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5 beds3,826 sqft

74 Albion Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.86 acresLot Size
1930Year Built
$470/sq ftPrice per sq ft
8 carsParking Spaces

Description

Sited prominently on almost an acre of land, this 5 bedroom 41/2 bath Colonial is an iconic cornerstone in the heart of the Cliff Estates. Haling from the grand building era of the 1930s, family and guests are welcomed by an elegant foyer flanked by entertainment sized living and dining rooms, high ceilings and sumptuous millwork. Front and back stairways lead to 5 second floor bedrooms, three with their own baths. Newer Pella windows throughout, recently renovated baths, central air and a finished...Sited prominently on almost an acre of land, this 5 bedroom 41/2 bath Colonial is an iconic cornerstone in the heart of the Cliff Estates. Haling from the grand building era of the 1930s, family and guests are welcomed by an elegant foyer flanked by entertainment sized living and dining rooms, high ceilings and sumptuous millwork. Front and back stairways lead to 5 second floor bedrooms, three with their own baths. Newer Pella windows throughout, recently renovated baths, central air and a finished basement with playroom, exercise area and wine cellar complete this wonderful home. All of this is surrounded by expansive, beautifully landscaped lawns, stunning brick outdoor patios, and stone walls. Built for generations to come, this is a rare offering of one of Wellesley's signature homes for the most discerning buyer!
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  1. Stephanie Burns

    Stephanie Burns

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    Compass

    stephanie.burns@compass.com

    P: (617) 680-5042

    M: (617) 680-5042

  • Listed by: Burns & Karpowicz • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Listing closed: 08/03/2015 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 71817677
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Median sold price

$2,157,404.77

Avg days on market

34

Sale-to-list ratio

95.4%

Wellesley, MA

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Location

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Sold By Compass, Donahue Maley | Burns Team

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Property Information for 74 Albion Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $17,132 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Wellesley
  • Area: MA-Wellesley
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Style: Colonial
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces Total: 8

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1930
  • Lot Size: 0.86 AC / 37,501 SF

General Details

Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Highway Access, Public School
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 3826.0
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Upham
  • High School: Whs
  • Middle School: Wms

Features

Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Finished, Walk Out
  • Num of Baths: 5.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 4
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 4.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 5
  • DoorFeatures: French Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Family Room, Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior Features: Bathroom, Sun Room, Wine Cellar, Play Room, Exercise Room, Wetbar
  • Interior Features: Wetbar, French Doors, Security System
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame, Brick
  • Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage Shed, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Stone Wall
  • Exterior Features: Storage Shed, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Stone Wall, Patio
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof Material: Slate
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Storage, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Storage, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Electric, Fireplace
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public

Room Information

Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 288.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 18.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 16.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 196.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 14.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 182.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 14.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 90.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom4 Length: 9.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 10.0
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Area: 135.0
  • Bedroom5 Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom5 Length: 15.0
  • Bedroom5 Level: Second
  • Bedroom5 Width: 9.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 210.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Dining Room Length: 15.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 14.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 165.0
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Wet Bar
  • Family Room Length: 15.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 11.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 168.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area,Pantry
  • Kitchen Length: 12.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 14.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 432.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Coffered Ceiling(s),Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors
  • Room Living Room Length: 27.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 16.0

Property Information

Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:107 R:008 S:,260986
  • Assessments: $1,482,000
  • Book: 0
  • Tax Year: 2015
  • Zoning: SR20

Building / Association Information

Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Foundation Area: 9999.0
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Security: Security System
  • Adult Community: No

Market and Agent Information

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

Property History for 74 Albion Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 3, 2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #554068841

$1,800,000

+4.4% / yr

Aug 3, 2015

Sold

MLS PIN #71817677

$1,800,000—
May 12, 2015

Contingent

MLS PIN #71817677

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/03/2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #554068841

$1,800,000

+4.4% / yr

08/03/2015

Sold

MLS PIN #71817677

$1,800,000
05/12/2015

Contingent

MLS PIN #71817677

—

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

Public records

74 Albion Road

Beds

5

Baths

4.5

Total Finished SqFt

2,938 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

2,938 SqFt

Stories

2

Lot Size

37,501 SqFt

Schools near 74 Albion 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: 74 Albion Road, Wellesley, MA 02481
$1,800,000
5
3,826
37,501
$2,830,000
4
3,050
20,285
$1,175,000
4
2,624
21,019
$2,750,000
5
7,022
35,558
$692,000
5
–
–
$1
4
3,510
–

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