OFF MARKET

Off Market Jul 2020 for $1.9M

$2,712,987

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,727/mo

•

3,800

sq ft

42 Richland Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481

About this home

Lovely 5 bedroom Colonial tucked away in one of Wellesley's favorite neighborhoods has been renovated throughout. Sparkling white eat in chef's kitchen with sub zero fridge opens to family room with walls of built ins and windows overlooking level fenced in yard with enchanting bluestone patio and built in stone grille. Sun filled 1st floor office with vaulted ceiling, dining room and entertainment sized living room with wood burning fireplace. Five generous bedrooms on the second level including a master suite with his and hers walk in closets and spa bath plus 2 more full baths. Finished lower level with lots of storage and space for play, recreation and 2nd office. The home you have been waiting for is here. Come fall in love! Offers, if any, will be reviewed at 5:00 Monday 6/15

Single-familyProperty Type

1940Year Built

10,052 sq ftLot Size

$714Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Donahue Maley and Burns Team • Compass

Bought with Donahue Maley and Burns Team • Compass

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•Source:MLS PIN #72673348

Redfin Estimate

$2,712,987

$813K since sold in July 2020$18K since July

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This home's estimate is 15.8% higher than the average sale price ($2.34M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD DEC 2, 2025
$2,250,000
A
4 beds2.5 baths2,965 sq ft
13 Cavanaugh Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD APR 15, 2026
$1,925,000
B
4 beds3.5 baths2,813 sq ft
6 Boulder Brook Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD AUG 13, 2026
$2,562,000
C
4 beds3 baths3,099 sq ft
31 Shirley Rd, Wellesley, MA 02482
SOLD JUN 2, 2026
$2,450,000
D
5 beds3.5 baths3,351 sq ft
48 Patton Rd, 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 25, 2026
$2,550,000
F
5 beds4.5 baths3,806 sq ft
141 Hampshire 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

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25 MoM

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Sale history for 42 Richland Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72673348

Jul 30, 2020

Sold

$1,900,000

$500/sq ft

Jun 16, 2020

Contingent

—

Jun 13, 2020

Listed

$1,795,000

$472/sq ft

MLS PIN #30718883

Aug 5, 2003

Sold

$995,500

$262/sq ft

May 10, 2003

Listing Removed

—

May 7, 2003

Listed

$989,000

$260/sq ft

Public Records

Jun 13, 1997

Sold

$247,500

$65/sq ft

Public Records

Jun 17, 1991

Sold

$265,000

$70/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$19,877 (+7.0%)

$764,000 + $972,000

$1,736,000

2022

$18,571 (+7.4%)

$655,000 + $935,000

$1,590,000

2021

$17,284 (+16.4%)

$655,000 + $816,000

$1,471,000

2020

$14,843 (+1.3%)

$655,000 + $629,000

$1,284,000

2019

$14,648 (−5.4%)

$655,000 + $611,000

$1,266,000

2018

$15,487 (+2.9%)

$649,000 + $647,000

$1,296,000

2017

$15,056 (+6.0%)

$649,000 + $628,000

$1,277,000

2015

$14,207 (+2.8%)

$638,000 + $591,000

$1,229,000

2014

$13,825 (−3.6%)

$504,000 + $694,000

$1,198,000

2013

$14,344 (+1.9%)

$450,000 + $776,000

$1,226,000

2012

$14,074 (+21.0%)

$450,000 + $776,000

$1,226,000

2011

$11,636 (+5.9%)

$420,000 + $598,000

$1,018,000

2010

$10,983 (+13.7%)

$450,000 + $598,000

$1,048,000

2009

$9,659

$500,000 + $520,000

$1,020,000

Tax history for 42 Richland Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$19,877 (+7.0%)

$764,000 + $972,000

$1,736,000

2022

$18,571 (+7.4%)

$655,000 + $935,000

$1,590,000

2021

$17,284 (+16.4%)

$655,000 + $816,000

$1,471,000

2020

$14,843 (+1.3%)

$655,000 + $629,000

$1,284,000

2019

$14,648 (−5.4%)

$655,000 + $611,000

$1,266,000

2018

$15,487 (+2.9%)

$649,000 + $647,000

$1,296,000

2017

$15,056 (+6.0%)

$649,000 + $628,000

$1,277,000

2015

$14,207 (+2.8%)

$638,000 + $591,000

$1,229,000

2014

$13,825 (−3.6%)

$504,000 + $694,000

$1,198,000

2013

$14,344 (+1.9%)

$450,000 + $776,000

$1,226,000

2012

$14,074 (+21.0%)

$450,000 + $776,000

$1,226,000

2011

$11,636 (+5.9%)

$420,000 + $598,000

$1,018,000

2010

$10,983 (+13.7%)

$450,000 + $598,000

$1,048,000

2009

$9,659

$500,000 + $520,000

$1,020,000

*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.

3,277

Year built

1951

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

263719

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 240
Length: 16
Width: 15
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s)

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 168
Length: 14
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 140
Length: 10
Width: 14
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 140
Length: 14
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 196
Length: 14
Width: 14
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
# of Bathrooms (Half): 2
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half

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

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

Living Room Information
Area: 252
Length: 12
Width: 21
Level: First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Area: 285
Length: 19
Width: 15
Level: First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors,Exterior Access

Dining Room Information
Area: 100
Length: 10
Width: 10
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 170
Length: 10
Width: 17
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Remodeled,Stainless Steel Appliances,Lighting - Pendant

Office Room Information
Area: 99
Length: 9
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Ceiling - Vaulted,Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Finished

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 11
Door Features: French Doors
Window Features: Screens
Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s), Home Office, Play Room, Bonus Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,800
Foundation Area: 9,999
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since
Color: taupe
Lead Paint: None

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Screens, Fenced Yard, Outdoor Gas Grill Hookup

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat
Security Features: Security System

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

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $14,843
Tax Year: 2020

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: Outdoor Gas Grill Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Generator

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

Location

Location Information
Directions: Weston Road to Boulder Brook to Richland Rd
UnparsedAddress: 42 Richland Rd, Wellesley MA 02481

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area, Public School

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,277
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 10,019 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1951
Year Renovated: —
County: Norfolk County
APN: 263719

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 5

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Katharine Lee Bates Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi

8/10

Wellesley Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi

8/10

Wellesley High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.9mi

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

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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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

$2.58M – $3.12M

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Home values near 42 Richland Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
39 Richland Road, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4400 Sq. Ft.	$3,166,716
34 Richland Road, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2400 Sq. Ft.	$1,846,543

Address	Redfin Estimate
35 Richland Road, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3772 Sq. Ft.	$2,937,075
46 Richland Road, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 3804 Sq. Ft.	$3,093,567

Address	Redfin Estimate
30 Richland Road, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1776 Sq. Ft.	$1,281,367
31 Richland Road, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2898 Sq. Ft.	$1,745,709

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