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51/53 Abbott Rd

Wellesley, MA 02481

9 beds
8 baths
11,988 sqft
~1 acre lot
$483 per sqft
1902 build
– on site

One of Wellesley’s most iconic homes is available for the first time in over a century. Located on 1.3 acres in the heart of the Country Club area, the main house has over 7,500 SF of living space with soaring ceilings, bespoke details, and Italian millwork found in signature homes of this era. The main entry is anchored by a showstopper grand staircase, original wrought iron light fixtures, double-height ceilings and fireplace, complimented by an entertainment sized living room, billiard room, and an oval dining room. Highlights include a six bedroom main house, four fireplaces, sun room, recording studio above garage, and a 3rd level with surprising multi-room bonus spaces offering unlimited potential. A stunning 3 bedroom guest house built in 2004 completes this one of a kind compound. Outside, the park-like setting includes private yard, secret garden and slate terrace. Circular driveway with porte cochere, wrap around porches and Japanese inspired garden behind the guesthouse.

Listing courtesy of MLSPIN / Donahue Maley and Burns Team / Compass

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Apr 7, 2024 •

MLS# 73121838 —

The Building

Year Built:

1902
Year Built Details:

Actual
Year Built Source:

Public Records
Architectural Style:

Colonial
Construction Materials:

Frame
Roof:

Shingle
Basement:

Full
Foundation Details:

Stone
Exterior Features:

Porch
Door Features:

French Doors
Window Features:

Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
Patio And Porch Features:

Porch
Building Area Total:

11988
Building Area Units:

Square Feet
Building Area Source:

Public Records

Interior

Rooms Total:

19
Interior Features:

Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built
Living Room Level:

First
Living Room Features:

Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors, Exterior Access, Crown Molding
Kitchen Level:

First
Kitchen Features:

Flooring - Hardwood, Dining Area, Kitchen Island, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, Slider
Dining Room Level:

First
Dining Room Features:

Coffered Ceiling(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Wainscoting
Office Level:

First
Office Features:

Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
Flooring:

Tile
Fireplace:

true
Fireplaces Total:

5
Fireplace Features:

Dining Room
Laundry Features:

First Floor

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

11988
Living Room Area:

368
Living Room Length:

23
Living Room Width:

16
Kitchen Area:

546
Kitchen Length:

26
Kitchen Width:

21
Dining Room Area:

425
Dining Room Length:

25
Dining Room Width:

17
Office Area:

195
Office Length:

13
Office Width:

15
Bedroom 2 Area:

300
Bedroom 3 Area:

272
Bedroom 2 Length:

25
Bedroom 2 Width:

12
Bedroom 3 Length:

17
Bedroom 3 Width:

16
Bedroom 4 Area:

208
Bedroom 4 Length:

16
Bedroom 4 Width:

13
Bedroom 5 Area:

270
Bedroom 5 Length:

18
Bedroom 5 Width:

15
Master Bedroom Area:

494
Master Bedroom Length:

26
Master Bedroom Width:

19
Bathroom 1 Area:

56
Bathroom 1 Length:

8
Bathroom 1 Width:

7
Bathroom 2 Area:

75
Bathroom 2 Length:

15
Bathroom 2 Width:

5

Location

Directions:

Washington Street to Abbott Road
Latitude:

42.307791
Longitude:

-71.273108

The Property

Parcel Number:

M:065 R:039 S:
Property Type:

Residential
Property Subtype:

Single Family Residence
Property Attached:

false
Lot Size Units:

Acres
Lot Size Area:

1.31
Lot Size SqFt:

57011
Lot Size Acres:

1.31
Zoning:

SR20
Water View:

No
Exclusions:

All Equipment And Acoustics In The Studio Above The Garage.
Waterfront:

false
Farm Land Area Units:

Square Feet
Road Surface Type:

Paved
Road Frontage Type:

Public
Road Responsibility:

Public Maintained Road

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2023
Tax Book Number:

17710
Tax Annual Amount:

54925
Tax Assessed Value:

4797000

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

9
Master Bedroom Level:

Second
Master Bedroom Features:

Bathroom - Full, Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 2 Level:

Second
Bedroom 2 Features:

Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 3 Level:

Second
Bedroom 3 Features:

Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
Bedroom 4 Level:

Second
Bedroom 4 Features:

Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture
Bedroom 5 Features:

Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Baths

Total Baths:

7
Total Baths:

8
Full Baths:

6
Half Baths:

2
Bathroom 1 Level:

First
Bathroom 1 Features:

Bathroom - Half
Bathroom 2 Level:

Second
Bathroom 2 Features:

Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall
Bathroom 3 Level:

Second
Bathroom 3 Features:

Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall
Master Bath Features:

Yes

The Listing

Home Warranty:

false
Buyer's Brokerage Compensation:

2.5%
Compensation Based on:

Gross/Full Sale Price
Sub Agency Relationship Offered:

No

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Baseboard
Heating:

true
Cooling:

None
Cooling:

false

Utilities

Sewer:

Public Sewer
Water Source:

Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Range

Schools

Elementary School:

Wps
Middle Or Junior School:

Wms
High School:

Whs

The Community

Senior Community:

false
Community Features:

Public Transportation
Spa:

false
Association:

false

Parking

Garage:

true
Attached Garage:

true
Garage Spaces:

4
Carport:

false
Parking Total:

10
Parking Features:

Attached
Covered Spaces:

4
Open Parking:

true

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$5,800,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$31,057
Taxes	$4,577
Insurance	$1,595
Utilities	$711 See report
Total	$37,940/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
3/10/24 Mar 10, 2024	Price Changed	MLSPIN	$5,800,000	-8.7%
1/2/24 Jan 2, 2024	Price Changed	MLSPIN	$6,350,000	-20.6%
10/28/23 Oct 28, 2023	Price Changed	MLSPIN	$7,995,000	-9.1%

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This house located in Wellesley Hills, Wellesley, MA 02481 is currently for sale for $5,800,000. 51/53 Abbott Rd is a 11,988 square foot house with 9 beds and 8 baths that has been on Estately for 334 days. 51/53 Abbott Rd is in the Wellesley Hills neighborhood of Wellesley and has a WalkScore® of 52, making it somewhat walkable. This house is in the attendance area of Wellesley Sr High School, Wellesley Middle School, and Joseph E. Fiske Elementary School.

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