$1,770,000
SOLD OCT 22, 2018
5 Beds
3 Baths
3,671 Sq Ft
0.4 Acres

Recently Sold

$482 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Deck
  • Central Air
  • Schofield Elementary School Rated A
  • Screened Porch

About This Home

As of September 2023

The one you've been waiting for. This spectacularly renovated 5 bed/3 bath Poets Gambrel seamlessly blends period detail, modern architecture, and high-end finishes. Bright, open, spacious kitchen/family room with gas fireplace, beautiful heated sunporch with radiant floors, oversized screen porch, guest bed, office and full bath complete first floor. 2nd floor includes 3 generous family bedrooms and gorgeous master suite with sumptuous marble bathroom. Deck opens onto sunny, level yard with mature plantings. Newly finished lower level, irrigation system---all the bells and whistles. A must-see!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Betsy Kessler

Rutledge Properties Listed on: 09/12/2018

Co-Listed By

Janet Giesser

Rutledge Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

Susan Sarazen

Coldwell Banker Realty - Brookline

Coldwell Banker Realty - Brookline

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $23,048

Year Built

  • Built in 1938

Lot Details

  • Year Round Access
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Sprinkler System
  • Property is zoned SR15

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Built-In Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Radiator
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Radiant Heating System

Additional Features

  • Screened Porch
  • Deck
  • Basement

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:028 R:064 S:

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$23,048

Year Built

Built in 1938

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Style: Colonial
  • Other Agent: 2.50
  • Year Built Description: Approximate
  • List Price Per Sq Ft: 488.97
  • Comp Based On: Gross/Full Sale Price
  • Year Built: 1938
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1938

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Appliances: Wall Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Countertop Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • No Bedrooms: 5
  • Master Bedroom: On Level: Second Floor, Dimension: 19X16, Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Closet - Walk-in, Flooring - Marble
  • Bedroom 2: On Level: Second Floor, Dimension: 14X15, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom 3: On Level: Second Floor, Dimension: 14X14, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom 4: On Level: Second Floor, Dimension: 13X10, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom 5: On Level: First Floor, Dimension: 12X12, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Primary Bathroom: Yes
  • Bathroom 1: On Level: First Floor, Bathroom - Full, Closet - Linen, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom 2: On Level: Second Floor, Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Marble
  • No Rooms: 10
  • Dining Room: On Level: First Floor, Dimension: 14X15, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built
  • Family Room: On Level: First Floor, Dimension: 10X18, Fireplace, Skylight, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built
  • Kitchen: On Level: First Floor, Dimension: 17X27, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Dining Area, Pantry, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island
  • Laundry: On Level: First Floor
  • Living Room: On Level: First Floor, Dimension: 22X16, Fireplace, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Basement: Y
  • Basement Features: Full
  • Other Room 1: Name: Office, On Level: First Floor, Dimension: 10X9, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Other Room 2: Name: Sun Room, On Level: First Floor, Dimension: 12X18, Fireplace
  • Other Room 3: Name: Play Room, On Level: Basement, Dimension: 27X15
  • Other Room 4: Name: Game Room, On Level: Basement, Dimension: 27X8
  • Other Room 5: Name: Bonus Room, On Level: Basement, Dimension: 25X16
  • Main Lo: BB3820
  • Main So: M59500
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 3671.00

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Frame
  • Roof Material: Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles, Slate
  • Exterior: Clapboard, Brick
  • Exterior Features: Porch - Screened, Deck - Wood, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Foundation Size: Irregular

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Feature: Off-Street
  • Parking Spaces: 4
  • Garage Parking: Under
  • Garage Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: City/Town Water
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Zones: 2
  • Heating: Hot Water Radiators, Radiant, Gas

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Public School, T-Station

Schools

  • Middle School: Wellesley
  • High School: Wellesley

Lot Info

  • Assessments: 1220000.00
  • Acre: 0.40
  • Lot Size: 17500.00
  • Parcel Number: M:028 R:064 S:
  • Zoning: SR15
  • Lot Description: Paved Drive, Level

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 14579.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 257545

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 15, 1999
Sold by
Wenger Tr Katherine
Bought by
Rooks Robert W and Rooks Katherine O
Current Estimated Value
$2,404,462

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$215,000
Interest Rate
7.39%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Land Court Massachusetts $737,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,540,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $400,000 New Conventional
Closed $300,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Closed $205,805 No Value Available
Closed $175,000 No Value Available
Closed $215,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $440,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/01/2023 09/01/23 Sold $2,200,000 -4.1% $601 / Sq Ft
07/19/2023 07/19/23 Pending -- -- --
07/12/2023 07/12/23 Price Changed $2,295,000 -1.3% $627 / Sq Ft
06/23/2023 06/23/23 For Sale $2,325,000 +31.4% $635 / Sq Ft
10/22/2018 10/22/18 Sold $1,770,000 -1.4% $482 / Sq Ft
09/19/2018 09/19/18 Pending -- -- --
09/12/2018 09/12/18 For Sale $1,795,000 -- $489 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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 $23,048 $2,242,000 $1,369,000 $873,000
2024 $22,017 $2,115,000 $1,264,000 $851,000
2023 $21,595 $1,886,000 $1,128,000 $758,000
2022 $20,055 $1,717,000 $976,000 $741,000
2021 $18,941 $1,612,000 $871,000 $741,000
2020 $18,635 $1,612,000 $871,000 $741,000
2019 $16,962 $1,466,000 $801,000 $665,000
2018 $14,579 $1,220,000 $745,000 $475,000
2017 $14,384 $1,220,000 $745,000 $475,000
2016 $14,172 $1,198,000 $732,000 $466,000
2015 $13,826 $1,196,000 $732,000 $464,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72394119

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: WELL-000028-000064