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35 Pinewood Road - A Real-Life Example

35 Pinewood Road
A Real-Life Example

$85K Over Asking Price 40% Above Original Purchase Price Only 8 Days on Market

$85K Over Asking Price 40% Above Original Purchase Price Only 8 Days on Market

How We Did It?

December 3, 2023

YOUR NEIGHBOR CALLED US

We met, discussed their objectives, including price, and timing, and agreed on a plan of action

December 3, 2023

December 6, 2023

WE PREPPED THE HOME FOR SALE

Addressed open permits and mobilized a team of experts to handle repairs, staging, cleaning, and more

December 6, 2023

December 20, 2023

WE CREATED A PICTURE PERFECT HOME

Engaged professional photographers, videographers, 3D Matterport to highlight the home’s beauty

December 20, 2023

December 22, 2023

CREATED A BUZZ ABOUT THE HOME

Using social and print media, door knocking and cold calling we created a buzz about the property

December 22, 2023

January 2, 2024

HOME LISTED ON MLS

One day after the new year. Low inventory means fewer choices for buyers. Timing is everything

January 2, 2024

January 5-7, 2024

SHOWTIME | THE FIRST OPEN HOUSES

Hosted a neighborhood only, agent only and 2 public open houses attracting 40+ interested buyers. 

January 5-7, 2024

January 10, 2024

OFFERS RECEIVED | OFFER ACCEPTED

Worked with several interested buyers to negotiate a terrific offer for our client. Mission Accomplished!

January 10, 2024

March 15, 2024

WHAT A SUCCESSFUL CLOSE LOOKS LIKE

Sellers walked away with a 40% return on their original investment.  This is what sell for more looks like.

March 15, 2024
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Methodology

TownRatings™ is a proprietary model developed by Team Coyle to provide homebuyers and sellers with a relative rating (assessment) of a town’s key characteristics, benchmarked against other Greater Boston towns. Ratings are based on publicly available data and Team Coyle’s on-the-ground expertise and are intended as a general guide only. Please consult a licensed real estate professional before making any real estate decisions. Ratings are current as of October 4, 2025.

RATING CATEGORIES

  • Quality of Schools: Based on Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) 2024 data, emphasizing Grade 10 MCAS English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency rates and 4-year high school graduation rates. Together, these measures provide a snapshot of academic achievement and long-term outcomes.
    Scale: Above Average · Average · Below Average
  • Commute to Boston: Assesses commuting ease using travel time, distance, and in-town transit access. For towns with MBTA rail or subway service, commute times are measured to the line’s natural Boston endpoint (e.g., North Station, South Station, or Back Bay). For towns without in-town service, commute times are measured by car to Back Bay as the default reference point.
    Scale: Easy · Moderate · Challenging
  • Shopping & Dining: Reflects the density and variety of retail and restaurant options within a town or in adjacent hubs.
    Scale: Excellent · Good · Limited
  • Lifestyle: A general description a town's overall character (e.g., Upscale, Rural, Historic, Suburban, Urban/Vibrant).
  • Est. Annual Tax per $1M: The town’s residential property tax rate applied to $1,000,000 of value (as of the report date) for easy comparison.

HOW RATINGS ARE DERIVED

Ratings are determined using a blend of publicly reported data (e.g., DESE reports, MBTA schedules, municipal tax rates, business directories), mapping and transportation tools, and qualitative insights from Team Coyle agents active in these markets.

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  • Verify independently: Commute times vary (route/time/weather) — check MBTA schedules and test commutes. School offerings and performance change — confirm with districts and the MA Dept. of Elementary & Secondary Education. Amenities evolve — verify locally.
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  • Broker disclosure: Compass is a licensed real estate broker and abides by Equal Housing Opportunity laws.
  • Fair housing: Nothing here should be used to encourage or discourage housing decisions based on protected characteristics.

Get in Touch

Matt Coyle, REALTOR®
Address
161 Linden St, Suite 102
Wellesley, MA 02482