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Off market aug 2024 for $1.2M

$1,439,269

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,153/mo

•

2,050

sq ft

38 Riverdale Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481

About this home

Welcome to 38 Riverdale Road, a well-loved gem in one of Wellesley's most desirable neighborhoods. Nestled on a picturesque tree-lined street, this home offers both charm and potential. Its prime location is perfect for commuters, with a short walk to the train station and easy highway access. The elevated lot, surrounded by a quaint rock wall and mature landscaping, ensures privacy and a serene setting. Step inside to discover timeless features such as a classic mantel, intricate moldings, vintage glass doorknobs, and stunning parquet hardwood floors. Recent upgrades include furnace, hot water tank & roof. Opportunity awaits to transform this cherished house into your dream home in a vibrant community with excellent schools, parks and amenities.

Single-familyProperty Type

1918Year Built

9,583 sq ftLot Size

$702Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Melissa Sullivan & Co. Team • William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

Bought with Maureen Murphy Olsen • Louise Condon Realty

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•Source:MLS PIN #73251361

Redfin Estimate

$1,439,269

$239K since sold in August 2024$14K since October

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This home's estimate is 9.9% lower than the average sale price ($1.60M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 19, 2026
$1,895,000
A
4 beds3 baths2,695 sq ft
25 Riverdale Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD MAY 15, 2026
$1,415,000
B
3 beds2.5 baths2,127 sq ft
16 Intervale Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD NOV 2, 2026
$1,770,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths2,172 sq ft
277 Dorset Rd, Waban, MA 02468
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$1,300,000
D
4 beds1.5 baths2,327 sq ft
215 Dorset Rd, Waban, MA 02468
SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$1,700,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths2,994 sq ft
50 Dwhinda Rd, Waban, MA 02468
SOLD SEP 14, 2026
$1,505,000
F
3 beds2 baths2,496 sq ft
7 Grantland 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

Recently sold homes

20 MoM

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$2,150,000
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Sale history for 38 Riverdale Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$10,591 (+6.3%)

$786,000 + $139,000

$925,000

2022

$9,963 (+10.8%)

$675,000 + $178,000

$853,000

2021

$8,989 (+11.9%)

$587,000 + $178,000

$765,000

2020

$8,034

$587,000 + $108,000

$695,000

2019

$8,041 (+1.8%)

$587,000 + $108,000

$695,000

2018

$7,899 (+1.4%)

$579,000 + $82,000

$661,000

2017

$7,793 (+3.1%)

$579,000 + $82,000

$661,000

2015

$7,560 (+12.8%)

$565,000 + $89,000

$654,000

2014

$6,705 (+9.4%)

$468,000 + $113,000

$581,000

2013

$6,131 (+1.9%)

$439,000 + $85,000

$524,000

2012

$6,016 (+3.0%)

$439,000 + $85,000

$524,000

2011

$5,841 (+3.0%)

$430,000 + $81,000

$511,000

2010

$5,670 (+7.7%)

$460,000 + $81,000

$541,000

2009

$5,265

$487,000 + $69,000

$556,000

Tax history for 38 Riverdale Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$10,591 (+6.3%)

$786,000 + $139,000

$925,000

2022

$9,963 (+10.8%)

$675,000 + $178,000

$853,000

2021

$8,989 (+11.9%)

$587,000 + $178,000

$765,000

2020

$8,034

$587,000 + $108,000

$695,000

2019

$8,041 (+1.8%)

$587,000 + $108,000

$695,000

2018

$7,899 (+1.4%)

$579,000 + $82,000

$661,000

2017

$7,793 (+3.1%)

$579,000 + $82,000

$661,000

2015

$7,560 (+12.8%)

$565,000 + $89,000

$654,000

2014

$6,705 (+9.4%)

$468,000 + $113,000

$581,000

2013

$6,131 (+1.9%)

$439,000 + $85,000

$524,000

2012

$6,016 (+3.0%)

$439,000 + $85,000

$524,000

2011

$5,841 (+3.0%)

$430,000 + $81,000

$511,000

2010

$5,670 (+7.7%)

$460,000 + $81,000

$541,000

2009

$5,265

$487,000 + $69,000

$556,000

*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

9,583

Year renovated

1971

Sq. Ft.

2,050

Year built

1918

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

258346

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Apr 30, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 2
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #4 Information
Level: Second

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second

Living Room Information
Level: First

Family Room Information
Level: First

Dining Room Information
Level: First

Kitchen Information
Level: First

Basement Information
Basement: Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,050
Foundation Details: Block
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: White

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Rain Gutters

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.22
Lot Features: Gentle Sloping
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $10,826
Tax Year: 2024

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Hot Water, Steam, Natural Gas
Cooling: Ductless

Location

Location Information
Directions: Glen to Riverdale Rd
UnparsedAddress: 38 Riverdale Road, Wellesley MA 02481

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, University

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,050
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 3
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 9,583 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1918
Year Renovated: 1971
County: Norfolk County
APN: 258346
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —

Home facts updated by owner on Apr 30, 2026

Other

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Schofield Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi

8/10

Wellesley Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.9mi

8/10

Wellesley High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi

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

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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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

$1.37M – $1.66M

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Home values near 38 Riverdale Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
26 Riverdale Road, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1739 Sq. Ft.	$1,742,058
36 Riverdale Road, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2389 Sq. Ft.	$1,706,976
46 Riverdale Road, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2338 Sq. Ft.	$1,532,685
39 Riverdale Road, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1790 Sq. Ft.	$1,601,960
25 Riverdale Road, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2695 Sq. Ft.	$2,101,194
35 River Glen Road, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1842 Sq. Ft.	$1,672,276
2 Intervale Road, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1996 Sq. Ft.	$1,314,222

Address	Redfin Estimate
30 Riverdale Road, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1712 Sq. Ft.	$1,437,831
40 Riverdale Road, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2656 Sq. Ft.	$1,693,180
48 Riverdale Road, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1902 Sq. Ft.	$1,506,032
35 Riverdale Road, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3241 Sq. Ft.	$2,033,382
45 River Glen Road, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2065 Sq. Ft.	$1,652,300
31 River Glen Road, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2432 Sq. Ft.	$1,623,290
5 Intervale Road, Wellesley, MA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2168 Sq. Ft.	$1,463,154

Address	Redfin Estimate
32 Riverdale Road, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2100 Sq. Ft.	$1,553,226
42 Riverdale Road, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1750 Sq. Ft.	$1,449,434
50 Riverdale Road, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,270,020
29 Riverdale Road, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3500 Sq. Ft.	$2,116,948
43 River Glen Road, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3414 Sq. Ft.	$2,313,618
42 River Glen Road, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3615 Sq. Ft.	$2,840,473
6 Montvale Road, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1813 Sq. Ft.	$1,568,820

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