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Off Market Jun 2019 for $1.6M

$2,351,191

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,744/mo

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4,869

sq ft

178 Cedar St, Wellesley, MA 02481

About this home

This is the home you have been waiting for! Fresh, fabulous better-than-new Colonial with high end finishes throughout. This stunning home has rich wood detail and thoughtfully designed built-ins for both beautiful and easy living. The sparkling, light-filled kitchen opens to a fire placed family room that has walls of windows. Each of the four bedrooms has extensive closet space that boast clean lines and excellent design. Amazing master suite with a deep walk-in closet, and spacious master bath. The private grounds include a patio and level, grassy fenced-in yard that are ideal for entertaining and play. Three car garage, oversized mudroom, first floor study and circular driveway complete this fantastic property.

Single-familyProperty Type

2016Year Built

0.37 acresLot Size

$483Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 garage spacesParking

Listed by Donahue Maley and Burns Team • Compass

Bought with Donahue Maley and Burns Team • Compass

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #72455264

$2,293,121

Updated Jan 17, 2026

Based on recent home sales selected by the homeowner.

SOLD JAN 2, 2026
78 Hunnewell St, Wellesley, MA 02481
$1,930,000 Last sold price
A
5 beds4.5 baths4,043 sq ft
78 Hunnewell St, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JAN 9, 2026
46 Lincoln Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
$2,600,000 Last sold price
B
4 beds3.5 baths3,705 sq ft
46 Lincoln Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD APR 3, 2025
59 Madison Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
$2,535,000 Last sold price
C
4 beds3.5 baths4,258 sq ft
59 Madison Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD AUG 13, 2025
22 Willow Park, Wellesley, MA 02481
$1,925,000 Last sold price
D
4 beds4.5 baths4,300 sq ft
22 Willow Park, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD NOV 5, 2025
14 Hunnewell St, Needham, MA 02494
$2,165,000 Last sold price
E
4 beds4.5 baths4,691 sq ft
14 Hunnewell St, Needham, MA 02494

Redfin Estimate

$2,351,191

$751K since sold in June 2019$35K since August

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This home's estimate is 9.8% higher than the average sale price ($2.14M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 3, 2026
$2,130,000
A
4 beds3.5 baths2,609 sq ft
21 Madison Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
BOUGHT WITH REDFIN JUN 10, 2026
$1,900,000
B
4 beds3.5 baths4,681 sq ft
18 Evergreen Rd, Needham, MA 02494
SOLD MAR 16, 2026
$2,068,000
C
4 beds3.5 baths3,929 sq ft
26 Varick Hill Rd, Waban, MA 02468
SOLD JUN 3, 2026
$2,115,000
D
4 beds3.5 baths4,334 sq ft
170 Central Ave, Needham, MA 02494
SOLD JUN 10, 2026
$2,090,000
E
4 beds3.5 baths3,283 sq ft
4 Fiske Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUL 7, 2026
$2,550,000
F
5 beds4.5 baths5,063 sq ft
19 Dunedin 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

99.8%

1.3% MoM

Median sale price

$2.5M

$91K MoM

Avg. days on market

17d

2 days MoM

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Sale history for 178 Cedar St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$17,106 (+8.2%)

$740,000 + $754,000

$1,494,000

2022

$15,803 (+1.8%)

$568,000 + $785,000

$1,353,000

2021

$15,522 (+14.9%)

$536,000 + $785,000

$1,321,000

2020

$13,514 (+2.5%)

$536,000 + $633,000

$1,169,000

2019

$13,178 (−7.9%)

$505,000 + $634,000

$1,139,000

2018

$14,304 (+1.4%)

$497,000 + $700,000

$1,197,000

2017

$14,113 (+120.4%)

$497,000 + $700,000

$1,197,000

2015

$6,404 (+17.3%)

$462,000 + $92,000

$554,000

2014

$5,458 (−5.0%)

$335,000 + $138,000

$473,000

2013

$5,745 (−6.6%)

$359,000 + $132,000

$491,000

2012

$6,153 (+34.9%)

$404,000 + $132,000

$536,000

2011

$4,561 (+1.9%)

$277,000 + $122,000

$399,000

2010

$4,475 (−0.3%)

$305,000 + $122,000

$427,000

2009

$4,489

$358,000 + $116,000

$474,000

Tax history for 178 Cedar St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$17,106 (+8.2%)

$740,000 + $754,000

$1,494,000

2022

$15,803 (+1.8%)

$568,000 + $785,000

$1,353,000

2021

$15,522 (+14.9%)

$536,000 + $785,000

$1,321,000

2020

$13,514 (+2.5%)

$536,000 + $633,000

$1,169,000

2019

$13,178 (−7.9%)

$505,000 + $634,000

$1,139,000

2018

$14,304 (+1.4%)

$497,000 + $700,000

$1,197,000

2017

$14,113 (+120.4%)

$497,000 + $700,000

$1,197,000

2015

$6,404 (+17.3%)

$462,000 + $92,000

$554,000

2014

$5,458 (−5.0%)

$335,000 + $138,000

$473,000

2013

$5,745 (−6.6%)

$359,000 + $132,000

$491,000

2012

$6,153 (+34.9%)

$404,000 + $132,000

$536,000

2011

$4,561 (+1.9%)

$277,000 + $122,000

$399,000

2010

$4,475 (−0.3%)

$305,000 + $122,000

$427,000

2009

$4,489

$358,000 + $116,000

$474,000

*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

3.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

15,911

Year renovated

2024

Sq. Ft.

4,869

Year built

2016

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

257187

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

Views, Green

Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2025.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 3
# of Covered Spaces: 3
Parking Spaces: 6
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 336
Length: 21
Width: 16
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Wood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 195
Length: 13
Width: 15
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 195
Length: 13
Width: 15
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Cedar Closet(s),Flooring - Wood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 195
Length: 13
Width: 15
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second

Living Room Information
Area: 195
Length: 13
Width: 15
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wood

Family Room Information
Area: 270
Length: 18
Width: 15
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wood

Dining Room Information
Area: 195
Length: 13
Width: 15
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wood

Kitchen Information
Area: 270
Length: 18
Width: 15
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wood,Dining Area,Kitchen Island

Office Room Information
Area: 121
Length: 11
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Basement Information
Basement: Full

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Second Floor

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 10
Flooring: Wood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wood
Interior Features: Office, Sitting Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,417
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Blue

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

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.37
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $13,178.20
Tax Year: 2019

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

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

Location

Location Information
Directions: Rt 9 to Cedar St
UnparsedAddress: 178 Cedar St, Wellesley MA 02481

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Highway Access, Public School

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,869
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 12
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.37 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2016
Year Renovated: 2024
County: Norfolk County
APN: 257187
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Views, Green

Home facts updated by owner on Jul 30, 2025

Other

Listing Information
Exclusions: Washer/Dryer, Tv In Family Room, Fridge In Garage
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Joseph E. Fiske Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi

10/10

Wellesley Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.3mi

8/10

Wellesley High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.9mi

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, 3 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

$2.23M – $2.70M

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Home values near 178 Cedar St

Data from public records.

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200 Cedar Street, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4000 Sq. Ft.	$1,949,847
181 Cedar Street, Wellesley, MA 6 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 4600 Sq. Ft.	$2,780,555

Address	Redfin Estimate
189 Cedar Street, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1728 Sq. Ft.	$998,260
177 Cedar Street, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 2812 Sq. Ft.	—

Address	Redfin Estimate
185 Cedar Street, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1644 Sq. Ft.	$1,311,212
171 Cedar Street, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2414 Sq. Ft.	$1,611,653

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