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Off Market Aug 2018 for $839K

$1,471,212

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,835/mo

•

1,750

sq ft

42 Riverdale Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481

About this home

Sparkling and renovated: vintage bungalow located in a wonderful neighborhood that is tucked between the Farms and Lower Falls. Improvements in last 2.5 years include kitchen with a pretty bay window for plants; direct vent, high-efficincy gas furnace; direct vent gas water heater; creation of basement family room, full bathroom, laundry, and a bonus "other" room for your imaginative use. Refurbished front sitting porch and practical, rear screened porch expand the outdoor experience. Bonus hobby shed and greenhouse! Approximately 0.4m to Farms commuter rail station and near the Charles River Reservation with its Charles River Path Trail that leads to the shops and restaurants in Lower Falls village center.

Single-familyProperty Type

1917Year Built

5,998 sq ftLot Size

$841Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 spacesParking

Listed by Catherine Johnson • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Weston

Bought with Bobby Pittella • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Boston - Back Bay

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•Source:MLS PIN #72340296

Redfin Estimate

$1,471,212

$632K since sold in August 2018$13K since July

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This home's estimate is 2.2% higher than the average sale price ($1.44M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAY 15, 2026
$1,415,000
A
3 beds2.5 baths2,127 sq ft
16 Intervale Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUN 16, 2026
$1,250,000
B
3 beds3 baths1,808 sq ft
12 Wareland Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$2,100,000
C
4 beds3.5 baths2,953 sq ft
2 Woodlawn Oval, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUL 28, 2026
$1,335,000
D
3 beds2.5 baths2,332 sq ft
320 Quinobequin Rd, Waban, MA 02468
SOLD AUG 12, 2026
$1,016,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,521 sq ft
6 Oakland Cir, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD AUG 3, 2026
$1,525,000
F
3 beds2.5 baths2,290 sq ft
22 Standish 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 Riverdale Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72340296

Aug 1, 2018

Sold

$839,000

$479/sq ft

Jun 20, 2018

Pending

—

Jun 20, 2018

Price Changed

$839,000

$479/sq ft

Jun 6, 2018

Listed

$879,000

$502/sq ft

MLS PIN #72084252

Feb 2, 2017

Sold

$605,000

$346/sq ft

Dec 27, 2016

Pending

—

Dec 13, 2016

Price Changed

$625,000

$357/sq ft

Dec 13, 2016

Relisted

—

Dec 8, 2016

Pending

—

Oct 21, 2016

Listed

$675,000

$386/sq ft

BUYER COULDN'T CLOSE. NEW PRICE! Perfect entry level home in the fantastic location of Wellesley Hills. First time on the market in 30 years! The potential of this property is unlimited. The lot is mostly level allowing for possible expansion (buyers to do their own due diligence). Large basement with access to the house and the driveway. Forced air gas heat appears to be a newer Trane unit (no old radiators). Some of the windows, including the basement ones seem to be newer. A full bathroom on each floor. 3 bedrooms upstairs and a 4th room/den downstairs. This house is very well maintained. However, some basic upgrades could turn it into a gem!

Public Records

Jun 1, 1986

Sold

$74,000

$42/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$10,557 (−0.7%)

$719,000 + $203,000

$922,000

2022

$10,629 (+9.1%)

$618,000 + $292,000

$910,000

2021

$9,741 (+1.6%)

$537,000 + $292,000

$829,000

2020

$9,583 (−0.7%)

$537,000 + $292,000

$829,000

2019

$9,649 (+34.3%)

$537,000 + $297,000

$834,000

2018

$7,182 (+4.1%)

$506,000 + $95,000

$601,000

2017

$6,897 (+7.3%)

$506,000 + $79,000

$585,000

2015

$6,427 (+10.1%)

$473,000 + $83,000

$556,000

2014

$5,839 (+10.2%)

$391,000 + $115,000

$506,000

2013

$5,300 (+1.9%)

$367,000 + $86,000

$453,000

2012

$5,200 (+2.0%)

$367,000 + $86,000

$453,000

2011

$5,098 (+3.1%)

$359,000 + $87,000

$446,000

2010

$4,947 (+6.8%)

$385,000 + $87,000

$472,000

2009

$4,631

$408,000 + $81,000

$489,000

Tax history for 42 Riverdale Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$10,557 (−0.7%)

$719,000 + $203,000

$922,000

2022

$10,629 (+9.1%)

$618,000 + $292,000

$910,000

2021

$9,741 (+1.6%)

$537,000 + $292,000

$829,000

2020

$9,583 (−0.7%)

$537,000 + $292,000

$829,000

2019

$9,649 (+34.3%)

$537,000 + $297,000

$834,000

2018

$7,182 (+4.1%)

$506,000 + $95,000

$601,000

2017

$6,897 (+7.3%)

$506,000 + $79,000

$585,000

2015

$6,427 (+10.1%)

$473,000 + $83,000

$556,000

2014

$5,839 (+10.2%)

$391,000 + $115,000

$506,000

2013

$5,300 (+1.9%)

$367,000 + $86,000

$453,000

2012

$5,200 (+2.0%)

$367,000 + $86,000

$453,000

2011

$5,098 (+3.1%)

$359,000 + $87,000

$446,000

2010

$4,947 (+6.8%)

$385,000 + $87,000

$472,000

2009

$4,631

$408,000 + $81,000

$489,000

*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

6,098 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1964

Sq. Ft.

1,523

Year built

1915

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

258348

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Parking Spaces: 3

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 140
Length: 10
Width: 14
Level: Second
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Wood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 81
Length: 9
Width: 9
Level: Second
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Wood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 140
Length: 10
Width: 14
Level: Second
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Wood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3

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

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

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

Living Room Information
Area: 209
Length: 19
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood,French Doors

Family Room Information
Area: 272
Length: 16
Width: 17
Level: Basement
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting

Dining Room Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wood

Kitchen Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Stainless Steel Appliances,Gas Stove

Office Room Information
Area: 80
Length: 10
Width: 8
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wood

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

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Door Features: French Doors
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Flooring - Wood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Marble
Interior Features: Office

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,750
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Brown

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Screened
Exterior Features: Porch, Porch - Screened, Greenhouse

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Other Structures: Greenhouse

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.14
Lot Features: Gentle Sloping
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,181.95
Tax Year: 2018

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: Window Unit(s)

Location

Location Information
Directions: Glen Road to Riverdale Road.
UnparsedAddress: 42 Riverdale Road, Wellesley MA 02481

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area, House of Worship

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,523
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,098 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1915
Year Renovated: 1964
County: Norfolk County
APN: 258348

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Schofield Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi

8/10

Wellesley Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.9mi

8/10

Wellesley High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi

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

54% 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

$1.40M – $1.69M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
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46 Riverdale Rd, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2338 Sq. Ft.	$1,340,744

Address	Redfin Estimate
36 Riverdale Rd, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2389 Sq. Ft.	$1,706,132
48 Riverdale Rd, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1902 Sq. Ft.	$1,486,223

Address	Redfin Estimate
40 Riverdale Rd, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2656 Sq. Ft.	$1,637,184
50 Riverdale Rd, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,231,717

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