Off market may 2024 for $3.5M

$3,470,422

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,437/mo

•

5,150

sq ft

196 Washington St, Wellesley, MA 02481

About this home

Experience the perfect blend of old-world elegance & contemporary style with this meticulously renovated Victorian Mansard home. This property has undergone a comprehensive gut renovation & expansive addition, resulting in a magnificent kitchen equipped with Thermador appliances, including a 60-inch fridge/freezer, dual ovens, 6-burner stove, dual wine/beverage fridges & a 5-6 person island w/ custom cabinets & herringbone floors that flow into an open dining area. The primary suite features an office/sitting area & a spa-like bathroom with a limestone soaking tub & spacious shower. The library overlooks the backyard, offering a relaxing retreat. The 2nd floor also includes 3 additional large bedrooms, a laundry room, and storage. The 3rd floor boasts a bonus room, 5th bedroom & full bathroom. The huge backyard has been reimagined & a dry well added. This meticulously renovated Victorian home seamlessly combines historic charm with modern comforts, offering a one of a kind home.

Single-familyProperty Type

1869Year Built

0.75 acresLot Size

$674Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by The Chandler Group • Douglas Elliman Real Estate - Wellesley

Bought with Roberta Dehman Hershon • Louise Condon Realty

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•Source:MLS PIN #73206758

Redfin Estimate

$3,470,422

$30K since sold in May 2024$107K since September

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This home's estimate is 27.2% higher than the average sale price ($2.73M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$2,700,000
A
5 beds4.5 baths6,032 sq ft
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SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$2,280,000
B
5 beds5.5 baths4,453 sq ft
25 Hillside Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$3,900,000
C
5 beds3.5 baths5,074 sq ft
33 Hundreds Cir, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUL 8, 2026
$2,935,000
D
5 beds3.5 baths4,364 sq ft
49 Whittier Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD APR 2, 2026
$1,865,000
E
5 beds3.5 baths3,774 sq ft
7 Cliff Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUL 16, 2026
$2,690,000
F
4 beds3.5 baths4,761 sq ft
21 Elm St, Wellesley, MA 02481

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Market trends in 02481, MA

Last updated September 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

Recently sold homes

8 MoM

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Sale history for 196 Washington St

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #73206758

May 30, 2024

Sold

$3,500,000

$680/sq ft

Mar 6, 2024

Contingent

—

Feb 28, 2024

Listed

$3,450,000

$670/sq ft

MLS PIN #72884435

Nov 5, 2021

Sold

$1,350,000

$262/sq ft

Sep 20, 2021

Contingent

—

Aug 20, 2021

Listed

$1,495,000

$290/sq ft

+17

Iconic grand dame sited on almost an acre in the heart of everything Wellesley has to offer will steal your heart. Sweeping ceilings and lovely hardwood floors throughout are accented by period millwork, a banquet-sized dining room, an expansive formal living room, fire-placed family room and remodeled kitchen with stainless appliances and granite counters. Upstairs are 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths. An unfinished third floor with loads of space and abundant windows can be transformed into more bedrooms, a recreation area, or anything else you can dream of. All of this is set upon rolling lawns with easy access to shopping, restaurants, train, and major routes.

Public Records

May 1, 1990

Sold

$360,000

$70/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$13,980 (−9.0%)

$1,060,000 + $161,000

$1,221,000

2022

$15,371 (+10.1%)

$1,068,000 + $248,000

$1,316,000

2021

$13,959 (+1.6%)

$940,000 + $248,000

$1,188,000

2020

$13,733 (+7.7%)

$940,000 + $248,000

$1,188,000

2019

$12,750 (+15.6%)

$807,000 + $295,000

$1,102,000

2018

$11,030 (+1.4%)

$613,000 + $310,000

$923,000

2017

$10,882 (+4.7%)

$613,000 + $310,000

$923,000

2015

$10,392 (+18.8%)

$602,000 + $297,000

$899,000

2014

$8,747 (+7.1%)

$427,000 + $331,000

$758,000

2013

$8,167 (+1.9%)

$400,000 + $298,000

$698,000

2012

$8,013 (+3.7%)

$400,000 + $298,000

$698,000

2011

$7,727 (+13.8%)

$374,000 + $302,000

$676,000

2010

$6,791 (−0.3%)

$400,000 + $248,000

$648,000

2009

$6,809

$498,000 + $221,000

$719,000

Tax history for 196 Washington St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$13,980 (−9.0%)

$1,060,000 + $161,000

$1,221,000

2022

$15,371 (+10.1%)

$1,068,000 + $248,000

$1,316,000

2021

$13,959 (+1.6%)

$940,000 + $248,000

$1,188,000

2020

$13,733 (+7.7%)

$940,000 + $248,000

$1,188,000

2019

$12,750 (+15.6%)

$807,000 + $295,000

$1,102,000

2018

$11,030 (+1.4%)

$613,000 + $310,000

$923,000

2017

$10,882 (+4.7%)

$613,000 + $310,000

$923,000

2015

$10,392 (+18.8%)

$602,000 + $297,000

$899,000

2014

$8,747 (+7.1%)

$427,000 + $331,000

$758,000

2013

$8,167 (+1.9%)

$400,000 + $298,000

$698,000

2012

$8,013 (+3.7%)

$400,000 + $298,000

$698,000

2011

$7,727 (+13.8%)

$374,000 + $302,000

$676,000

2010

$6,791 (−0.3%)

$400,000 + $248,000

$648,000

2009

$6,809

$498,000 + $221,000

$719,000

*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

4.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

32,480

Year renovated

2024

Sq. Ft.

5,150

Year built

1869

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

258587

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 3, 2025.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 6
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #4 Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #5 Information
Level: Third

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 4
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Living Room Information
Level: First

Family Room Information
Level: First

Dining Room Information
Level: First

Kitchen Information
Level: First

Basement Information
Basement: Full

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Second Floor

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 13
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet
Interior Features: Bonus Room, Mud Room, Sitting Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 5,150
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Renovated Since,Finished, Never Occupied

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

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.75
Lot Features: Cleared, Level

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $13,980
Tax Year: 2023

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: GPS
UnparsedAddress: 196 Washington St, Wellesley MA 02481

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Golf, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 5,150
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 8
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.75 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1869
Year Renovated: 2024
County: Norfolk County
APN: 258587
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —

Home facts updated by owner on Sep 3, 2025

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 4

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Schofield Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi

8/10

Wellesley Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi

8/10

Wellesley High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi

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

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

$3.30M – $3.99M

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Home values near 196 Washington St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
189 Washington St, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3335 Sq. Ft.	$1,800,954
190 Washington St, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2437 Sq. Ft.	$1,487,799

Address	Redfin Estimate
185 Washington St, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,757,927
200 Washington St, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2919 Sq. Ft.	$1,968,889

Address	Redfin Estimate
192 Washington St, Wellesley, MA 6 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 4640 Sq. Ft.	$1,870,984
188 Washington St, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3270 Sq. Ft.	$1,971,480

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