Welcome to Wellesley Farms!! Situated in a highly sought-after neighborhood, this beautifully renovated, energy-efficient home is set back from the street and enhanced with new windows and system upgrades.The sun-filled kitchen with cathedral ceilings flows into the family and dining rooms, perfect for both everyday living and entertaining. A stunning great room features custom built-ins and a wood-burning fireplace. Additionally, the floor plan offers the flexibility for a private guest bedroom or home office. A luxurious primary suite on the second floor, complete with a dual-head shower, freestanding soaking tub, and walk-in closet.The finished lower level offers a custom mudroom as you enter from the 2 car garage, and endless possibilities for a game room or home gym with a full bath.Close to Warren Park, Reidy Field, Sprague Elementary and restaurants/shops makes this Wellesley location so special. Seller can accommodate a quick closing.
Single-familyProperty Type
1985Year Built
0.46 acresLot Size
$388Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Timothy Driscoll• South Shore Sotheby's International Realty
Listed by • South Shore Sotheby's International Realty
Wellesley Farms, located between Wellesley Square and Newton Highlands, is a residential and commuter-friendly Wellesley neighborhood with a leafy streetscape and a rail-side village feel. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Wellesley Farms Station area along Washington Street, where a small cluster of local storefronts and everyday errands meets the rhythm of the Worcester Line. Classic New England colonials and mid-century splits sit on winding, tree-lined roads that slope toward the Charles River corridor. Elm Bank Reservation frames the edge with gardens and seasonal events, while the Brook Path threads a quiet green route through town. The Wellesley Free Library and the Davis Museum at Wellesley College add a cultural counterpoint to the calm streets. Sidewalk pockets and playing fields around Hunnewell and Perrin Parks keep the landscape active without feeling busy.
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Market insights
7 Garden Rd · $1,799,999
DAYS ON MARKET
117 days
The average home goes pending in 20 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
102.6%
Most homes are selling 3% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$1,799,999
Median list price in this area is $771,825. (57% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
1 price drop
17% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Custom built closet/cabinets
Home office
Mud room
Insulated windows
3/4 bath
Total of 12 rooms
Bedrooms
Master bedroom on second floor with full bathroom, closet, and hardwood flooring
Three additional bedrooms on second floor with closets and hardwood flooring
One bedroom on first floor with closet and hardwood flooring
Bathrooms
Three full bathrooms
One half bathroom
Master bathroom present
Bathrooms feature stone/ceramic tile flooring; one first-floor half bath
Kitchen
Hardwood flooring
Dining area
Stone/granite/solid countertops
Kitchen island
Upgraded cabinets
Exterior access to a deck
Laundry & utility
Laundry on second floor with stone/ceramic tile flooring
Flooring
Hardwood
Tile (stone/ceramic)
Vinyl
Heating & cooling
Heat pump and propane heating
Central air and heat pump cooling
Has heating and cooling
Exterior features
Fenced yard
Professional landscaping
Decorative lighting
Composite deck
Gentle sloping lot
Public road frontage on a public maintained road
Home design
Single family residence
Above-grade finished living area and finished lower level (below-grade)
Renovated since original construction
Shingle roof
Parking
Attached 2-car garage (under)
Two covered spaces
Two open/off-street driveway spaces
Total of 4 parking spaces
Paved drive
Construction
Frame and brick construction
Concrete perimeter foundation
Year built per public records; renovated since
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
200+ amp electric service
Sump pump in basement
HOA & community
Community offers public transportation, shopping, parks, highway access, house of worship, private and public schools, and a T-Station
Other
Not a senior community
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Desirable Location Cliff Estates/Wellesley Farms! This handsome Wellesley Farms Colonial, built in 1986 with an oversized family room with skylights, leads you to a well-proportioned eat-in- kitchen. The formal dining and living rooms are entertaining sizes. A big size home office on the first floor with outdoor access. Four bedrooms and two full bathrooms on the second floor, including a master bedroom with two walk-in closets and office space. In the partially finished lower level, you will find generous rooms for playing and working out, as well as a cedar closet. With a direct access 2-car garage and outdoor access, this lovely home has what you are looking for. Easy access to the center of town and commuter rail.
MLS PIN #72233678
Dec 28, 2017
Sold
$1,030,000
$222/sq ft
Nov 20, 2017
Pending
—
Oct 24, 2017
Price Changed
$1,095,000
$236/sq ft
Sep 25, 2017
Listed
$1,295,000
$279/sq ft
+1
Location and layout take center stage in this brick-front colonial with all the right spaces in all the right places! This 9 room, 4 bedroom home provides an opportunity to move into the coveted Farms neighborhood. An oversized family room with skylights leads you to a well-proportioned eat-in-kitchen. The formal dining and living rooms are entertaining size and the first floor is completed with a home office and laundry room. Four bedrooms on the second floor including a master bedroom with a wonderful walk-in dressing room. Central air, two car garage and walk-to-everything location completes the picture!
Public Records
Jun 1, 1986
Sold
$467,500
$101/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 1, 1985
Sold
$115,000
$25/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$13,751 (+7.8%)
$763,000 + $438,000
$1,201,000
2022
$12,755 (+2.0%)
$683,000 + $409,000
$1,092,000
2021
$12,502 (+1.6%)
$655,000 + $409,000
$1,064,000
2020
$12,300 (+1.0%)
$655,000 + $409,000
$1,064,000
2019
$12,183 (−7.1%)
$655,000 + $398,000
$1,053,000
2018
$13,121 (+11.1%)
$668,000 + $430,000
$1,098,000
2017
$11,814 (+5.2%)
$627,000 + $375,000
$1,002,000
2015
$11,225 (+5.2%)
$616,000 + $355,000
$971,000
2014
$10,675 (+6.2%)
$492,000 + $433,000
$925,000
2013
$10,050 (+1.9%)
$461,000 + $398,000
$859,000
2012
$9,861 (−2.5%)
$461,000 + $398,000
$859,000
2011
$10,116 (+3.4%)
$446,000 + $439,000
$885,000
2010
$9,788 (+4.0%)
$495,000 + $439,000
$934,000
2009
$9,413
$592,000 + $402,000
$994,000
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.46 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
3,410
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
3,410
Year built
1985
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Norfolk County
APN
259391
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.
Climate risks
10/10 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 • 02481
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Sun exposure
87/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.6 hrs
4.9 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 7 Garden Rd
$1,732,856
$67K under list price of $1.80M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $1.2M to $2.5M.