OFF MARKET

Off Market Sep 2018 for $2.4M

$3,809,170

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $13,499/mo

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3,918

sq ft

45 Lowell Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481

About this home

Iconic Royal Barry Wills masterpiece on almost an acre of rolling lawns in the heart of the Cliff Estates. Grand proportions, timeless details, high ceilings and recent renovations including several new baths and new wood shingle roof. A gracious foyer opens to entertainment sized living room with wood burning fireplace and banquet sized dining room. Gleaming kitchen with built in breakfast nook, subzero fridge and 2 dishwashers, 1st floor study, music room and family room with French doors to screened in porch offers enough space for family and formal gatherings alike. Upstairs are four en suite bedrooms, including a master with newly renovated bath and adjacent study or fifth bedroom. Dine al fresco on the oversized patio with views of the newly landscaped and fenced in yard with sweeping lawns and play areas. The lower level is finished with a playroom, exercise room and full bath. A rare offering of one of Wellesley's finest homes.

Single-familyProperty Type

1930Year Built

0.84 acresLot Size

$972Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Donahue Maley and Burns Team • Compass

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

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•Source:MLS PIN #72358413

Redfin Estimate

$3,809,170

$1.4M since sold in September 2018$78K since July

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This home's estimate is 12.6% higher than the average sale price ($3.38M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$2,050,000
A
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SOLD JUL 7, 2026
$3,200,000
B
5 beds4.5 baths4,010 sq ft
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SOLD JUN 2, 2026
$3,100,000
C
5 beds5.5 baths4,785 sq ft
44 Bradford Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$3,900,000
D
5 beds3.5 baths5,074 sq ft
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SOLD JUN 25, 2026
$2,550,000
E
5 beds4.5 baths3,806 sq ft
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SOLD JUL 24, 2026
$5,500,000
F
5 beds5 baths6,203 sq ft
64 Albion 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

Recently sold homes

25 MoM

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$1,395,000
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$1,950,000
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Sale history for 45 Lowell Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72358413

Sep 14, 2018

Sold

$2,450,000

$625/sq ft

Aug 6, 2018

Pending

—

Jul 9, 2018

Listed

$2,495,000

$637/sq ft

MLS PIN #71385164

Jul 31, 2012

Sold

$2,155,000

$550/sq ft

May 21, 2012

Contingent

—

May 18, 2012

Listed

$2,195,000

$560/sq ft

+15

Exquisite Royal Barry Wills Cape in the heart of desirable Cliff Estates offers gracious period detail, generously proportioned rooms and updated systems. This much admired white brick home features state-of-the-art kitchen, five bedrooms, each with its own bath, including a guest/au pair suite, and fabulous lower level playrooms. Beautifully sited on 3/4 acre professionally landscaped grounds, this pristine home is in move-in condition. Upham School.

MLS PIN #70228075

Dec 16, 2005

Sold

$2,300,000

$587/sq ft

Nov 3, 2005

Listing Removed

—

Jul 20, 2005

Listed

$2,395,000

$611/sq ft

Much admired 10 room white brick cape showing the fine hand of its famous architect. Exquisite period detail and lovely proportions brought into the 21st century with perfect taste. State-of-the-art kitchen, 5 bedrooms (each with its own bath) including au pair suite, totally updated systems and fabulous lower level playrooms. Beautifully sited w/circular drive on professionally landscaped 3/4 acre property in treasured Cliff Estates

MLS PIN #30810056

Apr 29, 2004

Sold

$1,825,000

$466/sq ft

Feb 6, 2004

Listing Removed

—

Feb 4, 2004

Listed

$1,850,000

$472/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$34,900

$1,318,000 + $1,730,000

$3,048,000

2022

$34,876 (+1.1%)

$1,181,000 + $1,805,000

$2,986,000

2021

$34,510 (+26.8%)

$1,132,000 + $1,805,000

$2,937,000

2020

$27,212 (+8.7%)

$1,132,000 + $1,222,000

$2,354,000

2019

$25,026 (+5.1%)

$1,155,000 + $1,008,000

$2,163,000

2018

$23,816 (+1.4%)

$928,000 + $1,065,000

$1,993,000

2017

$23,497 (+3.5%)

$928,000 + $1,065,000

$1,993,000

2015

$22,704 (+2.4%)

$913,000 + $1,051,000

$1,964,000

2014

$22,168 (−5.0%)

$809,000 + $1,112,000

$1,921,000

2013

$23,342 (−8.0%)

$758,000 + $1,237,000

$1,995,000

2012

$25,371 (+2.6%)

$758,000 + $1,452,000

$2,210,000

2011

$24,723 (+6.6%)

$708,000 + $1,455,000

$2,163,000

2010

$23,192 (+2.4%)

$758,000 + $1,455,000

$2,213,000

2009

$22,652

$1,033,000 + $1,359,000

$2,392,000

Tax history for 45 Lowell Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$34,900

$1,318,000 + $1,730,000

$3,048,000

2022

$34,876 (+1.1%)

$1,181,000 + $1,805,000

$2,986,000

2021

$34,510 (+26.8%)

$1,132,000 + $1,805,000

$2,937,000

2020

$27,212 (+8.7%)

$1,132,000 + $1,222,000

$2,354,000

2019

$25,026 (+5.1%)

$1,155,000 + $1,008,000

$2,163,000

2018

$23,816 (+1.4%)

$928,000 + $1,065,000

$1,993,000

2017

$23,497 (+3.5%)

$928,000 + $1,065,000

$1,993,000

2015

$22,704 (+2.4%)

$913,000 + $1,051,000

$1,964,000

2014

$22,168 (−5.0%)

$809,000 + $1,112,000

$1,921,000

2013

$23,342 (−8.0%)

$758,000 + $1,237,000

$1,995,000

2012

$25,371 (+2.6%)

$758,000 + $1,452,000

$2,210,000

2011

$24,723 (+6.6%)

$708,000 + $1,455,000

$2,163,000

2010

$23,192 (+2.4%)

$758,000 + $1,455,000

$2,213,000

2009

$22,652

$1,033,000 + $1,359,000

$2,392,000

*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

0.8 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

4,744

Year built

1931

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

260330

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: 6
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 400
Length: 25
Width: 16
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 252
Length: 21
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 192
Length: 16
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 252
Length: 14
Width: 18
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Fireplace,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

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

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

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Steam / Sauna

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

Living Room Information
Area: 432
Length: 16
Width: 27
Level: First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Area: 270
Length: 15
Width: 18
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors

Dining Room Information
Area: 272
Length: 16
Width: 17
Level: First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 231
Length: 21
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Pantry,Kitchen Island,Wet Bar,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Second Dishwasher

Office Room Information
Area: 99
Length: 11
Width: 9
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Basement Information
Basement: Full

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: First Floor

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Door Features: French Doors
Window Features: Screens
Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Home Office, Sitting Room, Exercise Room, Play Room, Bathroom

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,918
Foundation Area: 9,999
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: White

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Wood
Patio And Porch Features: Screened, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch - Screened, Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Screens, Fenced Yard

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

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.84
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $23,816
Tax Year: 2018

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

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

Location

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

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 6.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,744
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.8 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1931
Year Renovated: —
County: Norfolk County
APN: 260330

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 4

Listing Information
Exclusions: See Broker
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Katharine Lee Bates Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.0mi

8/10

Wellesley Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi

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

$3.62M – $4.38M

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Home values near 45 Lowell Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
30 Lowell Rd, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 5000 Sq. Ft.	$3,250,205
34 Lowell Rd, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 4272 Sq. Ft.	$3,286,565

Address	Redfin Estimate
38 Lowell Rd, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3800 Sq. Ft.	$2,978,217
53 Lowell Rd, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3043 Sq. Ft.	$2,396,548

Address	Redfin Estimate
61 Lowell Rd, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3101 Sq. Ft.	$2,885,234
44 Lowell Rd, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3149 Sq. Ft.	$2,568,410

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