5 bedroom home on Morses Pond with the most incredible water views. Swim, paddle board, kayak or fish from your own backyard. Large open kitchen family room with full picture windows offering stunning views of the pond. Kitchen with stainless appliances and large island. Dining room/sunroom with access to deck with more water views. Living room with fireplace and built-ins. First floor den. Main suite also focuses on water views with new bathroom as well as walk-in closet. 2 additional bedrooms on 2nd floor with another updated bath. Large office on the 2nd floor. 3rd floor with 2 additional bedrooms- one with Juliet balcony and 3rd full bathroom. Lower level perfect for storage plus playroom/ exercise area. NEW: boiler, wet bar, flooring, master bath, 2nd floor bath and powder room. Recent updates make this home ready to move right in. Enjoy peaceful living and enjoy this view all 4 seasons of the year.
Single-familyProperty Type
1944Year Built
0.35 acresLot Size
$677Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Melissa Dailey• Coldwell Banker Realty - Wellesley
Median sale price in this area is $919,982. (60% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
2 price drops
18% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
11 total rooms
Closets throughout
Bonus room
Play room
Den
Open floorplan
Bedrooms
Master bedroom on second floor with full bath, walk-in closet, and hardwood flooring
Bedroom 2 on second floor with cedar closet and hardwood flooring
Bedroom 3 on second floor with closet and hardwood flooring
Bedroom 4 on third floor with closet
Bedroom 5 on third floor with closet
Bathrooms
3 full bathrooms
1 half bathroom
Master bathroom present
Kitchen
Custom built cabinets
Stone/granite/solid countertops
Kitchen island
Stainless steel appliances
Oven
Range
Microwave
Dishwasher
Disposal
Refrigerator
Water heater
Laundry & utility
Laundry sink
Laundry located in basement
Full basement
Flooring
Hardwood flooring in many rooms
Tile
Carpet
Stone/ceramic tile
Heating & cooling
Oil-fired baseboard heating
Heating present
Exterior features
Deck
Waterview of a pond
Scenic views
Waterfront property with pond access
Public road frontage
Home design
Single family residence
Above-grade finished living area and additional finished area below grade
Renovated since original construction
Parking
Attached garage (1 garage space)
1 covered parking space
4 open parking spaces (paved drive, off-street)
Parking under (covered area)
Construction
Frame construction
Shingle roof
Concrete perimeter foundation
Built originally (year from public records) and renovated since
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
HOA & community
Not a senior community
Community features include public transportation, shopping, walk/jog trails, medical facility, highway access, house of worship, and public school access
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Fabulous 5 bedroom colonial w/ spectacular views of Morses Pond & Beach. Paddle, kayak, swim or fish from your own private fenced back garden. Significant improvements over the years, updated master suite & kitchen both bathed in wonderful light. Breathtaking views from stunning open plan kitchen/family room addition. Stone countertops, stainless steel appliances, skylights plus scenic views connect to bright sunroom/dining area which opens to waterfront deck. Main suite boasts wonderful views of the pond, large en-suite bathroom & plenty of closet space. Bonus built- in extensive 2nd floor office plus two additional bedrooms complete second floor. Enjoy Juliet balcony from 1 of 2 stunning 3rd floor bedrooms w/ pond views & additional custom pebbled full bathroom. 2 bonus basement areas w/ plenty of storage perfect for play/recreation use. Natural sunlight streams through all rooms! Enjoy peaceful relaxing living, close to nature in your own private waterfront vista. Not to be missed!
MLS PIN #30315796
Jun 29, 1999
Sold
$685,000
$202/sq ft
Jun 2, 1999
Listing Removed
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May 1, 1999
Listed
$695,000
$205/sq ft
CHARM GALORE ON MORSE'S POND! VACATION PARADISE IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD. UNIQUELY MODIFIED & UPDATED BY ARCH OWNER..CAREFUL BLEND CHARMING TRAD WITH CONT SURPRISES. ELEGANT TRAD LR&DR. LG WHITE KIT,SUNFIL BRK RM,CATH&GLASS FR & MBR..VIEWS!VIEWS!
Public Records
Jul 1, 1986
Sold
$380,000
$112/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$15,755 (+8.9%)
$1,007,000 + $369,000
$1,376,000
2022
$14,472 (−0.6%)
$745,000 + $494,000
$1,239,000
2021
$14,558 (+1.6%)
$745,000 + $494,000
$1,239,000
2020
$14,323 (+1.1%)
$745,000 + $494,000
$1,239,000
2019
$14,173 (−4.6%)
$745,000 + $480,000
$1,225,000
2018
$14,854 (+2.6%)
$736,000 + $507,000
$1,243,000
2017
$14,478 (+6.0%)
$736,000 + $492,000
$1,228,000
2015
$13,664 (+0.3%)
$723,000 + $459,000
$1,182,000
2014
$13,629 (−0.4%)
$566,000 + $615,000
$1,181,000
2013
$13,689 (+1.9%)
$531,000 + $639,000
$1,170,000
2012
$13,432 (+11.2%)
$531,000 + $639,000
$1,170,000
2011
$12,082 (+5.6%)
$484,000 + $573,000
$1,057,000
2010
$11,444 (+13.0%)
$519,000 + $573,000
$1,092,000
2009
$10,123
$576,000 + $493,000
$1,069,000
Public record
Beds
5
Baths
3.5
Stories
3
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
0.35 Acres
Year renovated
1989
Finished Sq. Ft.
3,068
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
3,068
Year built
1944
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
264914
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.
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, 2 days in 30 years
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Wellesley, MA • 02482
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Sun exposure
92/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 20% for direct sun exposure in Wellesley. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.6 hrs
4.4 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Redfin Estimate for 31 College Rd
$2,160,062
$139K under list price of $2.30M
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