OFF MARKET

Off Market Aug 2012 for $2.1M

$4,318,456

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $6,748/mo

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4,874

sq ft

20 Gilson Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481

About this home

Graced with charm & detail, elegant & sophisticated 1920’s colonial in the heart of the old Cliff Estates. Features: formal fireplaced living room; adjacent sun filled music room; paneled library with FP: dining room with FP; gracious kitchen with granite island and spacious dining area opening to glorious 22 x 23 foot family room with FP; & over sized transom windows. Master with FP. Blue stone patio with grill and fire pit. Mature trees and exceptional gardens in a private setting. A treasure!

Single-familyProperty Type

1920Year Built

1.6 acresLot Size

$886Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 garage spacesParking

Listed by F. E. Mahoney • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Wellesley - Central St.

Bought with Jennifer Madden • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Wellesley - Central St.

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•Source:MLS PIN #71121058

Redfin Estimate

$4,318,456

$2.2M since sold in August 2012$282K since July

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This home's estimate is 13.7% higher than the average sale price ($3.80M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 2, 2026
$3,100,000
A
5 beds5.5 baths4,785 sq ft
44 Bradford Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$3,900,000
B
5 beds3.5 baths5,074 sq ft
33 Hundreds Cir, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUL 7, 2026
$3,200,000
C
5 beds4.5 baths4,010 sq ft
101 Edmunds Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUL 24, 2026
$5,500,000
D
5 beds5 baths6,203 sq ft
64 Albion Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUL 16, 2026
$2,690,000
E
4 beds3.5 baths4,761 sq ft
21 Elm St, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUL 22, 2026
$4,400,000
F
5 beds4.5 baths4,628 sq ft
133 Abbott Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481

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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

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Sale history for 20 Gilson Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #71121058

Aug 24, 2012

Sold

$2,100,000

$431/sq ft

Jun 11, 2012

Contingent

—

Mar 20, 2012

Price Changed

$2,495,000

$512/sq ft

Oct 18, 2011

Price Changed

$2,695,000

$553/sq ft

Aug 9, 2010

Listed

$2,900,000

$595/sq ft

MLS PIN #50390472

Mar 31, 1998

Sold

$1,450,000

$297/sq ft

Jan 17, 1998

Listing Removed

—

Jan 14, 1998

Listed

$1,495,000

$307/sq ft

MLS PIN #50353187

Feb 14, 1997

Sold

$865,000

$177/sq ft

Dec 21, 1996

Listing Removed

—

Oct 28, 1996

Listed

$930,000

$191/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$33,549 (+7.2%)

$1,858,000 + $1,072,000

$2,930,000

2022

$31,291 (+2.1%)

$1,665,000 + $1,014,000

$2,679,000

2021

$30,656 (+1.6%)

$1,595,000 + $1,014,000

$2,609,000

2020

$30,160 (−7.2%)

$1,595,000 + $1,014,000

$2,609,000

2019

$32,489 (+19.2%)

$1,595,000 + $1,213,000

$2,808,000

2018

$27,258 (+1.3%)

$982,000 + $1,299,000

$2,281,000

2017

$26,905 (+1.9%)

$983,000 + $1,299,000

$2,282,000

2015

$26,415 (+1.2%)

$965,000 + $1,320,000

$2,285,000

2014

$26,092 (−3.3%)

$809,000 + $1,452,000

$2,261,000

2013

$26,980 (−8.8%)

$759,000 + $1,547,000

$2,306,000

2012

$29,572 (+9.4%)

$759,000 + $1,817,000

$2,576,000

2011

$27,032 (+1.4%)

$735,000 + $1,630,000

$2,365,000

2010

$26,651 (+10.0%)

$816,000 + $1,727,000

$2,543,000

2009

$24,234

$975,000 + $1,584,000

$2,559,000

Tax history for 20 Gilson Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$33,549 (+7.2%)

$1,858,000 + $1,072,000

$2,930,000

2022

$31,291 (+2.1%)

$1,665,000 + $1,014,000

$2,679,000

2021

$30,656 (+1.6%)

$1,595,000 + $1,014,000

$2,609,000

2020

$30,160 (−7.2%)

$1,595,000 + $1,014,000

$2,609,000

2019

$32,489 (+19.2%)

$1,595,000 + $1,213,000

$2,808,000

2018

$27,258 (+1.3%)

$982,000 + $1,299,000

$2,281,000

2017

$26,905 (+1.9%)

$983,000 + $1,299,000

$2,282,000

2015

$26,415 (+1.2%)

$965,000 + $1,320,000

$2,285,000

2014

$26,092 (−3.3%)

$809,000 + $1,452,000

$2,261,000

2013

$26,980 (−8.8%)

$759,000 + $1,547,000

$2,306,000

2012

$29,572 (+9.4%)

$759,000 + $1,817,000

$2,576,000

2011

$27,032 (+1.4%)

$735,000 + $1,630,000

$2,365,000

2010

$26,651 (+10.0%)

$816,000 + $1,727,000

$2,543,000

2009

$24,234

$975,000 + $1,584,000

$2,559,000

*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

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

1.6 Acres

Year renovated

1998

Sq. Ft.

5,152

Year built

1914

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

259884

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: 3
# of Covered Spaces: 3
Parking Spaces: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Under, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 432
Length: 24
Width: 18
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 168
Length: 12
Width: 14
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 240
Length: 16
Width: 15
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 289
Length: 17
Width: 17
Level: Third
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 240
Length: 15
Width: 16
Level: Third
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

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

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

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

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Third
Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Living Room Information
Area: 308
Length: 14
Width: 22
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Area: 506
Length: 22
Width: 23
Level: Main,First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors

Dining Room Information
Area: 216
Length: 12
Width: 18
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 374
Length: 17
Width: 22
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partial, Interior Entry

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Flooring - Vinyl, Second Floor, Gas Dryer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 5
Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 11
Door Features: French Doors
Flooring: Wood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Interior Features: Library, Sun Room, Mud Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 4,874
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: grey

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Security Features: Security System

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 1.59
Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Wooded, Easements
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $29,572.48
Tax Year: 2012

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Central, Baseboard, Hot Water, Radiant, Natural Gas, Fireplace(s)
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: Cliff Road to Cushing Road to 20 Gilson Road, last home on the left at end of cul de sac, NO SIGN
UnparsedAddress: 20 Gilson Road, Wellesley MA 02481

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Walk/Jog Trails, Highway Access

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 5.0
Sq. Ft.: 5,152
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 1.6 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1914
Year Renovated: 1998
County: Norfolk County
APN: 259884

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 6

Listing Information
Exclusions: Chandelier In New Bedroom On Second Floor And Chandelier In New Bathroom On Second Floor
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Sprague Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.1mi

9/10

Wellesley Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi

8/10

Wellesley High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi

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

$4.10M – $4.97M

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Home values near 20 Gilson Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
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12 Gilson Road, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3738 Sq. Ft.	$2,791,091

Address	Redfin Estimate
23 Gilson Road, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$2,839,517
11 Chestnut Street, Wellesley, MA 6 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$2,757,017

Address	Redfin Estimate
11 Gilson Road, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4161 Sq. Ft.	$2,380,333
489 Worcester Street, Wellesley, MA 6 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 5714 Sq. Ft.	$3,678,739

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