OFF MARKET

Off Market Jun 2012 for $2.4M

$3,709,490

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $4,883/mo

•

4,100

sq ft

38 River Glen Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481

About this home

A very rare offering in Wellesley Farms. Warm and inviting 2009 Contemporary Colonial custom designed by well known architect offers clean lines, sun-filled spaces + meticulous detail. Exquisitely appointed, this special residence features wide oak floors, Tibetan stonework, Chef's kitchen w/ high end appliances + open airy breakfast room + custom lighting. Master suite with spa finishes + 4 bedrooms + 4.5 baths. Amazing outdoor spaces w/expansive Travertine stone patio + salt water heated pool

Single-familyProperty Type

2009Year Built

0.4 acresLot Size

$905Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Donahue Maley and Burns Team • Benoit Mizner Simon & Co. - Wellesley - Central St

Bought with Melissa Dailey • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Wellesley - Central St.

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•Source:MLS PIN #71344857

Redfin Estimate

$3,709,490

$1.2M since sold in June 2012$82K since August

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This home's estimate is 12.5% higher than the average sale price ($3.30M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$2,965,000
A
5 beds4.5 baths5,253 sq ft
577 Grove St, Newton, MA 02462
SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$1,665,000
B
5 beds4 baths3,096 sq ft
80 Washington St, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD MAY 8, 2026
$3,650,000
C
5 beds5.5 baths5,833 sq ft
12 Bird Hill Ave, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD APR 13, 2026
$2,500,000
D
5 beds4.5 baths5,261 sq ft
1 Clock Tower Dr, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$5,250,000
E
5 beds6 baths5,230 sq ft
14 Bristol Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD DEC 3, 2025
$3,750,000
F
5 beds5.5 baths5,833 sq ft
10 Bird Hill Ave, Wellesley, MA 02481

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Market trends in 02481, MA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

101.2%

0.6% MoM

Median sale price

$2.6M

$189K MoM

Avg. days on market

15d

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OPEN TODAY, 11:30AM TO 1PM
$1,995,000
4 beds3.5 baths3,216 sq ft
186 Oakland St, Wellesley, MA 02481
$3,595,000
6 beds5 baths6,525 sq ft
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Sale history for 38 River Glen Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #71344857

Jun 19, 2012

Sold

$2,495,000

$609/sq ft

Mar 5, 2012

Contingent

—

Mar 1, 2012

Listed

$2,495,000

$609/sq ft

Public Records

Aug 15, 2006

Sold

$772,000

$188/sq ft

MLS PIN #70365351

Aug 14, 2006

Sold

$770,000

$188/sq ft

Aug 4, 2006

Listing Removed

—

Apr 10, 2006

Listed

$829,900

$202/sq ft

Location abounds for this nine room cape/contemporary nestled in the heart of the Wellesley Farms. Flexible floor plan affords master suite with full bath and sitting area. Formal fireplaced living room and dining rooms. Newer granite kitchen/family room with cathedral ceilings all overlooking lovely, landscaped corner lot. Large finished space on the lower level perfect for workout room and play room. Minutes from Farms train and commuter routes. A wonderful neighborhood! Schofield School.

Public Records

Oct 19, 1990

Sold

$234,000

$57/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$27,033 (+1.3%)

$930,000 + $1,431,000

$2,361,000

2022

$26,689 (+4.1%)

$799,000 + $1,486,000

$2,285,000

2021

$25,627 (+1.6%)

$695,000 + $1,486,000

$2,181,000

2020

$25,212

$695,000 + $1,486,000

$2,181,000

2019

$25,234 (−3.9%)

$695,000 + $1,486,000

$2,181,000

2018

$26,266 (+1.4%)

$620,000 + $1,578,000

$2,198,000

2017

$25,914 (+2.5%)

$620,000 + $1,578,000

$2,198,000

2015

$25,293

$610,000 + $1,578,000

$2,188,000

2014

$25,296 (−9.3%)

$505,000 + $1,687,000

$2,192,000

2013

$27,881 (+13.6%)

$473,000 + $1,910,000

$2,383,000

2012

$24,544 (+20.0%)

$473,000 + $1,665,000

$2,138,000

2011

$20,448 (+72.2%)

$464,000 + $1,325,000

$1,789,000

2010

$11,874 (+64.3%)

$497,000 + $636,000

$1,133,000

2009

$7,226

$526,000 + $237,000

$763,000

Tax history for 38 River Glen Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$27,033 (+1.3%)

$930,000 + $1,431,000

$2,361,000

2022

$26,689 (+4.1%)

$799,000 + $1,486,000

$2,285,000

2021

$25,627 (+1.6%)

$695,000 + $1,486,000

$2,181,000

2020

$25,212

$695,000 + $1,486,000

$2,181,000

2019

$25,234 (−3.9%)

$695,000 + $1,486,000

$2,181,000

2018

$26,266 (+1.4%)

$620,000 + $1,578,000

$2,198,000

2017

$25,914 (+2.5%)

$620,000 + $1,578,000

$2,198,000

2015

$25,293

$610,000 + $1,578,000

$2,188,000

2014

$25,296 (−9.3%)

$505,000 + $1,687,000

$2,192,000

2013

$27,881 (+13.6%)

$473,000 + $1,910,000

$2,383,000

2012

$24,544 (+20.0%)

$473,000 + $1,665,000

$2,138,000

2011

$20,448 (+72.2%)

$464,000 + $1,325,000

$1,789,000

2010

$11,874 (+64.3%)

$497,000 + $636,000

$1,133,000

2009

$7,226

$526,000 + $237,000

$763,000

*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

0.4 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

4,268

Year built

2008

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

258371

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: 5
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #4 Information
Level: Second
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #5 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 4
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

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

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Hot Tub / Spa

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

Family Room Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors

Dining Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors

Kitchen Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,French Doors,Kitchen Island

Basement Information
Basement: Full

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Dining Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 10
Door Features: French Doors
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Marble, Hardwood, Stone / Slate, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Bathroom, Play Room, Game Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 4,100
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Beige
Lead Paint: None

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Pool - Inground Heated, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Fenced Yard, Stone Wall

Pool Information
Has Private Pool
Pool Features: Pool - Inground Heated

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

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.4
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $24,437
Tax Year: 2012

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 220 Volts

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Radiant, Natural Gas, Hydro Air
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: Washington Street to Glen Rd to River Glen
UnparsedAddress: 38 River Glen Rd, Wellesley MA 02481

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

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 5.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,268
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.4 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2008
Year Renovated: —
County: Norfolk County
APN: 258371

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Schofield Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi

8/10

Wellesley Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi

8/10

Wellesley High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi

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

56% 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

$3.53M – $4.27M

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Home values near 38 River Glen Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
45 River Glen Road, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2065 Sq. Ft.	$1,625,763
31 River Glen Road, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2432 Sq. Ft.	$1,656,569

Address	Redfin Estimate
43 River Glen Road, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3414 Sq. Ft.	$2,255,778
23 River Glen Road, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2419 Sq. Ft.	$1,679,985

Address	Redfin Estimate
35 River Glen Road, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1842 Sq. Ft.	$1,670,676
24 River Glen Road, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2000 Sq. Ft.	$1,486,711

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