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Sold on 05/25/2018

86 Forest St, Wellesley, MA 02481

$1,986,000

Last sold 05/25/2018 for $1.12M

  • 3

    bed

  • 2.5

    bath

  • 2,013

    Sqft ($559/Sqft)

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About 86 Forest St

Property type House
Year built 1940
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 0.37 Acre
Movoto estimate
Parking 2 garage spaces
Rental estimate
Property description
A fabulous Country Club location for this wonderful Cape Colonial! Awaiting the next owner's touch, this lovely home has all the distinctive and quality elements buyers want including tall ceilings, period moldings, a slate roof and polished hardwoods The front foyer is open, bright, and flows into an expansive living room that is centered by a handsome fireplace wall with floor-to-ceiling wood mantel. The bedrooms are all spacious, with ample closet space. The master is ensuite, with a walk-in closet. Other bonuses include a young central air system and a roomy two-car garage. The yard is lush and rolling. Put on your walking shoes and follow the sidewalk to the high school, commuter rail, shops, restaurants and of course the Brook Path which are all minutes away. This special home is a great find!
Listed by
Listing Agent - Teri Adler
Listing Office - Pinnacle Residential
Source: MLS Property Information Network, Inc. mls logo
MLS#72293409 • last updated 8 years ago
Movoto checked MLS Property Information Network, Inc. for data 13 minutes ago
Overview
Levels/Style Cape
Type Single Family
SubType Detached
MLS # 72293409
SqFt 2013
Status Sold
Lot Size (Acre) 0.37
Property Tax 11030
Year Built 1940
Short Sale (Y/N) No
Foreclosure (Y/N) No
Interior
# Full Baths 2
Bathroom 2 Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Recessed Lighting
Bathroom 3 Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Recessed Lighting
Primary Bathroom Yes
Bathroom 1 Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
# Half Baths 1
Primary Bedroom Bathroom - Full, Closet - Walk-in, Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 3 Flooring - Hardwood, Attic Access
Bedroom 2 Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Total # of Bedrooms 3
Total # of Rooms 7
Add'l Room 2 Play Room
Laundry Dryer Hookup - Electric
Kitchen Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Pantry, Gas Stove
Dining Room Flooring - Hardwood, Chair Rail, Wainscoting
Add'l Room 1 Flooring - Hardwood, Den
Basement Full
# Fireplaces 1
Interior Features Fireplace, Flooring - Hardwood, Exterior Access
Exterior
Foundation Poured Concrete
Exterior Wood
Roof Slate
Construction Frame
Garage/ Parking Attached
Parking Desc Off-Street
# Parking Spaces 6
# Garage Spaces 2
Exterior Features Porch - Enclosed, Professional Landscaping
Lot Desc Wooded, Paved Drive
Amenities / Utilities
Utility Connections For Gas Range
Utilities: Hot Water Natural Gas
Water Source City/Town Water
HOA Amenities Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Highway Access, Private School, Public School
Location
Neighborhood Country Club
County Norfolk
Middle School Wellesley
Elementary School WPS
High School Wellesley
APN M:066 R:034 S:, 259085
Lot/ Land Details
Road Type Public
$1.98M
Range: $1.33M-$2.64M
Last 30 days 
Rental est.: $6,624/month
Gross rent multiplier: 14.2
  • May 2018
    mls logo MLS # 72293409
  • May 25, 2018 Sold
    $1,125,000 (-2.2%)
  • Mar 14, 2018 Listed
    $1,150,000 (+238.2%)
  • May 2009
    Public Records
  • May 6, 2009 Sold
    $340,000 (-31.4%)
  • Sep 1995
    mls logo MLS # 50301570
  • Sep 16, 1995 Listed
    $495,850
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2025
    $15,142 -0.6%
    $1,473,000 +0.68%
  • 2024
    $15,230 +0.3%
    $1,463,000 +11.34%
  • 2023
    $15,184 +6.0%
    $1,314,000 +7.09%
  • 2022
    $14,331 +4.9%
    $1,227,000 +5.5%
  • 2021
    $13,665 +1.6%
    $1,163,000
  • 2020
    $13,444 +4.0%
    $1,163,000 +4.12%
  • 2019
    $12,924 +17.2%
    $1,117,000 +21.02%
  • 2018
    $11,030 +1.4%
    $923,000
  • 2017
    $10,882 +1.5%
    $923,000
  • 2016
    $10,718
  • 86 Forest St
    $1.12M
  • 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
21 Franklin Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481 $3,389,000 6/4 4,465 0.02
82 Forest St, Wellesley, MA 02481 $2,660,000 4/3 3,344 0.02
78 Forest St, Wellesley, MA 02481 $2,959,000 6/4 4,292 0.04
81 Forest St, Wellesley, MA 02481 $5,496,000 4/4 5,291 0.04
77 Forest St, Wellesley, MA 02481 $5,329,000 5/6 5,152 0.05
104 Forest St, Wellesley, MA 02481 $2,911,000 6/4 4,624 0.05
11 Arlington Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481 $3,799,000 6/4 4,129 0.05
15 Arlington Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481 $2,942,000 5/4 3,597 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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