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4 beds2,809 sqft

96 Elmwood Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.34 acresLot Size
1963Year Built
$632/sq ftPrice per sq ft
4 carsParking Spaces

Description

Warm and inviting traditional colonial nestled on deep, partially wooded 1/3 acre abutting Kelly Fields, Boulder Brook Reservation, and Bates School access. This well-maintained home features gracious entry hall, front-to-back fireplaced living room, dining room with wainscoting/corner cabinet. A custom cabinet kitchen with Subzero, granite counters, newer appliances opens to expanded family room with handsome built-ins, fireplace, patio access, and bay window with seating for enjoying the peaceful...Warm and inviting traditional colonial nestled on deep, partially wooded 1/3 acre abutting Kelly Fields, Boulder Brook Reservation, and Bates School access. This well-maintained home features gracious entry hall, front-to-back fireplaced living room, dining room with wainscoting/corner cabinet. A custom cabinet kitchen with Subzero, granite counters, newer appliances opens to expanded family room with handsome built-ins, fireplace, patio access, and bay window with seating for enjoying the peaceful views! The ensuite primary bedroom offers high ceiling, three double closets, and windows offering best views of rear garden and woods. Three other bedrooms are surprisingly spacious! The lower level has the perfect recreation room for exercise or play. The home and location are one-of-a-kind in desirable neighborhood!
Listing closed: 09/05/2024 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 73265696
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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,930,000

Avg days on market

6

Sale-to-list ratio

105.5%

Wellesley, MA

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Location

Sold By Lamacchia Realty, Inc., Shauna Fanning

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Property Information for 96 Elmwood Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $14,480 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Wellesley
  • Area: MA-Wellesley
  • Architectural Style: Colonial, Garrison
  • Style: Colonial, Garrison
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces Total: 4

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1963
  • Lot Size: 0.34 AC / 15,000 SF

General Details

Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Public School
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2809.0
  • Color: Red
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • 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
  • Grade School: Bates
  • High School: Whs
  • Middle School: Wms

Features

Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Water Softener, Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Access, Bulkhead
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • FireplaceFeatures: Family Room, Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior Features: Wet bar, Play Room
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System
  • Exterior Features: Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Patio
  • Lot Description: Wooded, Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • Waterfront Features: Beach Front, Lake/Pond, 1 to 2 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: 2 Units, Ductless Mini-Split System
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
  • Water: Public

Room Information

Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 272.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Window(s) - Picture
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 17.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 16.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 228.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom2 Length: 19.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 120.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom3 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 10.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 144.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom4 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 12.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 132.0
  • Dining Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Wainscoting
  • Dining Room Length: 12.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 11.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 224.0
  • Family Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Exterior Access
  • Family Room Length: 16.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 14.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 192.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Cabinets - Upgraded,Recessed Lighting,Gas Stove
  • Kitchen Length: 16.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 12.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 276.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Length: 23.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 12.0

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
  • Disclosures: Seller unsure if primary bedroom flooring is all hardwood.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 263404
  • Assessments: $1,391,000
  • Book: 36264
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Zoning: SR15

Building / Association Information

Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Heat Zones: 2
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Market and Agent Information

Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 0.0

Property History for 96 Elmwood Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 5, 2024

Sold

MLS PIN #73265696

$1,775,000—
Aug 10, 2024

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73265696

—
Aug 3, 2024

Contingent

MLS PIN #73265696

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/05/2024

Sold

MLS PIN #73265696

$1,775,000
08/10/2024

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73265696

—
08/03/2024

Contingent

MLS PIN #73265696

—

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

Public records

96 Elmwood Road

Beds

4

Baths

2.5

Total Finished SqFt

2,392 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

2,392 SqFt

Stories

2

Lot Size

15,000 SqFt

Schools near 96 Elmwood 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
Katharine Lee Bates 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: 96 Elmwood Road, Wellesley, MA 02481
$1,775,000
4
2,809
15,000
$1,960,000
5
4,630
–
$1,960,000
5
5,300
15,016
$2,375,000
4
3,700
15,000
$1,825,000
5
3,133
15,177
$1,015,150
4
3,208
15,108

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