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Off Market Jun 2018 for $900K

$1,440,456

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,034/mo

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2,300

sq ft

280 Walnut St, Wellesley, MA 02481

About this home

Poet's Corner! White Colonial on over 15,000 sq ft of land. First floor includes Living Room with fireplace. Family Room, Dining Room and Kitchen with all views of oversized back yard with southern exposure. Mahogany deck. Large 18 x13 master bedroom with double closets. Recently renovated full bath with carerra marble vanity. Lower level with playroom plus large storage area with laundry. 1 car garage. Harwood floors throughout. Great location close to Town Recreation Building, playground, town trails, elementary school, train and easy access to highways! Be part of the Poet's neighborhood progressive dinner. Open houses Saturday & Sunday 12-1:30.

Single-familyProperty Type

1951Year Built

0.34 acresLot Size

$626Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

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

Bought with Luke Welling • Redfin Corp.

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•Source:MLS PIN #72290578

$1,626,538

Updated Dec 21, 2025

Based on recent home sales selected by the homeowner.

SOLD JUL 10, 2025
8 Heckle St, Wellesley, MA 02481
$1,850,000 Last sold price
A
3 beds3 baths2,585 sq ft
8 Heckle St, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD MAY 22, 2025
10 Springdale Ave, Wellesley, MA 02481
$1,725,000 Last sold price
B
4 beds2.5 baths2,255 sq ft
10 Springdale Ave, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD AUG 7, 2025
1 Bow St, Wellesley, MA 02481
$1,280,000 Last sold price
C
3 beds2 baths1,650 sq ft
1 Bow St, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD DEC 10, 2025
7 Crescent St, Wellesley, MA 02481
$1,975,000 Last sold price
D
4 beds2.5 baths2,533 sq ft
7 Crescent St, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUL 31, 2025
19 Whittier Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
$2,240,000 Last sold price
E
4 beds3.5 baths2,856 sq ft
19 Whittier Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481

Redfin Estimate

$1,440,456

$540K since sold in June 2018$13K since August

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This home's estimate is 0.6% lower than the average sale price ($1.45M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$1,282,000
A
3 beds2 baths2,122 sq ft
6 Wareland Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD MAY 28, 2026
$1,350,000
B
4 beds2 baths2,079 sq ft
11 Springdale, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD AUG 3, 2026
$1,525,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths2,290 sq ft
22 Standish Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD APR 24, 2026
$1,330,000
D
3 beds2 baths2,231 sq ft
43 Bancroft Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD AUG 18, 2026
$880,000
E
3 beds1.5 baths1,760 sq ft
79 Longfellow Rd, Newton, MA 02462
SOLD JUN 17, 2026
$2,325,000
F
3 beds2.5 baths2,897 sq ft
28 Emerson Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481

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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

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OPEN FRI, 4:30PM TO 6PM
$2,390,000
5 beds3.5 baths4,149 sq ft
76 Mclean St, Wellesley, MA 02481
$3,595,000
6 beds5 baths6,525 sq ft
151 Oakland St, Wellesley, MA 02481
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Sale history for 280 Walnut St

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72290578

Jun 15, 2018

Sold

$900,000

$391/sq ft

Mar 12, 2018

Pending

—

Mar 7, 2018

Listed

$849,000

$369/sq ft

MLS PIN #70253827

Jun 1, 2006

Sold

$595,000

$259/sq ft

Apr 5, 2006

Listing Removed

—

Sep 7, 2005

Listed

$599,900

$261/sq ft

Tremendous value in a great walk to town and Warren park location. This 3 bedroom and 1 and 1/2 bath features a large family room. Newly renovated kitchen includes maple cabinetry and hardwood floors. Large dining room leads to deck overlooking a private yard. Spacious second floor bedrooms all have hardwood floors. Formal living room includes working fireplace. Large driveway with one car garage.

MLS PIN #30389312

Jun 23, 2000

Sold

$385,000

$167/sq ft

Mar 10, 2000

Listing Removed

—

Mar 1, 2000

Listed

$399,900

$174/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$12,870 (+4.1%)

$992,000 + $132,000

$1,124,000

2022

$12,369 (+12.8%)

$858,000 + $201,000

$1,059,000

2021

$10,963 (+1.7%)

$766,000 + $167,000

$933,000

2020

$10,785 (+6.9%)

$766,000 + $167,000

$933,000

2019

$10,089 (+8.7%)

$705,000 + $167,000

$872,000

2018

$9,285 (+1.2%)

$697,000 + $80,000

$777,000

2017

$9,173 (+0.8%)

$698,000 + $80,000

$778,000

2016

$9,097 (+8.0%)

$686,000 + $83,000

$769,000

2015

$8,427 (+13.0%)

$649,000 + $80,000

$729,000

2014

$7,455 (+8.9%)

$537,000 + $109,000

$646,000

2013

$6,845 (+1.9%)

$504,000 + $81,000

$585,000

2012

$6,716 (+16.4%)

$504,000 + $81,000

$585,000

2011

$5,772 (−0.8%)

$426,000 + $79,000

$505,000

2010

$5,816 (+1.3%)

$476,000 + $79,000

$555,000

2009

$5,739

$547,000 + $59,000

$606,000

Tax history for 280 Walnut St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$12,870 (+4.1%)

$992,000 + $132,000

$1,124,000

2022

$12,369 (+12.8%)

$858,000 + $201,000

$1,059,000

2021

$10,963 (+1.7%)

$766,000 + $167,000

$933,000

2020

$10,785 (+6.9%)

$766,000 + $167,000

$933,000

2019

$10,089 (+8.7%)

$705,000 + $167,000

$872,000

2018

$9,285 (+1.2%)

$697,000 + $80,000

$777,000

2017

$9,173 (+0.8%)

$698,000 + $80,000

$778,000

2016

$9,097 (+8.0%)

$686,000 + $83,000

$769,000

2015

$8,427 (+13.0%)

$649,000 + $80,000

$729,000

2014

$7,455 (+8.9%)

$537,000 + $109,000

$646,000

2013

$6,845 (+1.9%)

$504,000 + $81,000

$585,000

2012

$6,716 (+16.4%)

$504,000 + $81,000

$585,000

2011

$5,772 (−0.8%)

$426,000 + $79,000

$505,000

2010

$5,816 (+1.3%)

$476,000 + $79,000

$555,000

2009

$5,739

$547,000 + $59,000

$606,000

*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

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

15,002

Year renovated

2021

Sq. Ft.

2,300

Year built

1951

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

257832

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Feb 13, 2022.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 234
Length: 18
Width: 13
Level: Second

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: Second

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 110
Length: 11
Width: 10
Level: Second

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second

Living Room Information
Area: 260
Length: 20
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Window(s) - Picture

Family Room Information
Area: 200
Length: 10
Width: 20
Level: First
Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s)

Dining Room Information
Area: 143
Length: 11
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Deck - Exterior

Kitchen Information
Area: 182
Length: 14
Width: 13
Level: First

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Flooring: Wood
Interior Features: Play Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,694
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: white

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

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.34
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $9,285
Tax Year: 2018

Utilities

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

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas

Location

Location Information
Directions: on Walnut between Whittier and Fairbanks
UnparsedAddress: 280 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, Private School, Public School

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,300
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 5
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.34 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1951
Year Renovated: 2021
County: Norfolk County
APN: 257832
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —

Home facts updated by owner on Feb 13, 2022

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Schofield Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi

8/10

Wellesley Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.9mi

8/10

Wellesley High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi

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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Estimated sale price

$1.37M – $1.66M

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295 Walnut Street, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3927 Sq. Ft.	$2,481,219
269 Walnut Street, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 846 Sq. Ft.	$953,579

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