OFF MARKET

Off Market Oct 2016 for $1.7M

$3,257,678

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,996/mo

•

4,000

sq ft

5 Inverness Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481

About this home

COUNTRY CLUB LOCATION FOR UNDER $2M!! A classic, this home, designed by Gay&Proctor of Boston, offers 3 levels of comfortable living. There are 5 bedrooms, a blue stone patio leading to in ground pool flanked by perennial gardens. Kitchen has high end appliances, prep sink, polished granite counter tops and cherry cabinetry and opens onto sunny, south facing eating/dining area. 2nd floor Master Bedroom suite features fireplace, adjoining home office with french doors onto mahogany deck. Master bath has double sinks, marble shower with steam. 2 additional bedrooms & laundry complete 2nd level. On the top floor find 2 bedrooms, bath with shower and office/bonus room. All renovated in late 90s. An oasis tucked behind Abbott Road, the Inverness neighborhood is an easy walk to Wellesley Hills Train Station, Babson College, Wellesley Country Club and Centennial Park.

Single-familyProperty Type

1916Year Built

0.53 acresLot Size

$814Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Frances Hogan • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Town and Country Real Estate

Bought with Frances Hogan • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Town and Country Real Estate

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•Source:MLS PIN #71963185

Redfin Estimate

$3,257,678

$1.5M since sold in October 2016$230K since July

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This home's estimate is 6.3% higher than the average sale price ($3.06M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 22, 2026
$4,400,000
A
5 beds4.5 baths4,628 sq ft
133 Abbott Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUN 12, 2026
$2,225,000
B
5 beds3.5 baths2,590 sq ft
120 Forest St, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUL 8, 2026
$2,935,000
C
5 beds3.5 baths4,364 sq ft
49 Whittier Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUL 16, 2026
$2,690,000
D
4 beds3.5 baths4,761 sq ft
21 Elm St, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$3,305,000
E
4 beds3.5 baths3,738 sq ft
117 Forest St, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD MAY 19, 2026
$2,833,000
F
4 beds3.5 baths4,151 sq ft
15 Standish Cir, 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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Home is on a quiet neighborhood street yet convenient to route 16 and the Wellesley Hills station. The original portion of the home was built in the early 1900's and in 1998 an addition was made to the back side of the home, going up three floors....
10 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
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Sale history for 5 Inverness Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$24,629 (+5.4%)

$1,295,000 + $856,000

$2,151,000

2022

$23,360 (+3.5%)

$1,160,000 + $840,000

$2,000,000

2021

$22,560 (+1.6%)

$1,080,000 + $840,000

$1,920,000

2020

$22,195 (−2.1%)

$1,080,000 + $840,000

$1,920,000

2019

$22,677 (+14.0%)

$1,120,000 + $840,000

$1,960,000

2018

$19,885 (+1.4%)

$891,000 + $773,000

$1,664,000

2017

$19,607 (+3.0%)

$890,000 + $773,000

$1,663,000

2015

$19,028 (+1.4%)

$876,000 + $770,000

$1,646,000

2014

$18,764 (−2.4%)

$777,000 + $849,000

$1,626,000

2013

$19,235 (+8.9%)

$728,000 + $916,000

$1,644,000

2012

$17,656 (+2.2%)

$728,000 + $810,000

$1,538,000

2011

$17,282 (+5.6%)

$679,000 + $833,000

$1,512,000

2010

$16,359 (+2.1%)

$728,000 + $833,000

$1,561,000

2009

$16,023

$906,000 + $786,000

$1,692,000

Tax history for 5 Inverness Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$24,629 (+5.4%)

$1,295,000 + $856,000

$2,151,000

2022

$23,360 (+3.5%)

$1,160,000 + $840,000

$2,000,000

2021

$22,560 (+1.6%)

$1,080,000 + $840,000

$1,920,000

2020

$22,195 (−2.1%)

$1,080,000 + $840,000

$1,920,000

2019

$22,677 (+14.0%)

$1,120,000 + $840,000

$1,960,000

2018

$19,885 (+1.4%)

$891,000 + $773,000

$1,664,000

2017

$19,607 (+3.0%)

$890,000 + $773,000

$1,663,000

2015

$19,028 (+1.4%)

$876,000 + $770,000

$1,646,000

2014

$18,764 (−2.4%)

$777,000 + $849,000

$1,626,000

2013

$19,235 (+8.9%)

$728,000 + $916,000

$1,644,000

2012

$17,656 (+2.2%)

$728,000 + $810,000

$1,538,000

2011

$17,282 (+5.6%)

$679,000 + $833,000

$1,512,000

2010

$16,359 (+2.1%)

$728,000 + $833,000

$1,561,000

2009

$16,023

$906,000 + $786,000

$1,692,000

*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

0.53 Acres

Year renovated

1998

Sq. Ft.

4,085

Year built

1930

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

258723

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: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 6
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Balcony / Deck,French Doors,Double Vanity,Recessed Lighting

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Bedroom #4 Information
Level: Third
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #5 Information
Level: Third
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting

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

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Steam / Sauna

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Third
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Recessed Lighting

Living Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Family Room Information
Level: First
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Dining Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Kitchen Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Gas Stove

Office Room Information
Level: Second
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Balcony / Deck,French Doors,Recessed Lighting

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Sump Pump, Concrete

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Closet - Linen, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture, Gas Dryer Hookup, Recessed Lighting, Washer Hookup, Second Floor

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 3
Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom

Appliances
Other Equipment: Intercom

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 12
Door Features: French Doors, Insulated Doors, Storm Door(s)
Window Features: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s)
Flooring: Plywood, Tile, Carpet, Concrete, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Bathroom - 3/4, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Recessed Lighting, Bathroom, Office, Foyer, Wired for Sound

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 4,000
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Appraiser
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: White

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Slate
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
Exterior Features: Balcony / Deck, Porch, Patio, Balcony, Pool - Inground Heated, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard, Garden

Pool Information
Has Private Pool
Pool Features: Pool - Inground Heated

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat
Security Features: Security System

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.53
Lot Features: Level
Frontage Length: 110
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $19,449
Tax Year: 2016

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Electric Baseboard, Natural Gas, Hydro Air
Cooling: Central Air, Whole House Fan

Location

Location Information
Directions: Rt.16 West, turn left onto Abbott Road, 1/2 mile then left onto Inverness Road
UnparsedAddress: 5 Inverness Rd, Wellesley MA 02481

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Conservation Area, T-Station, University

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,085
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 0.53 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: 1998
County: Norfolk County
APN: 258723

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 • 1.1mi

10/10

Wellesley Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi

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

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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Estimated sale price

$3.10M – $3.75M

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Home values near 5 Inverness Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
8 Inverness Rd, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3127 Sq. Ft.	$2,521,340
11 Inverness Rd, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3217 Sq. Ft.	$3,541,930

Address	Redfin Estimate
20 Inverness Rd, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 6.5 Baths \| 4911 Sq. Ft.	$3,882,149
23 Inverness Rd, Wellesley, MA 6 Beds \| 6.5 Baths \| 9523 Sq. Ft.	$4,727,750

Address	Redfin Estimate
14 Inverness Rd, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2591 Sq. Ft.	$2,662,156
17 Inverness Rd, Wellesley, MA 6 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 5400 Sq. Ft.	$4,311,991

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