OFF MARKET

Off Market Aug 2023 for $2.8M

$2,990,613

•

5,428

sq ft

29 Tennyson Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481

About this home

Stunning, nearly new, 5 bedroom, 4.5 bathroom home located in the highly sought-after Poets Corner neighborhood. This home boasts high ceilings, custom milll-work and exceptional attention to detail. The main level features a spacious living room, a formal dining room w/butler's pantry, a modern, gourmet eat-in kitchen complete with top-of-the-line appliances and an oversized island, a cozy family room with a fireplace and built-in's, a large mudroom with many cubbies and an attached 2 car garage.The upper level includes 5 generously sized bedrooms, each with ample closet space and 3 bathrooms. The primary suite is a true retreat, featuring a spa-like bathroom and a large walk-in closet. Expansive finished basement with flexible space. The home is located on a much-desired quiet street, providing a peaceful atmosphere while still offering the convenience of being in close proximity to Wellesley Farms Train, Warren School Playground, and easy access to all major routes.

Single-familyProperty Type

2012Year Built

0.32 acresLot Size

$551Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Donahue Maley and Burns Team • Compass

Bought with Donahue Maley and Burns Team • Compass

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #73113099

Redfin Estimate

$2,990,613

$141K since sold in August 2023$141K since August

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This home's estimate is 4.2% lower than the average sale price ($3.12M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAY 8, 2026
$3,650,000
A
5 beds5.5 baths5,833 sq ft
12 Bird Hill Ave, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$1,665,000
B
5 beds4 baths3,096 sq ft
80 Washington St, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD OCT 24, 2025
$3,895,000
C
5 beds5.5 baths5,833 sq ft
14 Bird Hill Ave, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUN 10, 2026
$2,090,000
D
4 beds3.5 baths3,283 sq ft
4 Fiske Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD DEC 3, 2025
$3,750,000
E
5 beds5.5 baths5,833 sq ft
10 Bird Hill Ave, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUN 1, 2026
$3,675,000
F
6 beds4.5 baths5,500 sq ft
23 Priscilla Cir, Wellesley, MA 02481

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$689,398

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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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0 MoM

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6 beds5 baths6,525 sq ft
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5 beds7 baths7,632 sq ft
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3D WALKTHROUGH
$1,395,000
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Sale history for 29 Tennyson Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #73113099

Aug 22, 2023

Sold

$2,850,000

$525/sq ft

May 23, 2023

Contingent

—

May 17, 2023

Listed

$2,900,000

$534/sq ft

MLS PIN #71295607

May 25, 2012

Sold

$1,875,000

$345/sq ft

Mar 11, 2012

Contingent

—

Mar 6, 2012

Price Changed

$1,899,000

$350/sq ft

Oct 3, 2011

Listed

$1,849,000

$341/sq ft

Rare new construction in desirable Poet’s Corner with planned May 2012 delivery. 5 BR, 3.5 BA custom-designed colonial with extensive finishes, high ceilings and attention to detail. Finished lower level including pre-wired media room, exercise room, play room and full bath. Laid-out for today’s lifestyle. Super energy efficient and “green” built but without the extra price tag. Walk to Warren Park. Full plans, extensive specs available for review.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$23,129 (+2.1%)

$1,031,000 + $989,000

$2,020,000

2022

$22,648 (+4.6%)

$892,000 + $1,047,000

$1,939,000

2021

$21,655 (+1.6%)

$796,000 + $1,047,000

$1,843,000

2020

$21,305 (+3.4%)

$796,000 + $1,047,000

$1,843,000

2019

$20,595 (−7.0%)

$733,000 + $1,047,000

$1,780,000

2018

$22,155 (+1.4%)

$730,000 + $1,124,000

$1,854,000

2017

$21,859 (+0.4%)

$730,000 + $1,124,000

$1,854,000

2016

$21,779 (+2.4%)

$718,000 + $1,123,000

$1,841,000

2015

$21,259 (+3.9%)

$717,000 + $1,122,000

$1,839,000

2014

$20,460 (−5.9%)

$594,000 + $1,179,000

$1,773,000

2013

$21,739 (+143.7%)

$557,000 + $1,301,000

$1,858,000

2012

$8,920 (+7.9%)

$557,000 + $220,000

$777,000

2011

$8,264 (+0.8%)

$498,000 + $225,000

$723,000

2010

$8,195 (+3.3%)

$557,000 + $225,000

$782,000

2009

$7,936

$639,000 + $199,000

$838,000

Tax history for 29 Tennyson Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$23,129 (+2.1%)

$1,031,000 + $989,000

$2,020,000

2022

$22,648 (+4.6%)

$892,000 + $1,047,000

$1,939,000

2021

$21,655 (+1.6%)

$796,000 + $1,047,000

$1,843,000

2020

$21,305 (+3.4%)

$796,000 + $1,047,000

$1,843,000

2019

$20,595 (−7.0%)

$733,000 + $1,047,000

$1,780,000

2018

$22,155 (+1.4%)

$730,000 + $1,124,000

$1,854,000

2017

$21,859 (+0.4%)

$730,000 + $1,124,000

$1,854,000

2016

$21,779 (+2.4%)

$718,000 + $1,123,000

$1,841,000

2015

$21,259 (+3.9%)

$717,000 + $1,122,000

$1,839,000

2014

$20,460 (−5.9%)

$594,000 + $1,179,000

$1,773,000

2013

$21,739 (+143.7%)

$557,000 + $1,301,000

$1,858,000

2012

$8,920 (+7.9%)

$557,000 + $220,000

$777,000

2011

$8,264 (+0.8%)

$498,000 + $225,000

$723,000

2010

$8,195 (+3.3%)

$557,000 + $225,000

$782,000

2009

$7,936

$639,000 + $199,000

$838,000

*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

4.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.32 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

4,132

Year built

2012

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

257915

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: 324
Length: 18
Width: 18
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 208
Length: 16
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 195
Length: 15
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 195
Length: 15
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 255
Length: 15
Width: 17
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 4
# 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: 256
Length: 16
Width: 16
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Area: 425
Length: 25
Width: 17
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Area: 240
Length: 16
Width: 15
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 384
Length: 16
Width: 24
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Open Floorplan

Basement Information
Basement: Full

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Second Floor, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Door Features: Insulated Doors
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior Features: Bathroom - Full, Play Room, Exercise Room, Media Room, Bathroom

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 5,428
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Tan
Lead Paint: None

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

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.32
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $23,129
Tax Year: 2023

Utilities

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

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

Location

Location Information
Directions: Walnut to Tennyson
UnparsedAddress: 29 Tennyson Rd, Wellesley MA 02481

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Park

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,132
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.32 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2012
Year Renovated: —
County: Norfolk County
APN: 257915

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

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 • 1.8mi

8/10

Wellesley High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi

10/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Climate risks

Flood Factor

Removed from this home. View details on firststreet.org

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

58% 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

$2.84M – $3.44M

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Home values near 29 Tennyson Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
18 Tennyson Road, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3070 Sq. Ft.	$2,306,220
32 Tennyson Road, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2494 Sq. Ft.	$2,453,135

Address	Redfin Estimate
22 Tennyson Road, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 1762 Sq. Ft.	$2,136,589
21 Tennyson Road, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1983 Sq. Ft.	$1,568,956

Address	Redfin Estimate
26 Tennyson Road, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2300 Sq. Ft.	$1,808,215
17 Tennyson Road, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2040 Sq. Ft.	$2,142,609

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