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Off Market Jul 2012 for $3M

$4,521,317

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $9,242/mo

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4,928

sq ft

45 Cliff Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481

About this home

This renowned Cliff Estates home offers the finest in elegant craftsmanship and rare architectural detail. Enjoy soaring 10 foot ceilings, wide open living space and a stunning master chef's kitchen. The home has 5 bedrooms and 5 1/2 baths to serve all of your family’s needs. The exquisite master suite boasts a fireplace, sitting area, and spacious his & her walk-in closets. Stunning grounds and carriage house w/ additional 2000+ sf of space and garage parking for 3 make this a spectacular home.

Single-familyProperty Type

1890Year Built

0.72 acresLot Size

$917Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 garage spacesParking

Listed by Erik Pearson • Prudential Lyons Group Real Estate

Bought with Debi Benoit • Benoit Mizner Simon & Co. - Wellesley - Central St

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•Source:MLS PIN #71373863

Redfin Estimate

$4,521,317

$1.5M since sold in July 2012$113K since July

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This home's estimate is 55.4% higher than the average sale price ($2.91M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$3,900,000
A
5 beds3.5 baths5,074 sq ft
33 Hundreds Cir, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUN 2, 2026
$3,100,000
B
5 beds5.5 baths4,785 sq ft
44 Bradford Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$2,700,000
C
5 beds4.5 baths6,032 sq ft
47 Longfellow Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUL 7, 2026
$3,200,000
D
5 beds4.5 baths4,010 sq ft
101 Edmunds Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD APR 2, 2026
$1,865,000
E
5 beds3.5 baths3,774 sq ft
7 Cliff Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUL 16, 2026
$2,690,000
F
4 beds3.5 baths4,761 sq ft
21 Elm St, 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 45 Cliff Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #71373863

Jul 19, 2012

Sold

$3,010,000

$611/sq ft

May 12, 2012

Contingent

—

Apr 26, 2012

Listed

$3,250,000

$659/sq ft

MLS PIN #70979606

Jun 10, 2010

Listing Removed

—

Jun 10, 2010

Sold

$2,983,500

$605/sq ft

Apr 26, 2010

Contingent

—

Apr 8, 2010

Price Changed

$2,995,000

$608/sq ft

Nov 9, 2009

Price Changed

$3,295,000

$669/sq ft

Sep 23, 2009

Listed

$3,495,000

$709/sq ft

Stunning sophistication defines this often admired Landmark home, located in the prestigious Cliff Estates. With soaring 10 ft. ceilings throughout, this property has been completely renovated preserving all the exquisite details seldom found in new construction.This home offers 3 grand floors of liv. space,including a beautiful MBR suite with fplc. This gracious property,surrounded by mature gardens and rare specimen trees, is enhanced by 2 custom stone terraces.Carriage House & 3 car gar.

MLS PIN #30231199

Oct 15, 1998

Sold

$1,960,000

$398/sq ft

Jul 3, 1998

Listing Removed

—

Jun 10, 1998

Listed

$2,295,000

$466/sq ft

MLS PIN #50284859

Jun 6, 1996

Sold

$1,397,000

$283/sq ft

Dec 14, 1995

Listing Removed

—

May 15, 1995

Listed

$1,580,000

$321/sq ft

Public Records

Feb 3, 1987

Sold

$970,000

$197/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$35,197 (+3.8%)

$1,188,000 + $1,886,000

$3,074,000

2022

$33,919 (+1.0%)

$1,065,000 + $1,839,000

$2,904,000

2021

$33,593 (+1.6%)

$1,020,000 + $1,839,000

$2,859,000

2020

$33,050

$1,020,000 + $1,839,000

$2,859,000

2019

$33,079 (+1.7%)

$1,020,000 + $1,839,000

$2,859,000

2018

$32,540 (+1.3%)

$869,000 + $1,854,000

$2,723,000

2017

$32,116 (+2.4%)

$870,000 + $1,854,000

$2,724,000

2015

$31,362 (−2.0%)

$855,000 + $1,858,000

$2,713,000

2014

$31,989 (−6.9%)

$758,000 + $2,014,000

$2,772,000

2013

$34,363 (+1.9%)

$748,000 + $2,189,000

$2,937,000

2012

$33,717 (+12.6%)

$748,000 + $2,189,000

$2,937,000

2011

$29,935 (+8.3%)

$664,000 + $1,955,000

$2,619,000

2010

$27,646 (+11.1%)

$711,000 + $1,927,000

$2,638,000

2009

$24,887

$969,000 + $1,659,000

$2,628,000

Tax history for 45 Cliff Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$35,197 (+3.8%)

$1,188,000 + $1,886,000

$3,074,000

2022

$33,919 (+1.0%)

$1,065,000 + $1,839,000

$2,904,000

2021

$33,593 (+1.6%)

$1,020,000 + $1,839,000

$2,859,000

2020

$33,050

$1,020,000 + $1,839,000

$2,859,000

2019

$33,079 (+1.7%)

$1,020,000 + $1,839,000

$2,859,000

2018

$32,540 (+1.3%)

$869,000 + $1,854,000

$2,723,000

2017

$32,116 (+2.4%)

$870,000 + $1,854,000

$2,724,000

2015

$31,362 (−2.0%)

$855,000 + $1,858,000

$2,713,000

2014

$31,989 (−6.9%)

$758,000 + $2,014,000

$2,772,000

2013

$34,363 (+1.9%)

$748,000 + $2,189,000

$2,937,000

2012

$33,717 (+12.6%)

$748,000 + $2,189,000

$2,937,000

2011

$29,935 (+8.3%)

$664,000 + $1,955,000

$2,619,000

2010

$27,646 (+11.1%)

$711,000 + $1,927,000

$2,638,000

2009

$24,887

$969,000 + $1,659,000

$2,628,000

*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

0.72 Acres

Year renovated

1996

Sq. Ft.

4,692

Year built

1890

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

259824

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: 3
# of Covered Spaces: 3
Parking Spaces: 10
Parking Features: Detached, Heated Garage, Storage, Workshop in Garage, Carriage Shed, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 600
Length: 30
Width: 20
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 345
Length: 23
Width: 15
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 156
Length: 13
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 324
Length: 18
Width: 18
Level: Third

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 180
Length: 15
Width: 12
Level: Third

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

Living Room Information
Area: 459
Length: 27
Width: 17
Level: First

Family Room Information
Area: 340
Length: 17
Width: 20
Level: First

Dining Room Information
Area: 204
Length: 17
Width: 12
Level: First

Kitchen Information
Area: 408
Length: 24
Width: 17
Level: First

Basement Information
Basement: Partial

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 11
Window Features: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s)
Flooring: Wood, Carpet
Interior Features: Library, Sun Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 4,928
Foundation Area: 9,999
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Storage, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard, Garden, Guest House

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Security Features: Security System
Other Structures: Guest House

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.72
ViewYN: Has View
View: Scenic View(s)
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $33,717
Tax Year: 2012

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 220 Volts

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Baseboard, Hot Water, Oil
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: Washington to Cliff Road.
UnparsedAddress: 45 Cliff Rd, Wellesley MA 02481

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 5.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,692
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 0.72 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1890
Year Renovated: 1996
County: Norfolk County
APN: 259824

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 4

Listing Information
Exclusions: Contact Agent For Exclusions.
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Sprague Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.2mi

9/10

Wellesley Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi

8/10

Wellesley High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi

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

56% 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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Estimated sale price

$4.30M – $5.20M

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Home values near 45 Cliff Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
38 Cliff Rd, Wellesley, MA 6 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3736 Sq. Ft.	$2,271,068
58 Cliff Rd, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3331 Sq. Ft.	$2,579,058

Address	Redfin Estimate
42 Cliff Rd, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3083 Sq. Ft.	$2,124,222
59 Cliff Rd, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4717 Sq. Ft.	$3,226,180

Address	Redfin Estimate
46 Cliff Rd, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2824 Sq. Ft.	$2,081,728
49 Cliff Rd, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2337 Sq. Ft.	$1,792,783

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