179 Winding River Rd, Wellesley, MA 02482

Off Market Nov 2018 for $1.8M

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Est. refi paymentEst. refi $4,186/mo

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3,240

sq ft

179 Winding River Rd, Wellesley, MA 02482

About this home

Spectacular estate property on 1.25+ acre level landscaped land in Wellesley’s only 40,000 zoning neighborhood, allowing for maximum new build. This updated 1971 Colonial has a custom cherry kitchen w/ granite, center island, & sun-splashed eat-in area; adjacent family room, cathedral ceiling sun room, a front-to-back fireplace living room, all with sweeping views of the tranquil backyard and Guernsey Sanctuary. Well-proportioned & freshly painted bedrooms, including an expansive master suite, w/spa-like bath, sitting rm & walk-in closet. The private property has the ideal setting to create outdoor fun w/a fire pit patio, pool, tennis or sports court for family & friends to enjoy. This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity for those seeking to expand or build their dream home on this desirable tree-lined street. Surrounded by more expensive properties, it is a great investment, not to be missed!

Single-familyProperty Type

1971Year Built

1.23 acresLot Size

$577Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Patricia Bradley • Rutledge Properties

Bought with Patricia Bradley • Rutledge Properties

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•Source:MLS PIN #72276473

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Rent

$8,515/mo

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Market trends in 02482, MA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

101.0%

+0.0% MoM

Median sale price

$1.6M

$119K MoM

Avg. days on market

18d

3 days MoM

Recently sold homes

18 MoM

New listings for sale

OPEN SAT, 1PM TO 2:30PM
$1,295,000
2 beds2.5 baths1,648 sq ft
5 Oakdale Ave, Wellesley, MA 02482
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Sale history for 179 Winding River Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72276473

Nov 1, 2018

Sold

$1,870,000

$577/sq ft

Sep 24, 2018

Pending

—

Sep 21, 2018

Price Changed

$1,995,000

$616/sq ft

Sep 6, 2018

Price Changed

$2,050,000

$633/sq ft

Aug 15, 2018

Price Changed

$2,150,000

$664/sq ft

Jun 3, 2018

Price Changed

$2,195,000

$677/sq ft

Jun 3, 2018

Relisted

—

May 5, 2018

Pending

—

Apr 13, 2018

Price Changed

$2,275,000

$702/sq ft

Feb 1, 2018

Listed

$2,295,000

$708/sq ft

Public Records

Jul 1, 1988

Sold

$670,000

$207/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$43,075 (+2.0%)

$1,568,000 + $2,194,000

$3,762,000

2022

$42,223 (−0.6%)

$1,405,000 + $2,210,000

$3,615,000

2021

$42,476 (+63.8%)

$1,405,000 + $2,210,000

$3,615,000

2020

$25,929 (+10.1%)

$1,405,000 + $838,000

$2,243,000

2019

$23,545 (+7.7%)

$1,402,000 + $633,000

$2,035,000

2018

$21,869 (+1.4%)

$1,098,000 + $732,000

$1,830,000

2017

$21,576 (+4.2%)

$1,098,000 + $732,000

$1,830,000

2015

$20,704 (+3.2%)

$1,079,000 + $712,000

$1,791,000

2014

$20,057 (+2.4%)

$893,000 + $845,000

$1,738,000

2013

$19,586 (+1.9%)

$837,000 + $837,000

$1,674,000

2012

$19,218 (−0.5%)

$837,000 + $837,000

$1,674,000

2011

$19,317 (+5.3%)

$830,000 + $860,000

$1,690,000

2010

$18,340 (+10.7%)

$890,000 + $860,000

$1,750,000

2009

$16,563

$977,000 + $772,000

$1,749,000

Tax history for 179 Winding River Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$43,075 (+2.0%)

$1,568,000 + $2,194,000

$3,762,000

2022

$42,223 (−0.6%)

$1,405,000 + $2,210,000

$3,615,000

2021

$42,476 (+63.8%)

$1,405,000 + $2,210,000

$3,615,000

2020

$25,929 (+10.1%)

$1,405,000 + $838,000

$2,243,000

2019

$23,545 (+7.7%)

$1,402,000 + $633,000

$2,035,000

2018

$21,869 (+1.4%)

$1,098,000 + $732,000

$1,830,000

2017

$21,576 (+4.2%)

$1,098,000 + $732,000

$1,830,000

2015

$20,704 (+3.2%)

$1,079,000 + $712,000

$1,791,000

2014

$20,057 (+2.4%)

$893,000 + $845,000

$1,738,000

2013

$19,586 (+1.9%)

$837,000 + $837,000

$1,674,000

2012

$19,218 (−0.5%)

$837,000 + $837,000

$1,674,000

2011

$19,317 (+5.3%)

$830,000 + $860,000

$1,690,000

2010

$18,340 (+10.7%)

$890,000 + $860,000

$1,750,000

2009

$16,563

$977,000 + $772,000

$1,749,000

*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

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Lot depth

—

Lot size

53,579

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

3,240

Year built

1971

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

262346

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 18, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 5
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 286
Length: 13
Width: 22
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 154
Length: 14
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Closet

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 180
Length: 18
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Closet

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 270
Length: 15
Width: 18
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s)

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
# of Bathrooms (Half): 2
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

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

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Basement
Features: Bathroom - Half

Living Room Information
Area: 390
Length: 15
Width: 26
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Area: 209
Length: 19
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,Wainscoting

Dining Room Information
Area: 196
Length: 14
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 273
Length: 13
Width: 21
Level: First
Features: Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove,Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Recessed Lighting

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Finished

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Second Floor

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 10
Window Features: Screens
Flooring: Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior Features: Sun Room, Play Room, Bonus Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,240
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Exterior Features: Deck, Rain Gutters, Sprinkler System, Screens

Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 1.23
Lot Features: Level
Frontage Length: 170
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $21,868
Tax Year: 2018

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Radiant, Natural Gas, Electric, Fireplace
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: Dover Rd to Livingston Rd straight onto Winding River Rd
UnparsedAddress: 179 Winding River Road, Wellesley MA 02482

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,240
Stories: 3.0
Parking Spaces: 7
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 1.23 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1971
Year Renovated: —
County: Norfolk County
APN: 262346
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —

Home facts updated by owner on Aug 18, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
Exclusions: Dining Room Chandelier; Master Bath Shelves And Towel Rack, Some Plantings,
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

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Transit

Hunnewell Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.4mi

9/10

Wellesley Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.0mi

8/10

Wellesley High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.0mi

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

50% 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 • 02482

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Home values near 179 Winding River Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
145 Winding River Road, Needham, MA 5 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 6346 Sq. Ft.	$3,967,520
182 Winding River Road, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4041 Sq. Ft.	$6,112,606

Address	Redfin Estimate
161 Winding River Road, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3000 Sq. Ft.	$2,697,361
199 Winding River Road, Wellesley, MA 6 Beds \| 6 Baths \| 6171 Sq. Ft.	$4,201,356

Address	Redfin Estimate
150 Winding River Road, Needham, MA 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3279 Sq. Ft.	$2,390,006
193 Winding River Road, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 7000 Sq. Ft.	$4,639,204

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