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Spacious 5-Bedroom Ranch | Single-Level Living, Expansive Walk-Out Lower Level & Exceptional Outdoor SpacesDon't let the classic ranch exterior fool you. Step inside and discover a home that offers far more space, versatility, and unexpected features than first meets the eye.Vaulted ceilings, expansive windows, and an open, light-filled layout create a warm and inviting atmosphere. Designed for the convenience of true single level living, the main floor offers everything needed for everyday comfort, while a fully above ground lower level provides an entirely separate dimension of living space, ideal for visiting guests, hobbies, recreation, and entertaining.With five bedrooms and 3.5 baths, this home offers an exceptional combination of convenience and flexibility. An elevator connects both levels, while a ramp from the garage provides additional accessibility.The expansive lower level is a destination of its own, featuring two generous recreation rooms, one with a built-in performance stage, dedicated desk area, and abundant storage for toys and sports equipment. A separate workshop or craft room offers space for creative pursuits and projects, while a dedicated wine cellar provides a distinctive feature for wine enthusiasts, especially with several varieties of wine grapes growing on the property. Direct access to the backyard makes indoor-outdoor entertaining and everyday activities effortless.Set on nearly half an acre, the grounds are just as impressive. A basketball court, full-size soccer net, custom swing set, and enclosed patio create wonderful opportunities for outdoor enjoyment. Raised vegetable gardens with automated irrigation, mature apple and blueberry trees, and several varieties of wine grapes add a distinctive touch. With panoramic views, beautiful natural light, and thoughtfully designed spaces for everyday living and entertaining, this home offers the ease of single-floor living without sacrificing the room to spread out.
Single-familyProperty Type
1956Year Built
0.46 acresLot Size
$518Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Migdol Moore Team• Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Listed by Nancy Lanigan Moore• Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Babson Park, located between Wellesley Square and Newton Highlands, is a residential and campus-oriented Wellesley neighborhood with wooded hillsides and a collegiate greenbelt. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Babson College campus core near the Horn Library and Trim Dining Hall, where brick academic buildings, playing fields, and pedestrian paths set the daily rhythm. Sorenson Center for the Arts and the Weissman Foundry frame a cultural throughline that feels distinctly local. Streets around College Drive and Forest Street mix mid-century colonials with newer townhomes, often set back behind mature trees. Sidewalk walks link to small ponds and conservation edges, giving the area a quiet, outdoorsy cadence. Commuter patterns orbit the nearby Riverside MBTA station and Route 9 corridors without turning the neighborhood into a commercial strip.
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Offer insights
38 Hunnewell St · $1,995,000
$1.99M and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $1.99M+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
28 days
The average home goes pending in 25 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
100.1%
Most homes are selling 0% above list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Open floorplan
French doors
Insulated doors
Insulated windows with screens
Pantry
Window seat
Mud room
Play room
Wine cellar
Recessed lighting
Sconce lighting
One fireplace in the living room
Bedrooms
Five bedrooms: four on the first floor and one in the basement
Walk-in closet in the primary bedroom
Bathrooms
Three full bathrooms and one half bathroom
Double vanities in two full bathrooms
Tiled tub and shower in one full bathroom
Tiled shower stall in one full bathroom
Pedestal sink in the half bathroom
Kitchen
Range
Dishwasher
Disposal
Microwave
Refrigerator
Wine refrigerator
Range hood
Stone or granite countertops
Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
First-floor laundry with sink and custom built-in cabinets
Washer and electric dryer hookups
Flooring
Hardwood flooring
Stone or ceramic tile flooring
Laminate flooring
Heating & cooling
Central, forced-air, baseboard, and heat-pump heating fueled by oil
Central air conditioning with three or more cooling zones
Exterior features
Composite deck
Enclosed patio
Rain gutters
Professional landscaping
Sprinkler system
Decorative lighting
Garden
Level lot
Workshop
Satellite dish
Home design
Single-family residence
Parking
Two-car garage
Five open parking spaces
Paved driveway
Security
Security system
Construction
Concrete perimeter foundation
Taupe exterior
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
110- and 220-volt electric service
HOA & community
Nearby public transportation, shopping, pool, tennis courts, park, walking and jogging trails, golf, medical facilities, bike path, conservation area, highway access, places of worship, schools, T station, and university
Electricity and solar
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WONDERFUL,BRIGHT FULL BASEMENT RANCH IN GRT LOCATION! MANY UPDATES INC NEW KITCHEN,NEW C/A,REFINISHED HDWD FLRS,UPDATED ELEC,ALARM SYSTEM,NEWER FURNACE,LG FAMILY RM IN WALK-OUT LWR LVL.HUGE DK OVERLKG GORGEOUS LEVEL 1/2 ACRE LOT,MINS TO 128
MLS PIN #30664296
Jan 31, 2003
Sold
$426,000
$111/sq ft
Nov 14, 2002
Listing Removed
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Oct 31, 2002
Listed
$439,000
$114/sq ft
DELIGHTFUL FULL BSMNT RANCH ON PERFECT LEVEL 1/2 ACRE LOT ON THE WELLESLEY LINE. THE LIGHT & BRIGHT WALK-OUT FIN LOWER LEVEL W/FULL BATH BRINGS THE TOTAL LIVING SPACE TO ALMOST 2000! LG DECK OFF DR OVERLOOKS YARD. OH SUN 11/3 12:30-2:30.
Public Records
Apr 27, 1992
Sold
$186,000
$48/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$13,522 (+5.0%)
$497,000 + $540,000
$1,037,000
2022
$12,873 (+2.6%)
$445,500 + $517,300
$962,800
2021
$12,545 (+1.7%)
$445,500 + $517,300
$962,800
2020
$12,330 (+5.9%)
$445,500 + $541,700
$987,200
2019
$11,648 (+4.3%)
$406,500 + $533,600
$940,100
2018
$11,168 (+7.9%)
$406,500 + $533,600
$940,100
2017
$10,353 (+2.5%)
$406,500 + $464,200
$870,700
2016
$10,104 (+10.2%)
$406,500 + $469,100
$875,600
2014
$9,168 (+3.0%)
$341,500 + $446,100
$787,600
2013
$8,900 (+3.2%)
$341,500 + $446,100
$787,600
2012
$8,624 (+6.6%)
$341,500 + $446,100
$787,600
2011
$8,091 (+3.5%)
$341,500 + $400,800
$742,300
2010
$7,816 (+4.4%)
$341,500 + $400,800
$742,300
2009
$7,484
$341,500 + $409,900
$751,400
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.47 Acres
Year renovated
2015
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,531
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,531
Year built
1956
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Norfolk County
APN
143295
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 21, 2023.
Sep 5, 2023 • Final
Street
Grading
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 97° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
54% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Needham, MA • 02494
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Sun exposure
89/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Needham. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 38 Hunnewell St
$1,917,576
$77K under list price of $2.00M
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