85 Alba Road, Wellesley MA 02481

Wellesley, MA 02481
$508,000
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,506
Sq Ft
$337
Price/Sq Ft
0.42
Acres
1955
Year Built
1
Garage Space
1
Day on Market
Sold 2002 Listed Apr 24, 2002 • MLS# 30600540 Copied! • Updated Jun 24, 2002

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $499,000
Final Sale Price: $508,000
Difference: +$9,000 (+1.8%)
Performance Metrics
101.8%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
1
Days on Market
Very fast sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $331
Sale $/sq ft: $337
This property sold for $337 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 1.8% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 1 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 7 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$337/sq ft
Area Median
$529/sq ft
Difference
36.2%

This property sold below the area median, potentially representing good value for the buyer.

About this home

SPACIOUS 3 BDRM HOME ON A LARGE 18,000 SQ.FT. LOT CLOSE TO TOWN AND ALL SCHOOLS. EASY ACCESS TO RT.9, TOWN AND SCHOOLS. YOUR DECORATIVE TOUCH IS ALL THAT IS NEEDED. SUBJECT TO LICENSE TO SELL.

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Price & Status History

Market Insights

99%
Price Range
2
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73599558
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Nov 6, 2026
$5,100
MLS #73599558 - Active
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Sold
Jun 18, 2002
$508,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 2
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Listed for Sale
Apr 24, 2002
$499,000
Original listing
Agent: Terry Tuytschaevers Office: Prudential Town and Country

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2002 $3,236 $397,000

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$3,236
Tax Year 2002
HOA Fee
$0
Per month
Assessed Value
$397,000

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1955
Living Area 1,506 sq ft
Lot Size 0.42 acres
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 7

Interior

Heating Baseboard
Cooling None
Flooring Wood, Vinyl
Appliances Tankless Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Fireplace Living Room
Fireplaces 2
Basement Full, Walk-out Access, Interior Entry, Garage Access
Laundry First Floor, Washer Hookup
Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture None
Roof Shingle
Features Patio - Enclosed, Rain Gutters, Storage
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Enclosed
Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features Attached, Off Street
Total Spaces 3
Electric Fuses
Water Public, City/town Water
Sewer None
Gas None
Other For Electric Range, Washer Hookup
Annual Tax $3,236
Assessed Value $397,000
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Association Required No
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures Estate Subject To License To Sell
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
House Color BROWN
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Norfolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 2 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1955
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,506 sq ft
Total Rooms
7
Levels
Multi/Split

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Vinyl
Appliances: Tankless Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Interior Features:
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Garage Access
Laundry: First Floor, Washer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1955
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Utilities & Systems

Heating: Baseboard
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Sewer:
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Patio - Enclosed, Rain Gutters, Storage
Patio & Porch: Enclosed
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Road Frontage: 100.00 ft
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Type: Attached
Total Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Attached, Off Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Type: Living Room
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s)
School District
Wellesley School District local
A+
🎓 Where Graduates Go Class of 2021
81% attend college
78% 4-Year 3% 2-Year 56% Out of State 2% Working
✓ School Safety 2024-25
0.3% Low
0.3% Suspensions 0.5% In-School
↓ 5.2% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

10 schools
Star Academy Boston (Wellesley Campus)
0.6 mi
Grades PK-12
Tenacre Country Day School
1.3 mi
Grades PK-06
St. John the Evangelist School
1.9 mi
Grades PK-06
A
Sprague Elementary School
0.4 mi | #163 of 825 | Score: 56.5
Dropped 127 spots from last year
-1.8 below state avg
276 students Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
A
Hunnewell School
0.8 mi | #157 of 825 | Score: 56.7
Dropped 68 spots from last year
-1.5 below state avg
307 students Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
A
Katharine Lee Bates School
0.9 mi | #125 of 825 | Score: 57.9
Dropped 120 spots from last year
-0.3 below state avg
272 students Moderate
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
A+
John D Hardy School
0.9 mi | #43 of 825 | Score: 62.8
Dropped 15 spots from last year
+4.6 above state avg
310 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
A
Schofield School
2.2 mi | #138 of 825 | Score: 57.3
Dropped 74 spots from last year
-0.9 below state avg
274 students Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
Preschool at Wellesley Schools
2.2 mi
79 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK
A+
Joseph E Fiske School
2.3 mi | #39 of 825 | Score: 63.1
Improved 21 spots from last year
+4.9 above state avg
263 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
M

Middle Schools

1 school
A+
Wellesley Middle School
0.2 mi | #7 of 352 | Score: 64.3
Same rank as last year
+6.1 above state avg
910 students Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

3 schools
Dana Hall School
1.1 mi
Grades 06-12
A+
Wellesley Sr High School
0.7 mi | #27 of 346 | Score: 71.5
Improved 64 spots from last year
+13.3 above state avg
1,231 students Diverse
20 sports • 2,762 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Strong Athletics
Grades 09-12
North American Hockey Academy
1.4 mi
Grades 09-12
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Neighborhood

85 Alba Road, Wellesley MA 02481

Wellesley, MA 02481

Listing Information

Listing Agent Terry Tuytschaevers
Listing Office Prudential Town and Country
Office Phone 781-237-8787
Agent MLS ID BB903942
Office MLS ID BB2026
Listing Data Updated Jun 24, 2002 2:08 PM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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