Located in the coveted Cliff Estates, this beautifully expanded 13-room, 5,428 sq ft Garrison Colonial with contemporary addition is ideally set on a quiet cul-de-sac and surrounded by nature. The thoughtfully designed first floor features an updated kitchen with oversized island, pantry, abundant storage, and seamless flow into the spacious family room with custom windows and built-ins. Formal living and dining rooms, study, and two fireplaces create warm and inviting spaces for everyday living and entertaining. A first-floor guest bedroom with en-suite full bath offers flexibility for guests or extended family. Upstairs includes 4 spacious bedrooms, highlighted by the primary suite with double-sink bath and dual walk-in closets. Finished lower level offers three large and flexible office, play or fitness rooms plus a half-bath. Elevated deck overlooks private tree-lined yard.
Single-familyProperty Type
1958Year Built
0.51 acresLot Size
$479Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Christine Norcross and Partners• William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
Cliff Estates, located between Wellesley Square and the Charles River, is a residential and wooded Wellesley neighborhood with curving lanes and stone-walled lots. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Washington Street at Central Street, where café patios, independent shops, and the commuter rhythm set the tone. Architectural cues lean Colonial Revival and mid-century updates, with deep setbacks and mature canopy. The Brook Path and Fuller Brook Park trace quiet green corridors for walking loops. Wellesley College’s lakeside grounds and cultural calendar add a refined backdrop. Days often orbit around the village center’s small-scale storefronts and the town’s trail network.
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Market insights
22 Tanglewood Rd · $2,599,000
DAYS ON MARKET
55 days
The average home goes pending in 25 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
100.2%
Most homes are selling 0% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$2,599,000
Median sale price in this area is $780,137. (70% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
1 price drop
20% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
French doors
Insulated windows
Upgraded cabinetry
Cable and high-speed internet hookup
Recessed lighting throughout
Multiple closets (including linen closets)
Half bathroom (powder room)
Home office
Bonus room
Mud room
Play room
Internet available — broadband
Bedrooms
Master bedroom on second floor with walk-in closet, linen closet and recessed lighting
Second bedroom on second floor with closet and recessed lighting
Third bedroom on second floor with closet and recessed lighting
Fourth bedroom on second floor with closet and recessed lighting
Fifth bedroom on first floor with closet and recessed lighting
Bathrooms
Three full bathrooms
One half bathroom
Master bath present
Bathrooms feature tiled surfaces, upgraded countertops, stone/ceramic tile flooring, double vanity in one bath, sconce lighting
Kitchen
Pantry
Kitchen island
Pendant and recessed lighting
Hardwood flooring in kitchen
Appliances include oven, range, microwave, refrigerator, dishwasher, disposal, range hood, wine refrigerator, water heater, plumbed for ice maker
Laundry & utility
First-floor laundry with washer and electric dryer hookups
Laundry room with stone/ceramic tile flooring
Flooring
Hardwood flooring in main living areas
Wall-to-wall carpet in some bedrooms
Tile and vinyl also present
Heating & cooling
Baseboard heating and oil heat
Fireplaces provide additional heat (three total)
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Porch
Composite deck
Rain gutters
Exterior storage
Automatic sprinkler system
Stone wall
Public road frontage
Home design
Single family residence
Gray exterior color
Above-grade and below-grade finished living areas
Renovated since original construction
Parking
Attached garage (under) with 2 garage spaces
Two covered spaces
Four open/off-street parking spaces
Paved driveway
Construction
Frame construction
Shingle roof
Concrete perimeter foundation
Property renovated since built
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
200+ amp electrical service with circuit breakers
Electric hookups for range, oven and dryer; icemaker connection; washer hookup
HOA & community
Community offers public transportation access, nearby shopping and highway access
Not a senior community
Electricity and solar
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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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Sun exposure
92/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 23% for direct sun exposure in Wellesley. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.8 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 22 Tanglewood Rd
$2,482,086
$117K under list price of $2.60M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $2.6M to $3.4M.