About this home
The Lydia Maria Child House, circa 1830, is a remarkable piece of Wayland history, thoughtfully updated for today’s living while preserving the character and craftsmanship of an important early Wayland home. Set on an oversized lot, this exceptional residence offers approximately 4,889 square feet with 5 bedrooms, 3 full and 2 half baths, and a three-car garage. The home combines gracious historic spaces with a refreshed kitchen, updated bathrooms, beautifully refinished floors, and fresh interior and exterior paint. Recent improvements include new kitchen countertops and cooktop, a 2022 boiler, second-floor bedroom windows, and a 2016 roof and skylights. A rare opportunity to own a distinctive piece of Wayland history with the space, setting, and updates today's buyers are seeking.
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Listed by Eileen Balicki · Gibson Sotheby's International Realty · MLS #73587144
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Details at a glance
Interior6 property facts
- Rooms
- 10
- Heating
- Baseboard, Fireplace
- Cooling
- None
- Flooring
- Wood, Tile, Pine, Flooring - Hardwood
- Basement
- Yes · Partially Finished, Dirt Floor
- Fireplaces
- 8
Building6 property facts
- Style
- Single Family Residence
- Year built
- 1830
- Garage
- 3
- Parking
- 9
- Foundation
- Stone
- Roof
- Shingle
Land & utilities5 property facts
- Lot size
- 1.27 acres
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Private Sewer
- Pool
- Not reported
- Zoning
- R40
Financial2 property facts
- Annual taxes
- $21,557
- Assessment year
- 2026
Location
Estimated monthly cost
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Known monthly costs$9,376 / monthAdjust
- Principal & interest
- $7,580
- Property tax
- $1,796
- Insurance
- Not entered
- HOA
- Not entered
Listing annual taxes: $21,557. Initial monthly tax is one twelfth of that amount. HOA amount was not supplied.
Partial estimate: add insurance, monthly HOA to include those costs. Blank amounts are unknown.
The initial 6.5% rate is illustrative, not a current rate or lender quote. Excludes utilities, maintenance, closing costs and mortgage insurance, which may apply with a down payment below 20%. Taxes and insurance can change.
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Automated value estimate $1,577,491
Estimated range $1,296,610–$1,858,371.
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