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53 Riverdale Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
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Fabulous opportunity to renovate/expand charming home with high ceilings. Magnificent lot overlooking Charles River. 2 car detached garage. Being sold "as is."
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Sale history for 53 Riverdale Rd
$486/sq ft
$485/sq ft
$278/sq ft
$330/sq ft
Tax history for 53 Riverdale Rd
*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
- # of Garage Spaces: 2
- # of Covered Spaces: 2
- Parking Spaces: 4
- Parking Features: Detached, Off Street
Interior
- Master Bedroom Information
- Level: Second
- Features: Flooring - Wood
- Bedroom #2 Information
- Level: Second
- Features: Flooring - Wood
- Bathroom Information
- # of Bathrooms (Full): 1
- Bathroom #1 Information
- Level: Second
- Living Room Information
- Level: First
- Features: Flooring - Wood
- Dining Room Information
- Level: First
- Features: Flooring - Wood
- Kitchen Information
- Level: First
- Features: Flooring - Wood,Deck - Exterior
- Basement Information
- Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Bulkhead
- Laundry Information
- Laundry Features: In Basement
- Fireplace Information
- Has Fireplace
- # of Fireplaces (Total): 1
- Fireplace Features: Living Room
- Interior Features
- # of Rooms (Total): 5
- Flooring: Hardwood
Exterior
- Building Information
- Building Area (Total): 1,152
- Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
- Construction Materials: Frame
- Year Built Source: Public Records
- Year Built Details: Approximate
- Exterior Features
- Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
- Patio And Porch Features: Screened, Deck - Wood
- Exterior Features: Porch - Screened, Deck - Wood, Professional Landscaping, Fenced Yard
- Property Information
- PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
- Has Waterview
- River
- Lot Information
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.26
- Lot Features: Corner Lot
- ViewYN: Has View
- View: Scenic View(s)
- Road Surface Type: Paved
- Road Frontage Type: Public
- Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Financial
- Tax Information
- Tax Annual Amount: $6,187.72
- Tax Year: 2012
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water Source: Public
- Electric: 110 Volts, Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
- Heating & Cooling
- Has Heating
- Heating: Hot Water, Oil
Location
- Location Information
- Directions: Glen Road to Riverdale to end on right.
- UnparsedAddress: 53 Riverdale Rd, Wellesley MA 02481
- Community Information
- Senior CommunityYN: No
Public facts
- Beds: 3
- Baths: 4.5
- Sq. Ft.: 2,718
- Stories: 2.0
- Lot Size: 0.26 acres
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1916
- Year Renovated: 2017
- County: Middlesex County
- APN: 258385
Other
- Miscellaneous Information
- Heat Zones: 1
- Listing Information
- StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.9mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi
Lifestyle
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Climate risks
Estimated 61-75% chance 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
52% 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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3 Beds | 3 Baths | 1750 Sq. Ft. | $1,471,212 |
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| Address | Redfin Estimate |
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