Location, Location, Location. Sited on .46 acres in the heart of Wellesley Hills, this gracious 7 room home is a stone’s throw from the Wellesley Hills commuter rail station, Café Nero and bakeries, restaurants, the Brook Path, and town parks. 5 minutes to the Mass Pike. Open and airy with a vaulted, granite and stainless kitchen flowing seamlessly to a large eating area, glass doors to a brick patio, and family room that overlooks secluded property from a private mahogany deck. Three well-proportioned bedrooms and two updated bathrooms, including Master, make for easy one floor living. Lower level is finished for playroom, teen suite, and/or home office. Home has a permit for second curb cut for easy one level access. 20 Cliff is an elegant home in an irreplaceable location.
Single-familyProperty Type
1955Year Built
0.46 acresLot Size
$724Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Melissa Dailey• Coldwell Banker Realty - Wellesley
Bought with The Gillach Group• William Raveis R. E. & Home Services
Handsome, well-built 7 room Ranch in desirable Cliff Estates. Hip roof, generous rooms, 3 fireplaces, pretty detail. Elegant LR & DR, 3 good bedrooms. Family room with cathedral ceiling and glass doors to deck which offers privacy and lovely views. Lower-level office or playspace, central air, 2-car garage. Gracious one-floor living near town and train, brimming with potential.
Public Records
Oct 1, 1981
Sold
$108,100
$43/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$12,206 (+1.9%)
$853,000 + $213,000
$1,066,000
2022
$11,984 (+2.6%)
$764,000 + $262,000
$1,026,000
2021
$11,680 (+11.6%)
$732,000 + $262,000
$994,000
2020
$10,462 (+3.7%)
$732,000 + $173,000
$905,000
2019
$10,089 (−2.2%)
$732,000 + $140,000
$872,000
2018
$10,313 (+1.2%)
$751,000 + $112,000
$863,000
2017
$10,187 (+4.0%)
$752,000 + $112,000
$864,000
2015
$9,791 (+17.5%)
$739,000 + $108,000
$847,000
2014
$8,332 (+5.0%)
$589,000 + $133,000
$722,000
2013
$7,933 (+4.7%)
$553,000 + $125,000
$678,000
2012
$7,577 (−0.2%)
$553,000 + $107,000
$660,000
2011
$7,590 (+0.2%)
$535,000 + $129,000
$664,000
2010
$7,577 (−3.1%)
$594,000 + $129,000
$723,000
2009
$7,822
$710,000 + $116,000
$826,000
Tax history for 20 Cliff Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$12,206 (+1.9%)
$853,000 + $213,000
$1,066,000
2022
$11,984 (+2.6%)
$764,000 + $262,000
$1,026,000
2021
$11,680 (+11.6%)
$732,000 + $262,000
$994,000
2020
$10,462 (+3.7%)
$732,000 + $173,000
$905,000
2019
$10,089 (−2.2%)
$732,000 + $140,000
$872,000
2018
$10,313 (+1.2%)
$751,000 + $112,000
$863,000
2017
$10,187 (+4.0%)
$752,000 + $112,000
$864,000
2015
$9,791 (+17.5%)
$739,000 + $108,000
$847,000
2014
$8,332 (+5.0%)
$589,000 + $133,000
$722,000
2013
$7,933 (+4.7%)
$553,000 + $125,000
$678,000
2012
$7,577 (−0.2%)
$553,000 + $107,000
$660,000
2011
$7,590 (+0.2%)
$535,000 + $129,000
$664,000
2010
$7,577 (−3.1%)
$594,000 + $129,000
$723,000
2009
$7,822
$710,000 + $116,000
$826,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
20,000
Year renovated
1975
Sq. Ft.
2,532
Year built
1955
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Norfolk County
APN
259378
Parking Spaces
6
Basement
Yes
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
Views, Green
Last updated by owner on Mar 2, 2026.
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
Directions: Rte 9 West to Cliff Road or Rte 16W to Cliff Road
UnparsedAddress: 20 Cliff Road, Wellesley MA 02481
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,532
Stories: 1.0
Parking Spaces: 6
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.46 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: 1975
County: Norfolk County
APN: 259378
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Views, Green
Home facts updated by owner on Mar 2, 2026
Other
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
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Schools
Sprague Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.2mi
9/10
Wellesley Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
8/10
Wellesley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
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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
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1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$1.74M – $2.11M
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