OFF MARKET

Off Market Jan 2017 for $1.1M

$2,714,911

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $797/mo

•

3,800

sq ft

38 Lowell Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481

About this home

Classic and gracious, this Colonial Revival house is notable as an early example of a design from the renowned architectural firm of Royal Barry Wills. Designed by its original owner, Nathaniel Perry Tufts, an associate of Wills for many years, the house has remained within family ownership since it was built in 1931. It displays the elegance of traditional proportions, detailed interior and exterior millwork, and near perfect siting on two-thirds of an acre in the heart of the Cliff Estates. The property boasts a grand front-to-back living room, comfortable family room steps removed from the kitchen, dining room with original arched china cabinet and a butler's pantry, large master bedroom and three other bedrooms on the second floor, as well as a walk-up attic. The grounds resemble an English garden with brick patio and croquet lawn. Appropriately, the garage doors face rear so they are not visible from the street. There is an opportunity here to renovate and enhance a masterpiece.

Single-familyProperty Type

1931Year Built

0.66 acresLot Size

$714Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Catherine Johnson • Coldwell Banker - The Hammond Group

Bought with Kathy Kelley • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Town and Country Real Estate

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•Source:MLS PIN #72053282

Redfin Estimate

$2,714,911

$1.6M since sold in January 2017$15K since July

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This home's estimate is 16.4% higher than the average sale price ($2.33M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$2,525,000
A
4 beds3.5 baths3,497 sq ft
35 Arnold Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$3,900,000
B
5 beds3.5 baths5,074 sq ft
33 Hundreds Cir, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD AUG 5, 2026
$2,325,000
C
4 beds3.5 baths3,406 sq ft
53 Audubon Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUN 3, 2026
$1,953,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths2,627 sq ft
92 Woodlawn Ave, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD APR 16, 2026
$1,635,650
E
4 beds2.5 baths2,112 sq ft
15 Clifton Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JAN 30, 2026
$1,655,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths2,204 sq ft
54 Colburn 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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EARLY ACCESS
$3,695,000
5 beds5 baths6,990 sq ft
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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
3 beds3 baths4,366 sq ft
53 Sheridan Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
$1,950,000
3 beds1.5 baths1,595 sq ft
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EARLY ACCESS
$7,495,000
6 beds8 baths7,900 sq ft
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Sale history for 38 Lowell Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$20,312 (+17.8%)

$1,199,000 + $575,000

$1,774,000

2022

$17,240 (+2.5%)

$1,074,000 + $402,000

$1,476,000

2021

$16,814 (+1.6%)

$1,029,000 + $402,000

$1,431,000

2020

$16,542 (+0.7%)

$1,029,000 + $402,000

$1,431,000

2019

$16,429 (+7.7%)

$1,029,000 + $391,000

$1,420,000

2018

$15,260 (+2.2%)

$908,000 + $369,000

$1,277,000

2017

$14,938 (+4.9%)

$909,000 + $358,000

$1,267,000

2015

$14,242 (+1.0%)

$893,000 + $339,000

$1,232,000

2014

$14,102 (+2.2%)

$792,000 + $430,000

$1,222,000

2013

$13,794 (+1.9%)

$743,000 + $436,000

$1,179,000

2012

$13,535 (+2.7%)

$743,000 + $436,000

$1,179,000

2011

$13,179 (+4.5%)

$693,000 + $460,000

$1,153,000

2010

$12,607 (−6.8%)

$743,000 + $460,000

$1,203,000

2009

$13,523

$1,012,000 + $416,000

$1,428,000

Tax history for 38 Lowell Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$20,312 (+17.8%)

$1,199,000 + $575,000

$1,774,000

2022

$17,240 (+2.5%)

$1,074,000 + $402,000

$1,476,000

2021

$16,814 (+1.6%)

$1,029,000 + $402,000

$1,431,000

2020

$16,542 (+0.7%)

$1,029,000 + $402,000

$1,431,000

2019

$16,429 (+7.7%)

$1,029,000 + $391,000

$1,420,000

2018

$15,260 (+2.2%)

$908,000 + $369,000

$1,277,000

2017

$14,938 (+4.9%)

$909,000 + $358,000

$1,267,000

2015

$14,242 (+1.0%)

$893,000 + $339,000

$1,232,000

2014

$14,102 (+2.2%)

$792,000 + $430,000

$1,222,000

2013

$13,794 (+1.9%)

$743,000 + $436,000

$1,179,000

2012

$13,535 (+2.7%)

$743,000 + $436,000

$1,179,000

2011

$13,179 (+4.5%)

$693,000 + $460,000

$1,153,000

2010

$12,607 (−6.8%)

$743,000 + $460,000

$1,203,000

2009

$13,523

$1,012,000 + $416,000

$1,428,000

*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

4.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

28,860

Year renovated

2022

Sq. Ft.

3,800

Year built

1931

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

260365

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Mar 29, 2022.

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, Paved Drive

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 204
Length: 17
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 169
Length: 13
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 156
Length: 13
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 110
Length: 10
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# 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: First
Features: Bathroom - Half

Living Room Information
Area: 338
Length: 13
Width: 26
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Stained Glass,French Doors,Exterior Access

Family Room Information
Area: 304
Length: 19
Width: 16
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Half,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Area: 156
Length: 13
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Wainscoting

Kitchen Information
Area: 135
Length: 15
Width: 9
Level: First
Features: Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Breakfast Bar / Nook

Office Room Information
Area: 70
Length: 10
Width: 7
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Entry

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: First Floor

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 10
Window Features: Skylight
Flooring: Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Bathroom - Half, Office, Bathroom, Walk-Up Attic

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,499
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: White

Exterior Features
Roof: Slate
Patio And Porch Features: Screened, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch - Screened, Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage, Professional Landscaping

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Security Features: Security System

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.66
Lot Features: Gentle Sloping
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $14,539.07
Tax Year: 2016

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Steam, Oil

Location

Location Information
Directions: Cliff Road to Lowell Road.
UnparsedAddress: 38 Lowell Road, Wellesley MA 02481

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

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,800
Stories: 3.0
Parking Spaces: 8
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.66 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1931
Year Renovated: 2022
County: Norfolk County
APN: 260365
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —

Home facts updated by owner on Mar 29, 2022

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Katharine Lee Bates Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.1mi

8/10

Wellesley Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi

8/10

Wellesley High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi

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

59% 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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Estimated sale price

$2.83M – $3.43M

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Home values near 38 Lowell Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
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30 Lowell Road, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 5000 Sq. Ft.	$3,250,205

Address	Redfin Estimate
15 Lowell Road, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3710 Sq. Ft.	$3,359,558
45 Lowell Road, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 3918 Sq. Ft.	$3,809,170

Address	Redfin Estimate
22 Lowell Road, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3233 Sq. Ft.	$2,484,830
34 Lowell Road, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 4272 Sq. Ft.	$3,286,565

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