For sale

$3,195,000

Est. $18,136/mo —

•

5,735

sq ft

31 Alba Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481

About this home

Completely reimagined, this exceptional 5,700+ sq ft residence is ideally situated on a quiet residential loop just steps from top-ranked Wellesley schools, Linden Square, commuter rail, Whole Foods, and parks. Designed for modern living, the home features sun-filled open-concept spaces, seamless indoor-outdoor flow, and beautifully connected kitchen, wet bar, and family room overlooking a level backyard surrounded by mature trees with a private feel that's rare this close to town. The impressive primary suite offers soaring ceilings, a private terrace, dual walk-in closets, and a spa-inspired bath, while generously scaled bedroom suites provide exceptional flexibility for work, study, and relaxation. A spectacular lower level with kitchenette, theater, lounge, fitness, and recreation areas creates the ideal setting for entertaining and everyday living. Turnkey throughout, this is a rare opportunity to enjoy walkable in-town living without sacrificing space, privacy, or modern comfort.

Single-familyProperty Type

1950Year Built

0.31 acresLot Size

$557Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Zhichao Chen • Space Realty

Listed by Yi Song • Space Realty

Listing updated: Aug 4, 2026 at 03:05am

Redfin checked: 3 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #73530659

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Well Maintained property. Big Backyard, Very close to Shops and Restaurants. Located on a quiet street.
4 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
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$18,136 per month

Principal and interest$15,946

Property taxes

$1,711

HOA dues

Home insurance

$479

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Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Sprague Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi

9/10

Wellesley Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi

8/10

Wellesley High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi

10/10

Provided by GreatSchools

About Linden

Square

Linden Square, located between Wellesley Square and Newton Lower Falls, is a village-style and retail-focused Wellesley neighborhood with a walkable commercial strip and leafy residential side streets. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Linden Street and Washington Street junction, where sidewalk patios, independent boutiques, and polished everyday services keep the sidewalks active. Community pillars include The Linden Store, Wellesley Books, and the Wellesley Theatre Project, each adding a local, small-town cadence to errands and evenings. Architecture shifts from classic New England colonials to tidy mid-century homes, with mature trees softening the streetscape. A compact, park-like feel comes through at nearby public greens and playing fields. Commuter rhythms orbit the MBTA Worcester Line, while the retail core stays human-scaled and conversational.

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Offer insights

31 Alba Rd · $3,195,000

Strong offer

$3.19M and above

75% chance or better to win

Why $3.19M+ is a strong offer

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Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bathroom

Bedroom

Living

Dining

Interior features
13 total rooms
Storm doors
Insulated windows
Full basement
Recessed lighting
Open floorplan
Wet bar

Bedrooms
Primary bedroom on second floor with walk-in closet and custom built cabinetry
Second bedroom on second floor
Third bedroom on second floor
Fourth bedroom on second floor
Fifth bedroom on first floor

Bathrooms
Four full bathrooms
Two half bathrooms
Multiple bathrooms include full-bath configurations

Kitchen
Stone/granite and upgraded countertops
Kitchen island
Dishwasher
Range
Disposal

Laundry & utility
Laundry on second floor
ENERGY STAR qualified washer
ENERGY STAR qualified dryer
Gas water heater

Flooring
Hardwood floors throughout primary living areas
Tile flooring in select areas

Heating & cooling
Natural gas heating with baseboard units
Ductless cooling

Sale and tax history for 31 Alba Rd

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

MLSPIN #73543787

Jul 2, 2026

Listed for Rent

$14,000

$2/sq ft

MLS PIN #73530659

Jun 4, 2026

Listed

$3,195,000

$557/sq ft

MLS PIN #72990604

Sep 8, 2022

Sold

$1,500,000

$262/sq ft

Aug 8, 2022

Contingent

—

Jul 11, 2022

Price Changed

$1,695,000

$296/sq ft

Jun 15, 2022

Price Changed

$1,850,000

$323/sq ft

Jun 1, 2022

Listed

$1,975,000

$344/sq ft

OFFER ACCEPTED: NO OPEN HOUSE SAT 8/6. Classic CE colonial in the heart of town, close to Hills train and all schools. Rear addition significantly expands on the original home and creates fantastic flow. Updated kitchen opens directly into a large eat-in dining area with glass doors to backyard deck. Mudroom directly off the kitchen to side door. Kitchen has expansive butler's pantry and a half bath. Adjacent to kitchen is a large family room, also with glass doors facing backyard. The front of the home features living room with wood burning fireplace and more formal dining room off the center hall. Sun-filled study or office off living room. Upstairs, the expansive primary suite features enviable closet space, large bathroom with shower and oversized tub, and private office or sitting room. 4 additional bedrooms, 2 baths and laundry, make up the second floor. The lower level is finished with new flooring and maximizes the home’s expansive foot print.

MLS PIN #70037333

Jan 19, 2005

Sold

$1,130,500

$197/sq ft

Dec 15, 2004

Listing Removed

—

May 20, 2004

Listed

$1,095,000

$191/sq ft

Public Records

Aug 31, 1989

Sold

$273,000

$48/sq ft

Public Records

Jul 7, 1989

Sold

$334,000

$58/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$16,007 (+8.9%)

$844,000 + $554,000

$1,398,000

2022

$14,705 (+2.0%)

$725,000 + $534,000

$1,259,000

2021

$14,417 (+1.6%)

$693,000 + $534,000

$1,227,000

2020

$14,184 (+2.5%)

$693,000 + $534,000

$1,227,000

2019

$13,838 (−2.1%)

$662,000 + $534,000

$1,196,000

2018

$14,137 (+1.4%)

$636,000 + $547,000

$1,183,000

2017

$13,948 (+0.8%)

$636,000 + $547,000

$1,183,000

2016

$13,841 (+4.8%)

$625,000 + $545,000

$1,170,000

2015

$13,213

$595,000 + $548,000

$1,143,000

2014

$13,213 (−1.5%)

$493,000 + $652,000

$1,145,000

2013

$13,408 (+1.9%)

$462,000 + $684,000

$1,146,000

2012

$13,156 (+2.6%)

$462,000 + $684,000

$1,146,000

2011

$12,824 (+6.1%)

$431,000 + $691,000

$1,122,000

2010

$12,083 (+2.2%)

$462,000 + $691,000

$1,153,000

2009

$11,819

$534,000 + $714,000

$1,248,000

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.31 Acres

Year renovated

—

Finished Sq. Ft.

4,034

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

4,034

Year built

1950

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

260442

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.

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

Provided by First Street

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

84/ 100

Very good sunlight

Sunscore

There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

8.3 hrs

5.4 hrs

JuneDecember

Provided by Shadowmap

Redfin Estimate for 31 Alba Rd

$3,060,971

$134K under list price of $3.20M

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larger lot
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Rental earnings

Est. $5,580 per month, based on comparable rentals

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