OFF MARKET

Off Market Oct 2020 for $2M

$2,705,029

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,839/mo

•

4,990

sq ft

40 Boulder Brook Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481

About this home

Welcome to this beautiful colonial in Wellesley's beloved neighborhood. Gracious sized rooms, high ceilings and natural light is apparent throughout the home. The main level features sun splashed living room and dining room. A large eat -in kitchen with island, custom built-ins, pantry and stainless steel appliances which opens into a spacious family room with fireplace and custom built-ins. A home office and well designed mudroom complete the first floor. The second floor offers a gracious master suite complete with fireplace and en-suite marble bath with soaking tub. There are also three additional large bedrooms and two baths plus laundry room. A fifth bedroom with an en-suite bath and additional storage complete the third floor. The expansive lower level has an exercise room, play room, full bath plus storage. Block party neighborhood! Close to Boulder Brook reservation and trails as well as path to Bates Elementary School.

Single-familyProperty Type

2006Year Built

10,183 sq ftLot Size

$542Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Melissa Dailey • Coldwell Banker Realty - Wellesley

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

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•Source:MLS PIN #72724576

Redfin Estimate

$2,705,029

$705K since sold in October 2020$62K since July

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This home's estimate is 13.5% lower than the average sale price ($3.13M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 1, 2026
$3,225,000
A
5 beds5.5 baths5,779 sq ft
53 Chesterton Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUN 1, 2026
$3,100,000
B
5 beds5.5 baths5,926 sq ft
27 Garrison Rd, Wellesley, MA 02482
SOLD APR 21, 2026
$3,000,000
C
5 beds5.5 baths4,886 sq ft
19 Northgate Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUN 1, 2026
$3,100,000
D
5 beds5 baths5,227 sq ft
15 Parker Rd, Wellesley, MA 02482
SOLD JUL 22, 2026
$3,070,000
E
5 beds5 baths5,073 sq ft
8 Oakdale Ave, Wellesley, MA 02482
SOLD DEC 9, 2025
$3,270,000
F
5 beds4.5 baths4,947 sq ft
51 Boulder Brook 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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Sale history for 40 Boulder Brook Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72724576

Oct 30, 2020

Sold

$2,000,000

$401/sq ft

Sep 14, 2020

Contingent

—

Sep 10, 2020

Listed

$1,949,000

$391/sq ft

MLS PIN #72235765

Dec 1, 2017

Sold

$1,800,000

$361/sq ft

Oct 7, 2017

Pending

—

Sep 28, 2017

Listed

$1,850,000

$371/sq ft

+22

This pristine Bates Colonial is ideally located in Wellesley's coveted Northgate neighborhood. The fabulous floor plan is highly liveable, with large well proportioned rooms, generous natural light, soaring ceilings, high quality finishes and gleaming hardwood floors. The main level offers a stunning sun-splashed living room and dining room. The well designed generous eat-in kitchen overlooks the rear grounds and includes island seating, stainless steel appliances, custom built-ins and a large pantry. The adjoining family room features a handsome fireplace and built-ins. A private library and generous mudroom complete the first floor. The second floor features a gracious fireplaced master suite with stunning marble bath, three additional large bedrooms and two baths. The top level offers an en suite fifth bedroom with bath and ample storage. The expansive finished lower level includes a bright exercise room, fabulous oversize game room and bath.

MLS PIN #70279439

Jan 19, 2006

Sold

$725,000

$145/sq ft

Nov 30, 2005

Listing Removed

—

Oct 15, 2005

Listed

$799,900

$160/sq ft

Charming Cape nestled in favorite Wsly neighborhood.Stroll to Bates School & Boulder Brook Reservation. Pretty living room w/ fireplace. Lg. kitchen w/ cherry cabinets,granite,new appliances & eat in area.Family room w/ hardwood dirctly off of kitchen. New mudroom entry way.Master bedroom has bath w/ jacuzzi tub,glass shower,cherry vanities and walk in closet. New fully finished basement with 2 spacious rooms & cedar closet complete this perfect family home! Great deck overlooking flat bkyard!

Public Records

Jun 30, 1997

Sold

$292,500

$59/sq ft

Public Records

Feb 12, 1993

Sold

$246,000

$49/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$22,946 (−0.5%)

$766,000 + $1,238,000

$2,004,000

2022

$23,068 (+14.7%)

$656,000 + $1,319,000

$1,975,000

2021

$20,116 (+1.6%)

$656,000 + $1,056,000

$1,712,000

2020

$19,791

$656,000 + $1,056,000

$1,712,000

2019

$19,808 (−5.2%)

$656,000 + $1,056,000

$1,712,000

2018

$20,889 (+16.2%)

$650,000 + $1,098,000

$1,748,000

2017

$17,980 (+2.9%)

$650,000 + $875,000

$1,525,000

2015

$17,479 (+3.0%)

$639,000 + $873,000

$1,512,000

2014

$16,975 (+6.4%)

$505,000 + $966,000

$1,471,000

2013

$15,947 (+1.9%)

$451,000 + $912,000

$1,363,000

2012

$15,647 (−1.6%)

$451,000 + $912,000

$1,363,000

2011

$15,899 (+6.8%)

$421,000 + $970,000

$1,391,000

2010

$14,892 (+10.0%)

$451,000 + $970,000

$1,421,000

2009

$13,542

$501,000 + $929,000

$1,430,000

Tax history for 40 Boulder Brook Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$22,946 (−0.5%)

$766,000 + $1,238,000

$2,004,000

2022

$23,068 (+14.7%)

$656,000 + $1,319,000

$1,975,000

2021

$20,116 (+1.6%)

$656,000 + $1,056,000

$1,712,000

2020

$19,791

$656,000 + $1,056,000

$1,712,000

2019

$19,808 (−5.2%)

$656,000 + $1,056,000

$1,712,000

2018

$20,889 (+16.2%)

$650,000 + $1,098,000

$1,748,000

2017

$17,980 (+2.9%)

$650,000 + $875,000

$1,525,000

2015

$17,479 (+3.0%)

$639,000 + $873,000

$1,512,000

2014

$16,975 (+6.4%)

$505,000 + $966,000

$1,471,000

2013

$15,947 (+1.9%)

$451,000 + $912,000

$1,363,000

2012

$15,647 (−1.6%)

$451,000 + $912,000

$1,363,000

2011

$15,899 (+6.8%)

$421,000 + $970,000

$1,391,000

2010

$14,892 (+10.0%)

$451,000 + $970,000

$1,421,000

2009

$13,542

$501,000 + $929,000

$1,430,000

*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

10,019 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

3,990

Year built

2006

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

263784

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
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting

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

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second

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

Bedroom #5 Information
Level: Third
Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

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

Living Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Open Floorplan

Family Room Information
Level: First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting

Dining Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Wainscoting

Kitchen Information
Level: First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area,Pantry,Kitchen Island,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Stainless Steel Appliances

Basement Information
Basement: Full

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: First Floor

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 10
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Recessed Lighting, Closet, Library, Exercise Room, Play Room, High Speed Internet

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 4,990
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: tan
Lead Paint: None

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.23
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $19,791
Tax Year: 2020

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 200+ Amp Service

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

Location

Location Information
Directions: Weston Road to Boulder Brook Road
UnparsedAddress: 40 Boulder Brook Rd, Wellesley MA 02481

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 5.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,990
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 10,019 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2006
Year Renovated: —
County: Norfolk County
APN: 263784

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Katharine Lee Bates Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi

8/10

Wellesley Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi

8/10

Wellesley High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.9mi

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

53% 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

$2.57M – $3.11M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
36 Boulder Brook Rd, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3200 Sq. Ft.	$2,170,616
51 Boulder Brook Rd, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4947 Sq. Ft.	$3,302,371

Address	Redfin Estimate
44 Boulder Brook Rd, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2143 Sq. Ft.	$1,609,018
43 Boulder Brook Rd, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2568 Sq. Ft.	$1,807,206

Address	Redfin Estimate
52 Boulder Brook Rd, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1398 Sq. Ft.	$1,218,293
39 Boulder Brook Rd, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,587,289

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