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Off Market Apr 2020 for $1.3M

$1,923,961

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,562/mo

•

2,721

sq ft

289 Walnut St, Wellesley, MA 02481

About this home

You will fall in love! 10 foot ceilings in this 19th Century home w/ a seamless Patrick Ahearn addition. Open kitchen family room w/ large picture window looks out to backyard that abuts the aqueduct walking trail. FR w/ gas fireplace & custom built-ins w/ access to large deck. Kitchen w/ great cabinet space & center granite island. Stunning living room w/ another picture window opens to dining room w/ window seat & exterior access. First floor w/ office/den & mud area. Master suite w/ private bath & walk-in closet. 2 additional family beds each w/ double closets & a hall bath. Lower level has ideal au-pair or guest suite w/ private bath & access to patio. An additional playroom & storage area complete the walk-out lower level. This home exudes charm w/ 3 floors of great living. One car garage. Central air. The yard is a great size & being close to Wellesley Farms train, Warren Rec. Bldg/Playground, school, shops/restaurants & Boston make this home an excellent opportunity & lifestyle!

Single-familyProperty Type

1875Year Built

0.34 acresLot Size

$707Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

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

Bought with Melissa Dailey • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Wellesley - Central St.

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•Source:MLS PIN #72616145

Redfin Estimate

$1,923,961

$599K since sold in April 2020$16K since August

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This home's estimate is 3.2% higher than the average sale price ($1.87M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 19, 2026
$1,895,000
A
4 beds3 baths2,695 sq ft
25 Riverdale Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUN 17, 2026
$2,325,000
B
3 beds2.5 baths2,897 sq ft
28 Emerson Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUN 10, 2026
$2,090,000
C
4 beds3.5 baths3,283 sq ft
4 Fiske Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$1,616,000
D
6 beds3.5 baths3,447 sq ft
225 Walnut St, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD MAR 23, 2026
$1,740,000
E
4 beds3.5 baths2,664 sq ft
2 Longfellow Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD AUG 3, 2026
$1,525,000
F
3 beds2.5 baths2,290 sq ft
22 Standish 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

99.8%

1.3% MoM

Median sale price

$2.5M

$91K MoM

Avg. days on market

17d

2 days MoM

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Sale history for 289 Walnut St

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72616145

Apr 13, 2020

Sold

$1,325,000

$487/sq ft

Feb 8, 2020

Pending

—

Feb 5, 2020

Listed

$1,295,000

$476/sq ft

MLS PIN #30547798

Dec 19, 2001

Sold

$800,000

$294/sq ft

Nov 23, 2001

Listing Removed

—

Oct 1, 2001

Listed

$829,000

$305/sq ft

Public Records

Sep 10, 1992

Sold

$266,000

$98/sq ft

Public Records

Sep 16, 1991

Sold

$250,000

$92/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$14,622 (+6.9%)

$821,000 + $456,000

$1,277,000

2022

$13,677 (+7.9%)

$705,000 + $466,000

$1,171,000

2021

$12,678 (+18.6%)

$613,000 + $466,000

$1,079,000

2020

$10,693

$613,000 + $312,000

$925,000

2019

$10,702 (+8.0%)

$613,000 + $312,000

$925,000

2018

$9,907 (+1.4%)

$581,000 + $248,000

$829,000

2017

$9,774 (+10.2%)

$581,000 + $248,000

$829,000

2015

$8,867 (+3.7%)

$541,000 + $226,000

$767,000

2014

$8,551 (+0.5%)

$448,000 + $293,000

$741,000

2013

$8,506 (+1.9%)

$420,000 + $307,000

$727,000

2012

$8,346 (+5.5%)

$420,000 + $307,000

$727,000

2011

$7,910 (+4.8%)

$389,000 + $303,000

$692,000

2010

$7,546 (+11.3%)

$417,000 + $303,000

$720,000

2009

$6,781

$441,000 + $275,000

$716,000

Tax history for 289 Walnut St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$14,622 (+6.9%)

$821,000 + $456,000

$1,277,000

2022

$13,677 (+7.9%)

$705,000 + $466,000

$1,171,000

2021

$12,678 (+18.6%)

$613,000 + $466,000

$1,079,000

2020

$10,693

$613,000 + $312,000

$925,000

2019

$10,702 (+8.0%)

$613,000 + $312,000

$925,000

2018

$9,907 (+1.4%)

$581,000 + $248,000

$829,000

2017

$9,774 (+10.2%)

$581,000 + $248,000

$829,000

2015

$8,867 (+3.7%)

$541,000 + $226,000

$767,000

2014

$8,551 (+0.5%)

$448,000 + $293,000

$741,000

2013

$8,506 (+1.9%)

$420,000 + $307,000

$727,000

2012

$8,346 (+5.5%)

$420,000 + $307,000

$727,000

2011

$7,910 (+4.8%)

$389,000 + $303,000

$692,000

2010

$7,546 (+11.3%)

$417,000 + $303,000

$720,000

2009

$6,781

$441,000 + $275,000

$716,000

*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

0.34 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,221

Year built

1874

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

257750

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: 3
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 240
Length: 20
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 180
Length: 12
Width: 15
Level: Second
Features: Closet

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 180
Length: 12
Width: 15
Level: Second
Features: Closet

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 288
Length: 12
Width: 24
Level: Basement

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
# 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 #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Living Room Information
Area: 255
Length: 17
Width: 15
Level: First
Features: Window(s) - Picture

Family Room Information
Area: 299
Length: 23
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Window(s) - Picture,Open Floorplan

Dining Room Information
Area: 225
Length: 15
Width: 15
Level: First
Features: Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Exterior Access

Kitchen Information
Area: 180
Length: 12
Width: 15
Level: First
Features: Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island

Office Room Information
Area: 100
Length: 10
Width: 10
Level: First

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Finished, Walk-Out Access

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Second Floor, Gas Dryer Hookup

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Flooring: Wood, Carpet
Interior Features: Home Office, Mud Room, Play Room, Bathroom

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,721
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since
Color: white

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
Exterior Features: Deck, Patio, Rain Gutters

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

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

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $10,693
Tax Year: 2020

Utilities

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

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

Location

Location Information
Directions: Washington Street to Walnut
UnparsedAddress: 289 Walnut St, 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, Public School

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,221
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.34 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1874
Year Renovated: —
County: Norfolk County
APN: 257750

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 4

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

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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

59% 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

$1.83M – $2.21M

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Data from public records.

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295 Walnut St, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3927 Sq. Ft.	$2,481,219
280 Walnut St, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2300 Sq. Ft.	$1,628,028

Address	Redfin Estimate
283 Walnut St, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3340 Sq. Ft.	$2,568,806
288 Walnut St, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1789 Sq. Ft.	$1,429,484

Address	Redfin Estimate
269 Walnut St, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 846 Sq. Ft.	$953,579
300 Walnut St, Wellesley, MA 2 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 111 Sq. Ft.	$1,524,104

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