OFF MARKET

Off Market Oct 2012 for $1.3M

$2,809,475

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $4,177/mo

•

3,700

sq ft

5 Essex Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481

About this home

HIGHLY DESIRABLE CLIFF ABBOTT/UPHAM SCHOOL AREA. CENTER ENTRANCE COLONIAL WITH OPEN FLOOR PLAN. GOURMET KITCHEN WITH GRANITE, ISLAND, DINING AREA, OPEN TO FAMILY ROOM. FORMAL LIVING & DINING ROOMS, WITH HARDWOOD FLOORS. 2ND FLOOR OFFERS 5 BEDROOMS INCLUDING MASTER SUITE WITH JACUZZI TUB, DOUBLE SINK VANITY, & WALK IN CLOSET. FINISHED LOWER LEVEL HAS GREAT ROOM WITH FIREPLACE, ADDITIONAL FAMILY/PLAY ROOM AND LAUNDRY. THREE-CAR GARAGE, CENTRAL AIR. PROFESSIONALLY LANDSCAPED YARD AND PATIO.

Single-familyProperty Type

1949Year Built

0.52 acresLot Size

$759Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 garage spacesParking

Listed by Donna Scott • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Wellesley - Central St.

Bought with Buzz Birnbaum • Hammond Residential R. E.

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•Source:MLS PIN #71389607

Redfin Estimate

$2,809,475

$1.5M since sold in October 2012$1,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 5.4% higher than the average sale price ($2.67M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 5, 2026
$2,325,000
A
4 beds3.5 baths3,406 sq ft
53 Audubon Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD APR 7, 2026
$2,300,000
B
5 beds3.5 baths3,985 sq ft
81 Audubon Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUL 7, 2026
$3,200,000
C
5 beds4.5 baths4,010 sq ft
101 Edmunds Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUN 25, 2026
$2,550,000
D
5 beds4.5 baths3,806 sq ft
141 Hampshire Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$3,100,000
E
5 beds3.5 baths3,805 sq ft
69 Royalston Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$2,525,000
F
4 beds3.5 baths3,497 sq ft
35 Arnold Rd, 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

101.2%

0.6% MoM

Median sale price

$2.6M

$189K MoM

Avg. days on market

15d

0 days MoM

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$1,995,000
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6 beds5 baths6,525 sq ft
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Sale history for 5 Essex Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #71389607

Oct 22, 2012

Sold

$1,352,000

$365/sq ft

Sep 4, 2012

Contingent

—

May 30, 2012

Listed

$1,475,000

$399/sq ft

MLS PIN #30256847

Oct 27, 1998

Sold

$659,000

$178/sq ft

Sep 12, 1998

Listing Removed

—

Sep 9, 1998

Listed

$659,000

$178/sq ft

Public Records

Jul 1, 1993

Sold

$335,000

$91/sq ft

Public Records

Oct 11, 1989

Sold

$340,000

$92/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$21,732 (+12.4%)

$1,153,000 + $745,000

$1,898,000

2022

$19,330 (−0.5%)

$914,000 + $741,000

$1,655,000

2021

$19,435 (+10.5%)

$914,000 + $740,000

$1,654,000

2020

$17,583 (−0.3%)

$914,000 + $607,000

$1,521,000

2019

$17,633 (−1.0%)

$914,000 + $610,000

$1,524,000

2018

$17,817 (+1.2%)

$890,000 + $601,000

$1,491,000

2017

$17,614 (+8.6%)

$890,000 + $604,000

$1,494,000

2015

$16,219 (+12.6%)

$875,000 + $528,000

$1,403,000

2014

$14,402 (−1.8%)

$647,000 + $601,000

$1,248,000

2013

$14,672 (+5.7%)

$582,000 + $672,000

$1,254,000

2012

$13,879 (+7.8%)

$582,000 + $627,000

$1,209,000

2011

$12,870 (+3.4%)

$520,000 + $606,000

$1,126,000

2010

$12,450 (+10.3%)

$582,000 + $606,000

$1,188,000

2009

$11,288

$668,000 + $524,000

$1,192,000

Tax history for 5 Essex Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$21,732 (+12.4%)

$1,153,000 + $745,000

$1,898,000

2022

$19,330 (−0.5%)

$914,000 + $741,000

$1,655,000

2021

$19,435 (+10.5%)

$914,000 + $740,000

$1,654,000

2020

$17,583 (−0.3%)

$914,000 + $607,000

$1,521,000

2019

$17,633 (−1.0%)

$914,000 + $610,000

$1,524,000

2018

$17,817 (+1.2%)

$890,000 + $601,000

$1,491,000

2017

$17,614 (+8.6%)

$890,000 + $604,000

$1,494,000

2015

$16,219 (+12.6%)

$875,000 + $528,000

$1,403,000

2014

$14,402 (−1.8%)

$647,000 + $601,000

$1,248,000

2013

$14,672 (+5.7%)

$582,000 + $672,000

$1,254,000

2012

$13,879 (+7.8%)

$582,000 + $627,000

$1,209,000

2011

$12,870 (+3.4%)

$520,000 + $606,000

$1,126,000

2010

$12,450 (+10.3%)

$582,000 + $606,000

$1,188,000

2009

$11,288

$668,000 + $524,000

$1,192,000

*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

3.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.52 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

3,033

Year built

1949

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

261710

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: 3
# of Covered Spaces: 3
Parking Spaces: 6
Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 352
Length: 16
Width: 22
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood

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

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 228
Length: 19
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 72
Length: 9
Width: 8
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

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

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

Living Room Information
Area: 288
Length: 24
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Area: 288
Length: 16
Width: 18
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 384
Length: 24
Width: 16
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Finished, Walk-Out Access, Garage Access, Sump Pump, Radon Remediation System, Concrete

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 12
Door Features: Insulated Doors, Storm Door(s), French Doors
Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Marble
Interior Features: Sun Room, Play Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,700
Foundation Area: 9,999,999
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Screens, Fenced Yard, Stone Wall

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

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.52
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $13,879.32
Tax Year: 2012

Utilities

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

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Baseboard, Radiant, Natural Gas, Fireplace
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: Cliff Road to Albion to Bristol to Essex
UnparsedAddress: 5 Essex Road, Wellesley MA 02481

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Public School

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,033
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.52 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1949
Year Renovated: —
County: Norfolk County
APN: 261710

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3

Listing Information
Exclusions: Washer & Dryer
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Katharine Lee Bates Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi

8/10

Wellesley Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi

8/10

Wellesley High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi

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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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

$2.67M – $3.23M

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Home values near 5 Essex Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
15 Essex Rd, Wellesley, MA 6 Beds \| 7 Baths \| 7577 Sq. Ft.	$4,540,032
16 Essex Rd, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 6 Baths \| 4790 Sq. Ft.	$3,461,639

Address	Redfin Estimate
4 Essex Rd, Wellesley, MA 6 Beds \| 6.5 Baths \| 6500 Sq. Ft.	$3,994,186
152 Lowell Rd, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 6 Baths \| 8355 Sq. Ft.	$5,141,083

Address	Redfin Estimate
10 Essex Rd, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 6000 Sq. Ft.	$4,254,228
157 Lowell Rd, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3544 Sq. Ft.	$2,710,464

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