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Off Market Nov 2022 for $3.6M

$3,702,903

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $10,451/mo

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7,103

sq ft

42 Old Colony Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481

About this home

Gracious 1930's 6 bedroom Cliff Estate Colonial on one of Wellelsey's favorite streets. Over 7100 sq ft of finished space on 3 floors. This home has maintained all of its character and charm yet has the floorplan for today's living. Large spacious kitchen with 2 islands opens to family room cathedral ceilings, stone fireplace and built-ins. Dining room with butler pantry. Front to back living room with bay windows, fireplace and built-ins. Sunroom with high ceilings or can be a private office. Plus a first floor library. Mudroom off of garage. Master has vaulted ceilings with 2 walk-in closets. 5 additional family beds and 3 full baths. Walk up third floor perfect for storage. Lower level is incredible bonus space. Game room and a playroom each with fireplace and full windows. Additional office/guest space with full bath. Plus exercise area. Set on a 1/2 acre with a beautiful brick patio overlooking back yard.

Single-familyProperty Type

1932Year Built

0.45 acresLot Size

$521Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Melissa Dailey • Coldwell Banker Realty - Wellesley

Bought with Blake Whitney • Hammond Residential Real Estate

Redfin checked: 3 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #73043609

Redfin Estimate

$3,702,903

$103K since sold in November 2022$229K since August

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This home's estimate is 2.4% lower than the average sale price ($3.79M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 7, 2026
$3,200,000
A
5 beds4.5 baths4,010 sq ft
101 Edmunds Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD MAY 15, 2026
$4,120,000
B
5 beds5 baths6,550 sq ft
138 Lowell Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$2,525,000
C
4 beds3.5 baths3,497 sq ft
35 Arnold Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD MAY 15, 2026
$5,097,250
D
6 beds6 baths8,100 sq ft
99 Old Colony Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUL 24, 2026
$5,500,000
E
5 beds5 baths6,203 sq ft
64 Albion Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD AUG 5, 2026
$2,325,000
F
4 beds3.5 baths3,406 sq ft
53 Audubon Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481

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Market trends in 02481, MA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

101.2%

0.6% MoM

Median sale price

$2.6M

$189K MoM

Avg. days on market

15d

0 days MoM

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0 MoM

New listings for sale

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$2,695,000
5 beds3.5 baths4,054 sq ft
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OPEN THU, 12PM TO 1:30PM
$1,995,000
4 beds3.5 baths3,216 sq ft
186 Oakland St, Wellesley, MA 02481
$3,595,000
6 beds5 baths6,525 sq ft
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$1,395,000
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Sale history for 42 Old Colony Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #73043609

Nov 16, 2022

Sold

$3,600,000

$507/sq ft

Oct 3, 2022

Listed

$3,695,000

$520/sq ft

Public Records

Apr 7, 2006

Sold

$3,000,000

$422/sq ft

MLS PIN #50392714

Jun 5, 1998

Sold

$1,405,000

$198/sq ft

Mar 2, 1998

Listing Removed

—

Feb 25, 1998

Listed

$1,295,000

$182/sq ft

Public Records

Sep 1, 1993

Sold

$400,000

$56/sq ft

Public Records

Jun 21, 1993

Sold

$705,000

$99/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$32,999 (+0.9%)

$986,000 + $1,896,000

$2,882,000

2022

$32,716 (+0.7%)

$883,000 + $1,918,000

$2,801,000

2021

$32,477 (+1.6%)

$846,000 + $1,918,000

$2,764,000

2020

$31,952

$846,000 + $1,918,000

$2,764,000

2019

$31,979 (+3.8%)

$846,000 + $1,918,000

$2,764,000

2018

$30,819 (+1.4%)

$877,000 + $1,702,000

$2,579,000

2017

$30,406 (−0.3%)

$877,000 + $1,702,000

$2,579,000

2015

$30,507 (+4.0%)

$862,000 + $1,777,000

$2,639,000

2014

$29,346 (−9.4%)

$764,000 + $1,779,000

$2,543,000

2013

$32,397 (+1.9%)

$717,000 + $2,052,000

$2,769,000

2012

$31,788 (−0.7%)

$717,000 + $2,052,000

$2,769,000

2011

$32,027 (+7.2%)

$669,000 + $2,133,000

$2,802,000

2010

$29,868 (+5.0%)

$717,000 + $2,133,000

$2,850,000

2009

$28,457

$977,000 + $2,028,000

$3,005,000

Tax history for 42 Old Colony Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$32,999 (+0.9%)

$986,000 + $1,896,000

$2,882,000

2022

$32,716 (+0.7%)

$883,000 + $1,918,000

$2,801,000

2021

$32,477 (+1.6%)

$846,000 + $1,918,000

$2,764,000

2020

$31,952

$846,000 + $1,918,000

$2,764,000

2019

$31,979 (+3.8%)

$846,000 + $1,918,000

$2,764,000

2018

$30,819 (+1.4%)

$877,000 + $1,702,000

$2,579,000

2017

$30,406 (−0.3%)

$877,000 + $1,702,000

$2,579,000

2015

$30,507 (+4.0%)

$862,000 + $1,777,000

$2,639,000

2014

$29,346 (−9.4%)

$764,000 + $1,779,000

$2,543,000

2013

$32,397 (+1.9%)

$717,000 + $2,052,000

$2,769,000

2012

$31,788 (−0.7%)

$717,000 + $2,052,000

$2,769,000

2011

$32,027 (+7.2%)

$669,000 + $2,133,000

$2,802,000

2010

$29,868 (+5.0%)

$717,000 + $2,133,000

$2,850,000

2009

$28,457

$977,000 + $2,028,000

$3,005,000

*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

5.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.45 Acres

Year renovated

2002

Sq. Ft.

5,688

Year built

1932

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

261082

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: 6
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 306
Length: 18
Width: 17
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Vaulted Ceiling(s),Walk-In Closet(s)

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 266
Length: 14
Width: 19
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 130
Length: 13
Width: 10
Level: Second

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 156
Length: 13
Width: 12
Level: Second

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 176
Length: 16
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 5
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 182
Length: 14
Width: 13
Level: First

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Basement
Features: Bathroom - Full

Living Room Information
Area: 364
Length: 14
Width: 26
Level: First
Features: Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Family Room Information
Area: 567
Length: 21
Width: 27
Level: First
Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built

Dining Room Information
Area: 224
Length: 14
Width: 16
Level: First
Features: Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Wet Bar

Kitchen Information
Area: 551
Length: 19
Width: 29
Level: Second
Features: Dining Area,Kitchen Island

Office Room Information
Area: 196
Length: 14
Width: 14
Level: Basement
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Finished, Walk-Out Access

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: First Floor

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 5
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 16
Flooring: Wood, Carpet
Interior Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Sun Room, Library, Mud Room, Game Room, Office, Play Room, Wet Bar, Walk-Up Attic

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 7,103
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since
Color: white

Exterior Features
Roof: Slate
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.45
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $32,716
Tax Year: 2022

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Electric Baseboard, Natural Gas, Fireplace
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: Lowell or Bristol to Old Colony
UnparsedAddress: 42 Old Colony Road, Wellesley MA 02481

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No

Public facts

Beds: 6
Baths: 5.5
Sq. Ft.: 5,688
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.45 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1932
Year Renovated: 2002
County: Norfolk County
APN: 261082

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Sprague Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi

9/10

Wellesley Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi

8/10

Wellesley High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi

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

60% 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

$3.52M – $4.26M

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Home values near 42 Old Colony Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
28 Old Colony Rd, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2464 Sq. Ft.	$1,908,810
51 Old Colony Rd, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 6.5 Baths \| 6377 Sq. Ft.	$4,603,975

Address	Redfin Estimate
35 Old Colony Rd, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2623 Sq. Ft.	$2,352,415
45 Old Colony Rd, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 5195 Sq. Ft.	$3,216,736

Address	Redfin Estimate
61 Old Colony Rd, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3340 Sq. Ft.	$2,738,746
39 Old Colony Rd, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2659 Sq. Ft.	$2,215,082

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