A covered front porch welcomes you into this warm & inviting Old Style Colonial located on a quiet street in popular Wellesley Farms. Imagine a single-family home within minutes to Wellesley/Newton Lower Falls restaurants, shops, Routes 16/9/128/95/MASS PIKE, train to Boston a mere .4 miles & the Charles River Path a stones throw away! This much-loved home has been in the same family for over 70 years & is waiting for its new owners. First floor offers living room, dining room w/built-in china cabinet, large kitchen w/side door to back yard & full bath. Three 2nd floor bedrooms plus an office/nursery & another full bath. Full, unfinished basement w/laundry, 1-car detached garage & nice yard for cookouts/play/gardening. Take a break & relax on your porch or grab your kayak/canoe to go for a nice paddle on the Charles River nearby. Downtown Boston/the Waterfront & Harbor/museums & Logan are @ a 30 minute drive. A commuters dream location plus the benefits of the Wellesley Schools!
Sold for $856,000 on 04/28/23
$856,000
51 Riverdale Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
3beds
1,355sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1925
5,239 Square Feet Lot
$1,221,400 Zestimate®
$632/sqft
$3,743 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,221,400
$1.09M - $1.39M
$3,743/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: April 28, 2023 at 10:00am
Listed by:
Jane Collinson 617-543-9690,
Coldwell Banker Realty - Wellesley 781-237-9090
Bought with:
Kendall Green Luce Team
Compass
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73085558
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood
- Level: Second
- Area: 121
- Dimensions: 11 x 11
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood
- Level: Second
- Area: 121
- Dimensions: 11 x 11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood
- Level: Second
- Area: 100
- Dimensions: 10 x 10
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Level: First
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Level: First
- Area: 143
- Dimensions: 13 x 11
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Laminate
- Level: First
- Area: 169
- Dimensions: 13 x 13
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Level: First
- Area: 208
- Dimensions: 13 x 16
Office
- Features: Flooring - Wood
- Level: Second
- Area: 80
- Dimensions: 10 x 8
Heating
- Central, Steam, Space Heater, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Laundry: In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Office
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Laminate, Flooring - Wood
- Basement: Full,Bulkhead,Sump Pump,Concrete,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,355
- Total interior livable area: 1,355 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Detached, Paved Drive, Paved
- Garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Exterior features: Porch
Lot
- Size: 5,239 sqft
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 258386
- Zoning: SR10
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Block, Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
Location
- Region: Wellesley
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Estate Sale
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/28/2023 | Sold | $856,000+18.1%$632/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73085558 Report a problem | ||
| 3/8/2023 | Listed for sale | $725,000$535/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73085558 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,365 +3.6% | $911,000 +5% |
| 2024 | $9,036 +4.5% | $868,000 +15% |
| 2023 | $8,645 +7% | $755,000 +9.1% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 02481
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Schofield Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 8/10Wellesley Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.9 mi
- 10/10Wellesley High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Wps
- Middle: Wms
- High: Whs
Source: MLS PIN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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Estimated market value
$1,221,400
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