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Off market mar 2025 for $1.2M

$1,499,681

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,779/mo

•

2,003

sq ft

5 Bow St, Wellesley, MA 02481

About this home

Charming antique colonial captures the perfect blend of timeless appeal & contemporary updates. The kitchen is a true standout, boasting spacious island w/ quartz countertops, elegant custom wainscoting & high-end ss appliances. Gas cooking & convenient wet bar add extra functionality. Truly inviting, the living & dining rooms radiate warmth & character, featuring beautiful bay windows, cozy fireplace, built-ins & hardwood floors. Upstairs, you’ll find three bedrooms, each with its own charm, while the finished third floor offers many possibilities—home office, 4th bedroom or quiet retreat to unwind. Two full baths, central a/c & great laundry room. Spacious yard w/ Trex patio, garden area & plenty of space for outdoor gatherings. The large barn adds incredible potential-storage, workshop, or even future expansion possibilities. Nestled in vibrant “village” neighborhood & ideal commuter location, close to restaurants, Warren Park, train & major routes. A true gem w/ old world charm!

Single-familyProperty Type

1898Year Built

8,900 sq ftLot Size

$749Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

4 spacesParking

Listed by Petrone-Hunter Realty Group • Coldwell Banker Realty - Wellesley

Bought with John Petrizzo • Corcoran Property Advisors

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•Source:MLS PIN #73332354

Redfin Estimate

$1,499,681

$250K since sold in March 2025$27K since October

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This home's estimate is 2.9% higher than the average sale price ($1.46M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 12, 2026
$1,016,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,521 sq ft
6 Oakland Cir, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD NOV 2, 2026
$1,770,000
B
3 beds2.5 baths2,172 sq ft
277 Dorset Rd, Waban, MA 02468
SOLD MAY 15, 2026
$1,415,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths2,127 sq ft
16 Intervale Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUL 28, 2026
$1,335,000
D
3 beds2.5 baths2,332 sq ft
320 Quinobequin Rd, Waban, MA 02468
SOLD SEP 14, 2026
$1,505,000
E
3 beds2 baths2,496 sq ft
7 Grantland Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$1,700,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths2,994 sq ft
50 Dwhinda Rd, Waban, MA 02468

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Market trends in 02481, MA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

98.1%

0.6% MoM

Median sale price

$2.3M

$359K MoM

Avg. days on market

19d

0 days MoM

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6 MoM

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NEW 29 HRS AGO
$1,300,000
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Sale history for 5 Bow St

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #73332354

Mar 31, 2025

Sold

$1,250,000

$624/sq ft

Feb 18, 2025

Contingent

—

Feb 4, 2025

Listed

$1,250,000

$624/sq ft

MLS PIN #50326831

Jul 31, 1996

Sold

$305,000

$152/sq ft

May 28, 1996

Listing Removed

—

Apr 20, 1996

Listed

$319,500

$160/sq ft

Public Records

May 25, 1994

Sold

$271,000

$135/sq ft

Public Records

Aug 25, 1989

Sold

$245,000

$122/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$10,042 (+3.3%)

$778,000 + $99,000

$877,000

2022

$9,718 (+11.0%)

$668,000 + $164,000

$832,000

2021

$8,754 (+1.6%)

$581,000 + $164,000

$745,000

2020

$8,612

$581,000 + $164,000

$745,000

2019

$8,620 (+5.1%)

$581,000 + $164,000

$745,000

2018

$8,198 (+1.4%)

$570,000 + $116,000

$686,000

2017

$8,088 (+3.2%)

$570,000 + $116,000

$686,000

2015

$7,838 (+10.1%)

$553,000 + $125,000

$678,000

2014

$7,120 (+11.5%)

$458,000 + $159,000

$617,000

2013

$6,388 (+1.9%)

$430,000 + $116,000

$546,000

2012

$6,268 (+1.2%)

$430,000 + $116,000

$546,000

2011

$6,195 (+3.3%)

$421,000 + $121,000

$542,000

2010

$5,995 (+8.4%)

$451,000 + $121,000

$572,000

2009

$5,530

$477,000 + $107,000

$584,000

Tax history for 5 Bow St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$10,042 (+3.3%)

$778,000 + $99,000

$877,000

2022

$9,718 (+11.0%)

$668,000 + $164,000

$832,000

2021

$8,754 (+1.6%)

$581,000 + $164,000

$745,000

2020

$8,612

$581,000 + $164,000

$745,000

2019

$8,620 (+5.1%)

$581,000 + $164,000

$745,000

2018

$8,198 (+1.4%)

$570,000 + $116,000

$686,000

2017

$8,088 (+3.2%)

$570,000 + $116,000

$686,000

2015

$7,838 (+10.1%)

$553,000 + $125,000

$678,000

2014

$7,120 (+11.5%)

$458,000 + $159,000

$617,000

2013

$6,388 (+1.9%)

$430,000 + $116,000

$546,000

2012

$6,268 (+1.2%)

$430,000 + $116,000

$546,000

2011

$6,195 (+3.3%)

$421,000 + $121,000

$542,000

2010

$5,995 (+8.4%)

$451,000 + $121,000

$572,000

2009

$5,530

$477,000 + $107,000

$584,000

*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

1.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

8,712 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1996

Sq. Ft.

1,747

Year built

1898

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

257784

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
Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Barn, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 156
Length: 12
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 132
Length: 11
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Balcony - Exterior

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: Third
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

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

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Living Room Information
Area: 198
Length: 11
Width: 18
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Dining Room Information
Area: 196
Length: 14
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Chair Rail,Lighting - Overhead,Crown Molding

Kitchen Information
Area: 228
Length: 12
Width: 19
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Wood,Window(s) - Picture,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Countertops - Upgraded,Kitchen Island,Wet Bar,Cabinets - Upgraded,Remodeled,Stainless Steel Appliances,Wainscoting,Gas Stove

Office Room Information
Area: 600
Length: 24
Width: 25
Level: Third
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Entry, Concrete

Laundry Information
Laundry Dimen: 10X11
Laundry Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Cabinets - Upgraded, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Basement, Washer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Door Features: French Doors
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior Features: Closet, Lighting - Overhead, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Mud Room, Office, Wet Bar, Walk-Up Attic

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,003
Foundation Details: Stone
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since

Exterior Features
Roof: Wood
Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Wood, Patio
Exterior Features: Deck - Wood, Patio, Barn/Stable, Sprinkler System, Garden, Stone Wall

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Other Structures: Barn/Stable

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.2
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $10,773
Tax Year: 2025

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Electric Baseboard, Radiant, Oil
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: Route 16 to Crescent to Fairbanks to Bow or Walnut to Fairbanks to Bow
UnparsedAddress: 5 Bow St, Wellesley MA 02481

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,747
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 8,712 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1898
Year Renovated: 1996
County: Norfolk County
APN: 257784

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Schofield Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi

8/10

Wellesley Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.0mi

8/10

Wellesley High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi

10/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

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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Historical weather

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

$1.43M – $1.73M

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Home values near 5 Bow St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
2 Bow St, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1556 Sq. Ft.	$1,066,203
10 Bow St, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1224 Sq. Ft.	$1,103,508
17 Bow St, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2882 Sq. Ft.	$1,613,653
118 Prospect St, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1722 Sq. Ft.	$1,376,879
80 Prospect St, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1822 Sq. Ft.	$1,477,302
72 Prospect St, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 960 Sq. Ft.	$1,111,649
73 Prospect St, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1920 Sq. Ft.	$1,478,440

Address	Redfin Estimate
4 Bow St, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1532 Sq. Ft.	$1,279,833
14 Bow St, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1631 Sq. Ft.	$1,228,233
11 Bow St, Wellesley, MA 8 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3600 Sq. Ft.	$1,471,628
21 Fairbanks Ave, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,222,022
78 Prospect St, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1725 Sq. Ft.	$1,318,850
66 Prospect St, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1296 Sq. Ft.	$1,043,310
75 Prospect St, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1678 Sq. Ft.	$1,137,751

Address	Redfin Estimate
8 Bow St, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1610 Sq. Ft.	$1,504,769
18 Bow St, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1232 Sq. Ft.	$1,251,530
1 Bow St, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1650 Sq. Ft.	$1,381,933
17 Fairbanks Ave, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3044 Sq. Ft.	$1,367,564
76 Prospect St, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1168 Sq. Ft.	$1,165,191
62 Prospect St, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3396 Sq. Ft.	$1,592,317
81 Prospect St, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1776 Sq. Ft.	$1,341,877

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