OFF MARKET

Off Market Aug 2022 for $3M

$2,966,882

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,384/mo

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5,156

sq ft

25 Emerson Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481

About this home

Move right in to this bright and beautiful Poets Corner home with an ideal blend of modern amenities and original classic charm. This gorgeous home offers a flexible floor plan that is perfect for comfortable living as well as entertaining. Redefining open concept living this home has well defined rooms with gracious flow from room to room. The first floor plan allows access to generously sized family room, breakfast room, kitchen and dining room. Tucked away just off the kitchen is the living room with custom nook including a built in desk workspace. The primary suite is not to be missed featuring full bath, walk in closet, laundry, exercise space, office and a primary sitting room. A perfect sanctuary. Three additional bedrooms with three full baths complete the second floor. The third level allows for more bedroom, office or recreational/play space. Enjoy privacy with mature plantings and blue stone patio right in the heart of a coveted neighborhood. Commuters dream location.

Single-familyProperty Type

1929Year Built

0.36 acresLot Size

$575Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Donahue Maley and Burns Team • Compass

Bought with Rachel Goldman • MGS Group Real Estate LTD

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•Source:MLS PIN #72994279

Redfin Estimate

$2,966,882

$58K since sold in August 2022$80K since August

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This home's estimate is 21.5% higher than the average sale price ($2.44M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 10, 2026
$2,090,000
A
4 beds3.5 baths3,283 sq ft
4 Fiske Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUL 8, 2026
$2,935,000
B
5 beds3.5 baths4,364 sq ft
49 Whittier Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$1,616,000
C
6 beds3.5 baths3,447 sq ft
225 Walnut St, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD MAY 8, 2026
$3,650,000
D
5 beds5.5 baths5,833 sq ft
12 Bird Hill Ave, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$1,665,000
E
5 beds4 baths3,096 sq ft
80 Washington St, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUL 16, 2026
$2,690,000
F
4 beds3.5 baths4,761 sq ft
21 Elm St, Wellesley, MA 02481

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$5,801/mo

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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

101.2%

0.6% MoM

Median sale price

$2.6M

$189K MoM

Avg. days on market

15d

0 days MoM

Recently sold homes

0 MoM

New listings for sale

OPEN FRI, 3PM TO 4:30PM
$1,995,000
4 beds3.5 baths3,216 sq ft
186 Oakland St, Wellesley, MA 02481
$3,595,000
6 beds5 baths6,525 sq ft
151 Oakland St, Wellesley, MA 02481
$5,450,000
5 beds7 baths7,632 sq ft
44 Whiting Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
3D WALKTHROUGH
$1,395,000
4 beds2.5 baths1,800 sq ft
560 Worcester St, Wellesley, MA 02481
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Sale history for 25 Emerson Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$23,816 (+34.3%)

$1,066,000 + $1,014,000

$2,080,000

2022

$17,730 (+6.3%)

$922,000 + $596,000

$1,518,000

2021

$16,673 (+1.6%)

$823,000 + $596,000

$1,419,000

2020

$16,404 (+4.8%)

$823,000 + $596,000

$1,419,000

2019

$15,654 (−2.4%)

$757,000 + $596,000

$1,353,000

2018

$16,037 (+1.4%)

$738,000 + $604,000

$1,342,000

2017

$15,810 (+1.5%)

$737,000 + $604,000

$1,341,000

2015

$15,571 (+1.5%)

$725,000 + $622,000

$1,347,000

2014

$15,348 (+0.2%)

$600,000 + $730,000

$1,330,000

2013

$15,315 (+1.9%)

$562,000 + $747,000

$1,309,000

2012

$15,027 (+4.8%)

$562,000 + $747,000

$1,309,000

2011

$14,345 (+4.2%)

$503,000 + $752,000

$1,255,000

2010

$13,771 (+16.0%)

$562,000 + $752,000

$1,314,000

2009

$11,875

$645,000 + $609,000

$1,254,000

Tax history for 25 Emerson Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$23,816 (+34.3%)

$1,066,000 + $1,014,000

$2,080,000

2022

$17,730 (+6.3%)

$922,000 + $596,000

$1,518,000

2021

$16,673 (+1.6%)

$823,000 + $596,000

$1,419,000

2020

$16,404 (+4.8%)

$823,000 + $596,000

$1,419,000

2019

$15,654 (−2.4%)

$757,000 + $596,000

$1,353,000

2018

$16,037 (+1.4%)

$738,000 + $604,000

$1,342,000

2017

$15,810 (+1.5%)

$737,000 + $604,000

$1,341,000

2015

$15,571 (+1.5%)

$725,000 + $622,000

$1,347,000

2014

$15,348 (+0.2%)

$600,000 + $730,000

$1,330,000

2013

$15,315 (+1.9%)

$562,000 + $747,000

$1,309,000

2012

$15,027 (+4.8%)

$562,000 + $747,000

$1,309,000

2011

$14,345 (+4.2%)

$503,000 + $752,000

$1,255,000

2010

$13,771 (+16.0%)

$562,000 + $752,000

$1,314,000

2009

$11,875

$645,000 + $609,000

$1,254,000

*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

4.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

15,641

Year renovated

2008

Sq. Ft.

5,156

Year built

1929

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

257838

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 26, 2024.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Off Street

Interior

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

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 132
Length: 11
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 216
Length: 18
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 132
Length: 11
Width: 12
Level: Third
Features: Closet

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 4
# 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 - Double Vanity/Sink,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall

Living Room Information
Area: 285
Length: 15
Width: 19
Level: First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Slider

Family Room Information
Area: 350
Length: 25
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture

Dining Room Information
Area: 273
Length: 21
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture

Kitchen Information
Area: 216
Length: 12
Width: 18
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area,Kitchen Island,Cabinets - Upgraded,Stainless Steel Appliances

Office Room Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Basement Information
Basement: Unfinished

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Second Floor

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2
Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Family Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 14
Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Laminate
Interior Features: Breakfast Bar / Nook, Cabinets - Upgraded, Window Seat, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Mud Room, Exercise Room, Sitting Room, Office

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 5,156
Foundation Details: Irregular
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Grey

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Hot Tub/Spa, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard

Pool Information
Has Spa
Spa Features: Private

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.36
Lot Features: Level
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $17,730
Tax Year: 2022

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

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

Location

Location Information
Directions: Walnut to Emerson
UnparsedAddress: 25 Emerson Rd, Wellesley MA 02481

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Highway Access, Public School

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 5,156
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 4
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.36 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1929
Year Renovated: 2008
County: Norfolk County
APN: 257838
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —

Home facts updated by owner on Sep 26, 2024

Other

Listing Information
Exclusions: 4 Sentimental Chandeliers - See List Agent
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Schofield Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi

8/10

Wellesley Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.0mi

8/10

Wellesley High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi

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, 14 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

$2.82M – $3.41M

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Home values near 25 Emerson Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
26 Emerson Road, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1932 Sq. Ft.	$1,724,745
36 Emerson Road, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3979 Sq. Ft.	$2,618,135

Address	Redfin Estimate
28 Emerson Road, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2897 Sq. Ft.	$2,480,428
40 Emerson Road, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 99999 Sq. Ft.	$2,622,543

Address	Redfin Estimate
32 Emerson Road, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2410 Sq. Ft.	$1,928,036
35 Emerson Road, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 1959 Sq. Ft.	$1,800,076

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