Experience the perfect blend of old-world elegance & contemporary style with this meticulously renovated Victorian Mansard home. This property has undergone a comprehensive gut renovation & expansive addition, resulting in a magnificent kitchen equipped with Thermador appliances, including a 60-inch fridge/freezer, dual ovens, 6-burner stove, dual wine/beverage fridges & a 5-6 person island w/ custom cabinets & herringbone floors that flow into an open dining area. The primary suite features an office/sitting area & a spa-like bathroom with a limestone soaking tub & spacious shower. The library overlooks the backyard, offering a relaxing retreat. The 2nd floor also includes 3 additional large bedrooms, a laundry room, and storage. The 3rd floor boasts a bonus room, 5th bedroom & full bathroom. The huge backyard has been reimagined & a dry well added. This meticulously renovated Victorian home seamlessly combines historic charm with modern comforts, offering a one of a kind home.
Sold for $3,500,000
$3,500,000
196 Washington St, Wellesley, MA 02481
5beds
5,150sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1869
0.75 Acres Lot
$3,694,500 Zestimate®
$680/sqft
$7,596 Estimated rent
Home value
$3,694,500
$3.44M - $4.03M
$7,596/mo
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: May 30, 2024 at 06:29am
Listed by:
The Chandler Group 617-233-4689,
Douglas Elliman Real Estate - Wellesley 781-472-1099
Bought with:
Roberta Hershon
Louise Condon Realty
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73206758
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
Bedroom 5
- Level: Third
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Dining room
- Level: First
Family room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Wine Refrigerator
- Laundry: Second Floor
Features
- Bonus Room, Mud Room, Sitting Room
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet
- Basement: Full
- Number of fireplaces: 2
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,150
- Total interior livable area: 5,150 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 8
- Parking features: Attached, Paved Drive, Paved
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 6
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch, Deck
- Exterior features: Porch, Deck, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard
- Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed,Fenced
Lot
- Size: 0.75 Acres
- Features: Cleared, Level
Details
- Parcel number: M:053 R:085 S:,258587
- Zoning: SR10
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial,Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle,Other
Condition
- Year built: 1869
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Golf, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
Location
- Region: Wellesley
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/30/2024 | Sold | $3,500,000+1.4%$680/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73206758 Report a problem | ||
| 3/7/2024 | Pending sale | $3,450,000$670/sqft |
Source:  Douglas Elliman #73206758 Report a problem | ||
| 3/7/2024 | Contingent | $3,450,000$670/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73206758 Report a problem | ||
| 2/29/2024 | Listed for sale | $3,450,000+155.6%$670/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73206758 Report a problem | ||
| 11/5/2021 | Sold | $1,350,000-9.7%$262/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #72884435 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $31,323 +19% | $3,047,000 +20.5% |
| 2024 | $26,327 +88.3% | $2,529,000 +107.1% |
| 2023 | $13,980 -9% | $1,221,000 -7.2% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 02481
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Schofield Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.9 mi
- 8/10Wellesley Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.3 mi
- 10/10Wellesley High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Wellesley
- Middle: Wellesley
- High: Wellesley
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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- Massachusetts
- Norfolk County
- Wellesley
- 02481
- 196 Washington St