OFF MARKET

Off Market Jun 2017 for $2.3M

$3,872,042

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $5,705/mo

•

5,100

sq ft

15 Ordway Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481

About this home

Rarely available classic Country Club beauty! This elegant 1930's brick colonial is nestled in one of Wellesley's prettiest neighborhoods and combines the warmth and dignity of its era with lovely updates. Charming front entry opens to bright living room with fireplace and the most gorgeous dining room in town. Sun splashed kitchen with center island and beautiful custom built-ins leads to inviting family room with fire place and French doors to the backyard. 5 family bedrooms and laundry on second floor plus a 3rd floor bonus suite with 6th bedroom. First floor office, a 'spot for everything' mudroom, full butler’s pantry, finished basement, and over-sized two car direct entry garage complete the must have list. Private and flat, the backyard features perennial gardens and an ample brick and stone patio, the perfect set up for play and outdoor entertaining. Enjoy true quality and elegance of this delightful family home.

Single-familyProperty Type

1935Year Built

0.46 acresLot Size

$759Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Christine Lawrence • Rutledge Properties

Bought with Wilson Morris Team • Benoit Mizner Simon & Co. - Wellesley - Central St

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•Source:MLS PIN #72114708

Redfin Estimate

$3,872,042

$1.5M since sold in June 2017$6,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 3.9% higher than the average sale price ($3.73M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 22, 2026
$4,400,000
A
5 beds4.5 baths4,628 sq ft
133 Abbott Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUL 27, 2026
$3,050,000
B
5 beds4.5 baths3,773 sq ft
24 Radcliffe Rd, Wellesley, MA 02482
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$3,510,000
C
5 beds5 baths6,037 sq ft
27 Radcliffe Rd, Wellesley, MA 02482
SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$2,565,000
D
5 beds5 baths5,000 sq ft
47 Rolling Ln, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD MAY 28, 2026
$3,725,000
E
6 beds4 baths4,274 sq ft
43 Amherst Rd, Wellesley, MA 02482
SOLD JUL 23, 2026
$5,100,000
F
6 beds7 baths6,148 sq ft
10 Clark 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
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Sale history for 15 Ordway Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72114708

Jun 1, 2017

Sold

$2,377,500

$466/sq ft

Feb 3, 2017

Pending

—

Feb 1, 2017

Listed

$2,395,000

$470/sq ft

MLS PIN #30684504

May 23, 2003

Sold

$2,165,000

$425/sq ft

Feb 25, 2003

Listing Removed

—

Jan 28, 2003

Listed

$2,495,000

$489/sq ft

MLS PIN #50311909

Apr 25, 1996

Sold

$900,000

$176/sq ft

Jan 19, 1996

Listing Removed

—

Jan 4, 1996

Listed

$1,150,000

$225/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$34,785 (+1.6%)

$1,208,000 + $1,830,000

$3,038,000

2022

$34,222 (+2.0%)

$1,082,000 + $1,848,000

$2,930,000

2021

$33,558 (+1.6%)

$1,007,000 + $1,849,000

$2,856,000

2020

$33,027 (+11.3%)

$1,007,000 + $1,850,000

$2,857,000

2019

$29,677 (+15.6%)

$1,045,000 + $1,520,000

$2,565,000

2018

$25,669 (+10.1%)

$880,000 + $1,268,000

$2,148,000

2017

$23,321 (+2.1%)

$879,000 + $1,099,000

$1,978,000

2015

$22,843 (−3.5%)

$865,000 + $1,111,000

$1,976,000

2014

$23,669 (−3.8%)

$767,000 + $1,284,000

$2,051,000

2013

$24,593 (+1.9%)

$719,000 + $1,383,000

$2,102,000

2012

$24,131 (+0.4%)

$719,000 + $1,383,000

$2,102,000

2011

$24,026 (+6.6%)

$671,000 + $1,431,000

$2,102,000

2010

$22,532 (+8.9%)

$719,000 + $1,431,000

$2,150,000

2009

$20,692

$894,000 + $1,291,000

$2,185,000

Tax history for 15 Ordway Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$34,785 (+1.6%)

$1,208,000 + $1,830,000

$3,038,000

2022

$34,222 (+2.0%)

$1,082,000 + $1,848,000

$2,930,000

2021

$33,558 (+1.6%)

$1,007,000 + $1,849,000

$2,856,000

2020

$33,027 (+11.3%)

$1,007,000 + $1,850,000

$2,857,000

2019

$29,677 (+15.6%)

$1,045,000 + $1,520,000

$2,565,000

2018

$25,669 (+10.1%)

$880,000 + $1,268,000

$2,148,000

2017

$23,321 (+2.1%)

$879,000 + $1,099,000

$1,978,000

2015

$22,843 (−3.5%)

$865,000 + $1,111,000

$1,976,000

2014

$23,669 (−3.8%)

$767,000 + $1,284,000

$2,051,000

2013

$24,593 (+1.9%)

$719,000 + $1,383,000

$2,102,000

2012

$24,131 (+0.4%)

$719,000 + $1,383,000

$2,102,000

2011

$24,026 (+6.6%)

$671,000 + $1,431,000

$2,102,000

2010

$22,532 (+8.9%)

$719,000 + $1,431,000

$2,150,000

2009

$20,692

$894,000 + $1,291,000

$2,185,000

*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

20,063

Year renovated

1993

Sq. Ft.

5,100

Year built

1935

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

259143

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 19, 2020.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Oversized, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 360
Length: 20
Width: 18
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 240
Length: 20
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 240
Length: 20
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 240
Length: 20
Width: 12
Level: Second

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 4
# of Bathrooms (Half): 2
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second

Bathroom #3 Information
Area: 150
Length: 15
Width: 10
Level: Third

Living Room Information
Area: 308
Length: 22
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Area: 432
Length: 27
Width: 16
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors,Exterior Access

Dining Room Information
Area: 299
Length: 23
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 224
Length: 16
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Cabinets - Upgraded

Office Room Information
Area: 144
Length: 16
Width: 9
Level: First

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Finished

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Second Floor

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 10
Flooring: Wood, Stone / Slate, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior Features: Bathroom - Full, Walk-In Closet(s), Attic Access, Bedroom, Mud Room, Bathroom, Office, Wet Bar, Walk-Up Attic

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 4,610
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame, Brick
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: White

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System

Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Security Features: Security System

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.46
Lot Features: Level
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $23,321
Tax Year: 2017

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: Forest to Allen to Ordway or Wellesley Ave to Ordway.
UnparsedAddress: 15 Ordway Rd, Wellesley MA 02481

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, T-Station, University

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 6.0
Sq. Ft.: 5,100
Stories: 3.0
Parking Spaces: 6
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.46 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1935
Year Renovated: 1993
County: Norfolk County
APN: 259143
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —

Home facts updated by owner on Sep 19, 2020

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Hunnewell Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.1mi

9/10

Wellesley Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi

8/10

Wellesley High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi

10/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

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, 14 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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Historical weather

Wellesley, MA • 02481

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$3.69M – $4.47M

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Home values near 15 Ordway Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
10 Ordway Rd, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3913 Sq. Ft.	$2,779,995
22 Ordway Rd, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 7.5 Baths \| 6874 Sq. Ft.	$5,084,710

Address	Redfin Estimate
14 Ordway Rd, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3034 Sq. Ft.	$2,341,970
9 Ordway Rd, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3405 Sq. Ft.	$2,720,226

Address	Redfin Estimate
18 Ordway Rd, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 4569 Sq. Ft.	$3,573,975
3 Ordway Rd, Wellesley, MA 6 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 6087 Sq. Ft.	$3,792,165

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