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78 Forest St, Wellesley, MA

Wellesley · MA 02481

$2,050,000
Sold Price
6
Beds
3.5
Baths
4292
Sq. ft.

Overview

Property type: Single Family
Year built: Built in 1912
Lot size: 0.81 Acre Lot
Price per square foot: $518 / Sq.Ft
Parking: 2 Garage Spaces
Heating & cooling: Heat, AC

Sale summary

Days on market
102 days
Sold price
$2,050,000
Asking price
$2,225,000
Below asking
$175,000 (7.9%)
Sold price / sq ft
$478
Tax assessment
$2,439,000 in 2024
Taxes
$2,116 / Monthly

About this home

Buyers were unable to sell their home and this long admired 1912 stucco colonial home is back on the market! In the heart of the Country Club Area this property is a masterpiece of timeless elegance, boasting original details, preserved over the years. A large foyer with a stunning staircase welcomes guests into the spacious home and opens to a fireplaced living room and formal dining room. A hall leads to the large open concept kitchen/family room complete with French doors, fireplace, built ins, windows seat, large island and wet bar. Morning sun fills this wonderful space making it the center of the home. A sunroom with built in bookcases and sitting room complete the first floor. The second floor features the primary bedroom with 2 walk-in closets and bath, 2 additional bedrooms and full bath. The third floor has 3 additional bedrooms and a former bath, plumbed and ready for renovation. An inground pool and well landscaped grounds make this the perfect home for entertaining.

Home Facts

Interior Features

Bedrooms
6
Full Bathrooms
3
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
4,292 Sq.Ft
Broker Disclosure about Living Area
All measurements are approximate. Buyer to do own due dilligence.
Kitchen
Main Floor, Open Floor Plan, Breakfast Bar, Kitchen Island, Custom Built Cabinets, Flooring - Hardwood, Main Level, Wet bar, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting, Dishwasher, Cooktop, Wall Oven, Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Primary Bedroom
Floor 2, Walk-in Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, En-suite bathroom
Laundry
Unknown
Living levels
Unknown
Rooms
13
Above grade area
4292
Flooring
Wood, Tile, Wall to Wall Carpet
Lead paint
Unknown

Utilities

Heating Type
Forced Air, Steam, Unit Control
Heating Zone
2
Cooling
Ductless Mini-Split System
Cooling Zones
1
Water
City/Town Water
Sewer
City/Town Sewer
Electric Features
Unknown

Exterior Features

Lot Size
35,170 Sq.Ft
Lot Description
Easements, Cleared, Fenced/Enclosed, Gentle Slope
Exterior Features
Garden Area, Stone Wall, Deck, Patio, Pool - Inground, Professional Landscaping, Screens, Fenced Yard

Parking

Garage Parking
2 Parking Spaces, Attached, Under
Off Street Parking
None, Off-Street

Construction Details

Construction Type
Frame, Stone/Concrete
Siding
Stucco
Roof
Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles

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
14X23
Living room features
Fireplace, Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors, Main Level
Dining room level
First Floor
Dining room dimensions
16X16
Dining room features
Flooring - Hardwood, Main Level
Family room level
First Floor
Family room dimensions
19X18
Family room features
Fireplace, Ceiling - Cathedral, Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors, Main Level, Open Floor Plan, Recessed Lighting, Window Seat
Kitchen dimensions
17X18
Primary bedroom dimensions
14X23
Bedroom 2 level
Second Floor
Bedroom 2 dimensions
22X8
Bedroom 2 features
Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 3 level
Second Floor
Bedroom 3 dimensions
23X14
Bedroom 3 features
Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 4 level
Third Floor
Bedroom 4 dimensions
12X11
Bedroom 4 features
Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Bedroom 5 level
Third Floor
Bedroom 5 dimensions
12X11
Bedroom 5 features
Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Bathroom 1 level
First Floor
Bathroom 1 dimensions
11X15
Bathroom 1 features
Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Hardwood, Dryer Hookup - Electric, Washer Hookup
Bathroom 2 level
Second Floor
Bathroom 2 dimensions
15X11
Bathroom 2 features
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Bathroom - With Tub, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Recessed Lighting, Soaking Tub
Bathroom 3 level
Second Floor
Bathroom 3 dimensions
7X9.
Bathroom 3 features
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Listing information

Listing agent
Eleanor Bright
Listing office
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate
MLS PIN #
73212559
Disclosure
All measurements are approximate. Buyer to do own due dilligence.

Neighborhood & Transit

Country Club Area

78 Forest St, Wellesley · MA 02481

Nearby transit

Within 0.5 mile, measured straight-line to the nearest station entrance.

  • Wellesley Hills Commuter Rail 1 route 0.43 mi
    • Framingham/Worcester Line