This classic center entrance colonial is sited on a corner lot in one of the most convenient locations in all of Wellesley. Warm and inviting, the large living room with fireplace is a focal point for family gatherings while the adjoining sun filled room can be used as a den or play area. The second floor features a master bedroom including a Master bath, two additional nicely sized bedrooms, second full bath, and a walk up to the attic which offers expansion possibilities for a 4th bedroom! Well maintained and lovingly cared for: 6 yr old roof, freshly painted exterior and interior, new water heater and more. The fully finished basement offers additional space for a playroom and home office, and, has tons of storage! Great value for a wonderful home in Wellesley.
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
10,303 sq ftLot Size
$872Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Sandra Avellone• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Town and Country Real Estate
Bought with The Shulkin Wilk Group• Benoit Mizner Simon & Co. - Weston - Boston Post Rd.
Lovely center entrance colonial nestled in one of Wellesley's sought after 'close to everything' locations. Front to back living room with fireplace and adjoining den or home office. Master with sparkling bath and and two additional nicely sized bedrooms complete the second floor. Beautifully finished lower level and walk up attic offers expansion potential for this much loved home around the corner from shopping, train and everything Wellesley has to offer!
Public Records
Feb 27, 1992
Sold
$300,000
$167/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$11,152 (+2.3%)
$802,000 + $172,000
$974,000
2022
$10,897 (+2.7%)
$688,000 + $245,000
$933,000
2021
$10,610 (+1.6%)
$658,000 + $245,000
$903,000
2020
$10,439 (+3.3%)
$658,000 + $245,000
$903,000
2019
$10,101 (+4.2%)
$628,000 + $245,000
$873,000
2018
$9,691 (+1.3%)
$621,000 + $190,000
$811,000
2017
$9,562 (+8.0%)
$621,000 + $190,000
$811,000
2015
$8,855 (+6.6%)
$581,000 + $185,000
$766,000
2014
$8,309 (+5.8%)
$481,000 + $239,000
$720,000
2013
$7,851 (+1.9%)
$451,000 + $220,000
$671,000
2012
$7,703 (+3.2%)
$451,000 + $220,000
$671,000
2011
$7,464 (+4.3%)
$421,000 + $232,000
$653,000
2010
$7,158 (+3.8%)
$451,000 + $232,000
$683,000
2009
$6,894
$521,000 + $207,000
$728,000
Tax history for 3 Bernard Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$11,152 (+2.3%)
$802,000 + $172,000
$974,000
2022
$10,897 (+2.7%)
$688,000 + $245,000
$933,000
2021
$10,610 (+1.6%)
$658,000 + $245,000
$903,000
2020
$10,439 (+3.3%)
$658,000 + $245,000
$903,000
2019
$10,101 (+4.2%)
$628,000 + $245,000
$873,000
2018
$9,691 (+1.3%)
$621,000 + $190,000
$811,000
2017
$9,562 (+8.0%)
$621,000 + $190,000
$811,000
2015
$8,855 (+6.6%)
$581,000 + $185,000
$766,000
2014
$8,309 (+5.8%)
$481,000 + $239,000
$720,000
2013
$7,851 (+1.9%)
$451,000 + $220,000
$671,000
2012
$7,703 (+3.2%)
$451,000 + $220,000
$671,000
2011
$7,464 (+4.3%)
$421,000 + $232,000
$653,000
2010
$7,158 (+3.8%)
$451,000 + $232,000
$683,000
2009
$6,894
$521,000 + $207,000
$728,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10,303
Year renovated
2020
Sq. Ft.
1,798
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Norfolk County
APN
260571
Parking Spaces
4
Basement
Yes
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jan 7, 2024.
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, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive
Interior Features: Closet, Play Room, Walk-Up Attic
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,798
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Block
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: White
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.24
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $9,691.45
Tax Year: 2019
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Central, Baseboard, Natural Gas
Location
Location Information
Directions: Linden to Alba to Bernard
UnparsedAddress: 3 Bernard Rd, Wellesley MA 02481
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,798
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 4
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 10,303 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: 2020
County: Norfolk County
APN: 260571
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —
Home facts updated by owner on Jan 7, 2024
Other
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Sprague Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
9/10
Wellesley Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi
8/10
Wellesley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi
10/10
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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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In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$1.49M – $1.80M
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