40 Kimlo Rd, Wellesley MA 02481

Wellesley, MA 02481
$889,800
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,544
Sq Ft
$350
Price/Sq Ft
1.11
Acres
1878
Year Built
2
Garage Spaces
Single Family Residence
Type
69
Days on Market
Sold 2009 Listed Mar 23, 2009 • MLS# 70891684 Copied! • Updated Apr 1, 2025

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $919,000
Final Sale Price: $889,800
Difference: $29,200 (-3.2%)
Performance Metrics
96.8%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
69
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $361
Sale $/sq ft: $350
This property sold for $350 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 3.2% below the original asking price.

The property spent 69 days on market before selling.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 7 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$350/sq ft
Area Median
$617/sq ft
Difference
43.3%

This property sold below the area median, potentially representing good value for the buyer.

About this home

Victorian Antique Home. Nestled on over an acre of wooded land and set amongst organic New England gardens, this 4 bedroom, 2½ bath home is a unique treasure. Kitchen features fire slate counter tops, cherry cabinets, and top of the line appliances. Hardwood floors, 3 fireplaces, high ceilings, Bradbury & Bradbury hand screened historic wall paper, wine cellar & new gas boiler (10/08). Brand new 2 car detached garage. Walk to commuter rail, shops & restaurants.

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Price & Status History

Market Insights

53%
Price Range
70
Total Days on Market
2
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #73533550
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Dec 1, 2026
$1,895,000
MLS #73533550
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Previous Transaction - MLS #71242920
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Previously Sold
Jul 28, 2011
$893,000
MLS #71242920
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Sold
Aug 5, 2009
$889,800
Property sold
Days on Market: 70
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Listed for Sale
Mar 23, 2009
$890,000
Original listing
Agent: Christine Norcross & Partners Office: William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2009 $8,798 $929,000

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$8,798
Tax Year 2009
Assessed Value
$929,000

Facts & Features

2 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1878
Living Area 2,544 sq ft
Lot Size 1.11 acres
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 8

Interior

Heating Central, Steam, Natural Gas, Other
Cooling None
Flooring Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances Electric Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
Fireplace Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room
Fireplaces 3
Basement Full, Partial, Crawl Space, Interior Entry, Sump Pump, Concrete
Laundry Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features Entrance Foyer

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Colonial
Roof Shingle
Features Porch, Rain Gutters, Screens
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch
Garage Spaces 2
Has Garage Yes
Features Detached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Garage Faces Side, Off Street
Total Spaces 12
Electric Circuit Breakers
Water Public, City/town Water
Sewer Public Sewer, City/town Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Annual Tax $8,798
Assessed Value $929,000
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Lead Paint Yes
Seller Disclosures Min Seepage Fieldstone Bsmt Area, Front Porch Slopes A Little
Exclusions Wash/Dryer- Dogwood Tree In Nr. Driveway
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Norfolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 70 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1878
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
2,544 sq ft
Total Rooms
8

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
Interior Features: Entrance Foyer
Windows: Screens
Basement: Full, Partial, Crawl Space, Interior Entry, Sump Pump, Concrete
Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial
Year Built: 1878
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Stone

Utilities & Systems

Heating: Central, Steam, Natural Gas, Other
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch, Rain Gutters, Screens
Patio & Porch: Porch
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Wooded
Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 2
Total Parking Spaces: 12
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Garage Faces Side, Off Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 3
Fireplace Type: Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room
Community Amenities:
School District
Wellesley School District local
A+
🎓 Where Graduates Go Class of 2021
81% attend college
78% 4-Year 3% 2-Year 56% Out of State 2% Working
✓ School Safety 2024-25
0.3% Low
0.3% Suspensions 0.5% In-School
↓ 5.2% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

10 schools
Star Academy Boston (Wellesley Campus)
1.0 mi
Grades PK-12
St. John the Evangelist School
1.3 mi
Grades PK-06
Tenacre Country Day School
1.6 mi
Grades PK-06
A
Sprague Elementary School
1.1 mi | #163 of 825 | Score: 56.5
Dropped 127 spots from last year
-1.8 below state avg
276 students Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
A
Hunnewell School
1.2 mi | #157 of 825 | Score: 56.7
Dropped 68 spots from last year
-1.5 below state avg
307 students Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
A
Schofield School
1.5 mi | #138 of 825 | Score: 57.3
Dropped 74 spots from last year
-0.9 below state avg
274 students Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
A
Katharine Lee Bates School
1.5 mi | #125 of 825 | Score: 57.9
Dropped 120 spots from last year
-0.3 below state avg
272 students Moderate
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
Preschool at Wellesley Schools
1.5 mi
79 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK
A+
Joseph E Fiske School
1.6 mi | #39 of 825 | Score: 63.1
Improved 21 spots from last year
+4.9 above state avg
263 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
A+
John D Hardy School
1.6 mi | #43 of 825 | Score: 62.8
Dropped 15 spots from last year
+4.6 above state avg
310 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
M

Middle Schools

1 school
A+
Wellesley Middle School
0.7 mi | #7 of 352 | Score: 64.3
Same rank as last year
+6.1 above state avg
910 students Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

3 schools
Dana Hall School
1.4 mi
Grades 06-12
A+
Wellesley Sr High School
0.6 mi | #27 of 346 | Score: 71.5
Improved 64 spots from last year
+13.3 above state avg
1,231 students Diverse
20 sports • 2,762 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Strong Athletics
Grades 09-12
North American Hockey Academy
2.1 mi
Grades 09-12
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Neighborhood

40 Kimlo Rd, Wellesley MA 02481

Wellesley, MA 02481

Listing Information

Listing Agent Christine Norcross & Partners
Listing Office William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
Office Phone 781-235-5000
Agent MLS ID TEAM0242
Office MLS ID M95356
Listing Data Updated Apr 1, 2025 7:33 AM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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