OFF MARKET

Off Market Aug 2023 for $3M

$3,792,165

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $7,533/mo

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6,087

sq ft

3 Ordway Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481

About this home

Nestled on a quiet road within an idyllic Country Club neighborhood, this stately and spacious Colonial sits on a level half acre of private, manicured grounds. Sunny spaces include french doors with access to patios and yard and include living room with fireplace, entertainment sized dining room and butler's pantry. Large kitchen with island opens to family room overlooking backyard. Main level home office with built-ins and glass french doors. Upstairs includes large primary suite with sitting area and walk-in closet. Five additional bedrooms, three additional full baths and a laundry room complete the second floor offering potential for in-law/au-pair suite. Lower level includes a game room and second home office with built-ins. Three car garage with entry to mud room. This expansive property in A+ location is perfect for everyday living, working from home, relaxing and entertaining. Close to commuter rail, brook path, Whole Foods, and everything Wellesley has to offer.

Single-familyProperty Type

2003Year Built

0.58 acresLot Size

$623Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 garage spacesParking

Listed by The Wilson Group • Compass

Bought with Erin Baumgartner • Compass

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•Source:MLS PIN #73114049

Redfin Estimate

$3,792,165

$742K since sold in August 2023$138K since August

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This home's estimate is 11.8% higher than the average sale price ($3.39M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$2,995,000
A
6 beds5.5 baths7,070 sq ft
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SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$3,510,000
B
5 beds5 baths6,037 sq ft
27 Radcliffe Rd, Wellesley, MA 02482
SOLD JAN 8, 2026
$3,150,000
C
6 beds5 baths6,364 sq ft
32 Twitchell St, Wellesley, MA 02482
SOLD APR 13, 2026
$2,500,000
D
5 beds4.5 baths5,261 sq ft
1 Clock Tower Dr, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$4,525,000
E
6 beds6.5 baths9,523 sq ft
23 Inverness Rd, 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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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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4 beds3.5 baths3,216 sq ft
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$3,595,000
6 beds5 baths6,525 sq ft
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Sale history for 3 Ordway Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #73114049

Aug 30, 2023

Sold

$3,050,000

$501/sq ft

Aug 1, 2023

Contingent

—

Jul 26, 2023

Price Changed

$3,195,000

$525/sq ft

May 19, 2023

Listed

$3,499,000

$575/sq ft

Public Records

Apr 26, 2005

Sold

$2,730,000

$448/sq ft

MLS PIN #70138341

Apr 28, 2005

Sold

$2,750,000

$452/sq ft

Feb 26, 2005

Listing Removed

—

Jan 25, 2005

Listed

$2,850,000

$468/sq ft

Exceptional home sited on uncommonly lge priv level lot in premier CC area. W/6700sf, 6 generous size bdrms, 4/2 baths, this prop. offers detail, character & elegance in a beautiful & serene setting. Home features a spacious magazine quality custom kit, state-of-the-art appliances, oversized grnte islnd w/ample seating - perfect for entertaining! Richly appointed fam rm. Banquet-sized din rm, cherry lib, & 3-car gar complete this magnificent home to cherish for generations. Priced to sell!

MLS PIN #30665139

Feb 28, 2003

Sold

$1,150,000

$189/sq ft

Nov 22, 2002

Listing Removed

—

Nov 4, 2002

Listed

$1,295,000

$213/sq ft

Public Records

May 1, 1991

Sold

$255,000

$42/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$30,720 (+1.6%)

$1,351,000 + $1,332,000

$2,683,000

2022

$30,251 (+2.7%)

$1,210,000 + $1,380,000

$2,590,000

2021

$29,457 (+1.6%)

$1,127,000 + $1,380,000

$2,507,000

2020

$28,981 (−1.7%)

$1,127,000 + $1,380,000

$2,507,000

2019

$29,492 (+4.8%)

$1,169,000 + $1,380,000

$2,549,000

2018

$28,142 (+4.0%)

$898,000 + $1,457,000

$2,355,000

2017

$27,070 (−1.2%)

$897,000 + $1,399,000

$2,296,000

2015

$27,386 (−2.5%)

$883,000 + $1,486,000

$2,369,000

2014

$28,088 (−2.8%)

$783,000 + $1,651,000

$2,434,000

2013

$28,911 (+1.9%)

$733,000 + $1,738,000

$2,471,000

2012

$28,367 (−1.8%)

$733,000 + $1,738,000

$2,471,000

2011

$28,895 (+7.0%)

$684,000 + $1,844,000

$2,528,000

2010

$27,007 (+8.7%)

$733,000 + $1,844,000

$2,577,000

2009

$24,840

$913,000 + $1,710,000

$2,623,000

Tax history for 3 Ordway Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$30,720 (+1.6%)

$1,351,000 + $1,332,000

$2,683,000

2022

$30,251 (+2.7%)

$1,210,000 + $1,380,000

$2,590,000

2021

$29,457 (+1.6%)

$1,127,000 + $1,380,000

$2,507,000

2020

$28,981 (−1.7%)

$1,127,000 + $1,380,000

$2,507,000

2019

$29,492 (+4.8%)

$1,169,000 + $1,380,000

$2,549,000

2018

$28,142 (+4.0%)

$898,000 + $1,457,000

$2,355,000

2017

$27,070 (−1.2%)

$897,000 + $1,399,000

$2,296,000

2015

$27,386 (−2.5%)

$883,000 + $1,486,000

$2,369,000

2014

$28,088 (−2.8%)

$783,000 + $1,651,000

$2,434,000

2013

$28,911 (+1.9%)

$733,000 + $1,738,000

$2,471,000

2012

$28,367 (−1.8%)

$733,000 + $1,738,000

$2,471,000

2011

$28,895 (+7.0%)

$684,000 + $1,844,000

$2,528,000

2010

$27,007 (+8.7%)

$733,000 + $1,844,000

$2,577,000

2009

$24,840

$913,000 + $1,710,000

$2,623,000

*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

0.58 Acres

Year renovated

2004

Sq. Ft.

6,087

Year built

1951

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

259055

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 3
# of Covered Spaces: 3
Parking Spaces: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting,Window Seat

Bedroom #4 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting,Window Seat

Bedroom #5 Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 4
# of Bathrooms (Half): 2
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Living Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors,Exterior Access

Family Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting

Dining Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting

Office Room Information
Level: Main
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Basement Information
Basement: Finished

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Second Floor

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 11
Flooring: Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Bathroom - Half, Recessed Lighting, Home Office, Bedroom, Mud Room, Bathroom, Game Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 6,087
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Year Built Source: Builder
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: White

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Professional Landscaping, Fenced Yard

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.58
Lot Features: Level
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $30,720
Tax Year: 2023

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

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

Location

Location Information
Directions: Forest to Allen to Ordway
UnparsedAddress: 3 Ordway Rd, Wellesley MA 02481

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University

Public facts

Beds: 6
Baths: 5.0
Sq. Ft.: 6,087
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.58 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1951
Year Renovated: 2004
County: Norfolk County
APN: 259055

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Hunnewell Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.1mi

9/10

Wellesley Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi

8/10

Wellesley High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi

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, 14 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

50% 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

$3.60M – $4.36M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
10 Ordway Road, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3913 Sq. Ft.	$2,779,995
9 Ordway Road, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3405 Sq. Ft.	$2,720,226

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14 Ordway Road, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3034 Sq. Ft.	$2,341,970
21 Ordway Road, Wellesley, MA 6 Beds \| 6 Baths \| 4269 Sq. Ft.	$3,435,595

Address	Redfin Estimate
18 Ordway Road, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 4569 Sq. Ft.	$3,573,975
15 Ordway Road, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 6 Baths \| 5100 Sq. Ft.	$3,888,224

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