OFF MARKET

Off Market Jan 2022 for $1.3M

$1,721,972

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $598/mo

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1,876

sq ft

197 Bristol Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481

About this home

Proudly introducing 197 Bristol Road amidst much higher priced homes in coveted Cliff Estates. This 4 bedroom,1.5 bath Garrison has been lovingly maintained by the same owners for almost 50 years! Sun-filled, lovely front-to-back living room with wood burning fireplace offers a welcoming space to relax and entertain. Kitchen with newer Sub-Zero refrigerator and Bosch dishwasher connects to breezeway with direct entrance to spacious two car garage. Lovely dining room with wainscoting and crown molding. Four good-sized bedrooms all on the second floor and full bath. Finished lower level space perfect for movies, play and exercise. A unique opportunity at this price point with gorgeous grounds on private 1/2 acre level lot in a top neighborhood! Opportunity to add your personal touches and potentially expand. Buyers and their agents to do their own due diligence as no representations are made. Call today for a private showing!

Single-familyProperty Type

1959Year Built

0.46 acresLot Size

$918Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Petrone-Hunter Realty Group • Coldwell Banker Realty - Wellesley

Bought with Donahue Maley and Burns Team • Compass

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•Source:MLS PIN #72917481

Redfin Estimate

$1,721,972

$397K since sold in January 2022$67K since July

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This home's estimate is 20.9% lower than the average sale price ($2.18M) 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 APR 6, 2026
$1,665,000
B
4 beds2 baths3,091 sq ft
25 Mansfield Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$2,640,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths3,238 sq ft
6 Meadowbrook Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD AUG 5, 2026
$2,325,000
D
4 beds3.5 baths3,406 sq ft
53 Audubon Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD APR 9, 2026
$1,800,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths2,334 sq ft
40 Pinewood Rd, Wellesley, MA 02482
SOLD JUL 2, 2026
$2,100,000
F
4 beds3 baths3,476 sq ft
30 Ivy Rd, Wellesley, MA 02482

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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 21 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
23 Wareland Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
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Sale history for 197 Bristol Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$14,015 (+12.6%)

$1,081,000 + $143,000

$1,224,000

2022

$12,451 (−0.6%)

$856,000 + $210,000

$1,066,000

2021

$12,526 (+1.6%)

$856,000 + $210,000

$1,066,000

2020

$12,323

$856,000 + $210,000

$1,066,000

2019

$12,334 (+1.4%)

$856,000 + $210,000

$1,066,000

2018

$12,165 (+1.4%)

$879,000 + $139,000

$1,018,000

2017

$12,002 (+3.7%)

$879,000 + $139,000

$1,018,000

2015

$11,572 (+22.4%)

$864,000 + $137,000

$1,001,000

2014

$9,451 (+8.0%)

$638,000 + $181,000

$819,000

2013

$8,752 (+1.9%)

$575,000 + $173,000

$748,000

2012

$8,587 (+10.6%)

$575,000 + $173,000

$748,000

2011

$7,761

$514,000 + $165,000

$679,000

2010

$7,755 (+0.5%)

$575,000 + $165,000

$740,000

2009

$7,718

$660,000 + $155,000

$815,000

Tax history for 197 Bristol Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$14,015 (+12.6%)

$1,081,000 + $143,000

$1,224,000

2022

$12,451 (−0.6%)

$856,000 + $210,000

$1,066,000

2021

$12,526 (+1.6%)

$856,000 + $210,000

$1,066,000

2020

$12,323

$856,000 + $210,000

$1,066,000

2019

$12,334 (+1.4%)

$856,000 + $210,000

$1,066,000

2018

$12,165 (+1.4%)

$879,000 + $139,000

$1,018,000

2017

$12,002 (+3.7%)

$879,000 + $139,000

$1,018,000

2015

$11,572 (+22.4%)

$864,000 + $137,000

$1,001,000

2014

$9,451 (+8.0%)

$638,000 + $181,000

$819,000

2013

$8,752 (+1.9%)

$575,000 + $173,000

$748,000

2012

$8,587 (+10.6%)

$575,000 + $173,000

$748,000

2011

$7,761

$514,000 + $165,000

$679,000

2010

$7,755 (+0.5%)

$575,000 + $165,000

$740,000

2009

$7,718

$660,000 + $155,000

$815,000

*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

1.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.46 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,568

Year built

1958

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

262529

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: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 195
Length: 15
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 121
Length: 11
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 99
Length: 9
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 130
Length: 13
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1

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

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Living Room Information
Area: 299
Length: 13
Width: 23
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Area: 308
Length: 14
Width: 22
Level: Basement
Features: Closet

Dining Room Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Wainscoting,Lighting - Overhead

Kitchen Information
Area: 143
Length: 13
Width: 11
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Pantry,Cabinets - Upgraded,Breezeway

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

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
Interior Features: Mud Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,876
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Exterior Features: Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.46
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $12,526
Tax Year: 2021

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Oil, Electric
Cooling: Window Unit(s), Wall Unit(s), 3 or More

Location

Location Information
Directions: Westgate Road to Bristol Road
UnparsedAddress: 197 Bristol Rd, Wellesley MA 02481

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, University

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,568
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.46 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1958
Year Renovated: —
County: Norfolk County
APN: 262529

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Katharine Lee Bates Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

8/10

Wellesley Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi

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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Historical weather

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

$1.64M – $1.98M

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Home values near 197 Bristol Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
182 Bristol Rd, Wellesley, MA 7 Beds \| 6.5 Baths \| 8200 Sq. Ft.	$5,017,243
189 Bristol Rd, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2664 Sq. Ft.	$2,147,417

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

Address	Redfin Estimate
193 Bristol Rd, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4363 Sq. Ft.	$2,735,997
179 Bristol Rd, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3024 Sq. Ft.	$2,285,399

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