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225 Walnut St, Wellesley MA 02481

Wellesley, MA 02481 • Wellesley Hills - Poet's Corner
$1,300,000
Est. $7,859/month
6
Beds
3.5
Baths
3,417
Sq Ft
$380
Price/Sq Ft
0.32
Acres
1899
Year Built
4
Parking
41
Days on Market
Closed Listed May 1, 2024 • MLS# 73231419 Copied! • Updated Aug 2, 2024

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $1,649,000
Final Sale Price: $1,300,000
Difference: $349,000 (-21.2%)
Performance Metrics
78.8%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
41
Days on Market
Average time
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $483
Sale $/sq ft: $380
This property sold for $380 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 21.2% below the original asking price.

The property spent 41 days on market before selling.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 11 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$380/sq ft
Area Average
$484/sq ft
Difference
21.5%

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

About this home

In the heart of Poet’s Corner,NEWLY INSTALLED HARDWOOD FLOORING welcomes you into this New England-style Colonial Tudor. NEW ELECTRICAL SERVICE (2024), ROOF (2016, 2019), NEW HEAT/AC (2020), BATHROOMS (2023, 2024). Inviting foyer, formal living and dining rooms, cherry kitchen, oversized island, powder room, office, and family room with a wood-burning fireplace complete the first floor. The second floor has four corner bedrooms and a newly updated bath. A separate entrance leads to the third level with two bedrooms, a sitting area, updated bath, and a kitchenette perfect for an in-law apartment, au pair suite or work from home space. Additional game room, full bath and storage in the lower level. Large level yard, deck, gardens, plus this convenient location makes it easy to commute anywhere by 95 N/S, MA Pike, commuter rail or Green Line. A short distance to shopping, restaurants, Warren Park and playground, medical facilities, the elementary school and college

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Property History

Market Insights

7.1%
Price Range
42
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Sold
Aug 2, 2024
$1,300,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 42
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Listed for Sale
May 1, 2024
$1,399,000
Original listing
Agent: ORourke & Johnson Team Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Weston

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2024 $13,023 $1,251,000

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$13,023
Tax Year 2024
Assessed Value
$1,251,000

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1899
Living Area 3,417 sq ft
Lot Size 0.32 acres
Bedrooms 6
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 12

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air, Window Unit(s)
Flooring Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/ceramic Tile, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances Oven, Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace Family Room, Living Room
Fireplaces 3
Basement Partially Finished
Laundry In Basement
Features Kitchen Island, Wet Bar, Home Office, Game Room, Home Office-separate Entry

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture Colonial, Tudor
Roof Shingle, Rubber
Features Deck - Composite, Patio, Storage
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck - Composite, Patio
Features Paved Drive
Total Spaces 4
Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None
Annual Tax $13,023
Assessed Value $1,251,000
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Seller Disclosures Home Office Is A Three Season Room.
Exclusions Freezer In Ll Is Excluded.
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Sq Ft Disclosures Includes 733 sq ft on third floor, does not include 392 sq ft in basement measured by a third party
Documents None
County Norfolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 42 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1899
Bedrooms
6
Full Bathrooms
3
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
3,417 sq ft
Total Rooms
12

Room Details

First Floor

Bathroom1
Bathroom - Half
Dining Room
Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
Kitchen
Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island, Deck - Exterior, Recessed Lighting, Slider, Stainless Steel Appliances, Pot Filler Faucet, Pocket Door
Living Room
Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Window Seat
Office
Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Family Room
Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Laminate, Recessed Lighting, Crown Molding

Second Floor

Bedroom4
Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom3
Flooring - Hardwood
Bathroom2
Bathroom - Full
Bedroom2
Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Master Bedroom
Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Crown Molding, Window Seat

Third Floor

Bedroom5
Flooring - Hardwood
Bathroom3
Bathroom - Full

Other Floor

Master Bathroom

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances: Oven, Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features: Kitchen Island, Wet bar, Home Office, Game Room, Home Office-Separate Entry
Windows:
Basement: Partially Finished
Laundry: In Basement
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial, Tudor
Year Built: 1899
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof: Shingle, Rubber
Foundation: Stone

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air, Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air, Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck - Composite, Patio, Storage
Patio & Porch: Deck - Composite, Patio
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Level
Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Paved Drive

Special Features

Fireplaces: 3
Fireplace Type: Family Room, Living Room
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University, Sidewalks
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
St. John the Evangelist School
0.3 mi
Grades PK-06
Star Academy Boston (Wellesley Campus)
2.2 mi
Grades PK-12
Tenacre Country Day School
2.7 mi
Grades PK-06
A
Schofield School
0.2 mi | #141 of 824 | Score: 57.4
Dropped 77 spots from last year
-0.9 below state avg
291 students Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
Preschool at Wellesley Schools
0.7 mi
87 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK
A+
Joseph E Fiske School
0.8 mi | #32 of 824 | Score: 63.6
Improved 28 spots from last year
+5.4 above state avg
278 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
A
Sprague Elementary School
2.3 mi | #165 of 824 | Score: 56.3
Dropped 129 spots from last year
-1.9 below state avg
289 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades K-05
A
Hunnewell School
2.4 mi | #162 of 824 | Score: 56.6
Dropped 73 spots from last year
-1.6 below state avg
294 students Moderate
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
A
Katharine Lee Bates School
2.5 mi | #119 of 824 | Score: 58.1
Dropped 114 spots from last year
-0.2 below state avg
286 students Moderate
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
A+
John D Hardy School
2.8 mi | #51 of 824 | Score: 62.2
Dropped 23 spots from last year
+4 above state avg
280 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
M

Middle Schools

1 school
A+
Wellesley Middle School
2.0 mi | #7 of 352 | Score: 64.5
Same rank as last year
+6.3 above state avg
919 students Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

3 schools
Dana Hall School
2.6 mi
Grades 06-12
A+
Wellesley Sr High School
1.7 mi | #28 of 346 | Score: 71.3
Improved 63 spots from last year
+13.1 above state avg
1,262 students Diverse
20 sports • 2,762 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Strong Athletics
Grades 09-12
North American Hockey Academy
3.3 mi
Grades 09-12
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Wellesley Hills - Poet's Corner

225 Walnut St, Wellesley MA 02481

Wellesley, MA 02481

Listing Information

Listing Office Coldwell Banker Realty - Weston
Office Phone 781-894-5555
Agent MLS ID TEAM0331
Office MLS ID AN6231
Listing Data Updated Aug 2, 2024 2:30 PM 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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