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70 Curve St, Wellesley, MA
Wellesley · MA 02482
- $2,400,000
- Price
- 5
- Beds
- 3.5
- Baths
- 3860
- Sq. ft.
Overview
Property type:
Single Family
Year built:
Built in 1907
Lot size:
0.3 Acre Lot
Price per square foot:
$648 / Sq.Ft
Parking:
2 Garage Spaces
Heating & cooling:
Heat, Mini-Split, AC
About this home
Glorious, bright and sunny shingle-style home in wonderful Wellesley Center neighborhood. Built for Katherine Lee Bates, author of America the Beautiful, who lived & wrote here, including in the 3rd-floor sanctuary she called “Bohemia.” Set back & framed by mature trees, the home blends historic character w/ gorgeous updates for modern family living & gracious entertaining. Stunning architectural details throughout, incl. wide open foyer, light-filled updated kitchen, rich fir flooring, oversized windows & charming porches at every turn. 4 corner BRs, including a beautiful primary suite with porch on 2nd floor. Breathtaking 3rd-floor retreat offers soaring ceilings, white shiplap paneling, a flood of natural light, along with a coffee bar, ensuite bath, dressing room, and laundry, ideal as a second primary suite, inspiring studio, home office, or game room. Finished playroom and extra storage in LL. Close walk to Wellesley Center shops, library, train, and Sprague School.
Neighborhood & Transit
College Heights
70 Curve St, Wellesley · MA 02482
Nearby transit
Within 0.5 mile, measured straight-line to the nearest station entrance.
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Wellesley Square Commuter Rail 1 route 0.38 mi
- Framingham/Worcester Line
Price Insight
- Days on Market:
- 191 days
- Listing Price:
- $2,500,000
- Price per Sq.Ft:
- $648
- Tax Assessment:
- $2,000,000 in 2026
- Taxes:
- $1,695 / Monthly
Home Facts
Interior Features
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Full Bathrooms
- 3
- Half Bathrooms
- 1
- Living Area
- 3,860 Sq.Ft (Includes Basement)
- Kitchen
- Main Floor, Gas Stove, Stainless Steel Appliances, Kitchen Island, Stone Countertops, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Recessed Lighting, Dishwasher, Range, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Primary Bedroom
- Floor 2, Double Closet, Full Bathroom, Closet, Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Deck - Exterior, Lighting - Overhead, En-suite bathroom
- Laundry
- Unknown
- Living levels
- Unknown
- Rooms
- 11
- Above grade area
- 3360
- Flooring
- Hardwood, Pine
- Lead paint
- Unknown
Utilities
- Heating Type
- Ductless Mini-Split System, Forced Air, Unit Control
- Heating Zone
- 2
- Cooling
- Ductless Mini-Split System, Central Air
- Cooling Zones
- 2
- Water
- City/Town Water
- Sewer
- City/Town Sewer
- Electric Features
- Unknown
Exterior Features
- Lot Size
- 12,949 Sq.Ft
- Lot Description
- Paved Drive
- Exterior Features
- Porch - Screened, Porch, Patio - Enclosed, Gutters, Sprinkler System
Parking
- Garage Parking
- 2 Parking Spaces, Detached, Garage Door Opener
- Off Street Parking
- None, Off-Street
Construction Details
- Construction Type
- Frame
- Siding
- Shingles, Wood
- Roof
- Wood Shingles, Shake
Green Features
- Electric Vehicle Charger
- Unknown
- Solar Panels
- Unknown
- Green Certified
- Unknown
- Insulation Features
- Unknown
- Energy Features
- Unknown
Room details
- Living room level
- First Floor
- Living room dimensions
- 14X20
- Living room features
- Fireplace, Flooring - Hardwood, Exterior Access
- Dining room level
- First Floor
- Dining room dimensions
- 13X15
- Dining room features
- Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
- Family room level
- First Floor
- Family room dimensions
- 13X15
- Family room features
- Fireplace, Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
- Kitchen dimensions
- 15X16
- Primary bedroom dimensions
- 14X16
- Bedroom 2 level
- Second Floor
- Bedroom 2 dimensions
- 12X13
- Bedroom 2 features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
- Bedroom 3 level
- Second Floor
- Bedroom 3 dimensions
- 12X13
- Bedroom 3 features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
- Bedroom 4 level
- Second Floor
- Bedroom 4 dimensions
- 11X11
- Bedroom 4 features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
- Bedroom 5 level
- Third Floor
- Bedroom 5 dimensions
- 19X38
- Bedroom 5 features
- Bathroom - Full, Ceiling - Cathedral, Ceiling Fan(s), Closet - Walk-in, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead, Beadboard
- Bathroom 1 level
- First Floor
- Bathroom 1 features
- Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Hardwood
- Bathroom 2 level
- Second Floor
- Bathroom 2 features
- Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Overhead
- Bathroom 3 level
- Second Floor
- Bathroom 3 features
- Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Dryer Hookup - Electric, Recessed Lighting, Washer Hookup, Lighting - Overhead
Listing information
- Listing agent
- Roberta Swenson
- Listing office
- Rutledge Properties
- MLS PIN #
- 73507852
- Disclosure
- Front Living Room windows stationary. Town sewer from manhole in front yard.
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