OFF MARKET

Off Market Mar 2015 for $1.4M

$2,584,578

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $7,674/mo

•

3,135

sq ft

42 Thackeray Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481

About this home

A new price and a fresh new look! Beautifully updated and maintained Poet's Corner Colonial. This 11 room, 5 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath home has it all. Gracious formal living and dining rooms great for entertaining. The eat-in kitchen adjoins the family room and library, all which overlook the professionally landscaped, gorgeous back yard. Front and back stairs access the 5 bedrooms and 3 updated baths. A custom wine cellar along with playroom and bonus space in the basement make this the perfect home!

Single-familyProperty Type

1940Year Built

0.5 acresLot Size

$824Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Jennifer Madden • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Wellesley - Central St.

Bought with Carol A. Baker • Rutledge Properties

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•Source:MLS PIN #71700709

Redfin Estimate

$2,584,578

$1.1M since sold in March 2015$18K since July

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This home's estimate is 7% higher than the average sale price ($2.42M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 3, 2026
$2,130,000
A
4 beds3.5 baths2,609 sq ft
21 Madison Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUL 8, 2026
$2,935,000
B
5 beds3.5 baths4,364 sq ft
49 Whittier Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUN 10, 2026
$2,090,000
C
4 beds3.5 baths3,283 sq ft
4 Fiske Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUN 5, 2026
$1,880,000
D
4 beds3 baths2,332 sq ft
23 Thackeray Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD AUG 20, 2025
$2,625,000
E
4 beds3.5 baths3,060 sq ft
54 Fiske Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD MAY 19, 2026
$2,833,000
F
4 beds3.5 baths4,151 sq ft
15 Standish Cir, 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

Recently sold homes

25 MoM

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Sale history for 42 Thackeray Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #71700709

Mar 20, 2015

Sold

$1,482,500

$473/sq ft

Mar 2, 2015

Pending

—

Jan 22, 2015

Price Changed

$1,529,000

$488/sq ft

Oct 29, 2014

Price Changed

$1,550,000

$494/sq ft

Sep 2, 2014

Price Changed

$1,575,000

$502/sq ft

Jun 18, 2014

Listed

$1,595,000

$509/sq ft

MLS PIN #70066303

Sep 20, 2004

Sold

$1,335,000

$426/sq ft

Aug 13, 2004

Listing Removed

—

Jul 21, 2004

Listed

$1,349,000

$430/sq ft

Public Records

Jan 26, 1996

Sold

$715,000

$228/sq ft

Public Records

Apr 28, 1993

Sold

$585,500

$187/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$21,698 (+8.6%)

$1,256,000 + $639,000

$1,895,000

2022

$19,973 (+6.6%)

$1,086,000 + $624,000

$1,710,000

2021

$18,730 (+1.6%)

$970,000 + $624,000

$1,594,000

2020

$18,427 (+6.2%)

$970,000 + $624,000

$1,594,000

2019

$17,355 (+3.7%)

$892,000 + $608,000

$1,500,000

2018

$16,730 (+1.4%)

$759,000 + $641,000

$1,400,000

2017

$16,506 (+1.6%)

$759,000 + $641,000

$1,400,000

2015

$16,253 (+1.3%)

$746,000 + $660,000

$1,406,000

2014

$16,052 (−5.2%)

$618,000 + $773,000

$1,391,000

2013

$16,930 (+1.9%)

$579,000 + $868,000

$1,447,000

2012

$16,612 (+2.4%)

$579,000 + $868,000

$1,447,000

2011

$16,219 (+4.6%)

$518,000 + $901,000

$1,419,000

2010

$15,510 (+14.5%)

$579,000 + $901,000

$1,480,000

2009

$13,542

$665,000 + $765,000

$1,430,000

Tax history for 42 Thackeray Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$21,698 (+8.6%)

$1,256,000 + $639,000

$1,895,000

2022

$19,973 (+6.6%)

$1,086,000 + $624,000

$1,710,000

2021

$18,730 (+1.6%)

$970,000 + $624,000

$1,594,000

2020

$18,427 (+6.2%)

$970,000 + $624,000

$1,594,000

2019

$17,355 (+3.7%)

$892,000 + $608,000

$1,500,000

2018

$16,730 (+1.4%)

$759,000 + $641,000

$1,400,000

2017

$16,506 (+1.6%)

$759,000 + $641,000

$1,400,000

2015

$16,253 (+1.3%)

$746,000 + $660,000

$1,406,000

2014

$16,052 (−5.2%)

$618,000 + $773,000

$1,391,000

2013

$16,930 (+1.9%)

$579,000 + $868,000

$1,447,000

2012

$16,612 (+2.4%)

$579,000 + $868,000

$1,447,000

2011

$16,219 (+4.6%)

$518,000 + $901,000

$1,419,000

2010

$15,510 (+14.5%)

$579,000 + $901,000

$1,480,000

2009

$13,542

$665,000 + $765,000

$1,430,000

*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

3.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.5 Acres

Year renovated

1987

Sq. Ft.

2,927

Year built

1940

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

257592

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: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 260
Length: 20
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 210
Length: 14
Width: 15
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 156
Length: 13
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 130
Length: 13
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wood

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 64
Length: 8
Width: 8
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

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

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower

Living Room Information
Area: 312
Length: 24
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wood

Family Room Information
Area: 380
Length: 19
Width: 20
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wood

Dining Room Information
Area: 169
Length: 13
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 300
Length: 20
Width: 15
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wood,Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Wine Chiller

Basement Information
Basement: Partially Finished, Sump Pump

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

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 3
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 11
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Marble, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Library, Sun Room, Play Room, Bonus Room, Bathroom

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,135
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since
Color: Yellow

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

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.5
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $16,253.36
Tax Year: 2015

Utilities

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

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: RT 16 to Walnut St to Emerson to Thackeray
UnparsedAddress: 42 Thackeray Rd, Wellesley MA 02481

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Park

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,927
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: 1987
County: Norfolk County
APN: 257592

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3

Listing Information
Exclusions: All Wall Mounted Tvs
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

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Transit

Schofield Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi

8/10

Wellesley Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.0mi

8/10

Wellesley High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi

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

52% 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

$2.46M – $2.97M

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Home values near 42 Thackeray Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
24 Thackeray Rd, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3921 Sq. Ft.	$2,382,282
38 Thackeray Rd, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$2,417,255

Address	Redfin Estimate
30 Thackeray Rd, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3100 Sq. Ft.	$2,452,536
48 Thackeray Rd, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3318 Sq. Ft.	$2,586,741

Address	Redfin Estimate
34 Thackeray Rd, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2500 Sq. Ft.	$2,202,315
54 Thackeray Rd, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3126 Sq. Ft.	$2,412,585

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