55 Ridge Hill Farm Rd, Wellesley MA 02482

Wellesley, MA 02482
$1,550,000
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,360
Sq Ft
$657
Price/Sq Ft
0.92
Acres
1968
Year Built
2
Garage Spaces
Single Family Residence
Type
2
Days on Market
Sold 2005 Listed Jun 6, 2005 • MLS# 70204103 Copied! • Updated Mar 31, 2025

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $1,595,000
Final Sale Price: $1,550,000
Difference: $45,000 (-2.8%)
Performance Metrics
97.2%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
2
Days on Market
Very fast sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $676
Sale $/sq ft: $657
This property sold for $657 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 2.8% below the original asking price.

With only 2 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 3 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$657/sq ft
Area Median
$616/sq ft
Difference
+6.6%

This property sold slightly above the area median for similar homes.

About this home

Rare opportunity to own an acre in one of Wellesley's fine estate areas.Located on a cul de sac this 4 bedroom Cape is loaded with charm & detail. The 1st flr master features its own sitting room & an up-dated marble bath while the spacious living & dining rooms lend themselves to gracious entertaining.The fire-placed kitchen has direct access to a lg patio overlooking professionally landscaped grounds. 3-2nd flr beds & a 2 car att garage complete this picturesque home. Minutes to Town.

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Price & Status History

Market Insights

71%
Price Range
3
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73573262
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Sep 8, 2026
$5,350,000
MLS #73573262 - Active
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Sold
Dec 14, 2005
$1,550,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 3
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Listed for Sale
Jun 6, 2005
$1,595,000
Original listing
Agent: Carole Aronson Office: Rutledge Properties

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2005 $10,693 $1,273,000

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$10,693
Tax Year 2005
Assessed Value
$1,273,000

Facts & Features

2 Car Garage
Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1968
Living Area 2,360 sq ft
Lot Size 0.92 acres
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 8

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Electric Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air
Flooring None
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Indoor Grill, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Water Treatment
Fireplace Kitchen, Living Room
Fireplaces 2
Basement Full, Partial, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Concrete
Laundry First Floor, Gas Dryer Hookup
Features Den

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Cape
Roof Shingle
Features Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Patio
Garage Spaces 2
Has Garage Yes
Features Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive
Total Spaces 7
Electric None
Water Public, City/town Water
Sewer Public Sewer, City/town Sewer
Gas None
Other For Electric Range, For Gas Dryer
Annual Tax $10,693
Assessed Value $1,273,000
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures None
Possession None
Accepted Financing Contract
Structure Type []
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Norfolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 3 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1968
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
2,360 sq ft
Total Rooms
8

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Indoor Grill, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Water Treatment
Interior Features: Den
Windows:
Basement: Full, Partial, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Concrete
Laundry: First Floor, Gas Dryer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Cape
Year Built: 1968
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Utilities & Systems

Heating: Forced Air, Electric Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System
Patio & Porch: Patio
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac
Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Type: Attached
Total Parking Spaces: 7
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive

Special Features

Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Type: Kitchen, Living Room
Community Amenities: Shopping
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
Tenacre Country Day School
0.8 mi
Grades PK-06
Star Academy Boston (Wellesley Campus)
1.4 mi
Grades PK-12
St. John the Evangelist School
3.6 mi
Grades PK-06
A
Hunnewell School
1.2 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
Sprague Elementary School
1.8 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+
John D Hardy School
2.0 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
Katharine Lee Bates School
2.5 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+
Joseph E Fiske School
3.4 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
Preschool at Wellesley Schools
3.4 mi
79 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK
A
Schofield School
3.6 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
M

Middle Schools

1 school
A+
Wellesley Middle School
1.8 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
0.9 mi
Grades 06-12
A+
Wellesley Sr High School
1.8 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
2.2 mi
Grades 09-12
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Neighborhood

55 Ridge Hill Farm Rd, Wellesley MA 02482

Wellesley, MA 02482

Listing Information

Listing Agent Carole Aronson
Listing Office Rutledge Properties
Office Phone 781-235-4663
Agent MLS ID BB901084
Office MLS ID BB3820
Listing Data Updated Mar 31, 2025 9:45 PM EDT
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