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Off Market Jan 2024 for $1.1M

$1,395,033

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,860/mo

•

1,899

sq ft

1 Bancroft Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481

About this home

Nestled in the heart of beautiful & historic Wellesley Hills, this 1920s Colonial home transcends time. Every inch of this residence has been lovingly cared for, and updated, making it a rare turn-key product at this price. Enter the home through the gracious center foyer immersed in natural light. The first floor features the kitchen, a cozy living room, separate dining area, an additional playroom/office and a convenient half bath. Ascend to the second floor, where you will find four well-appointed bedrooms and a full bath (with tub!). One more floor up, there is an attic with its own set of walk-up stairs, great for additional storage. The finished basement offers even more living space, perfect for a home office or playroom - plus additional expansion. The lot is flat and over 1/4 acre with plenty of room for backyard fun! 2 car garage. Short distance from Wellesley Farms Commuter Rail, Warren Park, Quebrada, and so much more! Make your holidays Merry this year with 1 Bancroft!

Single-familyProperty Type

1922Year Built

0.26 acresLot Size

$735Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Jonathan Russell • Columbus and Over Group, LLC

Bought with Jin Wang • Wang & Associates

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•Source:MLS PIN #73182938

Redfin Estimate

$1,395,033

$245K since sold in January 2024$21K since July

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This home's estimate is 13.4% lower than the average sale price ($1.61M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 5, 2026
$1,880,000
A
4 beds3 baths2,332 sq ft
23 Thackeray Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUL 6, 2026
$1,830,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths2,670 sq ft
14 Standish Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD AUG 12, 2026
$1,016,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,521 sq ft
6 Oakland Cir, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD AUG 3, 2026
$1,525,000
D
3 beds2.5 baths2,290 sq ft
22 Standish Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD MAY 29, 2026
$2,280,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths3,533 sq ft
21 Cunningham Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$1,130,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,431 sq ft
36 Kimlo Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481

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Market trends in 02481, MA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

101.8%

+0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$2.4M

$26K MoM

Avg. days on market

15d

0 days MoM

Recently sold homes

25 MoM

New listings for sale

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$3,595,000
6 beds5 baths6,525 sq ft
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OPEN TODAY, 11:30AM TO 1PM
$5,450,000
5 beds7 baths7,632 sq ft
44 Whiting Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
3D WALKTHROUGH
$1,395,000
4 beds2.5 baths1,800 sq ft
560 Worcester St, Wellesley, MA 02481
EARLY ACCESS
$2,049,000
3 beds3 baths4,366 sq ft
53 Sheridan Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
$1,950,000
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Sale history for 1 Bancroft Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #73182938

Jan 22, 2024

Sold

$1,150,000

$606/sq ft

Dec 7, 2023

Contingent

—

Nov 27, 2023

Listed

$1,199,000

$631/sq ft

MLS PIN #72569489

Nov 15, 2019

Sold

$780,000

$411/sq ft

Sep 26, 2019

Pending

—

Sep 24, 2019

Listed

$750,000

$395/sq ft

+14

Sweet, 1920’s Wellesley Hills Colonial which has been lovingly cared for by family for 50 years of homeownership. House has 4 well scaled bedrooms, 1.5 baths, LR, DR, eat in kitchen and first floor family room as well. Enter through the grand and welcoming foyer and you'll find a house full of light, awesome flow and higher than average ceilings. Charming, original elements remain such as 2 sets of French Doors, living room fireplace and hardwood floors. Home features radiant heat in full bath, a Buderus boiler, full house insulation and a 2 car garage. And not only is there a walk-up attic perfect for storage, but you'll find basement bonus space with a walk-out to exterior. Located right off the Route 9 carriage road in Wellesley Hills with easy access to 95, Commuter Line (.7 miles) & Newton Lower Falls. This home is priced reasonably and a true bargain for Wellesley. Open Houses all weekend!

Public Records

Jul 1, 1991

Sold

$450,000

$237/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$9,091 (−10.1%)

$683,000 + $111,000

$794,000

2022

$10,115 (+9.8%)

$688,000 + $178,000

$866,000

2021

$9,212 (+1.6%)

$606,000 + $178,000

$784,000

2020

$9,063 (+13.7%)

$606,000 + $178,000

$784,000

2019

$7,972 (−3.6%)

$520,000 + $169,000

$689,000

2018

$8,269 (+1.3%)

$559,000 + $133,000

$692,000

2017

$8,159 (+1.6%)

$559,000 + $133,000

$692,000

2015

$8,034 (+24.3%)

$549,000 + $146,000

$695,000

2014

$6,462 (+8.5%)

$389,000 + $171,000

$560,000

2013

$5,955 (+1.9%)

$365,000 + $144,000

$509,000

2012

$5,843 (+4.1%)

$365,000 + $144,000

$509,000

2011

$5,612 (+3.8%)

$340,000 + $151,000

$491,000

2010

$5,408 (−3.0%)

$365,000 + $151,000

$516,000

2009

$5,578

$454,000 + $135,000

$589,000

Tax history for 1 Bancroft Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$9,091 (−10.1%)

$683,000 + $111,000

$794,000

2022

$10,115 (+9.8%)

$688,000 + $178,000

$866,000

2021

$9,212 (+1.6%)

$606,000 + $178,000

$784,000

2020

$9,063 (+13.7%)

$606,000 + $178,000

$784,000

2019

$7,972 (−3.6%)

$520,000 + $169,000

$689,000

2018

$8,269 (+1.3%)

$559,000 + $133,000

$692,000

2017

$8,159 (+1.6%)

$559,000 + $133,000

$692,000

2015

$8,034 (+24.3%)

$549,000 + $146,000

$695,000

2014

$6,462 (+8.5%)

$389,000 + $171,000

$560,000

2013

$5,955 (+1.9%)

$365,000 + $144,000

$509,000

2012

$5,843 (+4.1%)

$365,000 + $144,000

$509,000

2011

$5,612 (+3.8%)

$340,000 + $151,000

$491,000

2010

$5,408 (−3.0%)

$365,000 + $151,000

$516,000

2009

$5,578

$454,000 + $135,000

$589,000

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

1.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.26 Acres

Year renovated

1978

Sq. Ft.

1,899

Year built

1922

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

258261

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached, Paved

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1

Basement Information
Basement: Full

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,899
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.26
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Wooded, Cleared, Gentle Sloping
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $9,091
Tax Year: 2023

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Oil
Cooling: Window Unit(s), Ductless

Location

Location Information
Directions: Heckle to Bancroft
UnparsedAddress: 1 Bancroft Road, Wellesley MA 02481

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,899
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.26 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1922
Year Renovated: 1978
County: Norfolk County
APN: 258261

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Schofield Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi

8/10

Wellesley Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi

8/10

Wellesley High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi

10/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 97° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

53% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years

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Estimated sale price

$1.33M – $1.61M

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Data from public records.

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30 Bancroft Rd, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3336 Sq. Ft.	$3,415,578
43 Bancroft Rd, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2231 Sq. Ft.	$1,803,843

Address	Redfin Estimate
34 Bancroft Rd, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3870 Sq. Ft.	$3,018,922
33 Bancroft Rd, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 4164 Sq. Ft.	$2,711,613

Address	Redfin Estimate
40 Bancroft Rd, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3984 Sq. Ft.	$2,411,778
31 Bancroft Rd, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2601 Sq. Ft.	$2,233,337

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