Stunning Carriage House in the heart of Country Club on over 1/2 acre! This one is just incredible! Gorgeous renovated kitchen with large white oak island that opens into family room with fireplace. Huge sunken living room filled with sunlight and a wall full of custom built-ins. Banquet size dining room. First floor bedroom with full bath that can serve as a main bedroom. Second floor with large second family room with built-ins plus balcony. Main bedroom with en-suite bath plus 2 additional bedrooms and bath. Laundry and walk-in storage room. Lower level perfect spot for home office with private entrance. Mudroom with cubbies. Bluestone patio perfect grilling and lounge space. Large storage shed. Tucked back off the street abutting conservation trails yet so close to train, Brook Path and Cafe Nero. One of a kind and a must see!
Single-familyProperty Type
1911Year Built
0.56 acresLot Size
$935Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
10 spacesParking
Listed by Melissa Dailey• Coldwell Banker Realty - Wellesley
Bought with Dean Poritzky• Engel & Volkers Wellesley
Prime location in Wellesley Hills. Sunny, charming and private Carriage House set in the heart of the Country Club's Belvedere Estates. Sited on over half an acre on the grounds of the original Abbott Family Estate, and converted to a single family residence in 1976 (many updates since) with 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths. The first floor features a sunken living room, dining room with bay window, fire-placed family room/dining area, completely updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances and a FIRST FLOOR MASTER BEDROOM AND BATH. 2nd floor features a 17x17 office/library/family room with soaring cathedral ceilings, Bedroom with en-suite bath, 2 additional bedrooms (for a total of 4), 3rd bathroom with double vanity and tub , 2nd floor laundry. Don't miss this very special offering abutting town conservation with easy access to Babson College,Wellesley College, commuter rail, shopping, restaurants and walking trails!
MLS PIN #70924476
Oct 1, 2009
Sold
$1,500,000
$536/sq ft
Sep 8, 2009
Contingent
—
Jul 10, 2009
Price Changed
$1,695,000
$605/sq ft
Jun 10, 2009
Price Changed
$1,795,000
$641/sq ft
May 27, 2009
Listed
$1,895,000
$677/sq ft
Magnificently transformed 1901 Carriage House set on private, lush mini-estate in Country Club. 4+ bedroom, 3 bath home comes with gorgeous views. Open floor plan, high ceilings and secluded blue stone terrace allow for gracious entertaining/family time. Flexibility for first floor master if desired. High quality materials shine throughout. Walk out lower level office/playroom. Perfect location offers private access to town trails and short walk to train, restaurants/shops. Rare opportunity!!!!
MLS PIN #70603367
Aug 6, 2007
Sold
$1,180,000
$421/sq ft
Jun 29, 2007
Listing Removed
—
Jun 23, 2007
Listed
$1,100,000
$393/sq ft
MLS PIN #50391198
Jun 5, 1998
Sold
$719,000
$257/sq ft
Feb 21, 1998
Listing Removed
—
Jan 28, 1998
Listed
$742,500
$265/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 1, 1993
Sold
$501,000
$179/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$16,900 (+0.8%)
$1,203,000 + $273,000
$1,476,000
2022
$16,761 (+4.8%)
$1,077,000 + $358,000
$1,435,000
2021
$15,992 (+1.6%)
$1,003,000 + $358,000
$1,361,000
2020
$15,733 (−2.7%)
$1,003,000 + $358,000
$1,361,000
2019
$16,175 (+3.2%)
$1,040,000 + $358,000
$1,398,000
2018
$15,678 (+1.4%)
$896,000 + $416,000
$1,312,000
2017
$15,468 (+4.6%)
$896,000 + $416,000
$1,312,000
2015
$14,785 (+2.6%)
$881,000 + $398,000
$1,279,000
2014
$14,413 (+0.4%)
$781,000 + $468,000
$1,249,000
2013
$14,356 (+1.9%)
$732,000 + $495,000
$1,227,000
2012
$14,086 (+4.4%)
$732,000 + $495,000
$1,227,000
2011
$13,487 (+4.7%)
$683,000 + $497,000
$1,180,000
2010
$12,880 (+21.1%)
$732,000 + $497,000
$1,229,000
2009
$10,635
$911,000 + $212,000
$1,123,000
Tax history for 86 Abbott Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$16,900 (+0.8%)
$1,203,000 + $273,000
$1,476,000
2022
$16,761 (+4.8%)
$1,077,000 + $358,000
$1,435,000
2021
$15,992 (+1.6%)
$1,003,000 + $358,000
$1,361,000
2020
$15,733 (−2.7%)
$1,003,000 + $358,000
$1,361,000
2019
$16,175 (+3.2%)
$1,040,000 + $358,000
$1,398,000
2018
$15,678 (+1.4%)
$896,000 + $416,000
$1,312,000
2017
$15,468 (+4.6%)
$896,000 + $416,000
$1,312,000
2015
$14,785 (+2.6%)
$881,000 + $398,000
$1,279,000
2014
$14,413 (+0.4%)
$781,000 + $468,000
$1,249,000
2013
$14,356 (+1.9%)
$732,000 + $495,000
$1,227,000
2012
$14,086 (+4.4%)
$732,000 + $495,000
$1,227,000
2011
$13,487 (+4.7%)
$683,000 + $497,000
$1,180,000
2010
$12,880 (+21.1%)
$732,000 + $497,000
$1,229,000
2009
$10,635
$911,000 + $212,000
$1,123,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Private School, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,651
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.56 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1911
Year Renovated: 1976
County: Norfolk County
APN: 258675
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 4
Listing Information
Exclusions: Orange Sconces
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Joseph E. Fiske Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.2mi
10/10
Wellesley Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi
8/10
Wellesley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
10/10
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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, 14 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, 2 days in 30 years
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In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$2.49M – $3.01M
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