Off Market Aug 2009 for $973K

$2,207,279

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $5,789/mo

•

2,305

sq ft

26 Sterling Rd, Wellesley, MA 02482

About this home

Sparkling, impeccably maintained Colonial in one of the most desirable neighborhoods in town. An open floorplan provides for both comfortable family living and warm entertaining. Spacious bedrooms include a master suite with adjacent nursery or sitting room and generous closets throughout. Enjoy the beautifully landscaped grounds from an expansive rear deck. Finished walk out lower level. Walk to all - village, train, schools, Brook Path and library.

Single-familyProperty Type

1955Year Built

0.35 acresLot Size

$958Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Elyse Marsh • Pinnacle Residential

Bought with Daryl Cohan • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Needham

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•Source:MLS PIN #70895094

Redfin Estimate

$2,207,279

$1.2M since sold in August 2009$122K since July

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This home's estimate is 10.1% higher than the average sale price ($2.00M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$1,305,000
A
4 beds2.5 baths2,345 sq ft
16 Stockdale Rd, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD JUL 23, 2026
$2,772,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths2,550 sq ft
26 Hobart Rd, Wellesley, MA 02482
SOLD JUN 2, 2026
$2,040,000
C
5 beds3 baths2,465 sq ft
170 Benvenue St, Wellesley, MA 02482
SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$2,200,000
D
5 beds3.5 baths2,840 sq ft
11 Sterling Rd, Wellesley, MA 02482
SOLD JUN 11, 2026
$2,400,000
E
5 beds2.5 baths3,176 sq ft
16 Denton Rd, Wellesley, MA 02482
SOLD APR 30, 2026
$1,310,000
F
5 beds2.5 baths4,354 sq ft
15 Mackintosh Ave, Needham, MA 02492

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Market trends in 02482, MA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

101.0%

+0.0% MoM

Median sale price

$1.6M

$119K MoM

Avg. days on market

18d

3 days MoM

Recently sold homes

18 MoM

New listings for sale

$1,295,000
2 beds2.5 baths1,648 sq ft
5 Oakdale Ave, Wellesley, MA 02482
$1,675,000
4 beds4 baths2,086 sq ft
29 Cottage St, Wellesley, MA 02482
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Sale history for 26 Sterling Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$15,057 (+11.5%)

$945,000 + $370,000

$1,315,000

2022

$13,502 (−0.6%)

$781,000 + $375,000

$1,156,000

2021

$13,583 (+1.6%)

$781,000 + $375,000

$1,156,000

2020

$13,363

$781,000 + $375,000

$1,156,000

2019

$13,375 (+5.4%)

$781,000 + $375,000

$1,156,000

2018

$12,691 (+1.4%)

$736,000 + $326,000

$1,062,000

2017

$12,521 (+4.0%)

$736,000 + $326,000

$1,062,000

2015

$12,034 (+7.1%)

$723,000 + $318,000

$1,041,000

2014

$11,240 (+2.9%)

$598,000 + $376,000

$974,000

2013

$10,928 (+1.9%)

$561,000 + $373,000

$934,000

2012

$10,722 (+6.6%)

$561,000 + $373,000

$934,000

2011

$10,058 (+8.3%)

$502,000 + $378,000

$880,000

2010

$9,285 (−2.1%)

$538,000 + $348,000

$886,000

2009

$9,489

$706,000 + $296,000

$1,002,000

Tax history for 26 Sterling Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$15,057 (+11.5%)

$945,000 + $370,000

$1,315,000

2022

$13,502 (−0.6%)

$781,000 + $375,000

$1,156,000

2021

$13,583 (+1.6%)

$781,000 + $375,000

$1,156,000

2020

$13,363

$781,000 + $375,000

$1,156,000

2019

$13,375 (+5.4%)

$781,000 + $375,000

$1,156,000

2018

$12,691 (+1.4%)

$736,000 + $326,000

$1,062,000

2017

$12,521 (+4.0%)

$736,000 + $326,000

$1,062,000

2015

$12,034 (+7.1%)

$723,000 + $318,000

$1,041,000

2014

$11,240 (+2.9%)

$598,000 + $376,000

$974,000

2013

$10,928 (+1.9%)

$561,000 + $373,000

$934,000

2012

$10,722 (+6.6%)

$561,000 + $373,000

$934,000

2011

$10,058 (+8.3%)

$502,000 + $378,000

$880,000

2010

$9,285 (−2.1%)

$538,000 + $348,000

$886,000

2009

$9,489

$706,000 + $296,000

$1,002,000

*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

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.35 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,334

Year built

1955

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

260788

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, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 228
Length: 12
Width: 19
Level: Second
Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 224
Length: 16
Width: 14
Level: Second
Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 168
Length: 12
Width: 14
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 154
Length: 14
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 110
Length: 10
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

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

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half

Living Room Information
Area: 286
Length: 22
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Area: 364
Length: 28
Width: 13
Level: Basement
Features: Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Dining Room Information
Area: 154
Length: 14
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Balcony / Deck

Kitchen Information
Area: 154
Length: 14
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Dining Area

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access, Sump Pump

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Window Features: Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
Flooring: Wood, Carpet
Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Den, Walk-Up Attic

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,305
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Taupe

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
Exterior Features: Balcony / Deck, Deck, Patio, Professional Landscaping

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.35
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $9,485
Tax Year: 2009

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Hot Water
Cooling: Whole House Fan

Location

Location Information
Directions: Off Temple or Woodridge
UnparsedAddress: 26 Sterling Road, Wellesley MA 02482

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,334
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.35 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: —
County: Norfolk County
APN: 260788

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 5

Listing Information
Exclusions: Washer/Dryer
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Hunnewell Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

9/10

Wellesley Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi

8/10

Wellesley High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi

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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Wellesley, MA • 02482

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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

$2.10M – $2.54M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
25 Sterling Rd, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2058 Sq. Ft.	$1,882,599
12 Sterling Rd, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2332 Sq. Ft.	$2,093,384

Address	Redfin Estimate
15 Sterling Rd, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$2,200,077
16 Sterling Rd, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2284 Sq. Ft.	$2,098,341

Address	Redfin Estimate
11 Sterling Rd, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2840 Sq. Ft.	$2,382,891
20 Sterling Rd, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4355 Sq. Ft.	$3,065,666

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