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Sold on 01/15/2008
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5 Longfellow Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481

$1,843,000

Last sold 01/15/2008 for $922K

  • 4

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  • 3

    bath

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About 5 Longfellow Rd

Property type House
Year built 1937
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 0.25 Acre
Movoto estimate
Parking 2 garage spaces
Property description
An exceptional value priced well below assessment! 1930's Cape with endless possibilities in popular Poet's Corner. Nestled on a level lot among larger more substantial homes. Expansive kitchen/family room & surprisingly spacious living room. Separate guest suite with bath over 2-car attached garage. Upgrades include 2004 heating system & 200 amp electric service. Needs a major makeover. Bring back the sparkle and reap the benefits.
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Listing Office - Hammond Residential
Source: MLS Property Information Network, Inc. mls logo
MLS#70288480 • last updated 20 years ago
Movoto checked MLS Property Information Network, Inc. for data 17 minutes ago
Overview
Levels/Style Cape
Type Single Family
SubType Detached
MLS # 70288480
Status Sold
Lot Size (Acre) 0.25
Property Tax 5716
Year Built 1937
Short Sale (Y/N) Unknown
Foreclosure (Y/N) Undisclosed
Interior
# Full Baths 3
Bathroom 2 Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Bathroom 3 Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Primary Bathroom No
Bathroom 1 Bathroom - Full
Primary Bedroom Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 3 Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 2 Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 4 Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Wall To Wall Carpet
Total # of Bedrooms 4
Total # of Rooms 8
Family Room Ceiling Fan(s)
Kitchen Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area
Dining Room Flooring - Hardwood
Basement Full, Interior Access, Bulkhead, Sump Pump
Add'l Room 1 Office
# Fireplaces 1
Interior Features Fireplace, Flooring - Hardwood, Whole House Fan
Exterior
Foundation Poured Concrete
Exterior Shingles
Roof Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
Construction Frame
Garage/ Parking Attached, Garage Door Opener, Storage
Parking Desc Off-Street
# Parking Spaces 2
# Garage Spaces 2
Exterior Features Greenhouse
Lot Desc Paved Drive
Amenities / Utilities
Electricity Circuit Breakers, 200 Amps
Water/ Sewer City/Town Water, City/Town Sewer
Utility Connections For Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Utilities: Hot Water Tankless
Water Source City/Town Water
HOA Amenities Public Transportation, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course
Location
County Norfolk
Middle School WMS
Elementary School Schofield
High School WHS
APN 258231
Lot/ Land Details
Road Type Public, Paved, Publicly Maint.
Frontage 90
$1.84M
Range: $1.52M-$2.15M
Last 30 days 
  • Jan 2008
    Public Records
  • Jan 15, 2008 Sold
    $922,000 (+53.7%)
  • Mar 2006
    Public Records
  • Mar 9, 2006 Sold
    $600,000 (-4.6%)
  • Nov 2005
    mls logo MLS # 70288480
  • Nov 2, 2005 Listed
    $629,000
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2025
    $13,498 +7.2%
    $1,313,000 +8.51%
  • 2024
    $12,596 +1.5%
    $1,210,000 +12.66%
  • 2023
    $12,409 +5.3%
    $1,074,000 +6.44%
  • 2022
    $11,785 +8.7%
    $1,009,000 +9.32%
  • 2021
    $10,845 +1.6%
    $923,000
  • 2020
    $10,670 +6.6%
    $923,000 +6.71%
  • 2019
    $10,008 -9.3%
    $865,000 -6.28%
  • 2018
    $11,030 +1.4%
    $923,000
  • 2017
    $10,882 +2.1%
    $923,000
  • 2016
    $10,659
    —
  • 5 Longfellow Rd
    $922K
  • —
  • 02481
    $3.29M +6% y/y
  • Wellesley
    $1.98M -17% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
1 Longfellow Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481 $1,368,000 3/2 1,844 0.01
7 Longfellow Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481 $2,465,000 8/5 4,799 0.02
124 Washington St, Wellesley, MA 02481 $1,912,000 5/3 3,225 0.02
6 Longfellow Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481 $2,198,000 4/3 2,052 0.03
2 Longfellow Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481 $1,781,000 4/3 2,367 0.04
8 Bird Hill Ave, Wellesley, MA 02481 $2,277,000 4/3 2,416 0.04
15 Longfellow Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481 $2,797,000 6/4 4,738 0.05
130 Washington St, Wellesley, MA 02481 $2,145,000 6/3 4,656 0.06

Estimated values are based on public record data and automated valuation models. Values are not guaranteed and may not reflect current market conditions.

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Schofield Elementary School
public Grades K-5
Wellesley School District
8/10
Wellesley Middle School
public Grades 6-8
Wellesley School District
9/10
Wellesley High School
public Grades 9-12
Wellesley School District
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