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Sold for $1,375,000 on 04/27/23
  • $1,375,000

    42 Cottage St, Wellesley, MA 02482

    4beds
    1,740sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1900
    0.37 Acres Lot
    $1,812,400 Zestimate®
    $790/sqft
    $5,509 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,812,400

    $1.63M - $2.03M

    $5,509/mo

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    What's special

    Feel instantly at home in this lovely 4 bed, 2 bath Colonial in beloved Dana Hall neighborhood. Front farmer’s porch leads to cozy living room, open to sun filled dining room. Delightful kitchen with white cabinets & black granite countertops, exterior vented gas stove and elegant glass cabinets above wet bar with bar sink. Second floor features three bedrooms and a full bathroom. Third floor with 4th bedroom and home office. Heart pine hardwood floors and tilt in double pane windows throughout. Rear deck off kitchen overlooks expansive yard with mature plantings. Approx. 230’ of the property borders Fuller Brook Park, a bike path leading to Ridge Hill Reservation, Elm Bank Reservation and other landmarks perfect for hiking, biking, or fishing. Walking distance to Wellesley Sq, Wellesley MBTA Station, Wellesley Free Public Library, Wellesley College, Hunnewell Elementary School, Dana Hall Private School and Nehoiden Golf Club.

    Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago

    Listing updated: April 28, 2023 at 09:00am

    Listed by:

    The Synergy Group 781-570-9007,

    The Synergy Group 888-410-5454,

    Paul Cirignano 781-570-9007

    Bought with:

    McKenna Landry Team

    Barrett Sotheby's International Realty

    Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73082400

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Primary bedroom
    • Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood
    • Level: Second
    • Area: 143
    • Dimensions: 13 x 11
    Bedroom 2
    • Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
    • Level: Second
    • Area: 110
    • Dimensions: 11 x 10
    Bedroom 3
    • Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
    • Level: Second
    • Area: 143
    • Dimensions: 11 x 13
    Bedroom 4
    • Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
    • Level: Third
    • Area: 182
    • Dimensions: 14 x 13
    Primary bathroom
    • Features: No
    Bathroom 1
    • Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
    • Level: First
    • Area: 24
    • Dimensions: 6 x 4
    Bathroom 2
    • Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
    • Level: Second
    • Area: 36
    • Dimensions: 6 x 6
    Dining room
    • Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
    • Level: First
    • Area: 182
    • Dimensions: 14 x 13
    Kitchen
    • Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Laminate
    • Level: First
    • Area: 143
    • Dimensions: 13 x 11
    Living room
    • Features: Flooring - Hardwood
    • Level: First
    • Area: 196
    • Dimensions: 14 x 14
    Office
    • Features: Flooring - Hardwood
    • Level: Third
    • Area: 168
    • Dimensions: 14 x 12
    Heating
    • Forced Air, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • None
    Appliances
    • Laundry: Washer Hookup
    Features
    • Office, Wet Bar
    • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
    • Windows: Insulated Windows, Screens
    • Basement: Full,Walk-Out Access,Interior Entry,Concrete
    • Has fireplace: No
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,740
    • Total interior livable area: 1,740 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 6
    • Parking features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
    • Garage spaces: 2
    • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
    Features
    • Patio & porch: Porch, Deck
    • Exterior features: Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Garden
    Lot
    • Size: 0.37 Acres
    • Features: Corner Lot, Level
    Details
    • Parcel number: 262201
    • Zoning: SR10

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Colonial
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Frame
    • Foundation: Stone
    • Roof: Shingle
    Condition
    • Year built: 1900

    Utilities & green energy

    • Electric: Circuit Breakers
    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public
    • Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup

    Community & neighborhood

    Community
    • Community features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Private School, University, Sidewalks
    Location
    • Region: Wellesley
    • Subdivision: Dana Hall

    Other

    Other facts
    • Road surface type: Paved

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    4/27/2023Sold$1,375,000+5.9%$790/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73082400
    3/11/2023Contingent$1,299,000$747/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73082400
    2/28/2023Listed for sale$1,299,000+1225.5%$747/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73082400
    1/9/1992Sold$98,000$56/sqft
    Source: Public Record

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$14,957 +6.3%$1,455,000 +7.6%
    2024$14,074 +1.6%$1,352,000 +11.7%
    2023$13,855 +5.6%$1,210,000 +7.7%

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 02482

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Hunnewell
    • Middle: Wellesley Middl
    • High: Wellesley High

    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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