OFF MARKET

Off market nov 2017 for $2.1M

$4,589,964

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $8,672/mo

•

3,937

sq ft

38 Maugus Ave, Wellesley, MA 02481

About this home

Timeless quality and elegance are yours in this 1930's Georgian Colonial! Sited on over an acre of beautiful grounds with pool, tennis court and stone cottage, this private setting is a nature lover's delight complete with stone walls and beautiful perennial gardens. With four bedrooms, 4 full and 2 half baths, a light-filled family room, generous formal living and dining rooms, elegant study complete with private entrance and master bedroom balcony and dressing room, this home offers a year-round retreat just a short walk to Wellesley Hills train and shops. A rare opportunity for a discerning buyer.

Single-familyProperty Type

1930Year Built

1.34 acresLot Size

$1,166Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Betsy Kessler • Rutledge Properties

Bought with Pam Donahue • Benoit Mizner Simon & Co. - Weston - Boston Post Rd.

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•Source:MLS PIN #72226657

Redfin Estimate

$4,589,964

$2.4M since sold in November 2017$9,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 65.7% higher than the average sale price ($2.77M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$2,280,000
A
5 beds5.5 baths4,453 sq ft
25 Hillside Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUL 7, 2026
$3,200,000
B
5 beds4.5 baths4,010 sq ft
101 Edmunds Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$3,305,000
C
4 beds3.5 baths3,738 sq ft
117 Forest St, 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 OCT 23, 2026
$2,545,000
E
4 beds4 baths3,746 sq ft
54 Edmunds Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JAN 9, 2026
$2,600,000
F
4 beds3.5 baths3,705 sq ft
46 Lincoln Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481

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Market trends in 02481, MA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

98.7%

1.1% MoM

Median sale price

$2.6M

$87K MoM

Avg. days on market

20d

3 days MoM

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20 MoM

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Sale history for 38 Maugus Ave

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72226657

Nov 30, 2017

Sold

$2,150,000

$546/sq ft

Oct 23, 2017

Pending

—

Oct 11, 2017

Price Changed

$2,250,000

$572/sq ft

Sep 11, 2017

Listed

$2,450,000

$622/sq ft

MLS PIN #30354510

Dec 15, 1999

Sold

$1,800,000

$457/sq ft

Nov 16, 1999

Listing Removed

—

Sep 15, 1999

Listed

$1,800,000

$457/sq ft

Public Records

Aug 2, 1993

Sold

$830,000

$211/sq ft

Public Records

Apr 30, 1990

Sold

$765,000

$194/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$85,543 (−2.9%)

$2,217,000 + $5,254,000

$7,471,000

2022

$88,079 (+106.4%)

$1,833,000 + $5,708,000

$7,541,000

2021

$42,664 (+31.8%)

$1,528,000 + $2,103,000

$3,631,000

2020

$32,368 (+5.0%)

$1,719,000 + $1,081,000

$2,800,000

2019

$30,822 (+20.9%)

$1,782,000 + $882,000

$2,664,000

2018

$25,501 (+0.5%)

$967,000 + $1,167,000

$2,134,000

2017

$25,384 (+4.0%)

$968,000 + $1,185,000

$2,153,000

2015

$24,415 (−6.5%)

$950,000 + $1,162,000

$2,112,000

2014

$26,103 (−3.9%)

$885,000 + $1,377,000

$2,262,000

2013

$27,156 (+2.6%)

$831,000 + $1,490,000

$2,321,000

2012

$26,473 (+3.3%)

$831,000 + $1,475,000

$2,306,000

2011

$25,615 (+6.5%)

$776,000 + $1,465,000

$2,241,000

2010

$24,062 (+7.1%)

$831,000 + $1,465,000

$2,296,000

2009

$22,463

$1,034,000 + $1,338,000

$2,372,000

Tax history for 38 Maugus Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$85,543 (−2.9%)

$2,217,000 + $5,254,000

$7,471,000

2022

$88,079 (+106.4%)

$1,833,000 + $5,708,000

$7,541,000

2021

$42,664 (+31.8%)

$1,528,000 + $2,103,000

$3,631,000

2020

$32,368 (+5.0%)

$1,719,000 + $1,081,000

$2,800,000

2019

$30,822 (+20.9%)

$1,782,000 + $882,000

$2,664,000

2018

$25,501 (+0.5%)

$967,000 + $1,167,000

$2,134,000

2017

$25,384 (+4.0%)

$968,000 + $1,185,000

$2,153,000

2015

$24,415 (−6.5%)

$950,000 + $1,162,000

$2,112,000

2014

$26,103 (−3.9%)

$885,000 + $1,377,000

$2,262,000

2013

$27,156 (+2.6%)

$831,000 + $1,490,000

$2,321,000

2012

$26,473 (+3.3%)

$831,000 + $1,475,000

$2,306,000

2011

$25,615 (+6.5%)

$776,000 + $1,465,000

$2,241,000

2010

$24,062 (+7.1%)

$831,000 + $1,465,000

$2,296,000

2009

$22,463

$1,034,000 + $1,338,000

$2,372,000

*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

5.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

1.34 Acres

Year renovated

2019

Sq. Ft.

6,611

Year built

1929

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

258964

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, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 196
Length: 14
Width: 14
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Balcony / Deck,Dressing Room,Recessed Lighting

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 150
Length: 15
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 150
Length: 15
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 182
Length: 14
Width: 13
Level: Third
Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting

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

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Shower Stall

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower

Living Room Information
Area: 294
Length: 14
Width: 21
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Area: 240
Length: 15
Width: 16
Level: First
Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting

Dining Room Information
Area: 210
Length: 15
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors,Chair Rail

Kitchen Information
Area: 230
Length: 10
Width: 23
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting

Office Room Information
Area: 66
Length: 11
Width: 6
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Basement Information
Basement: Full

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: First Floor

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 11
Door Features: French Doors
Flooring: Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Interior Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Chair Rail, Bathroom - Half, Recessed Lighting, Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub, Library, Home Office-Separate Entry, Play Room, Bathroom

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,937
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Covered
Exterior Features: Covered Patio/Deck, Balcony, Pool - Inground, Tennis Court(s), Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping

Pool Information
Has Private Pool
Pool Features: In Ground

Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Security Features: Security System

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 1.34
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $25,384
Tax Year: 2017

Utilities

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

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

Location

Location Information
Directions: Washington Street to Maugus.
UnparsedAddress: 38 Maugus Ave, Wellesley MA 02481

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

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 5.5
Sq. Ft.: 6,611
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 1.34 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1929
Year Renovated: 2019
County: Norfolk County
APN: 258964

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Joseph E. Fiske Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.2mi

10/10

Wellesley Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi

8/10

Wellesley High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi

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

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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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

$4.36M – $5.28M

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Home values near 38 Maugus Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
24 Maugus Ave, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3421 Sq. Ft.	$2,538,476
32 Maugus Ave, Wellesley, MA 7 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 5519 Sq. Ft.	$3,306,303
33 Maugus Ave, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3637 Sq. Ft.	$2,561,570
60 Maugus Ave, Wellesley, MA 6 Beds \| 7.5 Baths \| 6316 Sq. Ft.	$3,789,143
48 Maugus Ave, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$2,744,641
50 Maugus Hill Rd, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3123 Sq. Ft.	$2,629,418
43 Maugus Hill Rd, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2208 Sq. Ft.	$1,960,277

Address	Redfin Estimate
17 Maugus Ave, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2861 Sq. Ft.	$1,656,837
44 Maugus Ave, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3765 Sq. Ft.	$2,830,578
37 Maugus Ave, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 4159 Sq. Ft.	$2,520,675
19 Maugus Ave, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3800 Sq. Ft.	$2,655,478
30 Maugus Ave, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 6 Baths \| 7061 Sq. Ft.	$3,287,597
53 Maugus Hill Rd, Wellesley, MA 6 Beds \| 8.5 Baths \| 9171 Sq. Ft.	$4,439,763
39 Maugus Hill Rd, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2608 Sq. Ft.	$2,114,976

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18 Maugus Ave, Wellesley, MA 8 Beds \| 7 Baths \| 7366 Sq. Ft.	$5,376,925
59 Maugus Ave, Wellesley, MA 6 Beds \| 6.5 Baths \| 6621 Sq. Ft.	$4,409,563
54 Maugus Ave, Wellesley, MA 6 Beds \| 6.5 Baths \| 8500 Sq. Ft.	$5,244,536
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37 Maugus Hill Rd, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3851 Sq. Ft.	$2,535,264

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