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  • $1,668,300

    40 Elm St, Wellesley, MA 02481

    3beds
    1,766sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1937
    0.26 Acres Lot
    $1,668,300 Zestimate®
    $945/sqft
    $5,278 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,668,300

    $1.55M - $1.80M

    $5,278/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    Rare opportunity to RIGHT SIZE your life in this 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home on an exceptionally pretty and private lot in sought after Farms neighborhood. Originally built in 1937 as a part of an estate, this home has been updated over the years, always maintaining its original charm. A delightful entry opens to large and inviting step down family living room with marvelous proportions and large fireplace. The thoughtfully updated and efficient kitchen has stone countertops and is open to generous dining and sitting area looking out over the Cochituate Aquaduct. Large master suit with fireplace. A charming screened porch and Beacon Hill patio buffeted by excellent privacy expand your living space. Close to the Farms Train Station and Hills shops. A GEM!

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Other, Gas
    Features
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,766 sqft

    Property

    Features
    • Exterior features: Wood
    Lot
    • Size: 0.26 Acres
    Details
    • Parcel number: WELLM062R001S

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • Frame
    Condition
    • Year built: 1937

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Wellesley

    Other

    Other facts
    • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Golf Course, T-Station, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, University
    • Construction: Frame
    • Flooring: Wood
    • Master Bath: Yes
    • Roof Material: Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
    • Year Round: Yes
    • Exterior: Wood
    • Hot Water: Natural Gas
    • Bed2 Dscrp: Flooring - Hardwood
    • Bed2 Level: Second Floor
    • Bed3 Level: Second Floor
    • Bth1 Level: First Floor
    • Heating: Hot Water Baseboard, Gas
    • Kit Level: First Floor
    • Mbr Level: Second Floor
    • Style: Cape, Cottage
    • Garage Parking: Attached
    • Din Level: First Floor
    • Mbr Dscrp: Bathroom - Full, Fireplace
    • Cooling: Central Air
    • Bth2 Level: Second Floor
    • Bed3 Dscrp: Flooring - Hardwood, Bathroom - Full
    • Bth2 Dscrp: Bathroom - Full, Fireplace
    • Fam Dscrp: Flooring - Hardwood, Fireplace
    • Fam Level: First Floor
    • Kit Dscrp: Flooring - Hardwood, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Kitchen Island, Countertops - Upgraded
    • Bth3 Level: Second Floor
    • Din Dscrp: Flooring - Hardwood
    • Bth3 Dscrp: Bathroom - Full
    • Bth1 Dscrp: Bathroom - Half
    • Basement Feature: Full
    • Lead Paint: Unknown
    • Exterior Features: Patio, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Porch - Screened
    • Foundation: Poured Concrete
    • Liv Dscrp: Fireplace, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Ceiling - Beamed
    • Road Type: Public
    • Liv Level: First Floor
    • Lot Description: Paved Drive, Wooded
    • Sf Type: Detached
    • Laundry Level: Basement

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    2/11/2019Sold$1,170,000-4.5%$663/sqft
    Source: Public Record
    10/5/2018Price change$1,225,000-5%$694/sqft
    Source: Rutledge Properties #72396756
    9/17/2018Listed for sale$1,290,000+108.1%$730/sqft
    Source: Rutledge Properties #72396756
    4/18/2000Sold$620,000+42.5%$351/sqft
    Source: Public Record
    1/16/1997Sold$435,000+27.2%$246/sqft
    Source: Public Record

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$14,382 +6.9%$1,399,000 +8.3%
    2024$13,450 +0.9%$1,292,000 +11%
    2023$13,328 +5.3%$1,164,000 +7.4%

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 02481

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Wellesley
    • Middle: Wellesley
    • High: Wellesley

    Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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