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 182.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Length: 14.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 13.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 342.0
  • Family Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Family Room Length: 19.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 18.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 483.0
  • Kitchen Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,French Doors,Kitchen Island,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting,Gas Stove
  • Kitchen Length: 23.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 21.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 364.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Length: 26.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 14.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 144.0
  • Room Office Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built
  • Room Office Length: 12.0
  • Room Office Level: First
  • Room Office Width: 12.0

Property Information

Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:120 R:036 S:,261633
  • Assessments: $1,789,000
  • Book: 0
  • Tax Year: 2015
  • Zoning: SRD 20

Building / Association Information

Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Security: Security System

Market and Agent Information

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

Property History for 73 Bristol Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 25, 2015

Sold

MLS PIN #71793727

$2,175,000—
Mar 8, 2015

Contingent

MLS PIN #71793727

—
Feb 19, 2015

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71793727

$2,350,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/25/2015

Sold

MLS PIN #71793727

$2,175,000
03/08/2015

Contingent

MLS PIN #71793727

—
02/19/2015

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71793727

$2,350,000

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

Public records

73 Bristol Road

Beds

5

Baths

3.5

Total Finished SqFt

4,003 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

4,003 SqFt

Stories

2

Lot Size

29,573 SqFt

Schools near 73 Bristol 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
Rating
School
Distance
Upham Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Wellesley Middle School
Public6 to 8

Wellesley High School
Public9 to 12

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: 73 Bristol Road, Wellesley, MA 02481
$2,175,000
5
4,003
29,573
$387,000
3
2,264
–
$357,800
3
2,264
–
$715,000
5
3.5
3,979
38,093
$1,600,000
5
3,254
20,281
$1,667,800
4
2,838
22,557

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