If you are in the luxury real estate market, there is no shortage of options in Weston with 20 single family homes listed for more than $5 million and a median sale price of $2.275 million for a single-family home.
Other towns with options for $5 million or more include Wellesley, Newton, Chatham and Orleans with median sales prices ranging from $1.1 million to $1.865 million, according to Becca Logue with Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty.
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$5,250,000 Wellesley
Located in the Wellesley Farms neighborhood at 110 Hundreds Road in Wellesley, this nearly 5,000-square-foot home with five bedrooms and five bathrooms, built in 1928, has a stone exterior, slate roof and 1.22 acres of land. The arched front doorway leads to a grand foyer. The living room has views of the private, well-manicured grounds. The formal dining room leads to an open concept kitchen with an island that flows into the family room with a wall of windows overlooking the yard. The first floor office has an arched doorway, fireplace and built-in cabinets. The second floor primary suite has three closets and an updated bathroom. There is a second family room/office with a vaulted ceiling and private staircase. The third floor has two additional bedrooms and a brand new bathroom. The annual taxes are $31,337. For more information, contact listing agent Debi Benoit, 617-962-9292.
$6,250,000 Orleans
This waterfront property on 4.5 acres of land is located at 86 Freeman Lane in Orleans. It has four-plus bedrooms and five bathrooms including a large bonus suite on the finished walkout lower level. There is more than 700 feet of salt water frontage. The property has already been subdivided and includes a spacious home one can renovate or rebuild. There are also two perc tested (for septic system design) buildable waterfront lots. Owners can moor their boat with access to Nauset Harbor and Nauset Beach. The property has access to nearby Snow Point Association beach to swim, kayak, fish or clam. Built in 1986, the annual property taxes are $22,210. For more information, contact the listing agent, Team Alberti, 508-237-2771.
$7,195,000 Newton
This nearly 12,500-square-foot home, built in 2008, located at 60 Howland Road, Newton, has a three-car garage, seven bedrooms and seven bathrooms. Built with entertaining in mind, it has a mahogany paneled library, a large, two-story great room with floor-to-ceiling fireplace, a walk-in pantry in the kitchen, and a family room with vaulted ceiling. The first floor au-pair suite is handicap accessible. The second floor has a primary suite with twin closets and four additional bedrooms, each with their own bathroom There is a second floor office as well as a top floor with a living area, kitchenette, bedroom and bathroom. The lower level has a gym, wine cellar, recreation room and full bathroom. The annual property taxes are $65,192. For more information, contact listing agent Beth Dickerson, 617-510-8565.
$9,995,000 Chatham
This 1,786-square-foot, two-bedroom waterfront Chatham property located at 99 Uncle Albert’s Circle in Chatham was built in 2004. It has the potential to add an additional four-bedroom structure on the 1.4-acre parcel which has been in the same family for more than 70 years and is the site of the last working farm in Chatham. The home’s open floor plan overlooks Oyster Pond. There is a bedroom on each of the two floors as well as an office/den on the second floor. The basement is finished. An additional barn was built on the property in 2021 which has a one car garage and workshop. Sunsets can be viewed on the wrap-around deck. For more information, contact listing agent Rick Smith, 508-237-0945.
$14,899,000 Weston
This 10-bedroom, 10-bathroom, Georgian estate sits on 18.5 acres of property at 5 Concord Road, Weston. Built in 1929, it was modeled after an estate in Virginia and restored by the previous owner. The ballroom/living room measures 37 by 26 square feet. The dining room comfortably seats 20. Architectural features include triple crown molding and period balustrade details. The full kitchen has a large butler’s pantry adjacent to the study area. There is a newly built apartment over the garage, new HVAC system, and two separate gated entrances. The landscape includes an oversized pool with cabana, fully equipped kitchen, great room, changing rooms, gym and green house. Wine enthusiasts will enjoy the 4,000 bottle wine cellar. The annual property taxes are $193,229. For more information, contact the listing agents, Rikki Conley, 617-413-0064 or Lara O’Rourke, 617-852-7018.
