$1,825,000
SOLD AUG 1, 2024

97 Elmwood Rd Wellesley Hills, MA 02481

Westgate Neighborhood
5 Beds
3 Baths
3,133 Sq Ft
0.35 Acres

Recently Sold

$583 Per Sq Ft

4% Above List Price

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Custom Closet System
  • Ranch Style House
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Katharine Lee Bates Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of August 2024

OFFER ACCEPTED. OPEN HOUSES CANCELLED. Absolute gem in an incredible location! Steps from Bates elementary school and Boulder Brook conservation area. Home is flooded with light and features large, level backyard with mature trees and generous patio. Living room features unique, bowed bay of windows and hardwood fireplace mantle. Kitchen is open concept with a large dining area. Family room/home office addition has French doors for privacy, work area, sitting area, and skylight. Basement suite includes a BR, living area, full bath, and kitchenette, in addition to a laundry room and work room with direct entry to a 2 car garage. Newer Furnace and A/C units. House sits on lovely residential street with easy access to public playgrounds, athletic fields, and the Boulder Brook Reservation walking trails. Don't miss this terrific opportunity in Wellesley!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Moira Lown

Coldwell Banker Realty - Wellesley

Coldwell Banker Realty - Wellesley

Co-Listed By

Sheila Olson

Coldwell Banker Realty - Wellesley

Last Buyer's Agent

Company Company

Compass

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,772

Year Built

  • Built in 1953

Lot Details

  • 0.35 Acre Lot
  • Near Conservation Area
  • Property is zoned SR15

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway
  • Open Parking

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 3,133 Sq Ft Home
  • Bay Window
  • Living Room with Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Stove
  • Range with Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Custom Closet System
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • Bates Elementary School
  • WMS Middle School
  • WHS High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:157 R:048 S:,263421

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Recreation

  • Park
  • Jogging Path

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,772

Year Built

Built in 1953

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Year Built: 1953
  • Buyer Agency: 2.5%
  • Buyer Agency Type: %
  • Transaction Broker: 0
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Compensation Based On: Gross/Full Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: In-Law Floorplan
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, Range Hood
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: First
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 98.28
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom3 Area: 150.65
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: First
  • Room Bedroom4 Area: 133.619999
  • Room Bedroom4 Level: First
  • Room Bedroom4 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom5 Level: Basement
  • Room Bedroom5 Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Bedroom5 Area: 170.28
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: First
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 177.1
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Dining Room Area: 189.04
  • Room Family Room Level: First
  • Room Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Family Room Area: 374.66
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Gas Stove
  • Room Kitchen Area: 167.58
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Area: 333.76
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Basement: Full, Finished
  • Living Area: 3133
  • Spa YN: No
  • MAIN LO: AN6181
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 558.57
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 582.51
  • MAIN SO: AN2383

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage YN: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Private School, Public School
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:157 R:048 S:,263421
  • Zoning: SR15
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.35
  • Lot Size Area: 0.35
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 15177
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • PAGE: 139
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 14772
  • Tax Book Number: 28955

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: Yes

MLS Schools

  • High School: Whs
  • Elementary School: Bates
  • Middle Or Junior School: Wms

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/01/2024 08/01/24 Sold $1,825,000 +4.3% $583 / Sq Ft
06/22/2024 06/22/24 Pending -- -- --
06/19/2024 06/19/24 For Sale $1,750,000 0.0% $559 / Sq Ft
05/17/2023 05/17/23 Rented $7,500 +15.4% --
05/17/2023 05/17/23 Under Contract -- -- --
05/08/2023 05/08/23 For Rent $6,500 -- --
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $15,975 $1,554,000 $1,177,000 $377,000
2024 $14,772 $1,419,000 $1,079,000 $340,000
2023 $13,729 $1,199,000 $941,000 $258,000
2022 $12,147 $1,040,000 $746,000 $294,000
2021 $12,220 $1,040,000 $746,000 $294,000
2020 $12,022 $1,040,000 $746,000 $294,000
2019 $11,396 $985,000 $746,000 $239,000
2018 $12,356 $1,034,000 $857,000 $177,000
2017 $12,203 $1,035,000 $858,000 $177,000
2016 $11,984 $1,013,000 $843,000 $170,000
2015 $9,606 $831,000 $662,000 $169,000
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,642,317 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $1,642,317 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $480,000 Credit Line Revolving
Closed $660,500 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $651,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $650,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $665,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $680,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Deed History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Deed $850,000 --
Deed -- --
Deed $755,000 --
Deed $312,000 --
Deed $285,250 --
Deed $850,000 --
Deed -- --
Deed $755,000 --
Deed $312,000 --
Deed $285,250 --
Source: Public Records

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Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73252555

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: WELL-000157-000048