Enchanting cottage-style Colonial owned by Beacon Hill decorator and tucked away on serene side street in charming Wellesley Hills neighborhood, surrounded by larger homes. White cabinet kitchen with wooden butcher block counters, bright front-to-back living room with fireplace & decorative columns, master bedroom with vaulted & beamed ceiling, cozy bathroom with beadboard detail and ball & claw foot bath tub. Hardwood floors throughout. New Roof 2008 & town sewer connection 2014. Great storage or expansion potential in (13x15) lower level with laundry hook-up. Lovely yard with small patio & 1-car detached garage. Easy access to Wellesley Hills shops, commuter train, Rt. 9, I-95, Mass Pike, etc. Needs some work but well worth the effort. Great condo alternative, investment property or pied-a-terre!
Single-familyProperty Type
1935Year Built
5,030 sq ftLot Size
$1,262Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Tom Aaron• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Wellesley - Central St.
Bought with Harriet Segal• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Wellesley - Central St.
Neat and clean bungalow. Some updates in the kitchen. Narrow slightly steep stairway.
Hardwood floors. Small patio and Garage.
Great condo alternative.
12 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Home is convenient to highways in a neighborhood with larger homes. Driveway is shared with neighbor, but each have own garage. Great condo alternative. Master bedroom has high ceilings and small loft area. Bathroom is a bit tight.
12 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Tara Williams
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 6 Fife Rd
Date
Event
Price
MLS PIN #71785365
Apr 30, 2015
Sold
$415,000
$586/sq ft
Mar 20, 2015
Pending
—
Jan 19, 2015
Listed
$425,000
$600/sq ft
MLS PIN #50349858
Nov 18, 1996
Sold
$205,000
$290/sq ft
Oct 6, 1996
Listing Removed
—
Sep 30, 1996
Listed
$210,000
$297/sq ft
ONE OF WELLESLEY'S MOST CHARMING HOMES! RECENTLY RENOVATED, THIS PRISTINE COTTAGE-STYLE COLONIAL IS THE IDEAL CONDO ALTERNATIVE. SPACIOUS MASTER BEDROOM WITH FULL 1995 BATH. FINISHED BASEMENT DOUBLES AS A SECOND BEDROOM. UPDATED ALL
MLS PIN #50285281
Sep 1, 1995
Sold
$145,000
$205/sq ft
Jul 14, 1995
Listing Removed
—
May 17, 1995
Listed
$159,900
$226/sq ft
WELCOME HOME TO THIS CHARMING COLONIAL. LOCATED IN A QUIET FAMILY NEIGHBORHOOD, THIS 4RM HOME BOASTS HDWD FLRS & AN INVITING FIREPLACED LIVING ROOM. SEPARATE 1-CAR GARAGE. WONDERFUL OPPORTUNITY FOR A FIRST-TIME WELLESLEY BUYER!
Public Records
Jul 1, 1985
Sold
$95,000
$134/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$7,603 (+20.8%)
$608,000 + $56,000
$664,000
2022
$6,296 (+4.4%)
$467,000 + $72,000
$539,000
2021
$6,028 (+1.7%)
$441,000 + $72,000
$513,000
2020
$5,930 (+5.2%)
$441,000 + $72,000
$513,000
2019
$5,635 (+6.0%)
$415,000 + $72,000
$487,000
2018
$5,318 (+1.4%)
$408,000 + $37,000
$445,000
2017
$5,247 (+1.0%)
$408,000 + $37,000
$445,000
2016
$5,193 (+7.0%)
$401,000 + $38,000
$439,000
2015
$4,855 (+31.9%)
$374,000 + $46,000
$420,000
2014
$3,681 (−4.1%)
$255,000 + $64,000
$319,000
2013
$3,838 (−7.9%)
$273,000 + $55,000
$328,000
2012
$4,167 (+34.0%)
$308,000 + $55,000
$363,000
2011
$3,109 (+0.5%)
$223,000 + $49,000
$272,000
2010
$3,092 (−2.2%)
$246,000 + $49,000
$295,000
2009
$3,163
$289,000 + $45,000
$334,000
Tax history for 6 Fife Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$7,603 (+20.8%)
$608,000 + $56,000
$664,000
2022
$6,296 (+4.4%)
$467,000 + $72,000
$539,000
2021
$6,028 (+1.7%)
$441,000 + $72,000
$513,000
2020
$5,930 (+5.2%)
$441,000 + $72,000
$513,000
2019
$5,635 (+6.0%)
$415,000 + $72,000
$487,000
2018
$5,318 (+1.4%)
$408,000 + $37,000
$445,000
2017
$5,247 (+1.0%)
$408,000 + $37,000
$445,000
2016
$5,193 (+7.0%)
$401,000 + $38,000
$439,000
2015
$4,855 (+31.9%)
$374,000 + $46,000
$420,000
2014
$3,681 (−4.1%)
$255,000 + $64,000
$319,000
2013
$3,838 (−7.9%)
$273,000 + $55,000
$328,000
2012
$4,167 (+34.0%)
$308,000 + $55,000
$363,000
2011
$3,109 (+0.5%)
$223,000 + $49,000
$272,000
2010
$3,092 (−2.2%)
$246,000 + $49,000
$295,000
2009
$3,163
$289,000 + $45,000
$334,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,227 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
708
Year built
1935
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Norfolk County
APN
257019
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: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Shared Driveway, Off Street
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Area: 150
Length: 10
Width: 15
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wood
Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 70
Length: 7
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wood
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Bathroom #1 Information
Level: Second
Living Room Information
Area: 150
Length: 10
Width: 15
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wood
Kitchen Information
Area: 90
Length: 9
Width: 10
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wood
Basement Information
Basement: Full, Bulkhead
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 4
Flooring: Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 708
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: white
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.12
Lot Features: Easements
Frontage Length: 66
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,856
Tax Year: 2015
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas, Electric
Location
Location Information
Directions: Hunnewell Street to Cedar Street to Dunedin Road to Fife Road
UnparsedAddress: 6 Fife Road, Wellesley MA 02481
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 708
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,227 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1935
Year Renovated: —
County: Norfolk County
APN: 257019
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Joseph E. Fiske Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
10/10
Wellesley Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.4mi
8/10
Wellesley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.9mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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
53% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Wellesley, MA • 02481
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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66
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76
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65
43
53
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39
24
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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.
9 hrs
4.4 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$849,000 – $1.03M
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