Last Sold Price
5 beds4,372 sqft$293/sqft
78 Rice Rd, Wayland, MA 01778

Description

Stunning setting for this 1814 farmhouse w/ gently sloping lawn on pond - 15 mi from Boston. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity! This amazing light filled home has been thoughtfully updated while maintaining its original charm & character. Enter off front porch into foyer with concrete radiant heated flrs & continue to beautiful updated country kitchen with center island, pantry & built in breakfast area w/spectacular water views. Lg fireplaced living room open to kitchen. Dine in formal DR...Stunning setting for this 1814 farmhouse w/ gently sloping lawn on pond - 15 mi from Boston. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity! This amazing light filled home has been thoughtfully updated while maintaining its original charm & character. Enter off front porch into foyer with concrete radiant heated flrs & continue to beautiful updated country kitchen with center island, pantry & built in breakfast area w/spectacular water views. Lg fireplaced living room open to kitchen. Dine in formal DR w/ fireplace. Sunny office w/views . Second floor has MBR & four additional bedrooms + three full bathrooms plus a sitting room. Roof & many windows & systems are newer. Wide planked wood floors and bamboo flooring, 4 fireplaces & double staircases. Complete privacy in the back with stone terrace overlooking the water w/dock and 1.7 acres of pastoral land with stone walls, fruit trees, perennial gardens. Attch'd barn works as a great party space/play area + has 2 horse stalls +storage
LISTING CLOSED: 12/04/2019 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Tanimoto Owens Team • Advisors Living - Weston
  2. Listed by Chris Owens • Advisors Living - Weston
  3. Listed by Tanya Tanimoto • Advisors Living - Weston

Property Details for 78 Rice Road

Status
MLS #
72512599
Days on Market
100
Taxes
$16,584 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1814
Town
Wayland
Area
MA-Wayland
Architectural Style
Colonial, Antique, Farmhouse
Style
Garden, Colonial, Antique, Farmhouse
Garage Spaces
1
Open Parking Spaces
6.00
Parking Spaces Total
6

Location

Listing Courtesy of Advisors Living - Weston, Tanimoto Owens Team; Advisors Living - Weston, Chris Owens; Advisors Living - Weston, Tanya Tanimoto

Sold By Advisors Living - Weston, Tanimoto Owens Team

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Building Information for 78 Rice Road

Stories-Year Built1814Building Size-Lot Size1.70 AC / 73,939 SF

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$7,888 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$6,506

Property Taxes

$1,382

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Property Information for 78 Rice Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Shopping, Tennis Court, Walk/Jog Trails, Stables, Golf Course, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Public School
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 4372.0
  • Color: Mustard
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Water View: Yes
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Wayland Elem
  • High School: Wayland Hs
  • Middle School: Wayland Middle
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Washer, Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range
  • Basement Features: Partial, Crawl, Concrete Floor
  • Num of Baths: 5.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 3
  • Num of Half Baths: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 4.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 5
  • FireplaceFeatures: Dining Room, Living Room, Bedroom
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 4
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Concrete, Bamboo, Flooring - Wood
  • Interior Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Office, Sitting Room, Bathroom, Foyer, Mud Room, Laundry Chute
  • Interior Features: Laundry Chute
  • Laundry Features: Bathroom - Half, First Floor
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Fruit Trees, Garden, Stone Wall
  • Exterior Features: Barn/Stable, Fruit Trees, Garden Area, Stone Wall, Porch, Patio
  • Lot Description: Gentle Sloping, Level
  • Other Structures: Barn/Stable
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle, Metal
  • View: Scenic View(s)
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Waterfront, Beach Front, Pond, Dock/Mooring, Lake/Pond, 1 to 2 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Attached, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Wood Stove
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Private Sewerage
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 216.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Ceiling Fan(s),Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 18.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 12.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 240.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet
  • Bedroom2 Length: 16.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 15.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 240.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Fireplace,Closet
  • Bedroom3 Length: 16.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 15.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 176.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s),Closet
  • Bedroom4 Length: 16.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 11.0
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Area: 408.0
  • Bedroom5 Features: Skylight,Cathedral Ceiling(s)
  • Bedroom5 Length: 24.0
  • Bedroom5 Level: Second
  • Bedroom5 Width: 17.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 72.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom1 Length: 9.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: Second
  • Bathroom1 Width: 8.0
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom3 Level: First
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 225.0
  • Dining Room Features: Closet
  • Dining Room Length: 15.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 15.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 357.0
  • Kitchen Features: Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove,Flooring - Wood,Window(s) - Picture,Dining Area,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Cabinets - Upgraded,Country Kitchen,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Stainless Steel Appliances,Gas Stove
  • Kitchen Length: 21.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 17.0
Laundry
  • Laundry Dimen: 16X9
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 384.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Wood,Open Floorplan
  • Room Living Room Length: 24.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 16.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 160.0
  • Room Office Features: Flooring - Wood
  • Room Office Length: 16.0
  • Room Office Level: First
  • Room Office Width: 10.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: See attached information sheet from sellers re upgrades & improvements. 6" spray foam in kitchen,master,sitting rm + entry way. Blown in insulation in barn. Batt insulation in laundry & bath with freestanding tub. New 5 BR septic. Most windows have been replaced,some original ones still exist.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:45 L:005,862567
  • Assessments: $907,200
  • Book: 23450
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Zoning: R60
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Heat Zones: 6
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.5

Property History for 78 Rice Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 4, 2019

Sold

MLS PIN #72512599

$1,280,000
Sep 29, 2019

Contingent

MLS PIN #72512599

Jun 5, 2019

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72512599

$1,395,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/04/2019

Sold

MLS PIN #72512599

$1,280,000
09/29/2019

Contingent

MLS PIN #72512599

06/05/2019

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72512599

$1,395,000

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

Public Records for 78 Rice Road

Taxable ValueLand$610,800Additions$909,900Total$1,520,700
Tax Record2025$23,769 ($1,981 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths4Total Finished SqFt4,200 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,200 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt960 SqFtStories2Lot Size73,939 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1776ZoningR60CountyMIDDLESEXAPNWAYL M:45 L:005Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 78 Rice Road

This home is within Wayland School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Loker School
PublicK to 5

Wayland Middle School
Public6 to 8

Wayland High School
Public9 to 12

Happy Hollow School
PublicK to 5

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.

Wayland
Wayland
Situated 15 miles west of Boston, Wayland encompasses more than 15 square miles, giving residents an abundance of beautiful public outdoor space. Wayland takes pride in its rich history dating back to Colonial times and modern buildings maintain their traditional structure throughout. From top...

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 78 Rice Road, Wayland, MA 01778
$1,280,000
5
4,372
73,939
$465,000
4
2,786
75,682
$1,016,126
3
2,190
43,560
$1,300,000
4
4,794
89,621
$1,300,000
4
3,846
78,731
$1,032,500
4
3,400
78,731

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Listing Courtesy of Advisors Living - Weston, Tanimoto Owens Team; Advisors Living - Weston, Chris Owens; Advisors Living - Weston, Tanya Tanimoto

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