OFF MARKET

Off Market Sep 2024 for $1.2M

$1,467,011

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,889/mo

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1,878

sq ft

17 Colburn Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481

About this home

Nestled in a sought-after Wellesley Farms neighborhood, this delightful 3 bed, 1.5-bath Colonial eagerly awaits its new owners. It's timeless center entrance floor plan boasts a spacious living room with a cozy fireplace, elegant dining room, eat-in kitchen, mudroom, office off of the living room and a sunroom that overlooks the private yard. With a walk-up attic, additional room on second floor, a partially finished basement, and a one-car garage, there's ample space for your needs. Lovingly maintained by one family for over 60 years, this home features fresh paint, hardwood floors, and timeless period details, offering a perfect canvas for your personal touch or potential for expansion. An ideal commuter location with Wellesley Farms Train Station close-by plus easy access to all major routes.

Single-familyProperty Type

1938Year Built

10,297 sq ftLot Size

$781Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Donahue Maley and Burns Team • Compass

Bought with Melissa Dailey • Coldwell Banker Realty - Wellesley

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•Source:MLS PIN #73274901

Redfin Estimate

$1,467,011

$217K since sold in September 2024$2,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 0.7% higher than the average sale price ($1.46M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$1,130,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,431 sq ft
36 Kimlo Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$1,282,000
B
3 beds2 baths2,122 sq ft
6 Wareland 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 JUL 31, 2026
$2,100,000
E
4 beds3.5 baths2,953 sq ft
2 Woodlawn Oval, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD NOV 20, 2025
$1,690,000
F
3 beds1.5 baths2,014 sq ft
4 Southwick Cir, Wellesley, MA 02481

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$428,306

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$3,685/mo

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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

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$3,695,000
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3D WALKTHROUGH
$1,395,000
4 beds2.5 baths1,800 sq ft
560 Worcester St, Wellesley, MA 02481
$1,475,000
3 beds2 baths2,496 sq ft
7 Grantland Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
EARLY ACCESS
$2,049,000
3 beds3 baths4,366 sq ft
53 Sheridan Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
$1,950,000
3 beds1.5 baths1,595 sq ft
53 Elmwood Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
EARLY ACCESS
$7,495,000
6 beds8 baths7,900 sq ft
38 Woodcliff Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
$3,050,000
5 beds5 baths6,006 sq ft
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EARLY ACCESS
$1,275,000
3 beds3 baths1,848 sq ft
22 Cedar St, Wellesley, MA 02482
$2,095,000
4 beds2.5 baths3,330 sq ft
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Sale history for 17 Colburn Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$10,660 (−0.7%)

$730,000 + $201,000

$931,000

2022

$10,734 (+6.0%)

$654,000 + $265,000

$919,000

2021

$10,129 (+1.6%)

$597,000 + $265,000

$862,000

2020

$9,965

$597,000 + $265,000

$862,000

2019

$9,973 (−4.8%)

$597,000 + $265,000

$862,000

2018

$10,480 (+1.5%)

$675,000 + $202,000

$877,000

2017

$10,328 (+3.8%)

$674,000 + $202,000

$876,000

2015

$9,953 (+9.0%)

$663,000 + $198,000

$861,000

2014

$9,128 (+4.6%)

$549,000 + $242,000

$791,000

2013

$8,728 (+1.9%)

$514,000 + $232,000

$746,000

2012

$8,564 (+10.0%)

$514,000 + $232,000

$746,000

2011

$7,784 (+1.2%)

$440,000 + $241,000

$681,000

2010

$7,692 (−2.8%)

$493,000 + $241,000

$734,000

2009

$7,917

$629,000 + $207,000

$836,000

Tax history for 17 Colburn Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$10,660 (−0.7%)

$730,000 + $201,000

$931,000

2022

$10,734 (+6.0%)

$654,000 + $265,000

$919,000

2021

$10,129 (+1.6%)

$597,000 + $265,000

$862,000

2020

$9,965

$597,000 + $265,000

$862,000

2019

$9,973 (−4.8%)

$597,000 + $265,000

$862,000

2018

$10,480 (+1.5%)

$675,000 + $202,000

$877,000

2017

$10,328 (+3.8%)

$674,000 + $202,000

$876,000

2015

$9,953 (+9.0%)

$663,000 + $198,000

$861,000

2014

$9,128 (+4.6%)

$549,000 + $242,000

$791,000

2013

$8,728 (+1.9%)

$514,000 + $232,000

$746,000

2012

$8,564 (+10.0%)

$514,000 + $232,000

$746,000

2011

$7,784 (+1.2%)

$440,000 + $241,000

$681,000

2010

$7,692 (−2.8%)

$493,000 + $241,000

$734,000

2009

$7,917

$629,000 + $207,000

$836,000

*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

10,454 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,878

Year built

1938

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

259338

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: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 156
Length: 12
Width: 13
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 120
Length: 12
Width: 10
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 80
Length: 10
Width: 8
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

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

Living Room Information
Area: 288
Length: 12
Width: 24
Features: Flooring - Wood

Dining Room Information
Area: 156
Length: 12
Width: 13
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11

Basement Information
Basement: Full

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Flooring: Wood, Tile

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,878
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Blue

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Screened
Exterior Features: Porch - Screened

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.24
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $11,118
Tax Year: 2024

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Oil

Location

Location Information
Directions: Cliff to Garden to Colburn
UnparsedAddress: 17 Colburn Rd, Wellesley MA 02481

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,878
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 10,454 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1938
Year Renovated: —
County: Norfolk County
APN: 259338

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Sprague Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.4mi

9/10

Wellesley Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi

8/10

Wellesley High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi

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, 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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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

$1.39M – $1.69M

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Home values near 17 Colburn Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
20 Colburn Rd, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3184 Sq. Ft.	$2,209,282
25 Colburn Rd, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2416 Sq. Ft.	$2,225,010

Address	Redfin Estimate
31 Colburn Rd, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2262 Sq. Ft.	$1,448,415
21 Colburn Rd, Wellesley, MA 6 Beds \| 6.5 Baths \| 6000 Sq. Ft.	$3,659,043

Address	Redfin Estimate
29 Colburn Rd, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2563 Sq. Ft.	$1,417,450
7 Colburn Rd, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1973 Sq. Ft.	$1,410,689

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