27 Wellesley Park
27 Wellesley Park
$740,000
5
1
1
2,800
2,800
$264
Sold 7/15/15
Description
Wellesley Park is an idyllic enclave of 28 'Painted Lady' Victorians 1 of 3 surviving gaslight parks in Boston whose formal planting beds are reminiscent of the Public Garden and are maintained by the City. #27 is loaded with cottage charm and architectural detail inside and out with a hidden garden of its own. The entry hall features quarter-sawn oak paneling, a built-in settle, a parquet floor and a three-story decorative stair. A 'spindle work' surround leads to a sunny living room with a window...Wellesley Park is an idyllic enclave of 28 'Painted Lady' Victorians 1 of 3 surviving gaslight parks in Boston whose formal planting beds are reminiscent of the Public Garden and are maintained by the City. #27 is loaded with cottage charm and architectural detail inside and out with a hidden garden of its own. The entry hall features quarter-sawn oak paneling, a built-in settle, a parquet floor and a three-story decorative stair. A 'spindle work' surround leads to a sunny living room with a window bay, stained glass and a large built-in bookcase. Pocket doors open to the music room with an inlaid floor border and a wood-burning fireplace. The kitchen overlooks a garden terrace and has a dining area, butler's pantry, and a half bath. The master has a window bay and dressing room wall. Two additional bedrooms, a pleasant home office overlooks the park, and a family bath are on the second floor. Two more bedrooms plus pre-plumbed future bath are on the third. Shawmut T is 3 blocks away.
- Listed by Lee Robinson • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
- Listed by Don Benoit • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Property Details for 27 Wellesley Park
Town
Boston
MLS AreaDorchester
AreaMA-Boston-Dorchester, MA-Boston
Architectural StyleVictorian, Antique, Shingle
StyleGarden, Victorian, Antique, Shingle
Garage Spaces0
Parking Spaces.00
Location
LISTING UPDATED: 08/05/2022 06:57 AM
Property Details for 27 Wellesley Park
Status | Sold |
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MLS # | 71816105 |
Days on Market | 30 |
Taxes | $5,274 / year |
HOA Fees | - |
Compass Type | Single Family |
MLS Type | Single Family / Detached |
Year Built | 1895 |
County | Suffolk County |
Location
Building Information for 27 Wellesley Park
Stories-Year Built1895Building Size-Lot Size0.09 AC / 3,885 SF
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$4,478 per month
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Property Information for 27 Wellesley Park
Property History for 27 Wellesley Park
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For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 27 Wellesley Park
Taxable ValueLand$234,700Additions$726,300Total$961,000
Tax Record2023$10,321 ($860 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt2,595 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,595 SqFtStories3Lot Size3,885 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1895Year Renovated2021ZoningR1CountySUFFOLKAPNDORC W:17 P:01069 S:000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace
Schools near 27 Wellesley Park
This home is within Boston School District.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
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Public - | PK to 1 | |||
Public - | PK to 8 | |||
Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
Public - | 9 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
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Henderson Inclusion Elementary School PublicPK to 1 | ||
Greenwood K-8 School PublicPK to 8 | ||
Community Academy Of Science And Health Public9 to 12 | ||
Dorchester Academy Public9 to 12 |
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