Off Market Jun 2021 for $850K

$1,267,435

•

1,344

sq ft

42 Martin Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481

About this home

Open Houses Sat. 5/15 & Sun. 5/16 12:30-3. Wonderful opportunity to live in one of the sought after Bates neighborhood in Wellesley. Short distance to Bates Elementary and the Boulder Brook Reservation. This home sits on a 1/4 acre lot in a quiet neighborhood. The house has been in the family for more than five decades. The house has been lovingly maintained over the years. Hardwood floors throughout. Patio in the floor plan is the screened porch (14' X 8').

Single-familyProperty Type

1937Year Built

0.25 acresLot Size

$943Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Buyer's agent

Doreen Lewis Redfin Corp.

Listed by Jin Chung • Keller Williams Realty Boston South West

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•Source:MLS PIN #72823088

Redfin Estimate

$1,267,435

$417K since sold in June 2021$5,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 11.5% lower than the average sale price ($1.43M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 15, 2026
$1,450,000
A
3 beds2 baths2,149 sq ft
30 Pine Plain Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUL 9, 2026
$1,805,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths2,644 sq ft
22 Lafayette Cir, Wellesley, MA 02482
SOLD JAN 8, 2026
$1,270,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,581 sq ft
45 Mayo Rd, Wellesley, MA 02482
SOLD AUG 11, 2026
$1,180,000
D
3 beds1.5 baths1,743 sq ft
16 Sunnyside Ave, Wellesley, MA 02482
SOLD APR 30, 2026
$1,150,000
E
3 beds2 baths2,023 sq ft
339 Weston Rd, Wellesley, MA 02482
SOLD APR 17, 2026
$1,740,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths2,214 sq ft
31 Martin Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481

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$590,621

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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 42 Martin Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$9,664 (+8.2%)

$777,000 + $67,000

$844,000

2022

$8,935 (−0.6%)

$666,000 + $99,000

$765,000

2021

$8,989 (+1.7%)

$666,000 + $99,000

$765,000

2020

$8,843

$666,000 + $99,000

$765,000

2019

$8,851 (+3.2%)

$666,000 + $99,000

$765,000

2018

$8,580 (+1.4%)

$654,000 + $64,000

$718,000

2017

$8,465 (+3.7%)

$654,000 + $64,000

$718,000

2015

$8,161 (+19.7%)

$643,000 + $63,000

$706,000

2014

$6,820 (+10.8%)

$508,000 + $83,000

$591,000

2013

$6,154 (+1.9%)

$453,000 + $73,000

$526,000

2012

$6,038 (+6.5%)

$453,000 + $73,000

$526,000

2011

$5,669 (+2.8%)

$423,000 + $73,000

$496,000

2010

$5,512 (+1.4%)

$453,000 + $73,000

$526,000

2009

$5,436

$504,000 + $70,000

$574,000

Tax history for 42 Martin Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$9,664 (+8.2%)

$777,000 + $67,000

$844,000

2022

$8,935 (−0.6%)

$666,000 + $99,000

$765,000

2021

$8,989 (+1.7%)

$666,000 + $99,000

$765,000

2020

$8,843

$666,000 + $99,000

$765,000

2019

$8,851 (+3.2%)

$666,000 + $99,000

$765,000

2018

$8,580 (+1.4%)

$654,000 + $64,000

$718,000

2017

$8,465 (+3.7%)

$654,000 + $64,000

$718,000

2015

$8,161 (+19.7%)

$643,000 + $63,000

$706,000

2014

$6,820 (+10.8%)

$508,000 + $83,000

$591,000

2013

$6,154 (+1.9%)

$453,000 + $73,000

$526,000

2012

$6,038 (+6.5%)

$453,000 + $73,000

$526,000

2011

$5,669 (+2.8%)

$423,000 + $73,000

$496,000

2010

$5,512 (+1.4%)

$453,000 + $73,000

$526,000

2009

$5,436

$504,000 + $70,000

$574,000

*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

1.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

10,894

Year renovated

2025

Sq. Ft.

1,344

Year built

1937

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

263901

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Nov 1, 2025.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 276
Length: 23
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 90
Length: 10
Width: 9
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 143
Length: 13
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

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

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Vinyl,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Living Room Information
Area: 253
Length: 23
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Dining Room Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Kitchen Information
Area: 121
Length: 11
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Vinyl,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access, Sump Pump

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Basement

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,344
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: white

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Screened
Exterior Features: Porch - Screened, Rain Gutters

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.25
Lot Features: Wooded
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $8,989
Tax Year: 2021

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Oil

Location

Location Information
Directions: Route 9 to Martin Rd.
UnparsedAddress: 42 Martin Rd., Wellesley MA 02481

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Public School

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,344
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 5
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.25 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1937
Year Renovated: 2025
County: Norfolk County
APN: 263901
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —

Home facts updated by owner on Nov 1, 2025

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Katharine Lee Bates Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

8/10

Wellesley Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi

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

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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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.

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Estimated sale price

$1.21M – $1.46M

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Home values near 42 Martin Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
38 Martin Road, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2277 Sq. Ft.	$1,837,745
47 Martin Road, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1344 Sq. Ft.	$1,365,123

Address	Redfin Estimate
52 Martin Road, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1700 Sq. Ft.	$1,508,234
45 Martin Road, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1372 Sq. Ft.	$1,382,222

Address	Redfin Estimate
53 Martin Road, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1691 Sq. Ft.	$1,457,314
37 Martin Road, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1552 Sq. Ft.	$1,236,175

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