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Sold on 05/12/2016

73 Longfellow Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481

  • $2,691,000

    Last sold 05/12/2016 for $1.29M

  • 5

    bed

  • 4.5

    bath

  • 3,710

    Sqft ($350/Sqft)

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About 73 Longfellow Rd

Property type House
Year built 1990
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 0.38 Acre
Movoto estimate
Parking 2 garage spaces
Property description
A rare opportunity awaits! This 5-bedroom, 4 1/2 bath family home boasts everything today's buyer is looking for at an incredible value. An updated kitchen featuring granite countertops and stainless appliances (Wolf, Bosch and Sub-Zero) opens to a fireplaced family room w/access to fenced yard and 2-tier deck. The light-filled great room features windows on 3 sides and a 20 ft. window seat. Elegant living and dining rooms as well as a private study with cherry built-ins complete the first floor. A private back staircase leads to a one-of-a-kind office with 10' tray ceiling and wall of windows. The master suite offers a walk-in closet, dressing area and marble ensuite bath and two of the remaining four family bedrooms enjoy private baths. High ceilings, 2nd floor laundry, central air, gas heat and cooking with over 3,700 sq. ft. on three floors. Nestled in popular Wellesley Hills neighborhood and convenient to commuter rail, major routes and shopping.
Listed by
Listing Agent - Betsy Kessler
Listing Office - Rutledge Properties
Source: MLS Property Information Network, Inc. mls logo
MLS#71950635 • last updated 10 years ago
Movoto checked MLS Property Information Network, Inc. for data 4 minutes ago
Overview
Levels/Style Colonial
Type Single Family
SubType Detached
MLS # 71950635
SqFt 3710
Status Sold
Lot Size (Acre) 0.38
Property Tax 16905
Year Built 1990
Short Sale (Y/N) No
Foreclosure (Y/N) No
Interior
# Full Baths 4
Bathroom 2 Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Recessed Lighting
Bathroom 3 Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Primary Bathroom Yes
Bathroom 1 Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
# Half Baths 1
Primary Bedroom Bathroom - Full, Closet - Linen, Closet - Walk-in, Closet, Flooring - Wall To Wall Carpet, Dressing Room
Bedroom 5 Closet, Flooring - Wall To Wall Carpet
Bedroom 3 Bathroom - Full, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 2 Bathroom - Full, Closet, Flooring - Wall To Wall Carpet
Bedroom 4 Closet, Flooring - Wall To Wall Carpet
Total # of Bedrooms 5
Total # of Rooms 12
Add'l Room 3 Ceiling Fan(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wall To Wall Carpet, Home Office
Family Room Fireplace, Flooring - Hardwood, Exterior Access
Add'l Room 2 Great Room, Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Exterior Access
Kitchen Flooring - Marble, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Stainless Steel Appliances
Add'l Room 5 Bathroom, Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Add'l Room 6 Study, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood
Dining Room Flooring - Hardwood, Chair Rail
Add'l Room 4 Bathroom, Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Add'l Room 1 Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Study
Basement Partial, Interior Access, Garage Access, Unfinished Basement
# Fireplaces 1
Interior Features Flooring - Hardwood, Cable Available
Exterior
Foundation Poured Concrete
Exterior Clapboard, Wood
Roof Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
Construction Frame
Garage/ Parking Attached, Under
Parking Desc Off-Street
# Parking Spaces 4
# Garage Spaces 2
Exterior Features Deck, Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard
Lot Desc Corner, Paved Drive, Fenced/Enclosed, Sloping
Amenities / Utilities
Utility Connections For Gas Range
Utilities: Hot Water Natural Gas
Water Source City/Town Water
HOA Amenities Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House Of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
Location
Neighborhood Poets
County Norfolk
Middle School WMS
Elementary School Schofield
High School WHS
APN M:036 R:004 S:A, 257847
Lot/ Land Details
Road Type Public
$2.69M
Range: $1.99M-$3.39M
Last 30 days 
  • May 2016
    mls logo MLS # 71950635
  • May 12, 2016 Sold
    $1,298,500 (-6.9%)
  • Mar 25, 2016 Under Agreement
  • Jan 20, 2016 Listed
    $1,395,000 (-6.9%)
  • Sep 2015
    mls logo MLS # 71910063
  • Sep 24, 2015 Listed
    $1,499,000 (+102.8%)
  • Oct 1998
    mls logo MLS # 50391165
  • Oct 2, 1998 Sold
    $739,000
  • Jan 27, 1998 Listed
    $739,000 (-6.3%)
  • Nov 1997
    mls logo MLS # 50388568
  • Nov 22, 1997 Listed
    $789,000
  • 73 Longfellow Rd
    $1.29M
  • 02481
    $3.29M +6% y/y
  • Wellesley
    $2.25M -8% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
78 Longfellow Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481 $1,605,000 4/2 1,636 0.03
67 Longfellow Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481 $4,091,000 7/6 6,529 0.03
80 Longfellow Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481 $2,330,000 5/3 3,910 0.04
3 Mulherin Ln, Wellesley, MA 02481 $1,785,000 4/3 2,640 0.05
70 Longfellow Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481 $2,160,000 4/3 2,432 0.05
2 Standish Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481 $1,246,000 2/1 1,371 0.05
1 Mulherin Ln, Wellesley, MA 02481 $1,402,000 4/1 2,118 0.05
68 Longfellow Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481 $2,694,000 8/3 4,564 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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7/10
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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