OFF MARKET

Off Market Jun 2019 for $1M

$2,124,222

•

3,083

sq ft

42 Cliff Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481

About this home

Embrace the opportunity to update, renovate or expand this gracious c. 1890 Colonial majestically set on a private 14010 SF lot in the heart of the Cliff Estates surrounded by homes of significant value. Gracious first floor with high ceilings includes a bright, expansive living, formal dining room with corner fireplace & eat-in cherry cabinet kitchen with granite counters & island. The family room with wood stove & four season sun room brings the outside in and overlooking the private back yard & gardens. Front & back stairs. Four bedrooms on the 2nd floor including a spacious master bedroom with bay window & large bath with adjacent laundry room. Third floor bedroom with diamond pane dormer window & adjacent sitting room plus ample storage. Beautiful handcrafted cobblestone walls, walkways & mature trees surround the property. Two-car detached garage is conveniently accessed from Cushing Road. Minutes to Wellesley Hills commuter train, shops, Rt. 16, Mass Pike & I-95.

Single-familyProperty Type

1890Year Built

0.32 acresLot Size

$689Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Tom Aaron • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Wellesley - Central St.

Bought with Nancy Brewton • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Wellesley - Central St.

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #72454349

Redfin Estimate

$2,124,222

$1.0M since sold in June 2019$38K since July

Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale

This home's estimate is 19.7% higher than the average sale price ($1.77M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAY 6, 2026
$2,450,000
A
5 beds3.5 baths3,369 sq ft
40 Chestnut St, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUN 3, 2026
$1,953,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths2,627 sq ft
92 Woodlawn Ave, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD APR 16, 2026
$1,635,650
C
4 beds2.5 baths2,112 sq ft
15 Clifton Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD AUG 28, 2025
$1,340,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths3,257 sq ft
500 Worcester St, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$1,616,000
E
6 beds3.5 baths3,447 sq ft
225 Walnut St, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JAN 30, 2026
$1,655,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths2,204 sq ft
54 Colburn Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481

Claim this home to receive a free report every month with insights on the changing estimate.

Earn from this home

Sell

$1,282,946

Est. take-home

List your home with Redfin and save $10,621

Rent

$4,976/mo

Redfin rental estimate

List your home for rent

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

New listings for sale

OPEN SUN, 12PM TO 2PM
$3,595,000
6 beds5 baths6,525 sq ft
151 Oakland St, Wellesley, MA 02481
OPEN SAT, 11:30AM TO 1:30PM
$5,450,000
5 beds7 baths7,632 sq ft
44 Whiting Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
$4,695,000
6 beds4.5 baths7,013 sq ft
32 Arlington Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
3D WALKTHROUGH
$1,395,000
4 beds2.5 baths1,800 sq ft
560 Worcester St, Wellesley, MA 02481
EARLY ACCESS
$2,049,000
3 beds3 baths4,366 sq ft
53 Sheridan Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
$1,950,000
3 beds1.5 baths1,595 sq ft
53 Elmwood Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
EARLY ACCESS
$7,495,000
6 beds8 baths7,900 sq ft
38 Woodcliff Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
See all

Provided by Redfin

Sale history for 42 Cliff Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$16,957 (+4.8%)

$810,000 + $671,000

$1,481,000

2022

$16,177 (+17.6%)

$725,000 + $660,000

$1,385,000

2021

$13,759 (+13.0%)

$695,000 + $476,000

$1,171,000

2020

$12,173

$695,000 + $358,000

$1,053,000

2019

$12,183 (−8.8%)

$695,000 + $358,000

$1,053,000

2018

$13,360 (+1.4%)

$809,000 + $309,000

$1,118,000

2017

$13,181 (+4.1%)

$809,000 + $309,000

$1,118,000

2015

$12,658 (+9.3%)

$795,000 + $300,000

$1,095,000

2014

$11,586 (+8.1%)

$635,000 + $369,000

$1,004,000

2013

$10,717 (+1.9%)

$595,000 + $321,000

$916,000

2012

$10,516 (+2.1%)

$595,000 + $321,000

$916,000

2011

$10,298 (+1.9%)

$576,000 + $325,000

$901,000

2010

$10,103 (+1.2%)

$639,000 + $325,000

$964,000

2009

$9,981

$764,000 + $290,000

$1,054,000

Tax history for 42 Cliff Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$16,957 (+4.8%)

$810,000 + $671,000

$1,481,000

2022

$16,177 (+17.6%)

$725,000 + $660,000

$1,385,000

2021

$13,759 (+13.0%)

$695,000 + $476,000

$1,171,000

2020

$12,173

$695,000 + $358,000

$1,053,000

2019

$12,183 (−8.8%)

$695,000 + $358,000

$1,053,000

2018

$13,360 (+1.4%)

$809,000 + $309,000

$1,118,000

2017

$13,181 (+4.1%)

$809,000 + $309,000

$1,118,000

2015

$12,658 (+9.3%)

$795,000 + $300,000

$1,095,000

2014

$11,586 (+8.1%)

$635,000 + $369,000

$1,004,000

2013

$10,717 (+1.9%)

$595,000 + $321,000

$916,000

2012

$10,516 (+2.1%)

$595,000 + $321,000

$916,000

2011

$10,298 (+1.9%)

$576,000 + $325,000

$901,000

2010

$10,103 (+1.2%)

$639,000 + $325,000

$964,000

2009

$9,981

$764,000 + $290,000

$1,054,000

*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

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.32 Acres

Year renovated

2019

Sq. Ft.

3,082

Year built

1890

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

259769

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: 2
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 288
Length: 18
Width: 16
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Wood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 169
Length: 13
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 130
Length: 13
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 121
Length: 11
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wood

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 180
Length: 10
Width: 18
Level: Third
Features: Flooring - Wood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Living Room Information
Area: 338
Length: 13
Width: 26
Level: First

Family Room Information
Area: 272
Length: 16
Width: 17
Level: First
Features: Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Dining Room Information
Area: 210
Length: 14
Width: 15
Level: First

Kitchen Information
Area: 266
Length: 19
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island

Basement Information
Basement: Unfinished

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Second Floor

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 10
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Interior Features: Sun Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,083
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: White

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle, Rubber
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Exterior Features: Porch, Stone Wall

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.32
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Frontage Length: 70
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $12,184
Tax Year: 2019

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service

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

Location

Location Information
Directions: Washington Street to Cliff Road (corner of Cliff & Cushing)
UnparsedAddress: 42 Cliff Road, Wellesley MA 02481

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Shopping, Public School, T-Station

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,082
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.32 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1890
Year Renovated: 2019
County: Norfolk County
APN: 259769

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 6

Listing Information
Exclusions: See Listing Agents
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Sprague Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.2mi

9/10

Wellesley Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi

8/10

Wellesley High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi

10/10

Provided by GreatSchools

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

59% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years

Provided by First Street

Historical weather

Wellesley, MA • 02481

Average low and high temperatures (°F)

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Sun exposure

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.

9 hrs

4.4 hrs

JuneDecember

Provided by Shadowmap

Estimated sale price

$2.02M – $2.44M

Reach more buyers when you sell with Redfin. Save up to $21,242 in fees. 3 minutes to get started.

Need the cash from your home fast? Sell to .

Nearby similar homes

OPEN SUN, 12PM TO 2PM

$3,595,000

6 beds5 baths6,525 sq ft

151 Oakland St, Wellesley, MA 02481

OPEN SAT, 1PM TO 2PM

$3,299,000

6 beds4.5 baths4,424 sq ft

209 Bristol Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481

OPEN SUN, 2PM TO 3:30PM

$2,449,000

4 beds3.5 baths4,201 sq ft

283 Walnut St, Wellesley, MA 02481

$1,490,000

4 beds3 baths2,218 sq ft

32 Bobolink Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481

OPEN SUN, 11:30AM TO 1PM

$2,095,000

4 beds2.5 baths3,330 sq ft

42 Sheridan Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481

$2,150,000

5 beds3.5 baths3,704 sq ft

77 Cedar St, Wellesley, MA 02481

New listings for sale in 02481

OPEN SUN, 12PM TO 2PM

$3,595,000

6 beds5 baths6,525 sq ft

151 Oakland St, Wellesley, MA 02481

OPEN SAT, 11:30AM TO 1:30PM

$5,450,000

5 beds7 baths7,632 sq ft

44 Whiting Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481

$4,695,000

6 beds4.5 baths7,013 sq ft

32 Arlington Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481

3D WALKTHROUGH

$1,395,000

4 beds2.5 baths1,800 sq ft

560 Worcester St, Wellesley, MA 02481

EARLY ACCESSCOMPASS COMING SOON

$2,049,000

3 beds3 baths4,366 sq ft

53 Sheridan Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481

$1,950,000

3 beds1.5 baths1,595 sq ft

53 Elmwood Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481

EARLY ACCESSCOMPASS COMING SOON

$7,495,000

6 beds8 baths7,900 sq ft

38 Woodcliff Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481

Home values near 42 Cliff Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
34 Cliff Road, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2754 Sq. Ft.	$1,569,256
58 Cliff Road, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3331 Sq. Ft.	$2,579,058

Address	Redfin Estimate
38 Cliff Road, Wellesley, MA 6 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3736 Sq. Ft.	$2,271,068
49 Cliff Road, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2337 Sq. Ft.	$1,792,783

Address	Redfin Estimate
46 Cliff Road, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2824 Sq. Ft.	$2,081,728
45 Cliff Road, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 4928 Sq. Ft.	$4,521,317

Property information provided by MLS PIN when last listed in 2019. This data may not match . Learn more.

Download the Redfin App on the Apple App Store

Download the Redfin App from the Google Play Store

Join us

Become an Agent

Get referrals

Careers

Find homes faster

About us

Find us

Subsidiaries

Affiliated Business

Countries

United States

Canada

Updated September 2025: By searching, you agree to the Terms of Use, and Privacy Policy.

Do not sell or share my personal information.

REDFIN and all REDFIN variants, WALK SCORE, and the R logos, are trademarks of Redfin Corporation, registered or pending in the USPTO.

California DRE #01521930

Redfin is licensed to do business in New York as Redfin Real Estate. NY Standard Operating Procedures

New Mexico Real Estate Licenses

TREC: Info About Brokerage Services, Consumer Protection Notice

All mortgage lending products and information are provided by Rocket Mortgage, LLC | NMLS #3030; www.NMLSConsumerAccess.org. Licensed in 50 states. This site is not authorized by the New York State Department of Financial Services for mortgage solicitation or loan applications activities related to properties located in the State of New York.

Redfin Corporation is an affiliated business of Rocket Limited Partnership. Each company, and their subsidiaries, are separate legal entities operated and managed through its own management and governance structures.

If you are using a screen reader, or having trouble reading this website, please call Redfin Customer Support for help at 1-844-759-7732.

REDFIN IS COMMITTED TO AND ABIDES BY THE FAIR HOUSING ACT AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ACT. READ REDFIN'S FAIR HOUSING POLICY AND THE NEW YORK STATE FAIR HOUSING NOTICE.

GreatSchools Ratings provided by GreatSchools.org.

02030 homes for sale
02481 homes for sale
02492 homes for sale
02493 homes for sale
01760 homes for sale

Houses for rent in Wellesley	Agents near me	Quincy, MA homes for sale	Wellesley Housing Market
Houses for sale near me	Boston, MA homes for sale	Brookline, MA homes for sale
Land for sale near me	Newton, MA homes for sale	Arlington, MA homes for sale
Open Houses near me	Cambridge, MA homes for sale	Wellesley Property Records
Condos for sale near me	Lexington, MA homes for sale	MA New Listings

Cambridge homes for sale
Boston homes for sale
Newton homes for sale

About this home

Redfin Estimate

Earn from this home

Market trends in 02481, MA

Sale history for 42 Cliff Rd

Tax history for 42 Cliff Rd

Public record

Property details

Around this home

Schools

Lifestyle

Climate risks

Historical weather

Sun exposure

Nearby similar homes

New listings for sale in 02481

Home values near 42 Cliff Rd

More real estate resources