78 Abbott Rd

6,320 Sq. Ft.
$506 / Sq. Ft.
6,320
Sq. Ft.
$506
per Sq. Ft.

Description

One of the most admired homes in the Country Club area, this meticulously renovated grande dame features high ceilings, architecturally significant millwork and leaded windows throughout. Other attributes include a state of the art custom kitchen opening to a welcoming family room and wrap around porch, nine fireplaces, elegant living, dining and music rooms, first floor study, generous recreation room for informal entertaining and stunning fireplaced master suite.One of the most admired homes in the Country Club area, this meticulously renovated grande dame features high ceilings, architecturally significant millwork and leaded windows throughout. Other attributes include a state of the art custom kitchen opening to a welcoming family room and wrap around porch, nine fireplaces, elegant living, dining and music rooms, first floor study, generous recreation room for informal entertaining and stunning fireplaced master suite.
  1. Listed by Debi Benoit • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Property Details for 78 Abbott Road

Town
Wellesley
Area
MA-Wellesley
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
2
Open Parking Spaces
4.00
Parking Spaces Total
4
LISTING CLOSED: 12/15/2006 12:00 AM

Property Details for 78 Abbott Road

StatusSold
MLS #70470996
Days on Market28
Taxes$20,542 / year
HOA Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1900
CountyNorfolk County
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Building Information for 78 Abbott Road

Stories-Year Built1900Building Size-Lot Size0.65 AC / 28,352 SF

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$17,658 per month

30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest

Principal and Interest

$15,946

Property Taxes

$1,712

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 78 Abbott Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 6320.0
  • Color: Taupe
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Fiske
  • High School: Whs
  • Middle School: Wms
  • Neighborhood: Country Club
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Trash Compactor, Microwave, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Interior Access, Sump Pump, Concrete Floor
  • Num of Baths: 5.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 4
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 4.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 5
  • FireplaceFeatures: Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 9
  • Flooring: Wood, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Bathroom - Half, Sun Room, Office, Game Room, Bedroom, Bathroom
  • Interior Features: Security System
  • Laundry Features: Second Floor, Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • Window Features: Screens
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System
  • Exterior Features: Screens, Balcony, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Porch, Patio
  • Lot Description: Easements
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, Other (See Remarks)
  • Heating: Forced Air, Baseboard, Humidity Control, Natural Gas, Fireplace(s), Fireplace
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public, City/Town Water
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Features: Fireplace
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Features: Fireplace
  • Bedroom5 Level: Second
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom1 Level: Second
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Level: First
Family Room
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Family Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Features: Fireplace,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Office Level: First
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: Easement for front of driveway.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 259013
  • Assessments: $2,469,000
  • Book: 000
  • Tax Year: 2006
  • Zoning: Res
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 7
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Foundation Area: 0.0
  • Cooling Zones: 3
  • Heat Zones: 5
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 78 Abbott Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 15, 2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #211178838

$3,200,000

+9.6% / yr

Dec 15, 2006

Sold

MLS PIN #70470996

$3,200,000
Oct 21, 2006

Contingent

MLS PIN #70470996

DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/15/2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #211178838

$3,200,000

+9.6% / yr

12/15/2006

Sold

MLS PIN #70470996

$3,200,000
10/21/2006

Contingent

MLS PIN #70470996

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

Public Records for 78 Abbott Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,608,000Additions$2,377,000Total$3,985,000
Tax Record2025$40,966 ($3,414 / month)
Home Facts
Beds7Baths5Total Finished SqFt6,057 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt6,057 SqFtStories2Lot Size28,352 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1901Year Renovated1975ZoningSR20CountyNORFOLKAPNWELL M:065 R:023 S:Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 78 Abbott 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
Joseph E. Fiske 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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