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Last Sold Price
6 beds3,945 sqft
79 Standish Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.35 acresLot Size
1940Year Built
$388/sq ftPrice per sq ft
4 carsParking Spaces

Description

Charming and spacious Royal Barry Wills home has been renovated to include wonderful, warm living and entertaining space. This classic home boasts 12 rooms, 6 bedrooms, 4 full and one half bath with front and back stairs. The updated, eat-in, chef’s kitchen with Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances adjoins a sunlit family room, both with sliders to a professionally landscaped back yard. The expanded space includes a large home office and den, along with an oversize master bedroom with luxurious master bath...Charming and spacious Royal Barry Wills home has been renovated to include wonderful, warm living and entertaining space. This classic home boasts 12 rooms, 6 bedrooms, 4 full and one half bath with front and back stairs. The updated, eat-in, chef’s kitchen with Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances adjoins a sunlit family room, both with sliders to a professionally landscaped back yard. The expanded space includes a large home office and den, along with an oversize master bedroom with luxurious master bath and walk in closets. The additional well-proportioned bedrooms, second floor laundry and large finished basement with media, music and exercise areas make this home complete.
Listing closed: 02/23/2016 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 71937753

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$1,930,000

Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

97.1%

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Property Information for 79 Standish Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $13,953 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Wellesley
  • Area: MA-Wellesley
  • Architectural Style: Garrison
  • Style: Garrison
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces Total: 4
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Lot Size: 0.35 AC / 15,207 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Conservation Area, Public School
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 3945.0
  • Color: Sage
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate,Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Fiske*
  • High School: Whs
  • Middle School: Wms
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Countertop Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, Gas Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Electric Oven, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Basement Features: Partially Finished
  • 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: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Bedroom, Bathroom, Office, Den, Play Room
  • Interior Features: Security System
  • Laundry Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Electric Dryer Hookup, Second Floor, Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: Yes
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Storage Shed, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Storage Shed, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Porch, Patio
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • 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, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Forced Air, Oil, Natural Gas, Fireplace
  • 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: 352.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 22.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 16.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 264.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 22.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 209.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 11.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 19.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 198.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom4 Length: 11.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 18.0
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Area: 144.0
  • Bedroom5 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom5 Length: 16.0
  • Bedroom5 Level: Second
  • Bedroom5 Width: 9.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 160.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Length: 16.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 10.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 180.0
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Family Room Length: 15.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 12.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 330.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island
  • Kitchen Length: 22.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 15.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 330.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Length: 22.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 15.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 221.0
  • Room Office Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Office Length: 17.0
  • Room Office Level: First
  • Room Office Width: 13.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Termite treatment in place,no activity.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 258022
  • Assessments: $1,207,000
  • Book: 16684
  • Tax Year: 2015
  • Zoning: SR15
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 6
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Cooling Zones: 3
  • Heat Zones: 3
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 79 Standish Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 23, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #566634278

$1,532,500

+4.4% / yr

Feb 23, 2016

Sold

MLS PIN #71937753

$1,532,500
Dec 11, 2015

Contingent

MLS PIN #71937753

DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/23/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #566634278

$1,532,500

+4.4% / yr

02/23/2016

Sold

MLS PIN #71937753

$1,532,500
12/11/2015

Contingent

MLS PIN #71937753

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

Public Records for 79 Standish Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,031,000Additions$901,000Total$1,932,000
Tax Record2025$19,861 ($1,655 / month)
Home Facts
Beds6Baths4.5Total Finished SqFt3,903 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,903 SqFtStories2Lot Size15,207 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1940Year Renovated1940ZoningSR15CountyNORFOLKAPNWELL M:038 R:028 S:

Schools near 79 Standish 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 79 Standish Road, Wellesley, MA 02481
$1,532,500
6
3,945
15,207
$774,000
4
1,560
16,977
$1,400,000
3
1,850
15,083
$1,830,000
4
4,515
53,342
3
3.5
2,952
15,077
$1,550,000
4
2,222
17,021

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