OFF MARKET

Off Market Aug 2020 for $1.7M

$2,895,602

•

3,896

sq ft

31 Barnstable Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481

About this home

Bright and sunny contemporary Cape is beautifully sited amidst lush landscaped grounds, stonewalls and gardens. Flexible floor plan blends the best of indoor/ outdoor living with exterior access to private deck, patio and balcony. Foyer leads to front to back fireplaced living room with built -in and French door to fabulous deck. The chic dining room features crown moldings and picture window with breathtaking views of lovely yard. Magnificent kitchen includes double ovens, walk in pantry, family desk area, dining area and large center island. Inviting family with stunning beamed ceiling, skylight, fireplace and built -ins. The generous master suite with soaring ceilings, walk in closets and serene master bath creates a private oasis. Loft office on second floor allows for a private work space. Lower level includes, mud room, playroom and exercise room. Meticulously maintained property in desirable neighborhood with gorgeous yard. Easy to show by appointment! Mask & gloves required!

Single-familyProperty Type

1983Year Built

0.59 acresLot Size

$743Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Debi Benoit • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Bought with Jane Neilson • Pinnacle Residential

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•Source:MLS PIN #72664220

Redfin Estimate

$2,895,602

$1.1M since sold in August 2020$29K since July

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This home's estimate is 2.7% higher than the average sale price ($2.82M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$3,100,000
A
5 beds3.5 baths3,805 sq ft
69 Royalston Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUN 25, 2026
$2,550,000
B
5 beds4.5 baths3,806 sq ft
141 Hampshire Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUL 7, 2026
$3,200,000
C
5 beds4.5 baths4,010 sq ft
101 Edmunds Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUN 23, 2026
$3,437,075
D
5 beds4.5 baths5,738 sq ft
22 Cranmore Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD APR 7, 2026
$2,300,000
E
5 beds3.5 baths3,985 sq ft
81 Audubon Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD AUG 5, 2026
$2,325,000
F
4 beds3.5 baths3,406 sq ft
53 Audubon Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481

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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

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$4,695,000
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$3,695,000
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3D WALKTHROUGH
$1,395,000
4 beds2.5 baths1,800 sq ft
560 Worcester St, Wellesley, MA 02481
EARLY ACCESS
$2,049,000
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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
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Sale history for 31 Barnstable Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72664220

Aug 3, 2020

Sold

$1,795,000

$461/sq ft

Jun 22, 2020

Contingent

—

Jun 13, 2020

Relisted

—

Jun 8, 2020

Contingent

—

May 29, 2020

Listed

$1,950,000

$501/sq ft

MLS PIN #70909131

Aug 7, 2009

Sold

$1,485,750

$381/sq ft

Jun 12, 2009

Contingent

—

May 18, 2009

Price Changed

$1,650,000

$424/sq ft

Apr 27, 2009

Listed

$1,750,000

$449/sq ft

Beautifully updated Cape in Cliff Estates' Upham neighborhood offers fabulous eat-in granite chef's kitchen, skylit family room with arched brick fireplace & beamed cathedral ceiling, 1st floor office/guest suite with bath, formal living & dining rooms with access to private deck & blue stone patio. Light, airy & spacious, this home includes nearly 4,000 sf of living space, 10 rooms, 5 bedrooms & finished lower level with bath. Close proximity to Upham & Middle School.

MLS PIN #50366714

Jul 1, 1997

Sold

$670,000

$172/sq ft

Apr 12, 1997

Listing Removed

—

Mar 6, 1997

Listed

$674,000

$173/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$21,663 (+14.8%)

$1,220,000 + $672,000

$1,892,000

2022

$18,875 (−0.6%)

$967,000 + $649,000

$1,616,000

2021

$18,988 (+6.0%)

$967,000 + $649,000

$1,616,000

2020

$17,906 (+1.0%)

$967,000 + $582,000

$1,549,000

2019

$17,725 (−1.2%)

$967,000 + $565,000

$1,532,000

2018

$17,937 (+2.5%)

$899,000 + $602,000

$1,501,000

2017

$17,496 (+4.7%)

$899,000 + $585,000

$1,484,000

2015

$16,716 (+2.6%)

$884,000 + $562,000

$1,446,000

2014

$16,294 (−1.0%)

$706,000 + $706,000

$1,412,000

2013

$16,462 (+1.9%)

$661,000 + $746,000

$1,407,000

2012

$16,152 (−0.3%)

$661,000 + $746,000

$1,407,000

2011

$16,208 (+4.5%)

$663,000 + $755,000

$1,418,000

2010

$15,510 (+0.5%)

$734,000 + $746,000

$1,480,000

2009

$15,436

$870,000 + $760,000

$1,630,000

Tax history for 31 Barnstable Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$21,663 (+14.8%)

$1,220,000 + $672,000

$1,892,000

2022

$18,875 (−0.6%)

$967,000 + $649,000

$1,616,000

2021

$18,988 (+6.0%)

$967,000 + $649,000

$1,616,000

2020

$17,906 (+1.0%)

$967,000 + $582,000

$1,549,000

2019

$17,725 (−1.2%)

$967,000 + $565,000

$1,532,000

2018

$17,937 (+2.5%)

$899,000 + $602,000

$1,501,000

2017

$17,496 (+4.7%)

$899,000 + $585,000

$1,484,000

2015

$16,716 (+2.6%)

$884,000 + $562,000

$1,446,000

2014

$16,294 (−1.0%)

$706,000 + $706,000

$1,412,000

2013

$16,462 (+1.9%)

$661,000 + $746,000

$1,407,000

2012

$16,152 (−0.3%)

$661,000 + $746,000

$1,407,000

2011

$16,208 (+4.5%)

$663,000 + $755,000

$1,418,000

2010

$15,510 (+0.5%)

$734,000 + $746,000

$1,480,000

2009

$15,436

$870,000 + $760,000

$1,630,000

*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

0.59 Acres

Year renovated

1999

Sq. Ft.

3,896

Year built

1948

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

261049

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

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Walk-In Closet(s),Recessed Lighting

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #5 Information
Level: First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
# of Bathrooms (Half): 2
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Basement
Features: Bathroom - Half

Living Room Information
Level: Main,First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Exterior Access

Family Room Information
Level: Main,First
Features: Beamed Ceilings,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Exterior Access

Dining Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting,Crown Molding

Kitchen Information
Level: Main,First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Recessed Lighting

Office Room Information
Level: Second
Features: Skylight,Flooring - Hardwood

Basement Information
Basement: Full

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

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Window Features: Skylight
Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Interior Features: Recessed Lighting, Entrance Foyer, Home Office, Play Room, Exercise Room, Mud Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,896
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Gray

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch, Deck, Patio, Balcony, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Stone Wall

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.59
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $17,906
Tax Year: 2020

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Oil
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: Cliff Road to Lowell to Barnstable
UnparsedAddress: 31 Barnstable Road, Wellesley MA 02481

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area, Public School

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,896
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.59 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1948
Year Renovated: 1999
County: Norfolk County
APN: 261049

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 6

Listing Information
Exclusions: Please See Listing Broker
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Sprague Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi

9/10

Wellesley Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi

8/10

Wellesley High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi

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, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

60% 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

$2.75M – $3.33M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
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16 Barnstable Rd, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3925 Sq. Ft.	$2,551,596

Address	Redfin Estimate
21 Barnstable Rd, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1785 Sq. Ft.	$1,746,682
22 Barnstable Rd, Wellesley, MA 6 Beds \| 6.5 Baths \| 7105 Sq. Ft.	$3,613,159

Address	Redfin Estimate
15 Barnstable Rd, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3097 Sq. Ft.	$2,729,777
30 Barnstable Rd, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3352 Sq. Ft.	$2,243,841

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