Off market dec 2005 for $1.5M

$2,276,985

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $8,496/mo

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3,538

sq ft

3 Orchard St, Wellesley, MA 02481

About this home

A smashing custom-designed English Country home built in 2002 with superior craftsmanship and attention to detail.Living room featuring a coffered ceiling, oversized fireplace with antique tiles and a walk-out bay overlooking a broad expanse of lawn and gardens.Handcrafted cherry millwork in the fireplaced family room and adjacent stainless/granite cook's kitchen.Soaring ceilings,welcoming porch, winding garden path and carriage house mahogany doors complement this unique home in Wellesley Farm

Single-familyProperty Type

2002Year Built

0.32 acresLot Size

$644Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Sheila Dinsmoor • Prudential Town and Country

Bought with Rene Rodriguez • Cabot & Company

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•Source:MLS PIN #70265688

Redfin Estimate

$2,276,985

$707K since sold in December 2005$22K since September

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This home's estimate is 16.2% higher than the average sale price ($1.96M) of 6 comparable homes.

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A
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B
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SOLD JUN 3, 2026
$1,953,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths2,627 sq ft
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SOLD JUN 10, 2026
$2,090,000
D
4 beds3.5 baths3,283 sq ft
4 Fiske Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD AUG 19, 2026
$1,895,000
E
4 beds3 baths2,695 sq ft
25 Riverdale Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
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 September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

98.7%

1.1% MoM

Median sale price

$2.6M

$87K MoM

Avg. days on market

20d

3 days MoM

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Sale history for 3 Orchard St

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #70265688

Dec 1, 2005

Sold

$1,570,000

$444/sq ft

Sep 28, 2005

Listing Removed

—

Sep 18, 2005

Listed

$1,595,000

$451/sq ft

MLS PIN #50303881

Nov 21, 1995

Sold

$316,500

$89/sq ft

Oct 9, 1995

Listing Removed

—

Oct 4, 1995

Listed

$318,000

$90/sq ft

Public Records

Nov 19, 1992

Sold

$234,000

$66/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$19,763 (−0.3%)

$818,000 + $908,000

$1,726,000

2022

$19,821 (+3.3%)

$733,000 + $964,000

$1,697,000

2021

$19,188 (+1.6%)

$669,000 + $964,000

$1,633,000

2020

$18,877

$669,000 + $964,000

$1,633,000

2019

$18,894 (+0.5%)

$669,000 + $964,000

$1,633,000

2018

$18,809 (+1.4%)

$730,000 + $844,000

$1,574,000

2017

$18,557 (+3.6%)

$730,000 + $844,000

$1,574,000

2015

$17,906 (+0.6%)

$717,000 + $832,000

$1,549,000

2014

$17,806 (+3.0%)

$594,000 + $949,000

$1,543,000

2013

$17,293 (+1.9%)

$557,000 + $921,000

$1,478,000

2012

$16,967 (+4.1%)

$557,000 + $921,000

$1,478,000

2011

$16,299 (+4.9%)

$477,000 + $949,000

$1,426,000

2010

$15,542 (+6.6%)

$534,000 + $949,000

$1,483,000

2009

$14,574

$681,000 + $858,000

$1,539,000

Tax history for 3 Orchard St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$19,763 (−0.3%)

$818,000 + $908,000

$1,726,000

2022

$19,821 (+3.3%)

$733,000 + $964,000

$1,697,000

2021

$19,188 (+1.6%)

$669,000 + $964,000

$1,633,000

2020

$18,877

$669,000 + $964,000

$1,633,000

2019

$18,894 (+0.5%)

$669,000 + $964,000

$1,633,000

2018

$18,809 (+1.4%)

$730,000 + $844,000

$1,574,000

2017

$18,557 (+3.6%)

$730,000 + $844,000

$1,574,000

2015

$17,906 (+0.6%)

$717,000 + $832,000

$1,549,000

2014

$17,806 (+3.0%)

$594,000 + $949,000

$1,543,000

2013

$17,293 (+1.9%)

$557,000 + $921,000

$1,478,000

2012

$16,967 (+4.1%)

$557,000 + $921,000

$1,478,000

2011

$16,299 (+4.9%)

$477,000 + $949,000

$1,426,000

2010

$15,542 (+6.6%)

$534,000 + $949,000

$1,483,000

2009

$14,574

$681,000 + $858,000

$1,539,000

*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

0.32 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

3,690

Year built

2003

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

258185

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: 6
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 361
Length: 19
Width: 19
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Cathedral Ceiling(s),Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 323
Length: 19
Width: 17
Level: Second
Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s),Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 336
Length: 21
Width: 16
Level: Second
Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s),Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 238
Length: 17
Width: 14
Level: Second
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# 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: 323
Length: 19
Width: 17
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Family Room Information
Area: 340
Length: 17
Width: 20
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Dining Room Information
Area: 238
Length: 17
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 256
Length: 16
Width: 16
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Bulkhead

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: First Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 3
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 10
Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Flooring - Hardwood

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,538
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Block
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Tan
Lead Paint: None

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Professional Landscaping, Screens

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.32
Frontage Length: 100
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $10,558.80
Tax Year: 2005

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service

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

Location

HOA Information
Homeowners Association Membership Not Required

Location Information
Directions: East on Washington Left on Orchard(just before Glen Road)
UnparsedAddress: 3 Orchard Street, Wellesley MA 02481

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

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,690
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.32 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2003
Year Renovated: —
County: Norfolk County
APN: 258185

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 • 0.5mi

8/10

Wellesley Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.9mi

8/10

Wellesley High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi

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 • 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

$2.16M – $2.62M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
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16 Orchard St, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1808 Sq. Ft.	$1,431,340

Address	Redfin Estimate
10 Orchard St, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2400 Sq. Ft.	$1,805,503
19 Orchard St, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 6.5 Baths \| 5465 Sq. Ft.	$4,172,543

Address	Redfin Estimate
12 Orchard St, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3842 Sq. Ft.	$2,175,173
15 Orchard St, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 5900 Sq. Ft.	$3,087,336

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