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Off Market Dec 2019 for $1.3M

$1,923,456

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,738/mo

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2,756

sq ft

249 Walnut St, Wellesley, MA 02481

About this home

House beautiful!!! Stunning renovations to this home make you want to move right in! Incredible designer kitchen w/ center island. Oversized family room filled w/ built-ins plus access to large mahogany deck perfect for entertaining. Living room w/ fireplace opens into dining room w/ Juliet balcony. Master suite has cathedral ceilings, walk-in closet & master bath w/ big shower & double sinks. 4 additional beds, renovated full bath & laundry complete the 2nd floor. Third floor provides great extra space for private office or playroom. Lower level has access to 2 car garage & mudroom area along w/ finished playroom & lots of storage. Property abuts aqueduct walking trail. This home is just a short distance to Warren Recreation Building & all Wellesley Hills has to offer with shops, restaurants, coffee... Easy access to Boston. Be part of this incredible Poet's Corner neighborhood with progressive dinners! Open House this Sat 11:00-12:30 & Sun 1-2:30.

Single-familyProperty Type

1911Year Built

6,509 sq ftLot Size

$698Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Melissa Dailey • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Wellesley - Central St.

Bought with Leo Young • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Weston

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•Source:MLS PIN #72558377

Redfin Estimate

$1,923,456

$589K since sold in December 2019$14K since August

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This home's estimate is 5.5% higher than the average sale price ($1.82M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$1,880,000
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SOLD APR 13, 2026
$2,150,000
B
5 beds3.5 baths2,811 sq ft
5 Tennyson Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD AUG 19, 2026
$1,895,000
C
4 beds3 baths2,695 sq ft
25 Riverdale Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$1,616,000
D
6 beds3.5 baths3,447 sq ft
225 Walnut St, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$2,100,000
E
4 beds3.5 baths2,953 sq ft
2 Woodlawn Oval, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD DEC 11, 2025
$1,300,000
F
4 beds3.5 baths2,541 sq ft
45 Moulton St, Newton, MA 02462

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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

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8 MoM

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Sale history for 249 Walnut St

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72558377

Dec 4, 2019

Sold

$1,334,000

$484/sq ft

Oct 7, 2019

Pending

—

Sep 4, 2019

Listed

$1,349,000

$489/sq ft

MLS PIN #70587527

Aug 21, 2007

Sold

$989,000

$359/sq ft

Jun 19, 2007

Listing Removed

—

May 30, 2007

Listed

$999,000

$362/sq ft

You won't believe what your money will buy! This gorgeous 1911 home in desired 'Poet's Corner' is totally updated and brimming with style and fresh young decor. The kitchen of your dreams complete with AGA stove, a new sunsplashed family room opens to private deck with gorgeous pergola, 5 bedrooms on the second floor including new master bedroom suite with bath and walk-in closet. Bonus 3rd floor playroom and finished walkout basement with full bath make this a must see!

MLS PIN #50394839

Jun 4, 1998

Sold

$437,500

$159/sq ft

Apr 27, 1998

Listing Removed

—

Apr 1, 1998

Listed

$439,900

$160/sq ft

Public Records

Mar 1, 1985

Sold

$159,300

$58/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$14,805 (+7.2%)

$695,000 + $598,000

$1,293,000

2022

$13,806 (+6.4%)

$596,000 + $586,000

$1,182,000

2021

$12,972 (+6.0%)

$518,000 + $586,000

$1,104,000

2020

$12,242 (+10.3%)

$518,000 + $541,000

$1,059,000

2019

$11,096 (+0.2%)

$518,000 + $441,000

$959,000

2018

$11,078 (+2.8%)

$493,000 + $434,000

$927,000

2017

$10,776 (+14.5%)

$493,000 + $421,000

$914,000

2015

$9,410 (−0.8%)

$440,000 + $374,000

$814,000

2014

$9,486 (−3.5%)

$364,000 + $458,000

$822,000

2013

$9,828 (+1.9%)

$341,000 + $499,000

$840,000

2012

$9,643 (+1.0%)

$341,000 + $499,000

$840,000

2011

$9,544 (+6.3%)

$316,000 + $519,000

$835,000

2010

$8,981 (+20.5%)

$338,000 + $519,000

$857,000

2009

$7,453

$358,000 + $429,000

$787,000

Tax history for 249 Walnut St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$14,805 (+7.2%)

$695,000 + $598,000

$1,293,000

2022

$13,806 (+6.4%)

$596,000 + $586,000

$1,182,000

2021

$12,972 (+6.0%)

$518,000 + $586,000

$1,104,000

2020

$12,242 (+10.3%)

$518,000 + $541,000

$1,059,000

2019

$11,096 (+0.2%)

$518,000 + $441,000

$959,000

2018

$11,078 (+2.8%)

$493,000 + $434,000

$927,000

2017

$10,776 (+14.5%)

$493,000 + $421,000

$914,000

2015

$9,410 (−0.8%)

$440,000 + $374,000

$814,000

2014

$9,486 (−3.5%)

$364,000 + $458,000

$822,000

2013

$9,828 (+1.9%)

$341,000 + $499,000

$840,000

2012

$9,643 (+1.0%)

$341,000 + $499,000

$840,000

2011

$9,544 (+6.3%)

$316,000 + $519,000

$835,000

2010

$8,981 (+20.5%)

$338,000 + $519,000

$857,000

2009

$7,453

$358,000 + $429,000

$787,000

*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

3.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

6,509

Year renovated

2024

Sq. Ft.

2,756

Year built

1911

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

257803

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Mar 24, 2025.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 6
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Under, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 208
Length: 13
Width: 16
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Cathedral Ceiling(s),Walk-In Closet(s)

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 130
Length: 13
Width: 10
Level: Second

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 126
Length: 14
Width: 9
Level: Second

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: Second

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 81
Length: 9
Width: 9
Level: Second

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

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

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Basement
Features: Bathroom - Full

Living Room Information
Area: 260
Length: 20
Width: 13
Level: First

Family Room Information
Area: 360
Length: 18
Width: 20
Level: First
Features: Balcony / Deck

Dining Room Information
Area: 168
Length: 14
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Balcony / Deck

Kitchen Information
Area: 180
Length: 15
Width: 12
Level: First

Basement Information
Basement: Full

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Second Floor

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2
Fireplace Features: Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 10
Interior Features: Play Room, Mud Room, Walk-Up Attic

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,756
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since
Color: beige

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Exterior Features: Deck

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.15
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $11,096
Tax Year: 2019

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Electric Baseboard, Radiant, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: Corner of Fairbanks and Walnut
UnparsedAddress: 249 Walnut Street, Wellesley MA 02481

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,756
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 6
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 6,509 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1911
Year Renovated: 2024
County: Norfolk County
APN: 257803
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —

Home facts updated by owner on Mar 24, 2025

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
Exclusions: Dr & Master Bedroom Chandelier
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Schofield Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi

8/10

Wellesley Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.0mi

8/10

Wellesley High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi

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

$1.83M – $2.21M

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Home values near 249 Walnut St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
269 Walnut Street, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 846 Sq. Ft.	$953,579
214 Walnut Street, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4000 Sq. Ft.	$2,383,747

Address	Redfin Estimate
243 Walnut Street, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2155 Sq. Ft.	$1,251,178
280 Walnut Street, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2300 Sq. Ft.	$1,628,028

Address	Redfin Estimate
233 Walnut Street, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3007 Sq. Ft.	$2,032,828
241 Walnut Street, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1712 Sq. Ft.	$963,313

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