$2,075,000
SOLD MAY 16, 2025

55 High Ledge Ave Wellesley, MA 02482

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
4,090 Sq Ft
0.49 Acres

Recently Sold

$507 Per Sq Ft

1% Above List Price

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Custom Closet System
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • John D. Hardy Elementary School Rated A+
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Property is near public transit

About This Home

As of May 2025

SUNDAY OPEN HOUSE CANCELLED! Here is an exceptional Craftsman-style home w/level 1/2 acre on quiet street in popular Hardy District. Enjoy suburban tranquility, an abundance of charm & the added bonus of heated living space over a 2-car detached garage- a unique feature for teen, studio or office w/sep entrance. A front porch opens to a captivating interior where the modern addition is seamlessly blended w/the design of the original home. Lovely eat-in kitchen w/high-end appliances boasts a popular center island. Direct access to a fully-fenced, level yard is offered from both the family rm & the 17 ft dining rm providing excellent flow for large-scale patio entertaining. A living rm, family rm, sun rm & office are here for work & relaxation. A vaulted primary suite is matched with a 2nd primary or guest suite. 2 add’l bdrms share a hall bath. The 2nd-fl laundry & 3 cozy fpl’s add function & warmth. The ease of commuting to Boston or a quick trip to the mall deserves to be mentioned.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tracy Reed

William Raveis R.E. & Home Services Listed on: 03/21/2025

William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

Co-Listed By

Judy Barclay

William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

Last Buyer's Agent

Fleet Homes Group

Keller Williams Realty

Keller Williams Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $17,249

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • 0.49 Acre Lot
  • Fenced Yard
  • Fenced
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Wooded Lot
  • Property is zoned SR10

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Open Parking

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Blown Fiberglass Insulation
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 4,090 Sq Ft Home
  • Wired For Sound
  • Chair Railings
  • Crown Molding
  • Wainscoting
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Decorative Lighting
  • Bay Window
  • French Doors
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Home Office
  • Loft
  • Bonus Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Home Gym

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Custom Closet System
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Double Vanity
  • Soaking Tub
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Laundry in Bathroom
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Exterior Basement Entry

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop
  • Rain Gutters
  • Porch

Location

  • Property is near public transit

Schools

  • Hardy Elementary School
  • WMS Middle School
  • WMS High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 3 Cooling Zones
  • 3 Heating Zones
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • 220 Volts
  • Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:203 R:050 S:,265306

Community Details

Recreation

  • Park
  • Jogging Path

Additional Features

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Shops

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$17,249

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Buyer Agency: 2.5
  • Buyer Agency Type: %
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Compensation Based On: Gross/Full Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Decorative Molding, Home Office, Sun Room, Exercise Room, Bonus Room, Loft, Wired for Sound
  • Door Features: French Doors
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Appliances: Water Heater, Oven, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 289
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Bedroom3 Area: 168
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Area: 126
  • Room Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.5
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full, Ceiling Fan(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Sconce, Window Seat
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 238
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Jacuzzi / Whirlpool Soaking Tub
  • Bathroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
  • Bathroom 3 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower
  • Bathroom 3 Level: Second
  • Room Dining Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Chair Rail, Exterior Access, Decorative Molding
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Dining Room Area: 255
  • Room Family Room Level: First
  • Room Family Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting, Decorative Molding
  • Room Family Room Area: 238
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Dining Area, Recessed Lighting
  • Room Kitchen Area: 272
  • Laundry Features: Bathroom - Full, Electric Dryer Hookup, Second Floor, Gas Dryer Hookup
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Area: 182
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Wainscoting, Decorative Molding
  • Room Office Level: First
  • Room Office Area: 90
  • Room Office Features: Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors, Decorative Molding
  • Basement: Full, Unfinished
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 4090
  • Living Area: 4090
  • Spa YN: No
  • MAIN LO: M59500
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 501.22
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 507.33
  • MAIN SO: BB5522
  • Insulation: Fiberglass

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Other Structures: Workshop
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
  • Roof: Asphalt/Composition Shingles
  • Waterfront Features: Beach Front, Lake/Pond, 1 to 2 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage YN: No
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Paved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 5

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Gas Dryer, for Electric Dryer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Oil
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: 220 Volts
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 3
  • COOLING ZONES: 3

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Highway Access
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:203 R:050 S:,265306
  • Zoning: SR10
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Wooded, Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.49
  • Lot Size Area: 0.49
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 21230
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • PAGE: 0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 17249
  • Tax Book Number: 0

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

MLS Schools

  • High School: Wms
  • Elementary School: Hardy
  • Middle Or Junior School: Wms

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 21, 2025
Closed on
May 16, 2025
Sold by
Chapman Miranda W
Bought by
Zhao Jessica and Zhao Yang
Seller's Agent
Tracy Reed
William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
Buyer's Agent
Fleet Homes Group
Keller Williams Realty
List Price
$2,050,000
Sold Price
$2,075,000
Premium/Discount to List
$25,000
1.22%
Views
12

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.40%
Original Mortgage
$1,660,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,658,096
Interest Rate
5.25%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$432,903

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 10, 2006
Sold by
Nadler Cheryl and Nadler Richard
Bought by
Cheryl L Nadler T L and Cheryl Nadler

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 1, 2004
Sold by
Nadler Richard
Bought by
Nadler Cheryl and Nadler Richard

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 24, 1999
Sold by
Kamins David
Bought by
Nadler Richard

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
7.09%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 1, 1989
Sold by
Runge Marschall S
Bought by
Kamins David

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$187,600
Interest Rate
10.9%
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
Deed $2,075,000 None Available
Land Court Massachusetts -- --
Land Court Massachusetts -- --
Land Court Massachusetts -- --
Land Court Massachusetts -- --
Land Court Massachusetts $425,000 --
Deed $235,000 --
Deed $235,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,660,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $1,040,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $550,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $500,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $200,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $300,700 No Value Available
Previous Owner $100,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $200,200 No Value Available
Previous Owner $201,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $187,600 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/16/2025 05/16/25 Sold $2,075,000 +1.2% $507 / Sq Ft
03/23/2025 03/23/25 Pending -- -- --
03/21/2025 03/21/25 For Sale $2,050,000 -- $501 / 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 $18,442 $1,794,000 $1,219,000 $575,000
2024 $17,249 $1,657,000 $1,103,000 $554,000
2023 $17,118 $1,495,000 $986,000 $509,000
2022 $14,857 $1,272,000 $768,000 $504,000
2021 $14,946 $1,272,000 $768,000 $504,000
2020 $13,722 $1,187,000 $768,000 $419,000
2019 $13,734 $1,187,000 $768,000 $419,000
2018 $12,691 $1,062,000 $631,000 $431,000
2017 $12,521 $1,062,000 $631,000 $431,000
2016 $12,256 $1,036,000 $621,000 $415,000
2015 $11,629 $1,006,000 $590,000 $416,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73348474

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: WELL-000203-000050