OFF MARKET

Off Market Nov 2016 for $1.5M

$2,468,707

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $5,038/mo

•

2,655

sq ft

42 Amherst Rd, Wellesley, MA 02482

About this home

Move right into this beautiful, like new, four bedroom, three and a half bath 1930's colonial. Completely renovated, the first floor of this impeccably maintained home offers a fireplaced living room, gourmet kitchen with banquette and walk-in pantry, and lovely family room with french doors leading to a charming patio to extend your entertaining. The second floor boasts three spacious bedrooms including a fireplaced master suite with hotel-inspired bathroom and charming nook which invites you to a roof deck. The third floor provides a large bedroom, full bath and easily accessible attic space. A finished lower level is perfect for play, media or exercise room. A covered back porch, fenced yard and perfectly proportioned mudroom complete the picture. All steps from the Brook Path, town center and train.

Single-familyProperty Type

1932Year Built

0.26 acresLot Size

$930Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Betsy Kessler • Rutledge Properties

Bought with Teri Adler • Pinnacle Residential

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•Source:MLS PIN #72080425

Redfin Estimate

$2,468,707

$879K since sold in November 2016$23K since July

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This home's estimate is 16.4% higher than the average sale price ($2.12M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$2,480,000
A
4 beds3.5 baths3,610 sq ft
10 Kirkland Cir, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUL 16, 2026
$1,925,000
B
3 beds2.5 baths2,433 sq ft
58 Leighton Rd, Wellesley, MA 02482
SOLD JUN 12, 2026
$1,630,000
C
4 beds3 baths2,527 sq ft
21 Howe St, Wellesley, MA 02482
SOLD JAN 28, 2026
$1,965,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths3,017 sq ft
17 Atwood St, Wellesley, MA 02482
SOLD AUG 5, 2026
$2,325,000
E
4 beds3.5 baths3,406 sq ft
53 Audubon Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUN 11, 2026
$2,400,000
F
5 beds2.5 baths3,176 sq ft
16 Denton Rd, Wellesley, MA 02482

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Market trends in 02482, MA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

101.0%

+0.0% MoM

Median sale price

$1.6M

$119K MoM

Avg. days on market

18d

3 days MoM

Recently sold homes

18 MoM

New listings for sale

$1,295,000
2 beds2.5 baths1,648 sq ft
5 Oakdale Ave, Wellesley, MA 02482
$1,675,000
4 beds4 baths2,086 sq ft
29 Cottage St, Wellesley, MA 02482
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Sale history for 42 Amherst Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72080425

Nov 30, 2016

Sold

$1,590,000

$599/sq ft

Oct 14, 2016

Pending

—

Oct 12, 2016

Listed

$1,625,000

$612/sq ft

MLS PIN #30409930

Aug 2, 2000

Sold

$907,000

$342/sq ft

May 23, 2000

Listing Removed

—

May 10, 2000

Listed

$939,000

$354/sq ft

Public Records

Aug 5, 1987

Sold

$450,000

$169/sq ft

Public Records

May 1, 1987

Sold

$331,000

$125/sq ft

Public Records

Oct 1, 1986

Sold

$595,000

$224/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$18,767 (+11.7%)

$883,000 + $756,000

$1,639,000

2022

$16,808 (−0.6%)

$730,000 + $709,000

$1,439,000

2021

$16,908 (+1.6%)

$730,000 + $709,000

$1,439,000

2020

$16,635

$730,000 + $709,000

$1,439,000

2019

$16,649 (−2.2%)

$730,000 + $709,000

$1,439,000

2018

$17,017 (+8.4%)

$715,000 + $709,000

$1,424,000

2017

$15,692 (+11.1%)

$715,000 + $616,000

$1,331,000

2015

$14,126 (+1.0%)

$703,000 + $519,000

$1,222,000

2014

$13,986 (−4.0%)

$582,000 + $630,000

$1,212,000

2013

$14,567 (+1.9%)

$545,000 + $700,000

$1,245,000

2012

$14,293 (+0.4%)

$545,000 + $700,000

$1,245,000

2011

$14,230 (+6.1%)

$488,000 + $757,000

$1,245,000

2010

$13,414 (+5.2%)

$523,000 + $757,000

$1,280,000

2009

$12,747

$687,000 + $659,000

$1,346,000

Tax history for 42 Amherst Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$18,767 (+11.7%)

$883,000 + $756,000

$1,639,000

2022

$16,808 (−0.6%)

$730,000 + $709,000

$1,439,000

2021

$16,908 (+1.6%)

$730,000 + $709,000

$1,439,000

2020

$16,635

$730,000 + $709,000

$1,439,000

2019

$16,649 (−2.2%)

$730,000 + $709,000

$1,439,000

2018

$17,017 (+8.4%)

$715,000 + $709,000

$1,424,000

2017

$15,692 (+11.1%)

$715,000 + $616,000

$1,331,000

2015

$14,126 (+1.0%)

$703,000 + $519,000

$1,222,000

2014

$13,986 (−4.0%)

$582,000 + $630,000

$1,212,000

2013

$14,567 (+1.9%)

$545,000 + $700,000

$1,245,000

2012

$14,293 (+0.4%)

$545,000 + $700,000

$1,245,000

2011

$14,230 (+6.1%)

$488,000 + $757,000

$1,245,000

2010

$13,414 (+5.2%)

$523,000 + $757,000

$1,280,000

2009

$12,747

$687,000 + $659,000

$1,346,000

*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

3.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.26 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,655

Year built

1931

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

260741

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
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Cable Hookup,Chair Rail

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

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Level: Third
Features: Closet,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #5 Information
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Remodeled

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Washer Hookup

Living Room Information
Level: First
Features: Beamed Ceilings,Flooring - Hardwood,Chair Rail,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting

Family Room Information
Level: First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors,Cable Hookup,Exterior Access,Remodeled

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

Kitchen Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Cabinets - Upgraded,Cable Hookup,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Stainless Steel Appliances

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Second Floor

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Door Features: French Doors
Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Stone / Slate, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Recessed Lighting, Bathroom, Vestibule, Play Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,655
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate,Renovated Since
Color: White

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Slate
Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Roof, Patio, Covered
Exterior Features: Balcony / Deck, Deck - Roof, Patio, Covered Patio/Deck, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard

Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.26
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $14,397
Tax Year: 2016

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Hot Water, Radiant, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: Brook Street to Amherst
UnparsedAddress: 42 Amherst Rd, Wellesley MA 02482

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

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,655
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.26 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1931
Year Renovated: —
County: Norfolk County
APN: 260741

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
Exclusions: See Listing Broker.
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Hunnewell Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi

9/10

Wellesley Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi

8/10

Wellesley High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi

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 • 02482

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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

$2.35M – $2.84M

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30 Amherst Road, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2620 Sq. Ft.	$2,006,065

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