OFF MARKET

Off Market Jun 2012 for $830K

$1,694,571

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,461/mo

•

2,616

sq ft

5 Bemis Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481

About this home

Spectacular 12 room, 6 bedroom, 4 bath Village Victorian in Wellesley Hills. Walking distance to train, Brook Path, parks, and shops. Classic details galore including: picket fence and magnificent porch. Boasts a versatile floor plan including three rooms and a full bath on the third floor. This home is the best of both worlds; beautifully updated and restored while preserving all of yesterday’s charm and detail.

Single-familyProperty Type

1899Year Built

6,150 sq ftLot Size

$648Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by Gary Lockberg • Prudential Town and Country

Bought with Melissa Dailey • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Wellesley - Central St.

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•Source:MLS PIN #71344377

Redfin Estimate

$1,694,571

$864K since sold in June 2012$25K since July

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This home's estimate is 27.3% lower than the average sale price ($2.33M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$2,100,000
A
4 beds3.5 baths2,953 sq ft
2 Woodlawn Oval, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD MAY 6, 2026
$2,450,000
B
5 beds3.5 baths3,369 sq ft
40 Chestnut St, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$2,480,000
C
4 beds3.5 baths3,610 sq ft
10 Kirkland Cir, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUN 12, 2026
$2,225,000
D
5 beds3.5 baths2,590 sq ft
120 Forest St, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD APR 24, 2026
$3,122,500
E
5 beds4.5 baths4,895 sq ft
29 Abbott Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$1,616,000
F
6 beds3.5 baths3,447 sq ft
225 Walnut 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 5 Bemis Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #71344377

Jun 18, 2012

Sold

$830,775

$318/sq ft

Apr 7, 2012

Contingent

—

Mar 28, 2012

Price Changed

$879,000

$336/sq ft

Feb 29, 2012

Listed

$899,000

$344/sq ft

Public Records

May 21, 2008

Sold

$885,000

$338/sq ft

MLS PIN #70721638

May 21, 2008

Listing Removed

—

May 21, 2008

Sold

$885,000

$338/sq ft

Apr 29, 2008

Contingent

—

Mar 25, 2008

Listing Removed

—

Mar 5, 2008

Listed

$869,000

$332/sq ft

MLS PIN #30613113

Aug 23, 2002

Sold

$776,500

$297/sq ft

Jun 13, 2002

Listing Removed

—

Jun 3, 2002

Listed

$799,000

$305/sq ft

MLS PIN #30445650

Dec 7, 2000

Sold

$580,000

$222/sq ft

Nov 13, 2000

Listing Removed

—

Sep 15, 2000

Listed

$599,000

$229/sq ft

Public Records

May 1, 1994

Sold

$205,000

$78/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$11,828 (+3.4%)

$783,000 + $250,000

$1,033,000

2022

$11,435 (−0.6%)

$648,000 + $331,000

$979,000

2021

$11,503 (+1.6%)

$648,000 + $331,000

$979,000

2020

$11,317 (+2.7%)

$648,000 + $331,000

$979,000

2019

$11,015 (+5.8%)

$621,000 + $331,000

$952,000

2018

$10,408 (+1.4%)

$586,000 + $285,000

$871,000

2017

$10,269 (+11.7%)

$586,000 + $285,000

$871,000

2015

$9,190 (−3.1%)

$525,000 + $270,000

$795,000

2014

$9,486 (−0.5%)

$474,000 + $348,000

$822,000

2013

$9,536 (+1.9%)

$445,000 + $370,000

$815,000

2012

$9,356 (+7.1%)

$445,000 + $370,000

$815,000

2011

$8,733 (+5.5%)

$363,000 + $401,000

$764,000

2010

$8,279 (+16.1%)

$389,000 + $401,000

$790,000

2009

$7,131

$445,000 + $308,000

$753,000

Tax history for 5 Bemis Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$11,828 (+3.4%)

$783,000 + $250,000

$1,033,000

2022

$11,435 (−0.6%)

$648,000 + $331,000

$979,000

2021

$11,503 (+1.6%)

$648,000 + $331,000

$979,000

2020

$11,317 (+2.7%)

$648,000 + $331,000

$979,000

2019

$11,015 (+5.8%)

$621,000 + $331,000

$952,000

2018

$10,408 (+1.4%)

$586,000 + $285,000

$871,000

2017

$10,269 (+11.7%)

$586,000 + $285,000

$871,000

2015

$9,190 (−3.1%)

$525,000 + $270,000

$795,000

2014

$9,486 (−0.5%)

$474,000 + $348,000

$822,000

2013

$9,536 (+1.9%)

$445,000 + $370,000

$815,000

2012

$9,356 (+7.1%)

$445,000 + $370,000

$815,000

2011

$8,733 (+5.5%)

$363,000 + $401,000

$764,000

2010

$8,279 (+16.1%)

$389,000 + $401,000

$790,000

2009

$7,131

$445,000 + $308,000

$753,000

*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

6,098 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,292

Year built

1899

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

259469

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 210
Length: 14
Width: 15
Level: Second

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 180
Length: 12
Width: 15
Level: Second

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 140
Length: 10
Width: 14
Level: Second

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 117
Length: 9
Width: 13
Level: Second

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

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 4

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second

Living Room Information
Area: 210
Length: 14
Width: 15
Level: First

Dining Room Information
Area: 180
Length: 12
Width: 15
Level: First

Kitchen Information
Area: 154
Length: 11
Width: 14
Level: First

Office Room Information
Area: 117
Length: 9
Width: 13
Level: First

Basement Information
Basement: Full

Laundry Information
Laundry Dimen: 11X13
Laundry Features: In Basement, Washer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 12
Flooring: Hardwood
Interior Features: Bathroom, Bedroom, Play Room, Office, Entry Hall

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,616
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: taupe

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Exterior Features: Porch, Rain Gutters

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.14
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $8,733
Tax Year: 2011

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 100 Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Steam, Natural Gas
Cooling: Window Unit(s)

Location

Location Information
Directions: Washington St. to Abbot Rd. to Bemis.
UnparsedAddress: 5 Bemis Rd, Wellesley MA 02481

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, T-Station

Public facts

Beds: 6
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,292
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,098 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1899
Year Renovated: —
County: Norfolk County
APN: 259469

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Joseph E. Fiske Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.4mi

10/10

Wellesley Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi

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

6/10 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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Wellesley, MA • 02481

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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

$1.61M – $1.95M

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Home values near 5 Bemis Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
15 Bemis Rd, Wellesley, MA 6 Beds \| 6 Baths \| 3887 Sq. Ft.	—
11 Bemis Rd Apt 3, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 874 Sq. Ft.	$739,149

Address	Redfin Estimate
7 Bemis Rd, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 4550 Sq. Ft.	$2,489,202
11 Bemis Rd Apt 4, Wellesley, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 779 Sq. Ft.	$637,036

Address	Redfin Estimate
11 Bemis Rd Apt 1, Wellesley, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 802 Sq. Ft.	$682,838
11 Bemis Rd Apt 2, Wellesley, MA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 810 Sq. Ft.	$740,332

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