Welcome to 18 Valley Road! This sprawling meticulously renovated Royal Barry Wills home is nestled among mature plantings on one of Wellesley's sought after roads in the heart of Wellesley Farms. With over 5000 sq ft of living space, this home has been extensively expanded to accommodate a growing family for over 40 years. The high cathedral ceiling in the family room with sizable paned windows, is anchored by a beautiful floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, and flows into a generous kitchen and breakfast area. Additional highlights of this spectacular home include a large formal dining room for hosting family and friends that walks out on to a deck over looking the lush grounds as well as a serene and inviting enclosed porch.The beautiful vaulted and beamed primary suite is spacious with a large spa like bath and jacuzzi, 2 substantial walk in closets and fireplace. A must see, rare opportunity to own this elegant home on .83 acres of gorgeous private grounds in Wellesley Farms.
Sold for $4,550,000 on 04/16/24
$4,550,000
18 Valley Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
4beds
5,018sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1931
0.83 Acres Lot
$5,070,500 Zestimate®
$907/sqft
$9,085 Estimated rent
Home value
$5,070,500
$4.61M - $5.63M
$9,085/mo
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: April 26, 2024 at 08:17am
Listed by:
Debi Benoit 617-962-9292,
William Raveis R.E. & Home Services 781-235-5000,
Laurin Shields
Bought with:
Debi Benoit
William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73139408
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Beamed Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Window(s) - Picture, Cable Hookup, Double Vanity, Dressing Room, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Sunken, Wainscoting, Lighting - Sconce, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding
- Level: Main,First
Bedroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Window(s) - Picture, Dressing Room, Recessed Lighting
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Recessed Lighting
- Level: Second
Bedroom 4
- Features: Skylight, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Level: Second
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Bathroom - With Tub, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Closet - Linen, Flooring - Marble, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, French Doors, Double Vanity, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Main,First
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Level: Second
Bathroom 3
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Balcony / Deck, French Doors, Chair Rail, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Crown Molding, Tray Ceiling(s)
- Level: Main,First
Family room
- Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Balcony / Deck, French Doors, Cable Hookup, Chair Rail, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding, Window Seat
- Level: Main,First
Kitchen
- Features: Skylight, Flooring - Hardwood, Balcony / Deck, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, French Doors, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Stove, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding, Tray Ceiling(s)
- Level: Main,First
Living room
- Features: Beamed Ceilings, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture, Recessed Lighting, Sunken, Lighting - Overhead, Archway
- Level: Main,First
Heating
- Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Window(s) - Picture, Cabinets - Upgraded, Recessed Lighting, Sink, First Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Recessed Lighting, Crown Molding, Window Seat, Study, Internet Available - Unknown
- Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Picture
- Basement: Full
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,018
- Total interior livable area: 5,018 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 8
- Parking features: Attached, Under, Off Street
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 6
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch - Enclosed, Deck, Deck - Wood
- Exterior features: Porch - Enclosed, Deck, Deck - Wood, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting
- Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed
Lot
- Size: 0.83 Acres
- Features: Wooded, Gentle Sloping, Level
Details
- Parcel number: M:072 R:023 S:,259257
- Zoning: SR20
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial,Cape
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Wood,Shake
Condition
- Year built: 1931
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Security System
Community
- Community features: Park, T-Station
Location
- Region: Wellesley
- Subdivision: Wellesley Farms
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/16/2024 | Sold | $4,550,000-4.2%$907/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73139408 | ||
| 1/22/2024 | Pending sale | $4,750,000$947/sqft |
Source:  William Raveis Real Estate, Mortgage & Insurance #73139408 | ||
| 1/10/2024 | Price change | $4,750,000-4%$947/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73139408 | ||
| 10/6/2023 | Price change | $4,950,000-4.8%$986/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73139408 | ||
| 7/21/2023 | Listed for sale | $5,200,000$1,036/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73139408 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $47,144 +7.5% | $4,586,000 +8.9% |
| 2024 | $43,847 +14.1% | $4,212,000 +25.5% |
| 2023 | $38,415 +3.9% | $3,355,000 +6% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 02481
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Sprague Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.6 mi
- 8/10Wellesley Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.3 mi
- 10/10Wellesley High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Sprague
- 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
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