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Off Market Sep 2017 for $970K

$1,546,259

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,820/mo

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1,688

sq ft

48 Seaward Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481

About this home

Elegant Colonial set on a large, wooded lot offers privacy and the convenience with the ease of commuting, less than 0.3 miles to the Commuter Rail. This well maintained three bedroom home has solid, wooden flooring throughout, central air (multi-zone), a sprinkler system, two fireplaces as well as hassle-free, Wellesley gas and sewer connection. Large master bedroom and two equal sized, second and third bedrooms, family bathroom as well as a study, all featured on the second floor. A walk up attic provides further storage as well as the bonus, basement den space, which may be used as an additional family room or play room. South West exposure provides abundant natural light and the home is set on a dead-end road, offering further peace and tranquility. Philips Park is 0.25 miles away as well as two, preschools (located on Seaward Road).

Single-familyProperty Type

1942Year Built

0.71 acresLot Size

$916Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Post Advisory Group • Engel & Volkers Boston

Bought with Thomas Barlow • Century 21 Commonwealth

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•Source:MLS PIN #72208348

Redfin Estimate

$1,546,259

$576K since sold in September 2017$37K since August

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This home's estimate is 7.2% lower than the average sale price ($1.67M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$1,282,000
A
3 beds2 baths2,122 sq ft
6 Wareland Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$1,130,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,431 sq ft
36 Kimlo Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD SEP 14, 2026
$1,505,000
C
3 beds2 baths2,496 sq ft
7 Grantland Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD AUG 3, 2026
$1,525,000
D
3 beds2.5 baths2,290 sq ft
22 Standish Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUN 16, 2026
$1,250,000
E
3 beds3 baths1,808 sq ft
12 Wareland Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$3,305,000
F
4 beds3.5 baths3,738 sq ft
117 Forest St, 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 48 Seaward Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72208348

Sep 28, 2017

Sold

$970,000

$575/sq ft

Aug 8, 2017

Pending

—

Aug 3, 2017

Listed

$949,900

$563/sq ft

MLS PIN #71874262

Aug 28, 2015

Sold

$842,000

$499/sq ft

Jul 23, 2015

Pending

—

Jul 16, 2015

Listed

$825,000

$489/sq ft

+17

A little gem.Set on a 3/4 acre lot on a lovely tree -lined side street in the heart of Wellesley Hills. Blocks from train, shops and restaurants. A charming 1940's center entrance classic Colonial with a recent granite island kitchen.Pretty formal living room with fireplace opens to screened porch, patio and private yard. Featuring three bedrooms on the second floor and a bonus room for nursery or study. The lower level family room is paneled with a fireplace and ceramic tile floor. Air Condtioned, Deleaded. Freshly painted interior and exterior, floors just refinished.

Public Records

Mar 14, 2002

Sold

$430,000

$255/sq ft

Public Records

Jul 1, 1986

Sold

$78,169

$46/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$14,610 (+11.0%)

$1,011,000 + $265,000

$1,276,000

2022

$13,163 (+4.4%)

$836,000 + $291,000

$1,127,000

2021

$12,608 (+1.6%)

$836,000 + $237,000

$1,073,000

2020

$12,404 (−17.8%)

$836,000 + $237,000

$1,073,000

2019

$15,099 (+38.2%)

$1,068,000 + $237,000

$1,305,000

2018

$10,922 (+1.4%)

$751,000 + $163,000

$914,000

2017

$10,776 (+9.0%)

$751,000 + $163,000

$914,000

2015

$9,884 (+3.1%)

$706,000 + $149,000

$855,000

2014

$9,590 (+5.1%)

$637,000 + $194,000

$831,000

2013

$9,126 (+1.9%)

$598,000 + $182,000

$780,000

2012

$8,954 (+17.1%)

$598,000 + $182,000

$780,000

2011

$7,647 (+3.6%)

$488,000 + $181,000

$669,000

2010

$7,378 (+1.6%)

$523,000 + $181,000

$704,000

2009

$7,263

$598,000 + $169,000

$767,000

Tax history for 48 Seaward Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$14,610 (+11.0%)

$1,011,000 + $265,000

$1,276,000

2022

$13,163 (+4.4%)

$836,000 + $291,000

$1,127,000

2021

$12,608 (+1.6%)

$836,000 + $237,000

$1,073,000

2020

$12,404 (−17.8%)

$836,000 + $237,000

$1,073,000

2019

$15,099 (+38.2%)

$1,068,000 + $237,000

$1,305,000

2018

$10,922 (+1.4%)

$751,000 + $163,000

$914,000

2017

$10,776 (+9.0%)

$751,000 + $163,000

$914,000

2015

$9,884 (+3.1%)

$706,000 + $149,000

$855,000

2014

$9,590 (+5.1%)

$637,000 + $194,000

$831,000

2013

$9,126 (+1.9%)

$598,000 + $182,000

$780,000

2012

$8,954 (+17.1%)

$598,000 + $182,000

$780,000

2011

$7,647 (+3.6%)

$488,000 + $181,000

$669,000

2010

$7,378 (+1.6%)

$523,000 + $181,000

$704,000

2009

$7,263

$598,000 + $169,000

$767,000

*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

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.71 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,694

Year built

1941

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

259048

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: 3
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second

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

Living Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Level: First

Kitchen Information
Level: First

Basement Information
Basement: Partial, Partially Finished, Interior Entry

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2
Fireplace Features: Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Flooring: Wood
Interior Features: Den, Walk-Up Attic

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,688
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: white
Lead Paint: Certified Treated

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Sprinkler System, Garden, Stone Wall

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.71
Lot Features: Wooded, Sloped
Frontage Length: 100

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $10,776
Tax Year: 2017

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 100 Amp Service

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

Location

Location Information
Directions: From Washington, turn into Seaward Road.
UnparsedAddress: 48 Seaward Rd, Wellesley MA 02481

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

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,694
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.71 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1941
Year Renovated: —
County: Norfolk County
APN: 259048

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

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 • 1.0mi

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

53% 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

$1.47M – $1.78M

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Home values near 48 Seaward Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
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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
56 Seaward Road, Wellesley, MA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 624 Sq. Ft.	$1,610,810

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