A gem in a top location! Charming and full of character you will love this updated four bedroom Colonial in everyone's favorite Dana Hall location steps from the Brook Path and Nehoiden Golf Club! Welcoming foyer leads to beautiful and spacious kitchen with stainless appliances, granite countertops, island, lots of built-ins and fireplace with French doors to lovely bluestone patio and fenced-in landscaped grounds, perennial plantings and stone wall. Versatile floor plan with excellent flow. Comfortable family room opens to kitchen and living/dining room with hardwood floors and fireplace. Upstairs four good sized bedrooms and two full baths. Great finished lower level playroom and generous storage . Close to town center, train, shops and restaurants. A perfect place to call home in time for the holidays!
- MLS# 72591028
- Date Listed11/11/2019
- Bedrooms 4
- Bathrooms 2 Full baths, 1 Half baths
- Lot Size 0.23 acres (10,019 sq. ft)
- Sewer Public Sewer
- Subdivision Dana Hall
- Property Type Single Family
- County Norfolk
- Year Built 1954
- Water Public
- Square Feet 2,428 sq. ft
- Price Per Sq. Ft $529.24
Interior Features
- Appliances Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Flooring Wood, Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
- Cooling Central Air
- Heating Forced Air, Oil, Fireplace(s)
Exterior / Lot Features
- Roof Shingle
- Lot Size Acres 0.23
- Lot Size SQFT 10,018.80
- Lot Features Level
Directions
Off Dover Rd or Washington St
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount $12,773
- Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Nearby Schools
Source: School Digger
Public • PK - 5 • Serves this home
3.39 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8 • Serves this home
1.3 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12 • Serves this home
1.65 mi
Distance
Public • PK - 5 • Serves this home
3.39 mi
Distance
Preschool At Wellesley Schools
Public • PK - PK
4 mi
Distance
Public • PK - 5
6.74 mi
Distance
Public • PK - KG
7.95 mi
Distance
Public • PK - PK
8.73 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8 • Serves this home
1.3 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 6
4.41 mi
Distance
Public • 7 - 8
4.84 mi
Distance
Public • 5 - 8
5.01 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8
5.38 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8
6.45 mi
Distance
Dover-sherborn Regional Middle School
Public • 6 - 8
7.02 mi
Distance
Public • 5 - 8
7.08 mi
Distance
Christa Mcauliffe Charter School
Public • 6 - 8
7.42 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8
8.73 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12 • Serves this home
1.65 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
4.79 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
4.91 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
5.38 mi
Distance
Dover-sherborn Regional High School
Public • 9 - 12
7.02 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
7.68 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
8.73 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
8.86 mi
Distance
Private • 05 - 12
0.38 mi
Distance
Private • 08 - 12
2.26 mi
Distance
Private • UG - UG
2.57 mi
Distance
Private • 06 - 12
3.76 mi
Distance
Walnut Hill School For The Arts
Private • 09 - 12
4.12 mi
Distance
Brandon School & Residental Treatment
Private • 02 - 12
4.68 mi
Distance
Private • 08 - 11
5.67 mi
Distance
Private • 07 - 12
6.51 mi
Distance
Private • KG - UG
7.18 mi
Distance
Private • UG - UG
7.88 mi
Distance
Sales & Tax History
Source: Public Records
| Street Address | Beds | Baths | Sold Date | List Price | Valuation Date | Valuation Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58 Norwich Road | Listing | 4 | 4 | Jan 16, 2026 | $2,249,000 | Mar 21, 2024 | $2,012,445 |
| 24 Jackson Rd | 6 | 5 | Jan 28, 2026 | $3,295,000 | Feb 07, 2026 | - |
| 5 Oakridge Ave. | 5 | 4 | Jan 31, 2026 | $1,849,999 | Feb 07, 2026 | - |
| 48 Shady Hill Road | 4 | 5 | Dec 10, 2025 | $1,595,000 | Feb 07, 2026 | - |
| 45 Mayo Rd | 3 | 2 | Jan 11, 2026 | $1,300,000 | Feb 07, 2026 | - |
| 19 Harwood Road | 5 | 4 | Dec 13, 2025 | $1,948,000 | Feb 07, 2026 | - |
| 428 Weston Road | 5 | 4 | Dec 10, 2025 | $1,534,900 | Feb 07, 2026 | - |
| 46 Lincoln Rd | 4 | 4 | Jan 11, 2026 | $2,650,000 | Feb 07, 2026 | - |
| 25 Sawin St | 4 | 2 | Dec 11, 2025 | $849,000 | Feb 07, 2026 | - |
| 93 Seaver Street | 5 | 5 | Jan 17, 2026 | $2,550,000 | Feb 07, 2026 | - |
Population & Environment
Source: Sperling's Best Places
| Zip | City | County | National | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,195 | 28,842 | 725,326 | 335,858,263 |
| Population Density | 2,895 | 2,879 | 1,831 | 95 |
| People per Household | 2.6 | 2.8 | 2.5 | 2.6 |
| Median Age | 45.1 | 33.9 | 43 | 39.1 |
| Median Income | $177,193 | $182,173 | $108,049 | $66,222 |
| Average Income | $100,252 | $96,489 | $57,162 | $35,475 |
| Cost of Living Index | 132 | 139 | 117 | 100 |
| Zip | City | County | National | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January Avg. High Temp | 16.2°F | 17.29°F | 18.1°F | 22.6°F |
| July Avg. High Temp | 84°F | 83.13°F | 81.2°F | 86.2°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 45.45" | 45.45" | 51.22" | 38" |
54/100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score ®
43/100
Bikable
Bike Score ®
Overview
Some errands can be accomplished on foot. It is possible to get on a bus. Minimal bike infrastructure.Walkability averages in the surrounding area
The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 20/100, Transit Score: 4/100, Bike Score: 27/100.
Property Change History
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Frequently Asked Questions for 79 Leighton Rd
Source: Realty.com
79 Leighton Rd, Wellesley, MA 2482 is a Single Family 2,428 sq. ft. home listed for sale. Realty.com has 23 photos available of this 4 bed, 3 bath house, listed at $1,285,000. View sales and tax history, use our mortgage calculator and more on Realty.com
Realty.com has 23 photos of 79 Leighton Rd.
Our records indicate that 79 Leighton Rd was built in 1954.
The full address for this home is 79 Leighton Rd, Wellesley, MA 2482.
79 Leighton Rd has been listed on Realty.com since Mon November 11, 2019
Some errands can be accomplished on foot. It is possible to get on a bus. Minimal bike infrastructure.
The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 20/100, Transit Score: 4/100, Bike Score: 27/100.
There are 3 schools assigned to this home. Check out the schools near 79 Leighton Rd. Newman Elementary School (Grades: PK - 5), Wellesley Middle School (Grades: 6 - 8), Wellesley Senior High School (Grades: 9 - 12)
Listing provided courtesy of:
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Wellesley - Central St.
(tel: 781-237-9090)
Listing agent:
Petrone-hunter Realty Group
(tel: 617-633-4407)
(#TM332478)
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