OFF MARKET

Off Market Jun 2022 for $2.4M

$2,568,806

•

3,340

sq ft

283 Walnut St, Wellesley, MA 02481

About this home

Stunning contemporary renovation of striking Mansard Colonial in The Poets neighborhood of Wellesley Hills. The modern design and spectacularly open plan will WOW you with 11’ ceilings, amazing natural light, walls of windows, hardwood floors and sophisticated finish work. Gorgeous contemporary kitchen is wide open to family room with glorious two-sided fire place, dining room flooded with natural light, sun room with full wall of windows and access to private patio and lawn. An elegant living room with gas fireplace, sunny WFH office, walk in pantry and fully outfitted mudroom complete the perfect floor plan. The primary suite boasts views of the tree tops, a walk-in closet and spa like bathroom with luxury finishes. 3 add'l bedrooms (1 with ensuite) two baths and laundry also on second floor. Finished LL playroom and detached garage. No detail was left unattended in this full gut renovation. Just a block from the Warren playground and Rec Center in beloved Poets neighborhood.

Single-familyProperty Type

1874Year Built

0.28 acresLot Size

$769Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Christine Lawrence • Rutledge Properties

Bought with Katherine Kranenburg • William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

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•Source:MLS PIN #72970388

Redfin Estimate

$2,568,806

$169K since sold in June 2022$33K since August

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This home's estimate is 23.1% higher than the average sale price ($2.09M) 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 AUG 19, 2026
$1,895,000
B
4 beds3 baths2,695 sq ft
25 Riverdale 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 JUL 16, 2026
$2,690,000
D
4 beds3.5 baths4,761 sq ft
21 Elm 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 AUG 3, 2026
$2,130,000
F
4 beds3.5 baths2,609 sq ft
21 Madison Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481

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$673,496

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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

Recently sold homes

8 MoM

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Sale history for 283 Walnut St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$23,988 (+126.2%)

$787,000 + $1,308,000

$2,095,000

2022

$10,605 (+10.1%)

$676,000 + $232,000

$908,000

2021

$9,635 (+1.6%)

$588,000 + $232,000

$820,000

2020

$9,479

$588,000 + $232,000

$820,000

2019

$9,487 (−0.1%)

$588,000 + $232,000

$820,000

2018

$9,500 (+1.5%)

$571,000 + $224,000

$795,000

2017

$9,361 (+6.5%)

$570,000 + $224,000

$794,000

2015

$8,786 (+5.9%)

$531,000 + $229,000

$760,000

2014

$8,297 (+15.3%)

$440,000 + $279,000

$719,000

2013

$7,196 (+1.9%)

$412,000 + $203,000

$615,000

2012

$7,060 (+8.4%)

$412,000 + $203,000

$615,000

2011

$6,515 (+4.0%)

$381,000 + $189,000

$570,000

2010

$6,267 (+11.0%)

$409,000 + $189,000

$598,000

2009

$5,644

$433,000 + $163,000

$596,000

Tax history for 283 Walnut St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$23,988 (+126.2%)

$787,000 + $1,308,000

$2,095,000

2022

$10,605 (+10.1%)

$676,000 + $232,000

$908,000

2021

$9,635 (+1.6%)

$588,000 + $232,000

$820,000

2020

$9,479

$588,000 + $232,000

$820,000

2019

$9,487 (−0.1%)

$588,000 + $232,000

$820,000

2018

$9,500 (+1.5%)

$571,000 + $224,000

$795,000

2017

$9,361 (+6.5%)

$570,000 + $224,000

$794,000

2015

$8,786 (+5.9%)

$531,000 + $229,000

$760,000

2014

$8,297 (+15.3%)

$440,000 + $279,000

$719,000

2013

$7,196 (+1.9%)

$412,000 + $203,000

$615,000

2012

$7,060 (+8.4%)

$412,000 + $203,000

$615,000

2011

$6,515 (+4.0%)

$381,000 + $189,000

$570,000

2010

$6,267 (+11.0%)

$409,000 + $189,000

$598,000

2009

$5,644

$433,000 + $163,000

$596,000

*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

0.28 Acres

Year renovated

2021

Sq. Ft.

3,861

Year built

1874

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

257751

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
Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 266
Length: 19
Width: 14
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 255
Length: 15
Width: 17
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 285
Length: 15
Width: 19
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 154
Length: 11
Width: 14
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood

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

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: Second

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second

Living Room Information
Area: 323
Length: 17
Width: 19
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Area: 399
Length: 21
Width: 19
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Area: 252
Length: 18
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 224
Length: 16
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid

Office Room Information
Area: 117
Length: 9
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Concrete

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Second Floor

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 11
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Wood, Flooring - Vinyl, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Play Room, Home Office, Mud Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,340
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Renovated Since
Color: white

Exterior Features
Roof: Rubber
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Security Features: Security System

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.28
Lot Features: Level
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $10,605
Tax Year: 2022

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: On Walnut St, same side/block as Warren playground and aqueduct trail
UnparsedAddress: 283 Walnut St, Wellesley MA 02481

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,861
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.28 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1874
Year Renovated: 2021
County: Norfolk County
APN: 257751

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Schofield Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

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

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

Average low and high temperatures (°F)

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Sun exposure

91/ 100

Exceptional sunlight

Sunscore

This home ranks in the top 25% for direct sun exposure in the zip code. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

9.9 hrs

5.2 hrs

JuneDecember

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Estimated sale price

$2.44M – $2.96M

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Home values near 283 Walnut St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
295 Walnut Street, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3927 Sq. Ft.	$2,481,219
249 Walnut Street, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2756 Sq. Ft.	$1,923,456

Address	Redfin Estimate
289 Walnut Street, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2721 Sq. Ft.	$1,923,961
280 Walnut Street, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2300 Sq. Ft.	$1,628,028

Address	Redfin Estimate
269 Walnut Street, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 846 Sq. Ft.	$953,579
288 Walnut Street, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1789 Sq. Ft.	$1,429,484

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