OFF MARKET

Off Market Jul 2018 for $700K

$1,067,711

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $4,509/mo

•

1,454

sq ft

42 River Rdg, Wellesley, MA 02481

About this home

Conveniently located 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath Wellesley Colonial with tons of updates is situated in a commuter-friendly location near the intersection of Route 90 and 95/128. Very close to Newton-Wellesley hospital and MBTA Riverside Green Line "D" Branch that goes directly to Longwood Medical area and downtown Boston. Recent updates include 2009 conversion to gas heating, 2013 roof, 2013 electrical panel, 2013 de-leading, 2018 water heater, and more. 2 car off-street parking and backyard that overlooks Charles River reservation wooded area for excellent privacy. 2 blocks from Schofield Elementary School. Won't last! Open Houses Saturday and Sunday 1:30-3:00 PM.

Single-familyProperty Type

1893Year Built

6,075 sq ftLot Size

$734Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by Philip Hou • Philip Hou Real Estate

Bought with Rose Hall • Blue Ocean Realty, LLC

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•Source:MLS PIN #72327369

Redfin Estimate

$1,067,711

$368K since sold in July 2018$1,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 4.8% lower than the average sale price ($1.12M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 12, 2026
$1,016,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,521 sq ft
6 Oakland Cir, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUN 5, 2026
$860,000
B
3 beds1 bath1,053 sq ft
19 Hastings St, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD MAY 1, 2026
$1,337,000
C
4 beds1.5 baths1,200 sq ft
8 Damien Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$1,300,000
D
4 beds1.5 baths2,327 sq ft
215 Dorset Rd, Waban, MA 02468
SOLD JUL 28, 2026
$1,335,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths2,332 sq ft
320 Quinobequin Rd, Waban, MA 02468
SOLD AUG 18, 2026
$880,000
F
3 beds1.5 baths1,760 sq ft
79 Longfellow Rd, Newton, MA 02462

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$3,711/mo

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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

Recently sold homes

0 MoM

New listings for sale

EARLY ACCESS
Unknown
5 beds4 baths4,149 sq ft
76 McLean St, Wellesley, MA 02481
$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
151 Oakland St, Wellesley, MA 02481
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Redfin agents who toured

Welcoming front porch. Home does back up to route 95, there is traffic noise in the yard but not in the home. No driveway for this home but a circular drive for off street parking. Gorgeous kitchen remodel. Open first floor floor plan.
14 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Nancy McLaughlin
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Sale history for 42 River Rdg

Date

Event

Price

MLSPIN #73433063

Jan 6, 2026

Rental Removed

$4,100

$3/sq ft

Dec 16, 2025

Price Changed

$4,100

$3/sq ft

Dec 2, 2025

Listed for Rent

$4,200

$3/sq ft

Nov 24, 2025

Rental Removed

$4,200

$3/sq ft

Nov 21, 2025

Listed for Rent

$4,200

$3/sq ft

Nov 12, 2025

Rental Removed

$4,200

$3/sq ft

Oct 30, 2025

Listed for Rent

$4,200

$3/sq ft

Oct 16, 2025

Rental Removed

$4,200

$3/sq ft

Sep 19, 2025

Listed for Rent

$4,200

$3/sq ft

MLS PIN #72327369

Jul 16, 2018

Sold

$700,000

$481/sq ft

May 23, 2018

Pending

—

May 16, 2018

Price Changed

$680,000

$468/sq ft

May 16, 2018

Price Changed

$700,000

$481/sq ft

May 15, 2018

Listed

$680,000

$468/sq ft

MLS PIN #71507676

Jul 15, 2013

Sold

$525,000

$361/sq ft

Apr 18, 2013

Contingent

—

Apr 11, 2013

Listed

$499,000

$343/sq ft

Charming vintage colonial located on a quiet street, close to school, park and easy highway access backing up to a large wooded area. A welcoming front porch leads the way to this 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath home featuring a new granite kitchen and updated bath. The first floor also offers a living room, dining room and mudroom/laundry room. Other renovations include conversion to gas heat and new energy efficient furnace in 2009 and a new hot water tank in 2011. A great combination of old and new!

Public Records

Aug 1, 1990

Sold

$711,305

$489/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$9,091 (+4.1%)

$685,000 + $109,000

$794,000

2022

$8,737 (+10.8%)

$588,000 + $160,000

$748,000

2021

$7,884 (+1.6%)

$511,000 + $160,000

$671,000

2020

$7,757

$511,000 + $160,000

$671,000

2019

$7,763 (+10.7%)

$511,000 + $160,000

$671,000

2018

$7,015 (+1.2%)

$482,000 + $105,000

$587,000

2017

$6,933 (+1.9%)

$483,000 + $105,000

$588,000

2016

$6,802 (+12.1%)

$474,000 + $101,000

$575,000

2015

$6,069 (+8.7%)

$428,000 + $97,000

$525,000

2014

$5,585 (+5.1%)

$354,000 + $130,000

$484,000

2013

$5,312 (+11.5%)

$332,000 + $122,000

$454,000

2012

$4,764 (+7.7%)

$332,000 + $83,000

$415,000

2011

$4,423 (+3.2%)

$307,000 + $80,000

$387,000

2010

$4,286 (+7.5%)

$329,000 + $80,000

$409,000

2009

$3,987

$348,000 + $73,000

$421,000

Tax history for 42 River Rdg

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$9,091 (+4.1%)

$685,000 + $109,000

$794,000

2022

$8,737 (+10.8%)

$588,000 + $160,000

$748,000

2021

$7,884 (+1.6%)

$511,000 + $160,000

$671,000

2020

$7,757

$511,000 + $160,000

$671,000

2019

$7,763 (+10.7%)

$511,000 + $160,000

$671,000

2018

$7,015 (+1.2%)

$482,000 + $105,000

$587,000

2017

$6,933 (+1.9%)

$483,000 + $105,000

$588,000

2016

$6,802 (+12.1%)

$474,000 + $101,000

$575,000

2015

$6,069 (+8.7%)

$428,000 + $97,000

$525,000

2014

$5,585 (+5.1%)

$354,000 + $130,000

$484,000

2013

$5,312 (+11.5%)

$332,000 + $122,000

$454,000

2012

$4,764 (+7.7%)

$332,000 + $83,000

$415,000

2011

$4,423 (+3.2%)

$307,000 + $80,000

$387,000

2010

$4,286 (+7.5%)

$329,000 + $80,000

$409,000

2009

$3,987

$348,000 + $73,000

$421,000

*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

6,098 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,454

Year built

1889

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

257288

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 156
Length: 12
Width: 13
Level: Second

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 130
Length: 10
Width: 13
Level: Second

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

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

Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 80
Length: 8
Width: 10
Level: Second

Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 15
Length: 3
Width: 5
Level: First

Living Room Information
Area: 156
Length: 12
Width: 13
Level: First

Dining Room Information
Area: 156
Length: 12
Width: 13
Level: First

Kitchen Information
Area: 221
Length: 17
Width: 13
Level: First

Basement Information
Basement: Full

Laundry Information
Laundry Dimen: 8X5
Laundry Features: First Floor

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,454
Foundation Details: Stone
Year Built Source: Owner
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: white
Lead Paint: Certified Treated

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Exterior Features: Porch, Fenced Yard

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.14

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,015
Tax Year: 2018

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling: Window Unit(s)

Location

Location Information
Directions: Cedar Street to River Ridge
UnparsedAddress: 42 River Ridge, Wellesley MA 02481

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Golf, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,454
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,098 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1889
Year Renovated: —
County: Norfolk County
APN: 257288

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Schofield Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi

8/10

Wellesley Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.4mi

8/10

Wellesley High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.0mi

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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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

$1.01M – $1.23M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
26 River Rdg, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2290 Sq. Ft.	$1,636,244
32 River Rdg, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1710 Sq. Ft.	$1,067,422

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28 River Rdg, Wellesley, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 900 Sq. Ft.	$975,653
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Address	Redfin Estimate
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36 River Rdg, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2587 Sq. Ft.	$1,383,994

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