Timeless charm meets modern comfort in this beautifully maintained 1912 Colonial, offering 8 well-proportioned rooms, including 4 bedrooms and 4 baths (2 full, 2 half). The heart of the home is a beautifully renovated eat-in kitchen with stone counters, custom cabinetry, and stainless appliances, flowing effortlessly out to a generous patio that opens onto a private outdoor space with plenty of room to play and a magnificent beech tree as its centerpiece. Upstairs, the main bedroom features walk-in closets and full bath, alongside three additional bedrooms and a beautifully renovated family bath. The finished lower level adds flexible living space ideal for a playroom, home office, or bonus TV room, complete with a wet bar and half bath. Additional highlights include central air conditioning, an attached garage, and an unbeatable location with easy access to the commuter rail, the Mass Pike, and Rte 95—keeping you close to everything while making commuting a breeze.
Single-familyProperty Type
1912Year Built
0.35 acresLot Size
$703Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Betsy Kessler• Rutledge Properties
Listed by Laura Wurster• Rutledge Properties
Bought with Dean Poritzky• Engel & Volkers Wellesley
Est. $4,488 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 25 Riverdale Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
MLS PIN #73546822
Aug 19, 2026
Sold
$1,895,000
$703/sq ft
Jul 10, 2026
Pending
—
Jul 8, 2026
Listed
$1,895,000
$703/sq ft
MLS PIN #71666895
Jun 16, 2014
Sold
$920,000
$341/sq ft
Apr 28, 2014
Contingent
—
Apr 23, 2014
Listed
$885,000
$328/sq ft
+10
Charming Vintage Colonial set on a knoll in a great neighborhood in Wellesley Farms. Granite steps with a wrought iron railing lead to the front entrance. Features include high ceilings, hardwood floors, built-ins, and a magnificent copper beech tree on the property. Living room with fireplace framed by bookcases and period windows, spacious family room with built-in bookcases and slider to the patio, dining room with china cabinet, kitchen with lovely custom cabinets, granite counters, recessed lighting and access to private brick patio and terraced yard. The generous upper hall leads to the master bedroom addition with cove ceiling, fan, multiple windows, walk-in closets and a large master bath with marble and tile. There are three additional bedrooms off the hall. Views from within give the feeling of " living in the trees" Walk to the Farms train station, Lower Falls, and the aqueduct jogging path and minutes to the Mass Pike to Boston.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$13,454 (+6.6%)
$876,000 + $299,000
$1,175,000
2022
$12,626 (+9.3%)
$752,000 + $329,000
$1,081,000
2021
$11,550 (+1.6%)
$654,000 + $329,000
$983,000
2020
$11,363
$654,000 + $329,000
$983,000
2019
$11,373 (+9.3%)
$654,000 + $329,000
$983,000
2018
$10,408 (+8.2%)
$613,000 + $258,000
$871,000
2017
$9,621 (+4.7%)
$613,000 + $203,000
$816,000
2015
$9,190 (+6.9%)
$603,000 + $192,000
$795,000
2014
$8,597 (+4.8%)
$499,000 + $246,000
$745,000
2013
$8,202 (+1.9%)
$468,000 + $233,000
$701,000
2012
$8,047 (−0.4%)
$468,000 + $233,000
$701,000
2011
$8,081 (+4.3%)
$459,000 + $248,000
$707,000
2010
$7,745 (+13.4%)
$491,000 + $248,000
$739,000
2009
$6,828
$520,000 + $201,000
$721,000
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.35 Acres
Year renovated
1980
Sq. Ft.
2,188
Year built
1912
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Norfolk County
APN
258413
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: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Open Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 3
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Under, Paved Drive, Off Street
Interior Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Wet Bar, Recessed Lighting, Bathroom - Half, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Play Room, Bathroom
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,695
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Yellow
Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping
Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Above Grade Finished Area: 2149
Below Grade Finished Area: 546
ADU: N
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.35
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $14,258
Tax Year: 2026
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Location
School Information
Middle Or Junior School: Wms
High School: Whs
Location Information
Directions: Glen to Riverdale
UnparsedAddress: 25 Riverdale Rd, Wellesley MA 02481
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,188
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.35 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1912
Year Renovated: 1980
County: Norfolk County
APN: 258413
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 4
Listing Information
Exclusions: Basement Fridge Is Excluded.
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Schofield Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi
8/10
Wellesley Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi
8/10
Wellesley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi
10/10
Provided by GreatSchools
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
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Wellesley, MA • 02481
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
34
19
36
20
51
32
60
40
70
50
82
60
86
66
82
60
76
55
65
43
53
35
39
24
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Sun exposure
80/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.8 hrs
4.7 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Estimated sale price
$1.77M – $2.14M
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