First glance can be deceiving! This totally renovated ranch offers more than meets the eye. Over 2200sf of living space, open & airy floor plan. 3-4 Bedrooms & 3 full baths on 2 levels. Brand new white/SS/granite kitchen flows seamlessly to dining area & living room with fireplace. Newly updated bathrooms with tile & updated fixtures. New HW floors throughout main level, new contemporary lighting fixtures, fresh interior & exterior paint. Spacious master bedroom with luxurious master bath with 5' tiled shower & double vanity. Lower level offers another master bedroom with ensuite bath, large family room (roughed plumbed for kitchenette for potential in-law suite), office area & bonus room. Tiled atrium room opens thru large slider to new patio & large flat back yard. A commuter's dream only minutes to Pike, Natick Collection (mall), rte 9 shopping/restaurants, Wayland rte 30/27 restaurants, grocery, pharmacy, Starbucks, banks, post office, etc, Cochituate State Park and trails.
Single-familyProperty Type
1958Year Built
0.53 acresLot Size
$467Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Paul Gustavson• Realty Executives Boston West
Bought with Mary Forde• Insight Realty Group, Inc.
There are hardwood floors throughout this home which sits on a fairly busy street. Older compact kitchen, 3 bedrooms- one is on the smaller side, more of an office. 1/2 bath and full bath could also be updated- partially full basement does offer...
extra living space.
9 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Rennovated Ranch, Brand new kitchen and hardwoods throughout first level. Mudroom between home and garage, with an atrium with slider to backyard off of mudroom. Master with en suite bath and another bedroom and bath on first level. Lower level has a...
full bath, bedroom and family room.
8 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Janet Cramer
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 242 Commonwealth Rd
Date
Event
Price
MLS PIN #72403140
Dec 5, 2018
Sold
$605,000
$271/sq ft
Oct 23, 2018
Pending
—
Oct 17, 2018
Price Changed
$609,900
$273/sq ft
Oct 11, 2018
Price Changed
$619,900
$278/sq ft
Sep 27, 2018
Listed
$625,000
$280/sq ft
MLS PIN #72279325
Mar 14, 2018
Sold
$410,000
$184/sq ft
Feb 14, 2018
Pending
—
Feb 8, 2018
Listed
$399,000
$179/sq ft
+20
Don't miss this great value! Full basement 3 BR, 1.5 BA ranch on .53 acres in convenient S. Wayland location. Large sunny backyard and young 2009 septic & 2010 furnace. Loads of potential -bring your contractor and ideas. Kitchen and baths need updating, add some cosmetics and you'll have a great starter home or perfect for someone looking to down size. Convert large breezeway into year round space. Basement partially finished. Located less than 1/4 mi from all the conveniences: restaurants, grocery store, pharmacy, Starbucks, bank and post office. Also close to playgrounds, Wayland Town Beach and all the schools. Great commuting location. Excellent opportunity to get into a great community with award winning schools.Sold "as is"-offers due Mon 2/12 at noon.
MLS PIN #70904265
Jun 30, 2009
Sold
$310,000
$139/sq ft
Jun 29, 2009
Contingent
—
Apr 28, 2009
Relisted
—
Apr 27, 2009
Contingent
—
Apr 16, 2009
Listed
$315,000
$141/sq ft
Lovely 6 room 3 bedroom 1.5 bath ranch in a great Wayland community. Fireplace living room, central air, storage shed, full basement. Shopping, golf, swimming, beach and trails would be within your reach. Great commuting area near major routes such as the Mass Pike, Route 9, Route 128. Excellent Wayland schools. 1 car garage. Lovely lot. Best Value in Wayland.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$14,056 (+7.6%)
$463,800 + $484,000
$947,800
2024
$13,069 (+3.1%)
$433,500 + $449,800
$883,300
2023
$12,674 (+10.7%)
$375,300 + $385,900
$761,200
2022
$11,447 (+3.1%)
$310,800 + $313,000
$623,800
2021
$11,106 (+4.3%)
$289,000 + $310,700
$599,700
2020
$10,651 (+33.5%)
$289,000 + $310,700
$599,700
2019
$7,981 (+7.2%)
$275,200 + $161,400
$436,600
2018
$7,448 (+0.2%)
$275,200 + $137,900
$413,100
2017
$7,430 (+5.9%)
$262,000 + $147,600
$409,600
2016
$7,014 (−5.7%)
$256,900 + $147,600
$404,500
2015
$7,439 (+24.9%)
$256,900 + $147,600
$404,500
2014
$5,954 (+9.1%)
$233,500 + $91,300
$324,800
2013
$5,456 (−6.4%)
$220,500 + $84,500
$305,000
2012
$5,827 (−1.9%)
$220,500 + $86,000
$306,500
2011
$5,942
$222,400 + $84,700
$307,100
2010
$5,942 (−1.8%)
$222,400 + $84,700
$307,100
2009
$6,052
$246,300 + $123,400
$369,700
Tax history for 242 Commonwealth Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$14,056 (+7.6%)
$463,800 + $484,000
$947,800
2024
$13,069 (+3.1%)
$433,500 + $449,800
$883,300
2023
$12,674 (+10.7%)
$375,300 + $385,900
$761,200
2022
$11,447 (+3.1%)
$310,800 + $313,000
$623,800
2021
$11,106 (+4.3%)
$289,000 + $310,700
$599,700
2020
$10,651 (+33.5%)
$289,000 + $310,700
$599,700
2019
$7,981 (+7.2%)
$275,200 + $161,400
$436,600
2018
$7,448 (+0.2%)
$275,200 + $137,900
$413,100
2017
$7,430 (+5.9%)
$262,000 + $147,600
$409,600
2016
$7,014 (−5.7%)
$256,900 + $147,600
$404,500
2015
$7,439 (+24.9%)
$256,900 + $147,600
$404,500
2014
$5,954 (+9.1%)
$233,500 + $91,300
$324,800
2013
$5,456 (−6.4%)
$220,500 + $84,500
$305,000
2012
$5,827 (−1.9%)
$220,500 + $86,000
$306,500
2011
$5,942
$222,400 + $84,700
$307,100
2010
$5,942 (−1.8%)
$222,400 + $84,700
$307,100
2009
$6,052
$246,300 + $123,400
$369,700
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.53 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,296
Year built
1958
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
3253142S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Off Street, Paved
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Level: First
Bedroom #2 Information
Level: First
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
Master Bathroom Features: Yes
Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Bathroom #2 Information
Level: First
Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Basement
Living Room Information
Level: First
Family Room Information
Level: Basement
Dining Room Information
Level: First
Kitchen Information
Level: First
Office Room Information
Level: Basement
Basement Information
Basement: Full, Finished
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Door Features: Insulated Doors
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
Interior Features: In-Law Floorplan, Bonus Room, Office, Live-in Help Quarters
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,232
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Renovated Since
Color: grey
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.53
Lot Features: Level
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,448
Tax Year: 2018
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Sewer: Private Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: 1/3 mile east from rt 30 and rt 27 intersection
UnparsedAddress: 242 Commonwealth Rd, Wayland MA 01778
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,296
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.53 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1958
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3253142S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Happy Hollow School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.3mi
9/10
Wayland Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi
9/10
Wayland High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
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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
50% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Wayland, MA • 01778
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$991,000 – $1.20M
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