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Gorgeous new construction in Wellesley Farms, where warmth, style, and a designer's touch come together to create a home that will capture your heart. Thoughtfully crafted with timeless finishes and exceptional attention to details. The heart of the home is the spacious chef’s kitchen, featuring high-end appliances, a pantry and a large center island that flows seamlessly into the dining and family rooms. Bathed in natural light, this inviting main living space overlooks and opens to a large deck with beautiful views of the fantastic backyard, creating an effortless indoor-outdoor living and entertaining. A versatile first-floor study with a dedicated full bath and closet offers flexibility as a home office or 1st bedroom. The charming mudroom provides direct entry from the 2-car garage. Upstairs, 4 en-suite bedrooms each w/walk-in closets, including a luxurious Primary Suite w/vaulted ceiling & 2 walk-in closets & a spa-like bath. The walkout lower level offers something for everyone....a game room, playroom, exercise room or an additional bedroom & full bath for extended living needs. Set in a Wellesley Farms neighborhood, this exceptional home is conveniently located to the commuter train, shops, schools, and Boston. Come fall in love!
Wellesley Farms, located between Wellesley Square and Newton Highlands, is a residential and commuter-friendly Wellesley neighborhood with a leafy streetscape and a rail-side village feel. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Wellesley Farms Station area along Washington Street, where a small cluster of local storefronts and everyday errands meets the rhythm of the Worcester Line. Classic New England colonials and mid-century splits sit on winding, tree-lined roads that slope toward the Charles River corridor. Elm Bank Reservation frames the edge with gardens and seasonal events, while the Brook Path threads a quiet green route through town. The Wellesley Free Library and the Davis Museum at Wellesley College add a cultural counterpoint to the calm streets. Sidewalk pockets and playing fields around Hunnewell and Perrin Parks keep the landscape active without feeling busy.
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Market insights
19 Orchard St · $4,195,000
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 25 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
100.2%
Most homes are selling 0% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$4,195,000
Median sale price in this area is $780,137. (81% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
20% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Family room with coffered ceiling and fireplace
French doors
Recessed lighting
Wainscoting
Custom-built closets and cabinetry
Study
Game room
Playroom
Mudroom
Full walk-out basement
Bedrooms
5 bedrooms
4 bedrooms on the second floor
1 bedroom in the basement
Walk-in closets
Bathrooms
6 full bathrooms
1 half bathroom
Primary bathroom with double vanity
Tiled shower
Kitchen
Range
Dishwasher
Disposal
Microwave
Refrigerator
Freezer
Range hood
Stone or granite countertops
Kitchen island
Upgraded cabinets
Pantry
Pot filler faucet
Laundry & utility
Second-floor laundry
Washer hookup
Electric dryer hookup
Upgraded cabinets
Flooring
Hardwood flooring
Vinyl flooring
Stone or ceramic tile flooring
Heating & cooling
Radiant, heat pump, and electric heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Porch
Deck
Rain gutters
Sprinkler system
Cleared lot
Public road frontage
Home design
Single-family residence
Parking
Attached two-car garage
Garage door opener
Off-street parking
4 open parking spaces
Construction
Frame construction
Concrete perimeter foundation
Shingle and rubber roof
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Circuit breakers
HOA & community
Near public transportation, parks, walking and jogging trails, houses of worship, and private schools
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
A little bit goes a long way in this surprisingly beautiful and well-kept colonial in what some are rumored to have described as "the best neighborhood in Wellesley!" Whether that's true or not, the pairing of tree-lined streets w/car-less accessibility to Boston could build the case. The nearly 1/3 acre lot, artfully designed for relaxation, includes a large flat yard overlooked by both a sunroom & large deck. The interior is pristine w/hardwoods throughout, a large living room, and a front to back primary w/full bath just waiting to unite w/closet #3 forever. The country kitchen offers a range of possibilities for budgets large and small. Timeless character from crown molding to quaint built-ins all over. Walkout basement w/high ceilings & full-sized windows in the rear. A blank canvas or ample storage in the full walk-up attic. An oversized garage with nothing above it. Starbucks sighting 1/2 mile due east on the Boston Marathon route, and just minutes to major routes 9/95/90.
Public Records
Jul 1, 1988
Sold
$1,250,000
$229/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$11,198 (−1.4%)
$813,000 + $165,000
$978,000
2022
$11,353 (+6.3%)
$728,000 + $244,000
$972,000
2021
$10,681 (+1.6%)
$665,000 + $244,000
$909,000
2020
$10,508
$665,000 + $244,000
$909,000
2019
$10,517 (−3.6%)
$665,000 + $244,000
$909,000
2018
$10,910 (+1.4%)
$728,000 + $185,000
$913,000
2017
$10,764 (+4.0%)
$728,000 + $185,000
$913,000
2015
$10,346 (+7.8%)
$715,000 + $180,000
$895,000
2014
$9,601 (+4.7%)
$592,000 + $240,000
$832,000
2013
$9,173 (+1.9%)
$555,000 + $229,000
$784,000
2012
$9,000 (+11.7%)
$555,000 + $229,000
$784,000
2011
$8,058 (+2.1%)
$475,000 + $230,000
$705,000
2010
$7,891 (−5.1%)
$532,000 + $221,000
$753,000
2009
$8,315
$679,000 + $199,000
$878,000
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.31 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,994
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,994
Year built
1947
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Norfolk County
APN
258182
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 97° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
54% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Wellesley, MA • 02481
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Sun exposure
85/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Wellesley. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.4 hrs
4.8 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 19 Orchard St
$4,201,845
$6,845 over list price of $4.20M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 5 recent nearby sales, priced between $2.3M to $4.4M.