$939,000
SOLD MAR 1, 2017

18 High Ledge Ave Wellesley, MA 02482

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,781 Sq Ft
10,019 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$527 Per Sq Ft

36 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • John D. Hardy Elementary School Rated A+
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom

About This Home

As of March 2017

Starting out or downsizing this home is for you! Renowned Architect Patrick Ahearn designed the complete renovation of this home in 2014 creating a masterful blend of open concept modern living with a traditional New England exterior. Exquisite craftsmanship, high end finishes and attention to detail often found in higher priced homes, is throughout. The kitchen boasts custom cabinetry, marble counter-tops, Viking gas range with hood, and breakfast bar. First floor master bedroom has a dressing room and a full bath with tub. Upstairs are two bedrooms and full bathroom, plus a bonus room with wall to wall carpeting. Family room, office and separate laundry room in lower level. Entertain in style and dine under the custom pergola set on a blue stone patio. The deluxe outdoor kitchen features a Napoleon outdoor grill enhanced with River Rock facade. Nestled in a charming Wellesley neighborhood, enjoy the nearby Wellesley Trails, excellent schools, and convenience to major routes.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Leslye Fligor

LandVest, Inc.

Last Buyer's Agent

Myra George

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,553

Year Built

  • Built in 1959 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 10,019 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Level Lot
  • Property is zoned SR10

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Heated Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Open Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,781 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • Coffered Ceiling
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Decorative Lighting
  • Insulated Windows
  • Insulated Doors
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Home Office
  • Bonus Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Stove
  • Range with Range Hood
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator
  • Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Dressing Area
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry in Basement

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Storm Doors

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat
  • Smart Irrigation

Outdoor Features

  • Covered patio or porch
  • Outdoor Storage
  • Rain Gutters

Schools

  • Hardy Elementary School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 2 Cooling Zones
  • 2 Heating Zones
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:204 R:005 S:,265343

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,553

Year Built

Built in 1959 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Cape
  • Year Built: 1959
  • Buyer Agency: 2.5
  • Buyer Agency Type: %
  • Transaction Broker: 2.5
  • Transaction Broker Type: %
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Compensation Based On: Gross/Full Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood, Carpet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Recessed Lighting, Bonus Room, Office
  • Door Features: Insulated Doors, Storm Door(s)
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Range,Dishwasher,Disposal,ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator,ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer,ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer,Range Hood, Gas Water Heater,Tank Water Heaterless, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Gas Oven, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Dressing Room, Remodeled
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: First
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Remodeled
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Remodeled
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Family Room Level: Basement
  • Room Family Room Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Recessed Lighting
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Coffered Ceiling(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Stove
  • Laundry Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Basement
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Open Floorplan
  • Room Office Level: Basement
  • Room Office Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Basement: Full, Finished
  • Living Area: 1781
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
  • MAIN LO: AC0817
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 527.23
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 527.23
  • MAIN SO: AC0817

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Storage, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage YN: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Insulated, Off Street, Paved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Dryer, Icemaker Connection
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Security Features: Security System
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 2
  • COOLING ZONES: 2

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:204 R:005 S:,265343
  • Zoning: SR10
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.23
  • Lot Size Area: 0.23
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10018.8
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • LOT SIZE: 10000
  • PAGE: 0

Green Features

  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Green Water Conservation: ET Irrigation Controller

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Tax Annual Amount: 8553
  • Tax Book Number: 0

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Hardy

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 15, 2013
Closed on
Jun 28, 2013
Sold by
Mcmakin Ian J and Mcmakin Cynthia M
Bought by
R Swartz Rt
Seller's Agent
Susan Bevilacqua
Douglas Elliman Real Estate - Wellesley
Buyer's Agent
Peter Swartz
Carley Realty, Inc.
List Price
$645,000
Sold Price
$615,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$30,000
-4.65%
Total Days on Market
36
Current Estimated Value
$1,485,601

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$870,601
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.74%
Original Mortgage
$461,250
Outstanding Balance
$329,885
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Estimated Equity
$1,166,087

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 31, 2006
Sold by
Milne Heidi and Lariviere Michael
Bought by
Maxwell Cynthia D and Mcmakin Ian J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$467,200
Interest Rate
6.67%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 30, 2003
Sold by
Carley Frederick and Taylor Alice B
Bought by
Lariviere Michael and Milne Heidi

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$322,700
Interest Rate
5.53%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Map

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Not Resolvable $615,000 --
Land Court Massachusetts $584,000 --
Land Court Massachusetts $584,000 --
Land Court Massachusetts $405,000 --
Land Court Massachusetts $405,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $461,250 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $539,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $470,400 No Value Available
Previous Owner $467,200 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $322,700 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $0 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/01/2017 03/01/17 Sold $939,000 0.0% $527 / Sq Ft
01/05/2017 01/05/17 Pending -- -- --
11/30/2016 11/30/16 For Sale $939,000 +52.7% $527 / Sq Ft
06/28/2013 06/28/13 Sold $615,000 -4.7% $502 / Sq Ft
06/05/2013 06/05/13 Pending -- -- --
05/15/2013 05/15/13 For Sale $645,000 -- $527 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $15,214 $1,480,000 $944,000 $536,000
2024 $14,335 $1,377,000 $854,000 $523,000
2023 $14,106 $1,232,000 $763,000 $469,000
2022 $12,252 $1,049,000 $595,000 $454,000
2021 $12,326 $1,049,000 $595,000 $454,000
2020 $12,138 $1,050,000 $595,000 $455,000
2019 $12,010 $1,038,000 $595,000 $443,000
2018 $10,098 $845,000 $590,000 $255,000
2017 $9,385 $796,000 $590,000 $206,000
2016 $8,553 $723,000 $580,000 $143,000
2015 $8,011 $693,000 $551,000 $142,000
Source: Public Records

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72097350

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: WELL-000204-000005