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Off Market Jul 2022 for $1.8M

$2,147,417

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,534/mo

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2,664

sq ft

189 Bristol Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481

About this home

Opportunity knocks! A chance to live in one of the best neighborhoods in town.This classic sunny New England Colonial boasts a welcoming foyer, front to back fireplaced living room, updated granite and cherry kitchen with countertop seating for four. Nicely proportioned dining room ... perfectly sized for both small and large gatherings.The family room is centrally located, with lovely views of the back yard. Added charm on this level, is a sparkling screened porch... Enjoy the blossoming dogwood! Finished fireplaced office and recreation room in the basement, as well as plenty of storage and work out space. Two car attached garage. ...All this and more on over half an acre of land! A wonderful family home, in a walk to school location. This IS your opportunity! Don't miss out!

Single-familyProperty Type

1957Year Built

0.61 acresLot Size

$806Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Prudence B. Hay • Rutledge Properties

Bought with Betsy Kessler • Rutledge Properties

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•Source:MLS PIN #72980724

Redfin Estimate

$2,147,417

$262K since sold in July 2022$46K since July

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This home's estimate is 1% higher than the average sale price ($2.13M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD APR 7, 2026
$2,525,000
A
4 beds2.5 baths2,726 sq ft
71 Westgate Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$2,640,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths3,238 sq ft
6 Meadowbrook Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD APR 9, 2026
$1,800,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths2,334 sq ft
40 Pinewood Rd, Wellesley, MA 02482
SOLD APR 6, 2026
$1,665,000
D
4 beds2 baths3,091 sq ft
25 Mansfield Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD AUG 5, 2026
$2,325,000
E
4 beds3.5 baths3,406 sq ft
53 Audubon Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUL 9, 2026
$1,805,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths2,644 sq ft
22 Lafayette Cir, Wellesley, MA 02482

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$649,991

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$4,337/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

New listings for sale

NEW 15 HRS AGO
$4,695,000
6 beds4.5 baths7,013 sq ft
32 Arlington Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
EARLY ACCESS
$3,695,000
5 beds5 baths6,990 sq ft
151 Oakland St, Wellesley, MA 02481
3D WALKTHROUGH
$1,395,000
4 beds2.5 baths1,800 sq ft
560 Worcester St, 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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Sale history for 189 Bristol Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$19,328 (+24.0%)

$1,247,000 + $441,000

$1,688,000

2022

$15,581 (−0.6%)

$989,000 + $345,000

$1,334,000

2021

$15,675 (+1.6%)

$989,000 + $345,000

$1,334,000

2020

$15,421

$989,000 + $345,000

$1,334,000

2019

$15,434 (+9.1%)

$989,000 + $345,000

$1,334,000

2018

$14,149 (+1.4%)

$902,000 + $282,000

$1,184,000

2017

$13,959 (+4.1%)

$902,000 + $282,000

$1,184,000

2015

$13,410 (+17.5%)

$886,000 + $274,000

$1,160,000

2014

$11,413 (+5.5%)

$655,000 + $334,000

$989,000

2013

$10,823 (+1.9%)

$590,000 + $335,000

$925,000

2012

$10,619 (+7.4%)

$590,000 + $335,000

$925,000

2011

$9,887 (+1.7%)

$527,000 + $338,000

$865,000

2010

$9,725 (+6.3%)

$590,000 + $338,000

$928,000

2009

$9,148

$677,000 + $289,000

$966,000

Tax history for 189 Bristol Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$19,328 (+24.0%)

$1,247,000 + $441,000

$1,688,000

2022

$15,581 (−0.6%)

$989,000 + $345,000

$1,334,000

2021

$15,675 (+1.6%)

$989,000 + $345,000

$1,334,000

2020

$15,421

$989,000 + $345,000

$1,334,000

2019

$15,434 (+9.1%)

$989,000 + $345,000

$1,334,000

2018

$14,149 (+1.4%)

$902,000 + $282,000

$1,184,000

2017

$13,959 (+4.1%)

$902,000 + $282,000

$1,184,000

2015

$13,410 (+17.5%)

$886,000 + $274,000

$1,160,000

2014

$11,413 (+5.5%)

$655,000 + $334,000

$989,000

2013

$10,823 (+1.9%)

$590,000 + $335,000

$925,000

2012

$10,619 (+7.4%)

$590,000 + $335,000

$925,000

2011

$9,887 (+1.7%)

$527,000 + $338,000

$865,000

2010

$9,725 (+6.3%)

$590,000 + $338,000

$928,000

2009

$9,148

$677,000 + $289,000

$966,000

*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

0.61 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,040

Year built

1957

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

262531

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Off Street

Interior

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

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 154
Length: 14
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Closet - Double

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 121
Length: 11
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 99
Length: 11
Width: 9
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

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

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

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

Living Room Information
Area: 338
Length: 13
Width: 26
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Exterior Access

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

Dining Room Information
Area: 182
Length: 14
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 169
Length: 13
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Exterior Access

Office Room Information
Area: 192
Length: 12
Width: 16
Level: Basement
Features: Fireplace,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2
Fireplace Features: Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Window Features: Storm Window(s), Screens
Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior Features: Play Room, Office

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,664
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: white

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Screened
Exterior Features: Porch - Screened, Rain Gutters, Screens, Garden

Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.61
Lot Features: Level
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $15,581
Tax Year: 2022

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas, Fireplace
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: Lowell to Bristol
UnparsedAddress: 189 Bristol Rd, Wellesley MA 02481

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Walk/Jog Trails, Public School

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,040
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.61 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1957
Year Renovated: —
County: Norfolk County
APN: 262531

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools
Places
Transit

Katharine Lee Bates Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi

8/10

Wellesley Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi

8/10

Wellesley High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi

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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Estimated sale price

$2.04M – $2.47M

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Home values near 189 Bristol Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
174 Bristol Rd, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 5758 Sq. Ft.	$3,217,646
197 Bristol Rd, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1876 Sq. Ft.	$1,721,972

Address	Redfin Estimate
182 Bristol Rd, Wellesley, MA 7 Beds \| 6.5 Baths \| 8200 Sq. Ft.	$5,017,243
193 Bristol Rd, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4363 Sq. Ft.	$2,735,997

Address	Redfin Estimate
190 Bristol Rd, Wellesley, MA 6 Beds \| 6 Baths \| 7300 Sq. Ft.	$3,817,909
185 Bristol Rd, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3580 Sq. Ft.	$2,670,847

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