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81 Arnold Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481

$6,574,000

Last sold 10/18/2019 for $2M

  • 5

    bed

  • 3.5

    bath

  • 4,557

    Sqft ($439/Sqft)

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About 81 Arnold Rd

Property type House
Year built 1938
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 1.19 Acre
Movoto estimate
Parking 2 garage spaces
Property description
1.20 acres! This 5 bedroom classic colonial sits on one of the more stately lots in prestigious Cliff Estates. Grand foyer sets the tone for this elegant home. Kitchen with large center island and seating area with picture windows overlooking huge flat back yard. Family room with high ceiling and fireplace with French doors leading to bluestone patio. Great oversized dining room and living room with fireplace perfect for entertaining. Welcoming sunroom filled with light and great views of the property. Cozy paneled den with fireplace. Mudroom completes the first floor! Master suite with bath and walk-in closet. 3 additional family beds all very similar in size. One bedroom ensuite and additional family bath. Bonus sitting room off bedrooms. Walk up 3rd floor with 5th bedroom. Lower level the perfect playroom space with hardwood floors. 2 car garage. Fantastic opportunity to enjoy this amazing street plus the best backyard!
Listed by
Listing Agent - Melissa Dailey
Listing Office - Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Wellesley - Central St.
Source: MLS Property Information Network, Inc. mls logo
MLS#72558810 • last updated 6 years ago
Movoto checked MLS Property Information Network, Inc. for data 47 minutes ago
Overview
Levels/Style Colonial
Type Single Family
SubType Detached
MLS # 72558810
SqFt 4557
Status Sold
Lot Size (Acre) 1.19
Property Tax 25651
Year Built 1938
Short Sale (Y/N) No
Foreclosure (Y/N) No
Interior
# Full Baths 3
Bathroom 2 Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub
Bathroom 3 Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Shower Stall
Primary Bathroom Yes
Bathroom 1 Bathroom - Half
# Half Baths 1
Primary Bedroom Bathroom - Full, Closet - Walk-in
Bedroom 2 Bathroom - Full
Total # of Bedrooms 5
Total # of Rooms 11
Family Room Fireplace, Window(s) - Picture, Open Floor Plan
Add'l Room 3 Game Room
Add'l Room 2 Sun Room, Window(s) - Picture
Kitchen Window(s) - Picture, Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island
Add'l Room 4 Sitting Room
Add'l Room 1 Fireplace, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Study
Basement Full, Partially Finished, Garage Access
# Fireplaces 4
Interior Features Fireplace, Walk-up Attic
Exterior
Foundation Poured Concrete
Exterior Wood, Brick
Roof Slate
Construction Frame
Garage/ Parking Under
Parking Desc Off-Street
# Parking Spaces 6
# Garage Spaces 2
Exterior Features Porch - Enclosed, Patio, Professional Landscaping
Lot Desc Paved Drive
Amenities / Utilities
Utility Connections For Gas Range, for Electric Range
Utilities: Hot Water Natural Gas
Water Source City/Town Water
HOA Amenities Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House Of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
Location
Neighborhood Cliff Estates
County Norfolk
Middle School WMS
Elementary School Wellesley
High School WHS
APN M:096 R:013 S:, 260390
Lot/ Land Details
Road Type Public
$6.57M
Range: $5.71M-$7.42M
Last 30 days 
  • Oct 2019
    mls logo MLS # 72558810
  • Oct 18, 2019 Sold
    $2,000,000 (-12.9%)
  • Sep 4, 2019 Listed
    $2,295,000
  • Jun 2019
    mls logo MLS # 72493864
  • Jun 24, 2019 Price Change
    $2,295,000 (-4.2%)
  • May 3, 2019 Listed
    $2,395,000
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2025
    $47,823 +6.8%
    $4,652,000 +8.11%
  • 2024
    $44,794 +7.0%
    $4,303,000 +18.87%
  • 2023
    $41,852 +60.1%
    $3,620,000 +61.75%
  • 2022
    $26,140 +2.2%
    $2,238,000 +2.8%
  • 2021
    $25,580 -0.2%
    $2,177,000 -1.8%
  • 2020
    $25,629 -0.1%
    $2,217,000
  • 2019
    $25,651 +2.9%
    $2,217,000 +6.23%
  • 2018
    $24,940 +1.4%
    $2,087,000 +0.05%
  • 2017
    $24,594 -1.1%
    $2,086,000
  • 2016
    $24,867
    —
  • 81 Arnold Rd
    $2M
  • —
  • 02481
    $3.29M +6% y/y
  • Wellesley
    $2.12M -11% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
77 Arnold Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481 $3,250,000 4/3 3,266 0.03
82 Arnold Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481 $4,755,000 6/6 5,509 0.04
78 Arnold Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481 $6,899,000 6/6 5,464 0.05
86 Arnold Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481 $5,149,000 7/7 5,951 0.05
91 Arnold Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481 $4,168,000 6/4 4,519 0.05
82 Edmunds Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481 $6,064,000 6/5 6,312 0.05
90 Arnold Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481 $6,146,000 5/6 6,638 0.05
71 Arnold Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481 $3,299,000 4/3 3,715 0.05

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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