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Off Market Sep 2022 for $1.5M

$1,845,105

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,806/mo

•

2,048

sq ft

45 Seaward Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481

About this home

On a coveted ended-way, this cape shines after a near complete renovation. Spectacular open floor plan, first floor including the primary suite, 2nd bedroom and 2nd full bath. Full size laundry off kitchen and charming screen porch. The second floor boasts 2 additional family bedrooms which share a full bath. A finished lower level offers endless possibilities from in-home gym to playroom or office. Close to brook path, Phillips Playground, train and shops. This light, bright gem is tucked away in the PERFECT, Wellesley location. Welcome home!

Single-familyProperty Type

1953Year Built

0.34 acresLot Size

$901Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Janet Giesser • Rutledge Properties

Bought with Pearl Singhakowinta • Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

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•Source:MLS PIN #72998642

Redfin Estimate

$1,845,105

$345K since sold in September 2022$8,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 14.8% higher than the average sale price ($1.61M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 3, 2026
$1,525,000
A
3 beds2.5 baths2,290 sq ft
22 Standish Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$1,282,000
B
3 beds2 baths2,122 sq ft
6 Wareland Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD APR 16, 2026
$1,635,650
C
4 beds2.5 baths2,112 sq ft
15 Clifton Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD MAR 23, 2026
$1,740,000
D
4 beds3.5 baths2,664 sq ft
2 Longfellow Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD SEP 14, 2026
$1,505,000
E
3 beds2 baths2,496 sq ft
7 Grantland Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUN 3, 2026
$1,953,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths2,627 sq ft
92 Woodlawn Ave, Wellesley, MA 02481

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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

99.8%

1.3% MoM

Median sale price

$2.5M

$91K MoM

Avg. days on market

17d

2 days MoM

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Sale history for 45 Seaward Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72998642

Sep 2, 2022

Sold

$1,500,000

$732/sq ft

Jun 15, 2022

Listed

$1,295,000

$632/sq ft

MLS PIN #72561919

Oct 21, 2019

Sold

$1,100,000

$537/sq ft

Sep 22, 2019

Pending

—

Sep 19, 2019

Relisted

—

Sep 19, 2019

Contingent

—

Sep 10, 2019

Listed

$1,050,000

$513/sq ft

+18

This mint 4-bedroom cape situated on a quiet tree lined dead-end street yet close to shops, restaurants, commuter rail and all major routes. Spacious living room with gleaming hardwood floors and fireplace flows to the dining area with the direct access to the screened porch that overlooks the lush back yard. Sun filled kitchen boasts maple cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and granite counter top. Basement playroom, newer hot water tank, central A/C, and one car garage - all make it one of the fantastic living opportunities in Wellesley! Disclosure: Listing agent has interest in property. Seller has never lived at the property.

MLS PIN #72398099

Oct 18, 2018

Sold

$960,000

$469/sq ft

Sep 24, 2018

Pending

—

Sep 19, 2018

Listed

$895,000

$437/sq ft

Charming sun filled cape on gorgeous tree lined street offers a flexible floor plan throughout. Gracious fireplaced living room with gleaming hardwood floors leads to spacious dining area opening to bright and airy kitchen with stainless steel appliances, hardwood floors and granite counter tops. Handsome screened in porch overlooks lovely brick patio and grounds. Close to shops, restaurants, commuter rail and all major routes. Fantastic opportunity!!

Public Records

Aug 1, 1985

Sold

$275,000

$134/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$15,389 (+14.4%)

$934,000 + $410,000

$1,344,000

2022

$13,455 (+16.5%)

$772,000 + $380,000

$1,152,000

2021

$11,550 (+6.6%)

$772,000 + $211,000

$983,000

2020

$10,832 (+4.4%)

$772,000 + $165,000

$937,000

2019

$10,378 (+6.8%)

$740,000 + $157,000

$897,000

2018

$9,715 (+1.4%)

$703,000 + $110,000

$813,000

2017

$9,585 (+6.6%)

$703,000 + $110,000

$813,000

2015

$8,994 (+4.3%)

$661,000 + $117,000

$778,000

2014

$8,620 (+16.4%)

$597,000 + $150,000

$747,000

2013

$7,406 (+1.9%)

$560,000 + $73,000

$633,000

2012

$7,267 (+18.6%)

$560,000 + $73,000

$633,000

2011

$6,126 (+2.7%)

$457,000 + $79,000

$536,000

2010

$5,963 (+0.1%)

$490,000 + $79,000

$569,000

2009

$5,957

$560,000 + $69,000

$629,000

Tax history for 45 Seaward Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$15,389 (+14.4%)

$934,000 + $410,000

$1,344,000

2022

$13,455 (+16.5%)

$772,000 + $380,000

$1,152,000

2021

$11,550 (+6.6%)

$772,000 + $211,000

$983,000

2020

$10,832 (+4.4%)

$772,000 + $165,000

$937,000

2019

$10,378 (+6.8%)

$740,000 + $157,000

$897,000

2018

$9,715 (+1.4%)

$703,000 + $110,000

$813,000

2017

$9,585 (+6.6%)

$703,000 + $110,000

$813,000

2015

$8,994 (+4.3%)

$661,000 + $117,000

$778,000

2014

$8,620 (+16.4%)

$597,000 + $150,000

$747,000

2013

$7,406 (+1.9%)

$560,000 + $73,000

$633,000

2012

$7,267 (+18.6%)

$560,000 + $73,000

$633,000

2011

$6,126 (+2.7%)

$457,000 + $79,000

$536,000

2010

$5,963 (+0.1%)

$490,000 + $79,000

$569,000

2009

$5,957

$560,000 + $69,000

$629,000

*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

0.34 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,048

Year built

1953

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

259052

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: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Under, Paved Drive, Off Street, Driveway

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Cable Hookup,Recessed Lighting,Pocket Door

Bedroom #2 Information
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting

Bedroom #3 Information
Features: Skylight,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead

Bedroom #4 Information
Features: Skylight,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead

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

Bathroom #1 Information
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Walk-In Closet(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Lighting - Overhead,Pocket Door

Bathroom #2 Information
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid

Bathroom #3 Information
Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Lighting - Sconce

Living Room Information
Features: Flooring - Wood,Cable Hookup,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled

Dining Room Information
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting

Kitchen Information
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Balcony / Deck,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Dryer Hookup - Electric,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Washer Hookup

Basement Information
Basement: Full

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Flooring: Wood

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,048
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Renovated Since
Color: gray

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Screened
Exterior Features: Porch - Screened, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Security Features: Security System

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.34
Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $13,455
Tax Year: 2022

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

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

Location

Location Information
Directions: off Washington Street
UnparsedAddress: 45 Seaward Rd, Wellesley MA 02481

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,048
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.34 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1953
Year Renovated: —
County: Norfolk County
APN: 259052

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Joseph E. Fiske Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.3mi

10/10

Wellesley Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi

8/10

Wellesley High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi

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

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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Estimated sale price

$1.75M – $2.12M

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Home values near 45 Seaward Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
26 Seaward Road, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1984 Sq. Ft.	$2,037,534
38 Seaward Road, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2594 Sq. Ft.	$2,267,912

Address	Redfin Estimate
32 Seaward Road, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 2968 Sq. Ft.	$2,208,238
42 Seaward Road, Wellesley, MA 6 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2966 Sq. Ft.	$2,334,569

Address	Redfin Estimate
34 Seaward Road, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3347 Sq. Ft.	$1,937,063
48 Seaward Road, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1688 Sq. Ft.	$1,546,259

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