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Last Sold Price
7 beds5,620 sqft$409/sqft
86 Arnold Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.52 acresLot Size
1934Year Built
$409/sq ftPrice per sq ft
6 carsParking Spaces

Description

Cliff Estates at it's best! Gracious 1930's home that has undergone an incredible addition & renovation. Over 5500 sq. ft. of living space on floors 1,2&3. Perfect floorplan w/ kitchen that opens to the oversized family room w/ beautiful stone fireplace, cathedral ceilings & large windows overlooking bluestone patios & flat yard. This kitchen/FR combination has a cozy feeling yet very large w/ great area for dining Back of home is south/west exposure providing great light into your everyday living...Cliff Estates at it's best! Gracious 1930's home that has undergone an incredible addition & renovation. Over 5500 sq. ft. of living space on floors 1,2&3. Perfect floorplan w/ kitchen that opens to the oversized family room w/ beautiful stone fireplace, cathedral ceilings & large windows overlooking bluestone patios & flat yard. This kitchen/FR combination has a cozy feeling yet very large w/ great area for dining Back of home is south/west exposure providing great light into your everyday living space. Fabulous surprise to the first floor is a bar room/office! Full bar w/ seating for 6, 2 televisions, pool table, gas & wood fireplace plus filled w/ mahogany built-ins & great woodwork! Master suite w/ stunning master bath & excellent closets! Four additional bedrooms on 2nd floor. 3rd floor w/ bonus bed & full bath. 2 Separate lower level w/ playroom, or space can be used for guest/au pair- private entrance & full bath. Heated driveway, slate roof & copper gutters (installed 2000).
Listing closed: 05/18/2018 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 72273903

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$3,927,995

Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

174.5%

Wellesley, MA

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Property Information for 86 Arnold Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $31,536 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Wellesley
  • Area: MA-Wellesley
  • Architectural Style: Garrison
  • Style: Garrison
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces Total: 6
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1934
  • Lot Size: 0.52 AC / 22,852 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 5620.0
  • Color: White
  • 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
  • High School: Whs
  • Middle School: Wms
  • Neighborhood: Cliff Estates
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Basement Features: Full
  • Num of Baths: 10.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 7
  • Num of Half Baths: 3
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 8.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 10
  • FireplaceFeatures: Family Room, Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 4
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet bar, Bathroom - Full, Office, Mud Room, Game Room, Bedroom, Play Room, Live-in Help Quarters, Central Vacuum, Wetbar, Walk-up Attic
  • Interior Features: Central Vacuum, Wetbar, Security System
  • Laundry Features: First Floor, Gas Dryer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Stone Wall
  • Exterior Features: Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Stone Wall, Patio
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof Material: Slate
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Fireplace(s), Fireplace
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Gas Dryer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 280.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Walk-In Closet(s),Double Vanity,Recessed Lighting,Steam / Sauna
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 14.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 20.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 187.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bedroom2 Length: 17.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 11.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 306.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Fireplace
  • Bedroom3 Length: 18.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 17.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 168.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bedroom4 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Area: 144.0
  • Bedroom5 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bedroom5 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom5 Level: Second
  • Bedroom5 Width: 12.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom2 Level: First
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom3 Level: Basement
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 182.0
  • Dining Room Features: Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Dining Room Length: 14.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 13.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 529.0
  • Family Room Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s),Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting
  • Family Room Length: 23.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 23.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 360.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Recessed Lighting
  • Kitchen Length: 20.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 18.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 364.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Exterior Access
  • Room Living Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 26.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 100.0
  • Room Office Features: Fireplace,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built
  • Room Office Length: 10.0
  • Room Office Level: First
  • Room Office Width: 10.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:108 R:032 S:,261069
  • Assessments: $2,639,000
  • Book: 0
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Zoning: SR20
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 7
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Cooling Zones: 5
  • 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 86 Arnold Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 18, 2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #622627544

$2,300,000

-0.6% / yr

May 18, 2018

Sold

MLS PIN #72273903

$2,300,000
Mar 12, 2018

Contingent

MLS PIN #72273903

DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/18/2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #622627544

$2,300,000

-0.6% / yr

05/18/2018

Sold

MLS PIN #72273903

$2,300,000
03/12/2018

Contingent

MLS PIN #72273903

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

Public Records for 86 Arnold Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,384,000Additions$1,871,000Total$3,255,000
Tax Record2025$33,461 ($2,788 / month)
Home Facts
Beds6Baths8.5Total Finished SqFt5,951 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,951 SqFtStories3Lot Size22,852 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1934Year Renovated1934ZoningSR20CountyNORFOLKAPNWELL M:108 R:032 S:

Schools near 86 Arnold 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: 86 Arnold Road, Wellesley, MA 02481
$2,300,000
7
5,620
22,852
$1,300,000
4
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18,865
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