Single Family for Sale: 78 Forest Street, Wellesley, MA 02481 SOLD

6 beds
3 full, 1 half baths
4,292 sqft
$2,050,000
$2,050,000
78 Forest Street, Wellesley, MA 02481 SOLD
6 beds
3 full, 1 half baths
4,292 sqft
$2,050,000
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Selling Price: $2,050,000
Original List Price: $2,300,000
Sold at 89.1% of list price
Sold Date: 06/24/2024

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Type Single Family
Style Colonial
Beds 6
Total Baths 3 full, 1 half baths
Square Feet 4,292 sqft
Garage Spaces 2
Lot Size 0.81 acres
Year Built 1912
City Wellesley
County Norfolk
Subdivision Country Club Area
MLS 73212559
Status Closed
DOM 102 days
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.

Room Features

Bathroom 1 11 x 15 First Floor
Bathroom 2 15 x 11 Second Floor
Bathroom 3 7 x 9 Second Floor
Bedroom 2 22 x 8 Second Floor
Bedroom 3 23 x 14 Second Floor
Bedroom 4 12 x 11 Third Floor
Bedroom 5 12 x 11 Third Floor
Dining Room 16 x 16 Main, First Floor
Family Room 19 x 18 Main, First Floor
Kitchen 17 x 18 Main, First Floor
Living Room 14 x 23 Main, First Floor
Master Bedroom 14 x 23 Second Floor

Lot & Building Features

Appliances Dishwasher, Washer, Refrigerator, Range, Oven, Gas Water Heater, Freezer, Dryer, Disposal
Construction Frame, Stone
Cooling Ductless
Heating Forced Air, Natural Gas, Hot Water
Sewer Public Sewer
Tax Year 2024
Taxes Paid $25,390
Water Public
Foundation Concrete Perimeter, Stone
Exterior Features Deck, Stone Wall, Screens, Professional Landscaping, Pool - Inground, Patio, Garden, Fenced Yard
Interior Features Bathroom, Wet Bar, Sun Room, Sitting Room, Recessed Lighting, Foyer, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Closet, Cable Hookup, Bedroom, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Bathroom - 3/4
Roof Shingle
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 1
Parking Attached, Under, Off Street
Total Rooms 13
Basement Feature Concrete, Walk-Out Access, Partially Finished, Interior Entry, Garage Access, Full
Garage Spaces 2
Fireplaces 2

Community and Schools

Elementary School Fiske
Junior High School Wellesley
Senior High School Wellesley

Price History of 78 Forest Street, Wellesley, MA

Date Name Price Difference
04/23/2024 Price Adjustment $2,050,000 10.87%
03/14/2024 Listing Price $2,300,000 N/A
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Plaistow, NH 03865
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Listed by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate, Eleanor Bright
Sold by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Town and Country Real Estate, Kathy Kelley
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