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78 Forest Street

Wellesley, MA 02481

6 beds
4 baths
4,292 sqft
~3/4 acre lot
$477 per sqft
1912 build
– on site

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Buyers were unable to sell their home and this long admired 1912 stucco colonial home is back on the market! In the heart of the Country Club Area this property is a masterpiece of timeless elegance, boasting original details, preserved over the years. A large foyer with a stunning staircase welcomes guests into the spacious home and opens to a fireplaced living room and formal dining room. A hall leads to the large open concept kitchen/family room complete with French doors, fireplace, built ins, windows seat, large island and wet bar. Morning sun fills this wonderful space making it the center of the home. A sunroom with built in bookcases and sitting room complete the first floor. The second floor features the primary bedroom with 2 walk-in closets and bath, 2 additional bedrooms and full bath. The third floor has 3 additional bedrooms and a former bath, plumbed and ready for renovation. An inground pool and well landscaped grounds make this the perfect home for entertaining.

Listing courtesy of MLSPIN / Eleanor Bright / Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

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

MLS# 73212559 —

The Building

Year Built:

1912
Year Built Details:

Actual
Year Built Source:

Public Records
Architectural Style:

Colonial
Construction Materials:

Frame
Roof:

Shingle
Basement:

Full
Foundation Details:

Concrete Perimeter
Exterior Features:

Deck
Door Features:

French Doors
Window Features:

Screens
Patio And Porch Features:

Deck
Security Features:

Security System
Building Area Total:

4292
Building Area Units:

Square Feet
Building Area Source:

Public Records

Interior

Rooms Total:

13
Interior Features:

Closet
Living Room Level:

Main,First
Living Room Features:

Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors
Kitchen Level:

Main,First
Kitchen Features:

Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Kitchen Island, Wet Bar, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting
Dining Room Level:

Main,First
Dining Room Features:

Flooring - Hardwood
Family Room Level:

Main,First
Family Room Features:

Cathedral Ceiling(s), Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting
Flooring:

Wood
Fireplace:

true
Fireplaces Total:

2
Fireplace Features:

Family Room
Laundry Features:

Dryer Hookup - Electric

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

4292
Living Room Area:

322
Living Room Length:

14
Living Room Width:

23
Kitchen Area:

306
Kitchen Length:

17
Kitchen Width:

18
Dining Room Area:

256
Dining Room Length:

16
Dining Room Width:

16
Family Room Area:

342
Family Room Length:

19
Family Room Width:

18
Bedroom 2 Area:

176
Bedroom 3 Area:

322
Bedroom 2 Length:

22
Bedroom 2 Width:

8
Bedroom 3 Length:

23
Bedroom 3 Width:

14
Bedroom 4 Area:

132
Bedroom 4 Length:

12
Bedroom 4 Width:

11
Bedroom 5 Area:

132
Bedroom 5 Length:

12
Bedroom 5 Width:

11
Master Bedroom Area:

322
Master Bedroom Length:

14
Master Bedroom Width:

23
Bathroom 1 Area:

165
Bathroom 1 Length:

11
Bathroom 1 Width:

15
Bathroom 2 Area:

165
Bathroom 2 Length:

15
Bathroom 2 Width:

11
Bathroom 3 Area:

63
Bathroom 3 Length:

7
Bathroom 3 Width:

9

Location

Directions:

Washington Street to Forest Street
Latitude:

42.304521
Longitude:

-71.273941

The Property

Parcel Number:

259083
Property Type:

Residential
Property Subtype:

Single Family Residence
Property Attached:

false
Lot Features:

Easements
Lot Size Units:

Acres
Lot Size Area:

0.81
Lot Size SqFt:

35170
Lot Size Acres:

0.81
Zoning:

SF 20
Fencing:

Fenced/Enclosed
Waterview:

No
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:

2024
Tax Book Number:

32814
Tax Annual Amount:

25390
Tax Assessed Value:

2439000

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

6
Master Bedroom Level:

Second
Master Bedroom Features:

Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 2 Level:

Second
Bedroom 2 Features:

Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 3 Level:

Second
Bedroom 3 Features:

Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 4 Level:

Third
Bedroom 4 Features:

Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Bedroom 5 Level:

Third
Bedroom 5 Features:

Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Baths

Total Baths:

3.5
Total Baths:

4
Full Baths:

3
Half Baths:

1
Bathroom 1 Level:

First
Bathroom 1 Features:

Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Hardwood, Dryer Hookup - Electric, Washer Hookup
Bathroom 2 Level:

Second
Bathroom 2 Features:

Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Bathroom - With Tub, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Recessed Lighting
Bathroom 3 Level:

Second
Bathroom 3 Features:

Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Master Bath Features:

Yes

The Listing

Home Warranty:

false
Sub Agency Relationship Offered:

No

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Forced Air
Heating:

true
Cooling:

Ductless
Cooling:

true

Utilities

Sewer:

Public Sewer
Water Source:

Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Gas Water Heater

Schools

Elementary School:

Fiske
Middle Or Junior School:

Wellesley
High School:

Wellesley

The Community

Subdivision Name:

Country Club Area
Senior Community:

false
Community Features:

Public Transportation
Spa:

false
Pool Private:

true
Pool Features:

In Ground
Association:

false

Parking

Garage:

true
Attached Garage:

true
Garage Spaces:

2
Carport:

false
Parking Total:

6
Parking Features:

Attached
Covered Spaces:

2

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Utility Costs

$387/mo.

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
6/24/24 Jun 24, 2024	Sold	MLSPIN	$2,050,000	-7.9%
4/25/24 Apr 25, 2024	Pending	MLSPIN	$2,225,000
4/23/24 Apr 23, 2024	Price Changed	MLSPIN	$2,225,000	-3.3%

House Sold on 6/24/2024

$2,050,000

Listing provided by broker:

Eleanor Bright

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

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78 Forest Street

Wellesley, MA 02481