OFF MARKET

Off Market Jun 2025 for $1.3M

$2,233,337

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,614/mo

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2,601

sq ft

31 Bancroft, Wellesley, MA 02481

About this home

Nestled in the heart of picturesque Wellesley Hills, this classic Colonial offers timeless charm and exceptional potential. Set on a generous 19,000+sqft lot with mature landscaping and a peaceful neighborhood feel, this home presents a rare opportunity to restore and reimagine a beloved gem or create a new home in a commuters dream location. Close to highways and a quick walk to Wellesley Farms Commuter Rail. This home 4 + bedroom home features well-proportioned rooms, original hardwood floors, and traditional millwork, the layout lends itself beautifully to both preservation and thoughtful updates. Whether you’re looking to renovate or expand, the solid bones and unbeatable location make this a truly worthwhile investment.

Single-familyProperty Type

1927Year Built

0.44 acresLot Size

$859Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Gail Lockberg • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Town and Country Real Estate

Bought with Molly Campbell Palmer • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

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•Source:MLS PIN #73371534

Redfin Estimate

$2,233,337

$933K since sold in June 2025$68K since July

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This home's estimate is 5.6% higher than the average sale price ($2.12M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD DEC 10, 2025
$1,975,000
A
4 beds2.5 baths2,533 sq ft
7 Crescent St, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUN 12, 2026
$2,225,000
B
5 beds3.5 baths2,590 sq ft
120 Forest St, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUN 5, 2026
$1,880,000
C
4 beds3 baths2,332 sq ft
23 Thackeray Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUL 16, 2026
$2,690,000
D
4 beds3.5 baths4,761 sq ft
21 Elm St, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUN 10, 2026
$2,090,000
E
4 beds3.5 baths3,283 sq ft
4 Fiske Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUL 6, 2026
$1,830,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths2,670 sq ft
14 Standish Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481

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$1,101,653

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$4,773/mo

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Market trends in 02481, MA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

101.8%

+0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$2.4M

$26K MoM

Avg. days on market

15d

0 days MoM

Recently sold homes

25 MoM

New listings for sale

EARLY ACCESS
$3,695,000
6 beds5 baths6,990 sq ft
151 Oakland St, Wellesley, MA 02481
3D WALKTHROUGH
$1,395,000
4 beds2.5 baths1,800 sq ft
560 Worcester St, Wellesley, MA 02481
$1,475,000
3 beds2 baths2,496 sq ft
7 Grantland Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
EARLY ACCESS
$2,049,000
3 beds3 baths4,366 sq ft
53 Sheridan Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
$1,950,000
3 beds1.5 baths1,595 sq ft
53 Elmwood Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
EARLY ACCESS
$7,495,000
6 beds8 baths7,900 sq ft
38 Woodcliff Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
$3,050,000
5 beds5 baths6,006 sq ft
23 Wareland Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
EARLY ACCESS
$1,275,000
3 beds3 baths1,848 sq ft
22 Cedar St, Wellesley, MA 02482
$2,095,000
4 beds2.5 baths3,330 sq ft
42 Sheridan Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
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Sale history for 31 Bancroft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$14,061 (−0.5%)

$1,023,000 + $205,000

$1,228,000

2022

$14,133 (+9.3%)

$916,000 + $294,000

$1,210,000

2021

$12,925 (+1.6%)

$806,000 + $294,000

$1,100,000

2020

$12,716 (+7.0%)

$806,000 + $294,000

$1,100,000

2019

$11,882 (+3.2%)

$733,000 + $294,000

$1,027,000

2018

$11,508 (+1.4%)

$689,000 + $274,000

$963,000

2017

$11,354 (+4.4%)

$689,000 + $274,000

$963,000

2015

$10,878 (+12.5%)

$678,000 + $263,000

$941,000

2014

$9,671 (+6.5%)

$510,000 + $328,000

$838,000

2013

$9,079 (+1.9%)

$478,000 + $298,000

$776,000

2012

$8,908 (+4.9%)

$478,000 + $298,000

$776,000

2011

$8,492 (+4.6%)

$446,000 + $297,000

$743,000

2010

$8,122 (+0.2%)

$478,000 + $297,000

$775,000

2009

$8,106

$594,000 + $262,000

$856,000

Tax history for 31 Bancroft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$14,061 (−0.5%)

$1,023,000 + $205,000

$1,228,000

2022

$14,133 (+9.3%)

$916,000 + $294,000

$1,210,000

2021

$12,925 (+1.6%)

$806,000 + $294,000

$1,100,000

2020

$12,716 (+7.0%)

$806,000 + $294,000

$1,100,000

2019

$11,882 (+3.2%)

$733,000 + $294,000

$1,027,000

2018

$11,508 (+1.4%)

$689,000 + $274,000

$963,000

2017

$11,354 (+4.4%)

$689,000 + $274,000

$963,000

2015

$10,878 (+12.5%)

$678,000 + $263,000

$941,000

2014

$9,671 (+6.5%)

$510,000 + $328,000

$838,000

2013

$9,079 (+1.9%)

$478,000 + $298,000

$776,000

2012

$8,908 (+4.9%)

$478,000 + $298,000

$776,000

2011

$8,492 (+4.6%)

$446,000 + $297,000

$743,000

2010

$8,122 (+0.2%)

$478,000 + $297,000

$775,000

2009

$8,106

$594,000 + $262,000

$856,000

*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

0.44 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,496

Year built

1927

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

258256

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: 8
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 247.04
Length: 12.25
Width: 20.17
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 159.18
Length: 13.08
Width: 12.17
Level: Second
Features: Closet

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 168.99
Length: 13.08
Width: 12.92
Level: Second
Features: Closet

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 108.44
Length: 10.17
Width: 10.67
Level: Second

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 119.32
Length: 10.08
Width: 11.83
Level: First

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 40.14
Length: 5.67
Width: 7.08
Level: First

Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 119.48
Length: 9.25
Width: 12.92
Level: Second

Bathroom #3 Information
Area: 22.12
Length: 4.5
Width: 4.92
Level: Second

Living Room Information
Area: 309.24
Length: 12.17
Width: 25.42
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Area: 175.56
Length: 13.25
Width: 13.25
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 156.79
Length: 13.25
Width: 11.83
Level: First

Basement Information
Basement: Full

Laundry Information
Laundry Dimen: 10'1"X7'1"
Laundry Features: First Floor

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Flooring: Hardwood
Interior Features: Entry Hall

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,601
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: White

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Exterior Features: Deck

Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.44
Frontage Length: 130
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $14,649
Tax Year: 2025

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Central, Natural Gas

Location

Location Information
Directions: Washington Street to Heckle left on Bancroft
UnparsedAddress: 31 Bancroft, Wellesley MA 02481

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,496
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.44 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1927
Year Renovated: —
County: Norfolk County
APN: 258256

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Schofield Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi

8/10

Wellesley Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi

8/10

Wellesley High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi

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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Historical weather

Wellesley, MA • 02481

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Sun exposure

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

$2.12M – $2.57M

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Home values near 31 Bancroft

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
30 Bancroft Road, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3336 Sq. Ft.	$3,415,578
50 Bancroft Road, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2892 Sq. Ft.	$2,088,606

Address	Redfin Estimate
34 Bancroft Road, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3870 Sq. Ft.	$3,018,922
54 Bancroft Road, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1788 Sq. Ft.	$1,428,317

Address	Redfin Estimate
40 Bancroft Road, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3984 Sq. Ft.	$2,411,778
43 Bancroft Road, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2231 Sq. Ft.	$1,803,843

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