Google street view image for 16 Essex Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481

Off market aug 1989 for $285K

$3,347,476

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,842/mo

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6 ba

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4,790

sq ft

16 Essex Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481

About this home

16 Essex Rd is a 4,790 square foot house on a 0.54 acre lot with 5 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms. - it last sold on August 01, 1989 for $285,000. Based on Redfin's Wellesley data, we estimate the home's value is $3,347,476.

Single-familyProperty Type

2013Year Built

0.54 acresLot Size

$699Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$3,347,476

$3.1M since sold in August 1989$36K since October

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This home's estimate is 9.3% lower than the average sale price ($3.69M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$5,250,000
A
5 beds6 baths5,230 sq ft
14 Bristol Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUN 15, 2026
$4,100,000
B
5 beds5.5 baths7,211 sq ft
151 Hampshire Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD AUG 20, 2026
$2,825,000
C
5 beds4.5 baths5,055 sq ft
59 Cleveland Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUN 23, 2026
$3,437,075
D
5 beds4.5 baths5,738 sq ft
22 Cranmore Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD SEP 30, 2026
$3,725,000
E
6 beds5.5 baths7,047 sq ft
201 Lowell Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD OCT 23, 2026
$2,800,000
F
5 beds4.5 baths4,936 sq ft
7 Massasoit Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481

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Market trends in 02481, MA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

98.7%

1.1% MoM

Median sale price

$2.6M

$87K MoM

Avg. days on market

20d

3 days MoM

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20 MoM

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$3,395,000
5 beds4.5 baths4,834 sq ft
32 Wall St, Wellesley, MA 02481
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$2,150,000
5 beds4.5 baths3,700 sq ft
19 Bluebird Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
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Sale history for 16 Essex Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$29,862 (+6.0%)

$1,173,000 + $1,435,000

$2,608,000

2022

$28,172 (−0.6%)

$929,000 + $1,483,000

$2,412,000

2021

$28,341 (+1.6%)

$929,000 + $1,483,000

$2,412,000

2020

$27,883

$929,000 + $1,483,000

$2,412,000

2019

$27,907 (−5.3%)

$929,000 + $1,483,000

$2,412,000

2018

$29,481 (+1.4%)

$893,000 + $1,574,000

$2,467,000

2017

$29,074 (+1.5%)

$892,000 + $1,574,000

$2,466,000

2015

$28,657 (+29.3%)

$878,000 + $1,601,000

$2,479,000

2014

$22,168 (+117.5%)

$649,000 + $1,272,000

$1,921,000

2013

$10,191 (+1.9%)

$583,000 + $288,000

$871,000

2012

$9,999 (+7.7%)

$583,000 + $288,000

$871,000

2011

$9,281 (+1.4%)

$522,000 + $290,000

$812,000

2010

$9,149 (+5.2%)

$583,000 + $290,000

$873,000

2009

$8,693

$670,000 + $248,000

$918,000

Tax history for 16 Essex Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$29,862 (+6.0%)

$1,173,000 + $1,435,000

$2,608,000

2022

$28,172 (−0.6%)

$929,000 + $1,483,000

$2,412,000

2021

$28,341 (+1.6%)

$929,000 + $1,483,000

$2,412,000

2020

$27,883

$929,000 + $1,483,000

$2,412,000

2019

$27,907 (−5.3%)

$929,000 + $1,483,000

$2,412,000

2018

$29,481 (+1.4%)

$893,000 + $1,574,000

$2,467,000

2017

$29,074 (+1.5%)

$892,000 + $1,574,000

$2,466,000

2015

$28,657 (+29.3%)

$878,000 + $1,601,000

$2,479,000

2014

$22,168 (+117.5%)

$649,000 + $1,272,000

$1,921,000

2013

$10,191 (+1.9%)

$583,000 + $288,000

$871,000

2012

$9,999 (+7.7%)

$583,000 + $288,000

$871,000

2011

$9,281 (+1.4%)

$522,000 + $290,000

$812,000

2010

$9,149 (+5.2%)

$583,000 + $290,000

$873,000

2009

$8,693

$670,000 + $248,000

$918,000

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

Property details

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Type: Full

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 5
# of 1/2 Baths: 2

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 3
Has Fireplace

Room Information
# of Rooms: 10

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Colonial
Construction Type: Frame
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding/Shingle

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 4,790
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 2

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 23,522
Municipality Name: WELLESLEY
Acres: 0.54
Zoning Code: SR20
State Use Description: 1-FAMILY RESIDENCE

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2023

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 6.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,790
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.54 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2013
Year Renovated: —
County: Norfolk County
APN: 261708

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Katharine Lee Bates Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi

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

6/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 68-76% chance 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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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

$3.18M – $3.85M

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Home values near 16 Essex Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
15 Essex Rd, Wellesley, MA 6 Beds \| 7 Baths \| 7577 Sq. Ft.	$4,108,868
5 Essex Rd, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3700 Sq. Ft.	$2,732,586
106 Bristol Rd, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4274 Sq. Ft.	$2,922,863
119 Bristol Rd, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2332 Sq. Ft.	$2,037,173
201 Lowell Rd, Wellesley, MA 6 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 7047 Sq. Ft.	$3,804,859
128 Bristol Rd, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 5543 Sq. Ft.	$3,124,439
178 Lowell Rd, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 6253 Sq. Ft.	$3,550,939

Address	Redfin Estimate
4 Essex Rd, Wellesley, MA 6 Beds \| 6.5 Baths \| 6500 Sq. Ft.	$3,906,214
157 Lowell Rd, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3544 Sq. Ft.	$2,727,301
112 Bristol Rd, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2689 Sq. Ft.	$2,226,356
113 Bristol Rd, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2620 Sq. Ft.	$2,338,426
193 Lowell Rd, Wellesley, MA 6 Beds \| 6 Baths \| 7200 Sq. Ft.	$3,401,687
163 Lowell Rd, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 7 Baths \| 5980 Sq. Ft.	$4,259,307
7 Tanglewood Rd, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2884 Sq. Ft.	$2,354,951

Address	Redfin Estimate
10 Essex Rd, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 6000 Sq. Ft.	$4,213,574
100 Bristol Rd, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 6 Baths \| 8000 Sq. Ft.	$4,883,339
125 Bristol Rd, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2405 Sq. Ft.	$1,944,813
105 Bristol Rd, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2111 Sq. Ft.	$1,701,662
183 Lowell Rd, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 6 Baths \| 6332 Sq. Ft.	$3,888,631
172 Lowell Rd, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3192 Sq. Ft.	$2,738,821
3 Tanglewood Rd, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$2,039,468

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