SOLD OCT 23, 2025

Off Market Oct 2025 for $1.6M

$2,238,847

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $4,252/mo

•

3,040

sq ft

17 Longfellow Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481

About this home

Tucked away in one of Wellesley’s most desirable neighborhoods, this enchanting carriage house blends timeless character with modern comfort. Original architectural details throughout create a warm and inviting atmosphere rarely found today. Sunny and bright updated kitchen, formal dining with pantry and formal living room flow easily for entertaining. Spacious family room with fireplace is enhanced with abundant natural light. Beautiful office space and half bath complete the first floor. This home offers four bedrooms and two full baths on the second level. Playroom/bonus space in lower level. Newer detached oversized two garage is a wonderful addition to this great property. Conveniently located minutes to Wellesley’s vibrant town center, top-rated schools, and commuter routes. With its combination of history, craftsmanship, and location, this carriage house is a rare find, a home that feels both storied and fresh, ready for its next chapter.

Single-familyProperty Type

1889Year Built

0.53 acresLot Size

$736Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Deena Powell • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Bought with Melissa Dailey • Coldwell Banker Realty - Wellesley

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•Source:MLS PIN #73441844

Redfin Estimate

$2,238,847

$548K since sold in October 2025$60K since July

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This home's estimate is 2.3% lower than the average sale price ($2.29M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAY 19, 2026
$2,833,000
A
4 beds3.5 baths4,151 sq ft
15 Standish Cir, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD DEC 10, 2025
$1,975,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths2,533 sq ft
7 Crescent St, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUL 16, 2026
$2,690,000
C
4 beds3.5 baths4,761 sq ft
21 Elm St, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUL 6, 2026
$1,830,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths2,670 sq ft
14 Standish Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUN 17, 2026
$2,325,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths2,897 sq ft
28 Emerson Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUN 10, 2026
$2,090,000
F
4 beds3.5 baths3,283 sq ft
4 Fiske 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

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$1,395,000
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$1,475,000
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EARLY ACCESS
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$1,950,000
3 beds1.5 baths1,595 sq ft
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$3,050,000
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Sale history for 17 Longfellow Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$15,286 (+0.6%)

$1,117,000 + $218,000

$1,335,000

2022

$15,196 (+9.5%)

$1,001,000 + $300,000

$1,301,000

2021

$13,877 (+1.6%)

$881,000 + $300,000

$1,181,000

2020

$13,652 (+7.2%)

$881,000 + $300,000

$1,181,000

2019

$12,739 (+7.9%)

$801,000 + $300,000

$1,101,000

2018

$11,807 (+1.3%)

$699,000 + $289,000

$988,000

2017

$11,660 (+5.7%)

$700,000 + $289,000

$989,000

2015

$11,028 (+11.1%)

$688,000 + $266,000

$954,000

2014

$9,924 (+7.4%)

$517,000 + $343,000

$860,000

2013

$9,243 (+1.9%)

$485,000 + $305,000

$790,000

2012

$9,069 (+5.7%)

$485,000 + $305,000

$790,000

2011

$8,584 (+4.6%)

$453,000 + $298,000

$751,000

2010

$8,206 (−0.6%)

$485,000 + $298,000

$783,000

2009

$8,258

$604,000 + $268,000

$872,000

Tax history for 17 Longfellow Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$15,286 (+0.6%)

$1,117,000 + $218,000

$1,335,000

2022

$15,196 (+9.5%)

$1,001,000 + $300,000

$1,301,000

2021

$13,877 (+1.6%)

$881,000 + $300,000

$1,181,000

2020

$13,652 (+7.2%)

$881,000 + $300,000

$1,181,000

2019

$12,739 (+7.9%)

$801,000 + $300,000

$1,101,000

2018

$11,807 (+1.3%)

$699,000 + $289,000

$988,000

2017

$11,660 (+5.7%)

$700,000 + $289,000

$989,000

2015

$11,028 (+11.1%)

$688,000 + $266,000

$954,000

2014

$9,924 (+7.4%)

$517,000 + $343,000

$860,000

2013

$9,243 (+1.9%)

$485,000 + $305,000

$790,000

2012

$9,069 (+5.7%)

$485,000 + $305,000

$790,000

2011

$8,584 (+4.6%)

$453,000 + $298,000

$751,000

2010

$8,206 (−0.6%)

$485,000 + $298,000

$783,000

2009

$8,258

$604,000 + $268,000

$872,000

*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

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.53 Acres

Year renovated

1983

Sq. Ft.

3,040

Year built

1889

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

258228

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: 5
Parking Features: Detached, Storage, Garage Faces Side, Oversized, Paved Drive, Driveway, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 153.36
Length: 10.8
Width: 14.2
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 159.43
Length: 10.7
Width: 14.9
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 129.6
Length: 12
Width: 10.8
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 156.51
Length: 11.1
Width: 14.1
Level: Second
Features: Fireplace,Closet,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 23.65
Length: 5.5
Width: 4.3
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half

Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 119.84
Length: 10.7
Width: 11.2
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Living Room Information
Area: 280.78
Length: 13.9
Width: 20.2
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Family Room Information
Area: 506.41
Length: 26.5
Width: 19.11
Level: First
Features: Skylight,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting

Dining Room Information
Area: 199.42
Length: 11.8
Width: 16.9
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors,Wet Bar

Kitchen Information
Area: 151.98
Length: 10.2
Width: 14.9
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Stainless Steel Appliances

Office Room Information
Area: 168.19
Length: 12.1
Width: 13.9
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,French Doors

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished

Laundry Information
Laundry Dimen: 10.3X23.7
Laundry Features: In Basement

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Door Features: French Doors
Window Features: Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Play Room, Office

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,040
Foundation Area: 999,999
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Blue

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Decorative Lighting

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.53
Lot Features: Wooded
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $16,695
Tax Year: 2025

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas

Location

Location Information
Directions: Washington Street (Rt. 16) to Longfellow Road
UnparsedAddress: 17 Longfellow Road, Wellesley MA 02481

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,040
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.53 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1889
Year Renovated: 1983
County: Norfolk County
APN: 258228

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 • 0.6mi

8/10

Wellesley Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi

8/10

Wellesley High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi

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

$2.13M – $2.58M

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Home values near 17 Longfellow Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
2 Longfellow Road, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2664 Sq. Ft.	$2,210,705
10 Longfellow Road, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 5057 Sq. Ft.	$3,753,119

Address	Redfin Estimate
6 Longfellow Road, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,873,423
12 Longfellow Road, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3656 Sq. Ft.	$2,921,680

Address	Redfin Estimate
1 Longfellow Road, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1844 Sq. Ft.	$1,213,549
22 Longfellow Road, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 4658 Sq. Ft.	$3,017,248

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