This home's estimate is 8.2% higher than the average sale price ($1.35M) of 6 comparable homes.
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38 Rice St, Wellesley, MA 02481
About this home
Wonderful opportunity to purchase well cared for home to 2.5 blocks from Wellesley Hills train station, 3 blocks to grocery store, 1 half block to walking path, 100 yards from Wellesley High School. Two rooms on third floor provide great potential. First and second floor foyers. 2 car detached garage. All kitchen and laundry appliances included. Lots of hardwood, some under carpet, on all three floors. Ceilings are 7' plus. Large level back yard with 18' circumference Maple tree.
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Sale history for 38 Rice St
$403/sq ft
$409/sq ft
$436/sq ft
$491/sq ft
$186/sq ft
Tax history for 38 Rice St
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
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Property details
Parking
- Parking Information
- Has Garage
- Has Open Parking
- # of Garage Spaces: 2
- # of Covered Spaces: 2
- Parking Spaces: 6
- Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Interior
- Master Bedroom Information
- Area: 168
- Length: 14
- Width: 12
- Level: Second
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Bedroom #2 Information
- Area: 156
- Length: 13
- Width: 12
- Level: Second
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Bedroom #3 Information
- Area: 90
- Length: 10
- Width: 9
- Level: Second
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Bathroom Information
- # of Bathrooms (Full): 1
- # of Bathrooms (Half): 1
- Bathroom #1 Information
- Area: 20
- Length: 5
- Width: 4
- Level: First
- Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Bathroom #2 Information
- Area: 42
- Length: 7
- Width: 6
- Level: Second
- Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Living Room Information
- Area: 224
- Length: 16
- Width: 14
- Level: First
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Dining Room Information
- Area: 168
- Length: 14
- Width: 12
- Level: First
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Kitchen Information
- Area: 297
- Length: 27
- Width: 11
- Level: First
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Dining Area,Pantry,Exterior Access
- Basement Information
- Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Sump Pump, Concrete
- Laundry Information
- Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Basement
- Interior Features
- # of Rooms (Total): 6
- Door Features: French Doors
- Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
- Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Concrete, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
- Interior Features: Entrance Foyer, Foyer, Central Vacuum
Exterior
- Building Information
- Building Area (Total): 1,834
- Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
- Construction Materials: Frame
- Year Built Source: Public Records
- Year Built Details: Actual
- Color: light gree
- Exterior Features
- Roof: Shingle
- Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Deck
- Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Deck, Rain Gutters, Screens
- Property Information
- Accessibility Features: No
- PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
- Lot Information
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.29
- Lot Features: Wooded, Level
- Frontage Length: 56
- Road Surface Type: Paved
- Road Frontage Type: Public
- Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Financial
- Tax Information
- Tax Annual Amount: $7,511.40
- Tax Year: 2013
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water Source: Public
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Heating & Cooling
- Has Heating
- Has Cooling
- Heating: Central, Baseboard, Hot Water, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Location
- Location Information
- Directions: Washington Street to Rice Street.
- UnparsedAddress: 38 Rice Street, Wellesley MA 02481
- Community Information
- Senior CommunityYN: No
- Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks
Public facts
- Beds: 4
- Baths: 2.5
- Sq. Ft.: 2,221
- Stories: 3.0
- Lot Size: 0.29 acres
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1925
- Year Renovated: —
- County: Norfolk County
- APN: 260016
Other
- Listing Information
- StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools Places Transit
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.2mi
Lifestyle
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Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 97° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
54% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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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Home values near 38 Rice St
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
|---|---|
5 Beds | 3.5 Baths | 3438 Sq. Ft. | $2,235,411 |
4 Beds | 1.5 Baths | 1490 Sq. Ft. | $1,599,524 |
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
|---|---|
5 Beds | 4 Baths | 3940 Sq. Ft. | $2,236,216 |
3 Beds | 1.5 Baths | 1408 Sq. Ft. | $1,318,990 |
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
|---|---|
4 Beds | 3.5 Baths | 3500 Sq. Ft. | $2,198,235 |
3 Beds | 1 Baths | 1682 Sq. Ft. | $1,487,046 |
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