SOLD DEC 11, 2025

Off Market Dec 2025 for $4.3M

$4,540,032

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,071/mo

•

7,577

sq ft

15 Essex Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481

About this home

Experience luxury in this exquisite 6-bedroom Colonial in Cliff Estates. Impeccable craftsmanship and high-end upgrades blend elegance with comfort. The open-concept kitchen flows into a cozy family room with custom built-ins, while sophisticated living and dining areas set the stage for refined entertaining. A striking wrap-around mahogany bar extends to the outdoor patio, featuring a saltwater pool and hot tub. Upstairs, five spacious bedrooms, four spa-like baths, and a convenient laundry room enhance everyday living. The primary suite is a private retreat with three walk-in closets, a fireplace, and a spa-like bath with a steam shower. The third floor offers a guest suite and custom office, while the finished basement boasts a sleek wet bar, wine room, game room, playroom, and gym. Rich woodwork, a three-car garage, and a geothermal HVAC system ensure timeless appeal. With a sport court and premier location near top-rated schools, this estate defines luxury living.

Single-familyProperty Type

2010Year Built

0.59 acresLot Size

$599Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 garage spacesParking

Listed by Allison David Poirier • Coldwell Banker Realty - Wellesley

Bought with Donna Scott Group • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

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•Source:MLS PIN #73425035

Redfin Estimate

$4,540,032

$190K since sold in December 2025$327K since August

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This home's estimate is 3.2% lower than the average sale price ($4.69M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 17, 2026
$5,500,000
A
6 beds6 baths7,777 sq ft
78 Suffolk Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$5,250,000
B
5 beds6 baths5,230 sq ft
14 Bristol Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD MAY 15, 2026
$5,097,250
C
6 beds6 baths8,100 sq ft
99 Old Colony Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUN 15, 2026
$4,100,000
D
5 beds5.5 baths7,211 sq ft
151 Hampshire Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD MAY 12, 2026
$3,855,000
E
6 beds5.5 baths7,034 sq ft
241 Lowell Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD DEC 3, 2025
$4,350,000
F
6 beds7.5 baths8,008 sq ft
6 Norwich Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481

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Market trends in 02481, MA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

101.2%

0.6% MoM

Median sale price

$2.6M

$189K MoM

Avg. days on market

15d

0 days MoM

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$1,995,000
4 beds3.5 baths3,216 sq ft
186 Oakland St, Wellesley, MA 02481
$3,595,000
6 beds5 baths6,525 sq ft
151 Oakland St, Wellesley, MA 02481
3D WALKTHROUGH
$1,395,000
4 beds2.5 baths1,800 sq ft
560 Worcester St, Wellesley, MA 02481
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Sale history for 15 Essex Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #73425035

Dec 11, 2025

Sold

$4,350,000

$574/sq ft

Oct 9, 2025

Contingent

—

Sep 3, 2025

Listed

$4,595,000

$606/sq ft

MLS PIN #71150194

May 23, 2011

Sold

$2,825,000

$373/sq ft

May 1, 2011

Contingent

—

Apr 28, 2011

Price Changed

$2,995,000

$395/sq ft

Apr 13, 2011

Price Changed

$3,195,000

$422/sq ft

Oct 13, 2010

Listed

$3,395,000

$448/sq ft

Outstanding new price! YES, you can have it all! Location, floor plan, quality construction, and amazing yard. Come see the best value in luxury new construction. A chef's kitchen, the "perfect" mudroom, and private views are just part of this custom built green home. Nothing has been missed in the details, you don't have to make any compromises. It is all here: the cabinetry, the built-ins, the moldings. Save money forever with geothermal heating and cooling and special bank financing.

MLS PIN #50341200

Oct 28, 1996

Sold

$560,000

$74/sq ft

Aug 6, 1996

Listing Removed

—

Jul 24, 1996

Listed

$585,000

$77/sq ft

Public Records

Jul 16, 1992

Sold

$409,250

$54/sq ft

Public Records

Sep 21, 1989

Sold

$300,000

$40/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$38,838 (+4.6%)

$1,221,000 + $2,171,000

$3,392,000

2022

$37,142 (−0.7%)

$968,000 + $2,212,000

$3,180,000

2021

$37,412 (+1.4%)

$968,000 + $2,216,000

$3,184,000

2020

$36,900 (−0.2%)

$968,000 + $2,224,000

$3,192,000

2019

$36,966 (−1.8%)

$968,000 + $2,227,000

$3,195,000

2018

$37,631 (+1.3%)

$898,000 + $2,251,000

$3,149,000

2017

$37,139 (−0.9%)

$899,000 + $2,251,000

$3,150,000

2015

$37,489 (+1.3%)

$883,000 + $2,360,000

$3,243,000

2014

$37,009 (+4.7%)

$652,000 + $2,555,000

$3,207,000

2013

$35,357 (+2.1%)

$587,000 + $2,435,000

$3,022,000

2012

$34,635 (+52.0%)

$587,000 + $2,430,000

$3,017,000

2011

$22,791 (+125.1%)

$525,000 + $1,469,000

$1,994,000

2010

$10,124 (+6.8%)

$587,000 + $379,000

$966,000

2009

$9,479

$675,000 + $326,000

$1,001,000

Tax history for 15 Essex Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$38,838 (+4.6%)

$1,221,000 + $2,171,000

$3,392,000

2022

$37,142 (−0.7%)

$968,000 + $2,212,000

$3,180,000

2021

$37,412 (+1.4%)

$968,000 + $2,216,000

$3,184,000

2020

$36,900 (−0.2%)

$968,000 + $2,224,000

$3,192,000

2019

$36,966 (−1.8%)

$968,000 + $2,227,000

$3,195,000

2018

$37,631 (+1.3%)

$898,000 + $2,251,000

$3,149,000

2017

$37,139 (−0.9%)

$899,000 + $2,251,000

$3,150,000

2015

$37,489 (+1.3%)

$883,000 + $2,360,000

$3,243,000

2014

$37,009 (+4.7%)

$652,000 + $2,555,000

$3,207,000

2013

$35,357 (+2.1%)

$587,000 + $2,435,000

$3,022,000

2012

$34,635 (+52.0%)

$587,000 + $2,430,000

$3,017,000

2011

$22,791 (+125.1%)

$525,000 + $1,469,000

$1,994,000

2010

$10,124 (+6.8%)

$587,000 + $379,000

$966,000

2009

$9,479

$675,000 + $326,000

$1,001,000

*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

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.59 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

6,092

Year built

2010

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

261610

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: 3
# of Covered Spaces: 3
Open Parking Spaces: 6
Parking Spaces: 9
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Storage, Insulated, Paved Drive

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 396
Length: 22
Width: 18
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 224
Length: 16
Width: 14
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 224
Length: 16
Width: 14
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 224
Length: 16
Width: 14
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 288
Length: 24
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 6
# of Bathrooms (Half): 2
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: Second

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: First

Living Room Information
Area: 340
Length: 17
Width: 20
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Area: 432
Length: 24
Width: 18
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Area: 224
Length: 16
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 360
Length: 24
Width: 15
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Office Room Information
Area: 128
Length: 16
Width: 8
Level: Third
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Basement Information
Basement: Full

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Second Floor

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 3
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom

Appliances
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Instant Hot Water

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 16
Door Features: French Doors
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Marble, Hardwood, Stone / Slate, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior Features: Office, Game Room, Play Room, Exercise Room, Den, Bedroom, Central Vacuum, Wet Bar, Walk-Up Attic, Wired for Sound

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 7,577
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Gray
Lead Paint: None

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced, Invisible
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Pool - Inground, Pool - Inground Heated, Rain Gutters, Hot Tub/Spa, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Fenced Yard, Invisible Fence

Pool Information
Has Private Pool
Has Spa
Pool Features: In Ground, Pool - Inground Heated
Spa Features: Private

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Above Grade Finished Area: 6174
Below Grade Finished Area: 1403
Security Features: Security System

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.59
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $39,712
Tax Year: 2025

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Radiant, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air, Geothermal

Location

School Information
Elementary School: Wellesley
Middle Or Junior School: Wms
High School: Whs

Location Information
Directions: Cliff Rd to Lowell Rd. Right on Essex. House on corner of Bristol and Essex (driveway on Bristol).
UnparsedAddress: 15 Essex Rd, Wellesley MA 02481

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Highway Access, Public School, Sidewalks

Public facts

Beds: 6
Baths: 7.0
Sq. Ft.: 6,092
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.59 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2010
Year Renovated: —
County: Norfolk County
APN: 261610

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 5

Listing Information
Exclusions: Ask Listing Agent
StandardStatus: Closed

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Schools

Katharine Lee Bates Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi

8/10

Wellesley Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi

8/10

Wellesley High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi

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

54% 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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Wellesley, MA • 02481

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Estimated sale price

$4.31M – $5.22M

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Home values near 15 Essex Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
4 Essex Rd, Wellesley, MA 6 Beds \| 6.5 Baths \| 6500 Sq. Ft.	$3,994,186
5 Essex Rd, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3700 Sq. Ft.	$2,809,475

Address	Redfin Estimate
10 Essex Rd, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 6000 Sq. Ft.	$4,254,228
157 Lowell Rd, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3544 Sq. Ft.	$2,710,464

Address	Redfin Estimate
16 Essex Rd, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 6 Baths \| 4790 Sq. Ft.	$3,461,639
153 Lowell Rd, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4912 Sq. Ft.	$3,141,615

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