Beautifully renovated 4 bedroom Cape Colonial located in Dana Hall neighborhood directly across from the Brook Path just steps from Wellesley square. Features include a spacious, fireplaced living room, stunning kitchen that opens to a family room, charming dining room, a first floor office with custom built-ins and a finished basement. Four generous bedrooms including a master suite with custom built-ins. Gorgeous grounds include a blue stone patio and handsome fence. One-of-a-kind and a gem!
Single-familyProperty Type
1933Year Built
7,900 sq ftLot Size
$930Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Maureen McCaffrey• Pinnacle Residential
Listed by • Pinnacle Residential
Bought with Margaret Kunz• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Wellesley - Central St.
Pure Perfection! Romantic 9 room Dutch colonial with lovely details, totally renovated with new kitchen, new family room with French doors, 4 bedrooms, 3 1/2 new baths. Nestled in the heart of favorite Dana Hall neighborhood with irresistible views of the Brook Path. Come fall in love!
MLS PIN #70175242
Jun 28, 2005
Sold
$950,000
$370/sq ft
Apr 20, 2005
Listing Removed
—
Apr 18, 2005
Listed
$849,900
$331/sq ft
Storybook 1930's center entrance dutch colonial with slate roof and picturesque direct views of Brook Path. Featuring a frnt to bck livingroom with fireplace, 1st floor study or bdrm, hrdwd flrs, classic architectural detail and a level lot offering expansion potential. Located in desirable Hunnewell School district this home offers genteel but not updated charm in a great location.
Public Records
Aug 1, 1985
Sold
$180,000
$70/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 1, 1983
Sold
$174,000
$68/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$17,541 (+7.6%)
$918,000 + $614,000
$1,532,000
2022
$16,305 (+5.8%)
$794,000 + $602,000
$1,396,000
2021
$15,404 (+1.6%)
$709,000 + $602,000
$1,311,000
2020
$15,155 (+1.1%)
$709,000 + $602,000
$1,311,000
2019
$14,983 (−4.6%)
$709,000 + $586,000
$1,295,000
2018
$15,702 (+1.4%)
$742,000 + $572,000
$1,314,000
2017
$15,492 (+10.5%)
$742,000 + $572,000
$1,314,000
2015
$14,022 (+2.8%)
$660,000 + $553,000
$1,213,000
2014
$13,640 (−6.7%)
$524,000 + $658,000
$1,182,000
2013
$14,625 (+2.2%)
$491,000 + $759,000
$1,250,000
2012
$14,304 (+2.7%)
$491,000 + $755,000
$1,246,000
2011
$13,922 (+6.4%)
$440,000 + $778,000
$1,218,000
2010
$13,090 (+11.1%)
$471,000 + $778,000
$1,249,000
2009
$11,781
$619,000 + $625,000
$1,244,000
Tax history for 65 Leighton Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$17,541 (+7.6%)
$918,000 + $614,000
$1,532,000
2022
$16,305 (+5.8%)
$794,000 + $602,000
$1,396,000
2021
$15,404 (+1.6%)
$709,000 + $602,000
$1,311,000
2020
$15,155 (+1.1%)
$709,000 + $602,000
$1,311,000
2019
$14,983 (−4.6%)
$709,000 + $586,000
$1,295,000
2018
$15,702 (+1.4%)
$742,000 + $572,000
$1,314,000
2017
$15,492 (+10.5%)
$742,000 + $572,000
$1,314,000
2015
$14,022 (+2.8%)
$660,000 + $553,000
$1,213,000
2014
$13,640 (−6.7%)
$524,000 + $658,000
$1,182,000
2013
$14,625 (+2.2%)
$491,000 + $759,000
$1,250,000
2012
$14,304 (+2.7%)
$491,000 + $755,000
$1,246,000
2011
$13,922 (+6.4%)
$440,000 + $778,000
$1,218,000
2010
$13,090 (+11.1%)
$471,000 + $778,000
$1,249,000
2009
$11,781
$619,000 + $625,000
$1,244,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,841 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,566
Year built
1933
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Norfolk County
APN
262140
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: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Open Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Spaces: 6
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Area: 234
Length: 13
Width: 18
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built
Exterior Features: Deck, Patio, Covered Patio/Deck, Rain Gutters, Hot Tub/Spa, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Fenced Yard
Pool Information
Has Spa
Spa Features: Private
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.18
Lot Features: Level
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: $13,922
Tax Year: 2011
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Hunnewell
Middle Or Junior School: Wms
High School: Whs
Location Information
Directions: Rt 16 to Leighton or Dover Road to Leighton
UnparsedAddress: 65 Leighton Rd, Wellesley MA 02482
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Private School, Public School, University
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,566
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,841 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1933
Year Renovated: —
County: Norfolk County
APN: 262140
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2
Listing Information
Exclusions: Water Feature In The Backyard.
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Hunnewell Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
9/10
Wellesley Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi
8/10
Wellesley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
9/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance 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 • 02482
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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
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Estimated sale price
$2.27M – $2.74M
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