Grand scale period estate on one of Wellesley's signature streets. Lovingly brought into the 21st century with gracious open floorplan, hi ceilings, lots of light, gleaming hardwood floors and all the lovely detail of it's original era. This important home combines a new kitchen and family room, marble baths and today's amenities with carved staircase, leaded glass, music alcove, specimen trees and expansive level yard abutting wooded acreage. Train and shops just minutes away.
Single-familyProperty Type
1905Year Built
0.63 acresLot Size
$770Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Carol A. Baker• Rutledge Properties
Bought with Raphaelle Kirk• William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
UNIQUE TURN-OF-THE-CENTURY VICTORIAN LOCATED IN THE HEART OF THE COUNTRY CLUB WITH DETAIL, MULTIPLE FPLS., HIGH CEILINGS, HEATED SOLARIUM, WALK TO TRAIN AND SCHOOLS, ABUTS WOODED AREA. SHOWINGS BEGIN SUN. FEB 2 NO CHILDREN FOR
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$28,602 (+2.4%)
$1,409,000 + $1,089,000
$2,498,000
2022
$27,939 (+3.2%)
$1,262,000 + $1,130,000
$2,392,000
2021
$27,084 (+1.6%)
$1,175,000 + $1,130,000
$2,305,000
2020
$26,646 (−1.9%)
$1,175,000 + $1,130,000
$2,305,000
2019
$27,166 (+7.1%)
$1,218,000 + $1,130,000
$2,348,000
2018
$25,370 (+1.4%)
$905,000 + $1,218,000
$2,123,000
2017
$25,018 (+1.0%)
$904,000 + $1,218,000
$2,122,000
2015
$24,762 (+4.8%)
$889,000 + $1,253,000
$2,142,000
2014
$23,634 (−4.7%)
$789,000 + $1,259,000
$2,048,000
2013
$24,804 (+1.4%)
$739,000 + $1,381,000
$2,120,000
2012
$24,464 (+11.8%)
$739,000 + $1,392,000
$2,131,000
2011
$21,888 (+6.3%)
$690,000 + $1,225,000
$1,915,000
2010
$20,583 (+4.4%)
$739,000 + $1,225,000
$1,964,000
2009
$19,707
$920,000 + $1,161,000
$2,081,000
Tax history for 96 Abbott Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$28,602 (+2.4%)
$1,409,000 + $1,089,000
$2,498,000
2022
$27,939 (+3.2%)
$1,262,000 + $1,130,000
$2,392,000
2021
$27,084 (+1.6%)
$1,175,000 + $1,130,000
$2,305,000
2020
$26,646 (−1.9%)
$1,175,000 + $1,130,000
$2,305,000
2019
$27,166 (+7.1%)
$1,218,000 + $1,130,000
$2,348,000
2018
$25,370 (+1.4%)
$905,000 + $1,218,000
$2,123,000
2017
$25,018 (+1.0%)
$904,000 + $1,218,000
$2,122,000
2015
$24,762 (+4.8%)
$889,000 + $1,253,000
$2,142,000
2014
$23,634 (−4.7%)
$789,000 + $1,259,000
$2,048,000
2013
$24,804 (+1.4%)
$739,000 + $1,381,000
$2,120,000
2012
$24,464 (+11.8%)
$739,000 + $1,392,000
$2,131,000
2011
$21,888 (+6.3%)
$690,000 + $1,225,000
$1,915,000
2010
$20,583 (+4.4%)
$739,000 + $1,225,000
$1,964,000
2009
$19,707
$920,000 + $1,161,000
$2,081,000
*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
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.63 Acres
Year renovated
1998
Sq. Ft.
4,779
Year built
1903
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Norfolk County
APN
258679
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 6
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Under, Garage Door Opener, Off Street
Directions: Rte 16 to Abbott Road, house is on the left
UnparsedAddress: 96 Abbott Rd, Wellesley MA 02481
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Conservation Area, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, University
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,779
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.63 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1903
Year Renovated: 1998
County: Norfolk County
APN: 258679
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 6
Listing Information
Exclusions: W&D, Sconces In Dr, Chandeliers In Dr, Music Room, Mbr,
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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Lifestyle
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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, 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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In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$3.50M – $4.23M
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