Classic center entrance colonial with large open kitchen family room addition in one of Wellesley's favorite neighborhoods! Light and bright kitchen with center island with seating plus additional area with casual dining table. Oversized family with great windows overlooking large flat and fenced in backyard. Mudroom room w/ cubbies off of garage. Living room w/ fireplace & formal dining complete first floor. Master suite w/ double closets & private bath. 3 additional family beds w/ renovated bath. Amazing renovated lower level w/ recently added bathroom and laundry room. Large 20 x20 playroom and 2nd room great for office. Incredible storage space w/exercise area. Bluestone patio off of kitchen perfect for grilling! This home has an extensive list of updates and has been meticulously cared for! Be part of this wonderful street super close to Perrin Park, Bates playground, Fells Market and Weston Road Cafe...
Single-familyProperty Type
1957Year Built
0.25 acresLot Size
$694Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Melissa Dailey• Coldwell Banker Realty - Wellesley
Bought with Benoit | Robinson | ORourke• Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
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Market trends in 02482, MA
Last updated October 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Seller's market
Sale-to-list price
98.1%
1.2% MoM
Median sale price
$2.0M
$179K MoM
Avg. days on market
19d
1 days MoM
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Sale history for 48 Shirley Rd
Date
Event
Price
MLS PIN #72857750
Sep 7, 2021
Sold
$1,756,000
$578/sq ft
Jun 28, 2021
Listed
$1,595,000
$525/sq ft
MLS PIN #71812970
Jun 29, 2015
Sold
$1,285,000
$423/sq ft
May 18, 2015
Pending
—
May 8, 2015
Relisted
—
May 1, 2015
Pending
—
Apr 23, 2015
Price Changed
$1,299,000
$428/sq ft
Apr 7, 2015
Listed
$1,325,000
$436/sq ft
+11
Meticulously maintained center entrance Colonial with an abundance of natural light throughout the well-proportioned living space. An updated kitchen opens to a sun filled family room with lovely views of the flat fenced-in back yard and blue-stone patio. Kitchen features granite counter tops, Viking stove, Bosch dishwasher, breakfast bar with eat-in area. Family room is equipped with Concentra surround sound and AV which continues to the outdoor space. The family and dining room are exquisite for entertaining. Custom mudroom with cubbies, shoe drawers and storage. Second floor features a private master bedroom with en suite bathroom and two generous closets. Three additional bedrooms include walk-in closets. An updated full bath completes the second floor. Additional 450sq ft in lower level features playroom, custom cabinet storage, updated central heat/cooling throughout. Fantastic opportunity to move within Bates school district. Pristine condition!
MLS PIN #70639283
Jan 4, 2008
Sold
$1,075,000
$354/sq ft
Sep 8, 2007
Listing Removed
—
Aug 31, 2007
Listed
$1,099,000
$362/sq ft
Recently expanded and renovated Colonial on sunny lot in Bates school district. Fabulous open kitchen/family room. New master suite along with 3 additional and generously sized bedrooms. Finished basement. Flat and fenced-in yard with bluestone patio. Move right in!
MLS PIN #30512848
Jul 12, 2001
Sold
$569,900
$188/sq ft
Jun 10, 2001
Listing Removed
—
Jun 8, 2001
Listed
$569,900
$188/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$15,721 (+13.5%)
$779,000 + $594,000
$1,373,000
2022
$13,852 (+3.3%)
$606,000 + $580,000
$1,186,000
2021
$13,407 (+1.6%)
$606,000 + $535,000
$1,141,000
2020
$13,190 (+1.2%)
$606,000 + $535,000
$1,141,000
2019
$13,028 (+0.9%)
$606,000 + $520,000
$1,126,000
2018
$12,918 (+2.8%)
$595,000 + $486,000
$1,081,000
2017
$12,568 (+16.0%)
$595,000 + $471,000
$1,066,000
2015
$10,832 (+7.2%)
$556,000 + $381,000
$937,000
2014
$10,109 (−2.9%)
$436,000 + $440,000
$876,000
2013
$10,413 (+1.9%)
$409,000 + $481,000
$890,000
2012
$10,217 (+2.2%)
$409,000 + $481,000
$890,000
2011
$10,001 (+5.7%)
$381,000 + $494,000
$875,000
2010
$9,463 (+10.4%)
$409,000 + $494,000
$903,000
2009
$8,570
$484,000 + $421,000
$905,000
Tax history for 48 Shirley Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$15,721 (+13.5%)
$779,000 + $594,000
$1,373,000
2022
$13,852 (+3.3%)
$606,000 + $580,000
$1,186,000
2021
$13,407 (+1.6%)
$606,000 + $535,000
$1,141,000
2020
$13,190 (+1.2%)
$606,000 + $535,000
$1,141,000
2019
$13,028 (+0.9%)
$606,000 + $520,000
$1,126,000
2018
$12,918 (+2.8%)
$595,000 + $486,000
$1,081,000
2017
$12,568 (+16.0%)
$595,000 + $471,000
$1,066,000
2015
$10,832 (+7.2%)
$556,000 + $381,000
$937,000
2014
$10,109 (−2.9%)
$436,000 + $440,000
$876,000
2013
$10,413 (+1.9%)
$409,000 + $481,000
$890,000
2012
$10,217 (+2.2%)
$409,000 + $481,000
$890,000
2011
$10,001 (+5.7%)
$381,000 + $494,000
$875,000
2010
$9,463 (+10.4%)
$409,000 + $494,000
$903,000
2009
$8,570
$484,000 + $421,000
$905,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.