38 Dover Rd

3,014 Sq. Ft.
$556 / Sq. Ft.
3,014
Sq. Ft.
$556
per Sq. Ft.

Description

This Turn-of-the-Century shingle style charmer was first occupied by sisters Harriet and Grace Hastings and has had only 5 families in its 125 year history! You'll be smitten upon entering the fireplaced foyer and positively in love when you walk up the distinctive turned staircase. Located in Wellesley's highly desirable Dana Hall neighborhood and encompassing all the grace and elegance of a bygone era, this home boasts 4/5 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths, an eat-in-kitchen, screened porch, 2-car garage,...This Turn-of-the-Century shingle style charmer was first occupied by sisters Harriet and Grace Hastings and has had only 5 families in its 125 year history! You'll be smitten upon entering the fireplaced foyer and positively in love when you walk up the distinctive turned staircase. Located in Wellesley's highly desirable Dana Hall neighborhood and encompassing all the grace and elegance of a bygone era, this home boasts 4/5 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths, an eat-in-kitchen, screened porch, 2-car garage, central air and 9' ceilings. Close to town, train and the Brook Path. Come fall in love.
  1. Listed by Betsy Kessler • Rutledge Properties
  2. Listed by Janet Giesser • Rutledge Properties

Property Details for 38 Dover Road

Town
Wellesley
Area
MA-Wellesley
Architectural Style
Victorian, Shingle
Style
Victorian, Shingle
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
4.00
Parking Spaces Total
6
LISTING UPDATED: 08/05/2022 09:53 AM

Property Details for 38 Dover Road

StatusSold
MLS #72918596
Days on Market6
Taxes$14,676 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1896
CountyNorfolk County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Rutledge Properties, Betsy Kessler; Rutledge Properties, Janet Giesser

Sold By Coldwell Banker Realty - Wellesley, Melissa Dailey

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Building Information for 38 Dover Road

Stories-Year Built1896Building Size-Lot Size0.35 AC / 15,079 SF

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$9,387 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$8,164

Property Taxes

$1,223

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 38 Dover Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Stables, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, Sidewalks
  • Current Financing: Other
  • Living Area: 3014.0
  • Color: Brown
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Hunnewell
  • High School: Whs
  • Middle School: Wms
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished
  • Num of Baths: 4.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 3
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Vinyl
  • Interior Features: Crown Molding, Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Home Office, Foyer, Bathroom
  • Laundry Features: Second Floor
  • Primary Bath: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Sprinkler System
  • Exterior Features: Sprinkler System, Porch - Screened, Deck - Composite
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot
  • Patio And Porch Features: Screened, Deck - Composite
  • 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: Hot Water, Natural Gas, Fireplace
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom4 Level: Third
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Closet - Linen,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom3 Level: Third
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area,Countertops - Upgraded,Deck - Exterior,Recessed Lighting,Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Crown Molding
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Office Level: Second
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Fireplaces are decorative. Offers,if any,will be reviewed no sooner than 5pm Saturday,11/13/21.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:138 R:030 S:,262885
  • Assessments: $1,249,000
  • Book: 20952
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Zoning: SR10
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Cooling Zones: 2
  • Heat Zones: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.5

Property History for 38 Dover Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 14, 2022

Sold

MLS PIN #72918596

$1,675,000—
Nov 21, 2021

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72918596

—
Nov 21, 2021

Contingent

MLS PIN #72918596

—
Nov 10, 2021

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72918596

$1,675,000—
May 4, 2004

Sold

MLS PIN #30767680

$1,277,500—
May 3, 2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #135971021

$1,277,500—
Mar 5, 2004

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #30767680

—
Mar 5, 2004

Contingent

MLS PIN #30767680

—
Sep 12, 2003

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30767680

$1,450,000—
Mar 31, 2003

Expired

MLS PIN #30665750

$1,350,000—
Nov 6, 2002

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30665750

$1,350,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/14/2022

Sold

MLS PIN #72918596

$1,675,000
11/21/2021

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72918596

—
11/21/2021

Contingent

MLS PIN #72918596

—
11/10/2021

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72918596

$1,675,000
05/04/2004

Sold

MLS PIN #30767680

$1,277,500
05/03/2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #135971021

$1,277,500
03/05/2004

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #30767680

—
03/05/2004

Contingent

MLS PIN #30767680

—
09/12/2003

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30767680

$1,450,000
03/31/2003

Expired

MLS PIN #30665750

$1,350,000
11/06/2002

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30665750

$1,350,000

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Public Records for 38 Dover Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,221,000Additions$602,000Total$1,823,000
Tax Record2025$18,740 ($1,562 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt3,014 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,014 SqFtStories3Lot Size15,079 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1910ZoningSR10CountyNORFOLKAPNWELL M:138 R:030 S:Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 38 Dover 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
Private - 5 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Hunnewell Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Wellesley Middle School
Public6 to 8

Wellesley High School
Public9 to 12

Dana Hall School
Private5 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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Listing Courtesy of Rutledge Properties, Betsy Kessler; Rutledge Properties, Janet Giesser

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