Stunning New England Cape in superb Wellesley Farms neighborhood! This much admired property with spectacular curb appeal is beautifully positioned on an oversized 2/3 acre lot with gorgeously landscaped private grounds. Expanded and updated, this home has all the charming details intact. The first floor has plenty of formal and informal spaces including LR with spectacular fireplace, banquet size DR, office, kitchen/family room addition as well as a magnificent new library. Upstairs there are 5 bedrooms including a lovely primary suite. Lots of terrific finished space in lower level for all kinds of fun. 2 car attached flat entrance garage plus 3rd bay into basement. Commute by train or pike to Boston is best ib town. Gorgeous grounds, classic architecture, slate roof, white brick, clapboards, .... this is quintessential Wellesley Farms.
Beautiful Cape in desirable Farms location. 12 rooms, 6 bedrooms, 3 full baths, 1 lav. Living room with fireplace, Dining room with built-ins, Family room, Library with fireplace, Kitchen and Breakfast room. Finished Lower Level with fireplace. Professionally landscaped level lot, 8-zone irrigation system, and Bluestone patio.
Public Records
Jul 7, 1988
Sold
$770,100
$144/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$26,782 (+5.8%)
$1,175,000 + $1,164,000
$2,339,000
2022
$25,322 (+1.5%)
$1,053,000 + $1,115,000
$2,168,000
2021
$24,957 (+1.6%)
$1,009,000 + $1,115,000
$2,124,000
2020
$24,553
$1,009,000 + $1,115,000
$2,124,000
2019
$24,575 (−2.1%)
$1,009,000 + $1,115,000
$2,124,000
2018
$25,095 (+1.4%)
$905,000 + $1,195,000
$2,100,000
2017
$24,759 (+2.7%)
$905,000 + $1,195,000
$2,100,000
2015
$24,114 (−1.5%)
$889,000 + $1,197,000
$2,086,000
2014
$24,476 (−4.9%)
$789,000 + $1,332,000
$2,121,000
2013
$25,728 (+1.9%)
$740,000 + $1,459,000
$2,199,000
2012
$25,245 (−1.8%)
$740,000 + $1,459,000
$2,199,000
2011
$25,718 (+6.7%)
$691,000 + $1,559,000
$2,250,000
2010
$24,094 (+5.0%)
$740,000 + $1,559,000
$2,299,000
2009
$22,946
$1,008,000 + $1,415,000
$2,423,000
Tax history for 36 Old Farm Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$26,782 (+5.8%)
$1,175,000 + $1,164,000
$2,339,000
2022
$25,322 (+1.5%)
$1,053,000 + $1,115,000
$2,168,000
2021
$24,957 (+1.6%)
$1,009,000 + $1,115,000
$2,124,000
2020
$24,553
$1,009,000 + $1,115,000
$2,124,000
2019
$24,575 (−2.1%)
$1,009,000 + $1,115,000
$2,124,000
2018
$25,095 (+1.4%)
$905,000 + $1,195,000
$2,100,000
2017
$24,759 (+2.7%)
$905,000 + $1,195,000
$2,100,000
2015
$24,114 (−1.5%)
$889,000 + $1,197,000
$2,086,000
2014
$24,476 (−4.9%)
$789,000 + $1,332,000
$2,121,000
2013
$25,728 (+1.9%)
$740,000 + $1,459,000
$2,199,000
2012
$25,245 (−1.8%)
$740,000 + $1,459,000
$2,199,000
2011
$25,718 (+6.7%)
$691,000 + $1,559,000
$2,250,000
2010
$24,094 (+5.0%)
$740,000 + $1,559,000
$2,299,000
2009
$22,946
$1,008,000 + $1,415,000
$2,423,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
5
Baths
5.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.64 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
4,359
Year built
1935
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Norfolk County
APN
259747
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 3
# of Covered Spaces: 3
Parking Spaces: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Paved Drive, Off Street
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Area: 270
Length: 15
Width: 18
Level: Second
Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 168
Length: 14
Width: 12
Level: Second
Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 140
Length: 14
Width: 10
Level: Second
Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 110
Length: 11
Width: 10
Level: Second
Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 154
Length: 11
Width: 14
Level: Second
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 5
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes
Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half
Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet - Linen,Walk-In Closet(s),Soaking Tub
Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full
Living Room Information
Area: 375
Length: 15
Width: 25
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Family Room Information
Area: 210
Length: 15
Width: 14
Level: First
Dining Room Information
Area: 224
Length: 14
Width: 16
Level: First
Kitchen Information
Area: 420
Length: 21
Width: 20
Level: First
Office Room Information
Area: 154
Length: 14
Width: 11
Level: First
Basement Information
Basement: Full, Finished
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 3
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 15
Door Features: Insulated Doors
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Wood
Interior Features: Library, Home Office, Mud Room, Play Room, Media Room, Exercise Room, Wet Bar, Wired for Sound, Internet Available - Broadband
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 5,359
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame, Brick
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Renovated Since
Color: White
Lead Paint: Yes
Exterior Features
Roof: Slate
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting
Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Security Features: Security System
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.64
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $29,380
Tax Year: 2025
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Fireplace(s)
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: Old Farm Rd
UnparsedAddress: 36 Old Farm Rd, Wellesley MA 02481
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Conservation Area, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 5.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,359
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.64 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1935
Year Renovated: —
County: Norfolk County
APN: 259747
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Sprague Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.5mi
9/10
Wellesley Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi
8/10
Wellesley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
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
54% 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
Wellesley, MA • 02481
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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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4.4 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$3.88M – $4.70M
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