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Off Market Dec 2015 for $1.6M

$3,149,018

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $4,141/mo

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4,465

sq ft

21 Franklin Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481

About this home

Beautiful Brick Country Club Colonial offers versatile floor plan with gracious room proportion providing ease of everyday living and opportunity for more formal enjoyment. Bright sunny foyer opens through leaded French doors to generous fireplaced living room with original leaded glass-front built-ins. Adjoining raised panel fireplaced dining room with convenient butler's pantry can accommodate larger gatherings. Remodeled kitchen with separate breakfast room provides ample storage and kitchen island with barstool seating. Light-filled fireplaced family room with picture window seat opens to wonderful deck overlooking back and side yards. Second floor boasts master suite with his and her walk-in closets and updated full bath. Four additional bedrooms, two full baths and laundry complete the second floor. Large finished third floor with full bath is the perfect teen retreat. Lower level game room offers unlimited potential. 2-car garage with an additional boat bay. A must see!

Single-familyProperty Type

1920Year Built

0.42 acresLot Size

$705Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Jill Boudreau • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Wellesley - Central St.

Bought with Melissa Dailey • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Wellesley - Central St.

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•Source:MLS PIN #71919921

Redfin Estimate

$3,149,018

$1.5M since sold in December 2015$167K since August

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This home's estimate is 15.3% lower than the average sale price ($3.72M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 22, 2026
$4,400,000
A
5 beds4.5 baths4,628 sq ft
133 Abbott Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUN 12, 2026
$2,225,000
B
5 beds3.5 baths2,590 sq ft
120 Forest St, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUL 27, 2026
$3,050,000
C
5 beds4.5 baths3,773 sq ft
24 Radcliffe Rd, Wellesley, MA 02482
SOLD MAY 28, 2026
$3,725,000
D
6 beds4 baths4,274 sq ft
43 Amherst Rd, Wellesley, MA 02482
SOLD JUL 23, 2026
$5,100,000
E
6 beds7 baths6,148 sq ft
10 Clark Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUL 21, 2026
$3,799,500
F
5 beds6.5 baths6,500 sq ft
51 Smith St, Wellesley, MA 02482

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Market trends in 02481, MA

Last updated August 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 21 Franklin Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$21,091 (+6.8%)

$1,158,000 + $684,000

$1,842,000

2022

$19,739 (+3.8%)

$1,038,000 + $652,000

$1,690,000

2021

$19,012 (+1.6%)

$966,000 + $652,000

$1,618,000

2020

$18,704 (−1.2%)

$966,000 + $652,000

$1,618,000

2019

$18,940 (+1.4%)

$1,002,000 + $635,000

$1,637,000

2018

$18,678 (+1.4%)

$873,000 + $690,000

$1,563,000

2017

$18,428 (+0.2%)

$873,000 + $690,000

$1,563,000

2016

$18,396 (−5.8%)

$858,000 + $697,000

$1,555,000

2015

$19,536 (−3.5%)

$858,000 + $832,000

$1,690,000

2014

$20,241 (−3.5%)

$761,000 + $993,000

$1,754,000

2013

$20,966 (+1.9%)

$713,000 + $1,079,000

$1,792,000

2012

$20,572 (−2.6%)

$713,000 + $1,079,000

$1,792,000

2011

$21,111 (+6.4%)

$666,000 + $1,181,000

$1,847,000

2010

$19,849 (+8.2%)

$713,000 + $1,181,000

$1,894,000

2009

$18,353

$888,000 + $1,050,000

$1,938,000

Tax history for 21 Franklin Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$21,091 (+6.8%)

$1,158,000 + $684,000

$1,842,000

2022

$19,739 (+3.8%)

$1,038,000 + $652,000

$1,690,000

2021

$19,012 (+1.6%)

$966,000 + $652,000

$1,618,000

2020

$18,704 (−1.2%)

$966,000 + $652,000

$1,618,000

2019

$18,940 (+1.4%)

$1,002,000 + $635,000

$1,637,000

2018

$18,678 (+1.4%)

$873,000 + $690,000

$1,563,000

2017

$18,428 (+0.2%)

$873,000 + $690,000

$1,563,000

2016

$18,396 (−5.8%)

$858,000 + $697,000

$1,555,000

2015

$19,536 (−3.5%)

$858,000 + $832,000

$1,690,000

2014

$20,241 (−3.5%)

$761,000 + $993,000

$1,754,000

2013

$20,966 (+1.9%)

$713,000 + $1,079,000

$1,792,000

2012

$20,572 (−2.6%)

$713,000 + $1,079,000

$1,792,000

2011

$21,111 (+6.4%)

$666,000 + $1,181,000

$1,847,000

2010

$19,849 (+8.2%)

$713,000 + $1,181,000

$1,894,000

2009

$18,353

$888,000 + $1,050,000

$1,938,000

*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

0.42 Acres

Year renovated

2001

Sq. Ft.

4,465

Year built

1920

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

259086

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, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Double Vanity,Recessed Lighting

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #4 Information
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built

Bedroom #5 Information
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 4
# of Bathrooms (Half): 2
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Living Room Information
Level: Main,First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors

Family Room Information
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Cable Hookup,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Slider

Dining Room Information
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Wainscoting

Kitchen Information
Level: Main,First
Features: Closet,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Stainless Steel Appliances

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Garage Access, Concrete

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Second Floor

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 3
Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 10
Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior Features: Bathroom - Full, Bedroom

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 4,465
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Brick

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Exterior Features: Deck, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.42
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $19,536
Tax Year: 2015

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: Forest Street to Franklin Road
UnparsedAddress: 21 Franklin Road, Wellesley MA 02481

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

Public facts

Beds: 6
Baths: 5.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,465
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.42 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: 2001
County: Norfolk County
APN: 259086

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Listing Information
Exclusions: Please See Listing Agent.
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Joseph E. Fiske Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.4mi

10/10

Wellesley Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi

8/10

Wellesley High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.3mi

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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Estimated sale price

$2.99M – $3.62M

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Home values near 21 Franklin Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
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77 Forest St, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 7 Baths \| 7034 Sq. Ft.	$5,109,611

Address	Redfin Estimate
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73 Forest St, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 4280 Sq. Ft.	$2,985,453

Address	Redfin Estimate
81 Forest St, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 5656 Sq. Ft.	$3,958,053
72 Forest St, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3424 Sq. Ft.	$2,653,764

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