Off market jun 2006 for $877K

$1,772,719

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,635/mo

•

2,196

sq ft

5 Sylvan Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481

About this home

INVITING 1920'S ENGLISH TUDOR ON PRIVATE ROAD, WELLESLEY FARMS LOCATION. FIVE MINUTES TO TRAIN AND SHOPPING. THIS WARM AND WELCOMING HOME IS SITED ON A LARGE LEVEL LOT WITH WONDERFUL EXPANSION POTENTIAL. LOVELY PERIOD DETAIL INCLUDING LOTS OF NATURAL WOOD, MOLDINGS, HARDWOOD FLOORS THROUGHOUT AND ARCHED DOORWAYS. FIREPLACED LIVING ROOM WITH FRENCH DOORS TO MUSIC ROOM AND SCREENED PORCH. CHARMING DINING ROOM. NEWER SYSTEMS, 2-CAR GARAGE.

Single-familyProperty Type

1927Year Built

0.26 acresLot Size

$807Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Dolores Boylan • Hammond Residential

Bought with Karen Reynolds Feld • Prudential Town and Country

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•Source:MLS PIN #70330524

Redfin Estimate

$1,772,719

$895K since sold in June 2006$25K since October

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This home's estimate is 6% higher than the average sale price ($1.67M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 6, 2026
$1,830,000
A
4 beds2.5 baths2,670 sq ft
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SOLD NOV 2, 2026
$1,770,000
B
3 beds2.5 baths2,172 sq ft
277 Dorset Rd, Waban, MA 02468
SOLD SEP 14, 2026
$1,505,000
C
3 beds2 baths2,496 sq ft
7 Grantland Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$1,700,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths2,994 sq ft
50 Dwhinda Rd, Waban, MA 02468
SOLD AUG 19, 2026
$1,895,000
E
4 beds3 baths2,695 sq ft
25 Riverdale Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUL 28, 2026
$1,335,000
F
3 beds2.5 baths2,332 sq ft
320 Quinobequin 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

98.7%

1.1% MoM

Median sale price

$2.6M

$87K MoM

Avg. days on market

20d

3 days MoM

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20 MoM

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5 beds4.5 baths4,834 sq ft
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$2,150,000
5 beds4.5 baths3,700 sq ft
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Sale history for 5 Sylvan Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$16,454 (+5.1%)

$784,000 + $653,000

$1,437,000

2022

$15,651 (+4.1%)

$702,000 + $638,000

$1,340,000

2021

$15,028 (+1.6%)

$641,000 + $638,000

$1,279,000

2020

$14,785

$641,000 + $638,000

$1,279,000

2019

$14,798 (−12.2%)

$641,000 + $638,000

$1,279,000

2018

$16,861 (+27.5%)

$717,000 + $694,000

$1,411,000

2017

$13,228 (+25.5%)

$716,000 + $406,000

$1,122,000

2015

$10,543 (+13.4%)

$704,000 + $208,000

$912,000

2014

$9,301 (+7.7%)

$583,000 + $223,000

$806,000

2013

$8,635 (+1.9%)

$546,000 + $192,000

$738,000

2012

$8,472 (+8.8%)

$546,000 + $192,000

$738,000

2011

$7,784 (+0.6%)

$467,000 + $214,000

$681,000

2010

$7,734 (−4.5%)

$524,000 + $214,000

$738,000

2009

$8,097

$668,000 + $187,000

$855,000

Tax history for 5 Sylvan Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$16,454 (+5.1%)

$784,000 + $653,000

$1,437,000

2022

$15,651 (+4.1%)

$702,000 + $638,000

$1,340,000

2021

$15,028 (+1.6%)

$641,000 + $638,000

$1,279,000

2020

$14,785

$641,000 + $638,000

$1,279,000

2019

$14,798 (−12.2%)

$641,000 + $638,000

$1,279,000

2018

$16,861 (+27.5%)

$717,000 + $694,000

$1,411,000

2017

$13,228 (+25.5%)

$716,000 + $406,000

$1,122,000

2015

$10,543 (+13.4%)

$704,000 + $208,000

$912,000

2014

$9,301 (+7.7%)

$583,000 + $223,000

$806,000

2013

$8,635 (+1.9%)

$546,000 + $192,000

$738,000

2012

$8,472 (+8.8%)

$546,000 + $192,000

$738,000

2011

$7,784 (+0.6%)

$467,000 + $214,000

$681,000

2010

$7,734 (−4.5%)

$524,000 + $214,000

$738,000

2009

$8,097

$668,000 + $187,000

$855,000

*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

0.26 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

3,139

Year built

1927

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

258179

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: 2
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Under, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 252
Length: 14
Width: 18
Level: Second

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 169
Length: 13
Width: 13
Level: Second

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 156
Length: 13
Width: 12
Level: Second

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 120
Length: 10
Width: 12
Level: First

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: 325
Length: 13
Width: 25
Level: First

Dining Room Information
Area: 182
Length: 14
Width: 13
Level: First

Kitchen Information
Area: 120
Length: 10
Width: 12
Level: First

Basement Information
Basement: Full

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Window Features: Storm Window(s), Screens
Flooring: Wood
Interior Features: Den

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,196
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame, Brick
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: red brick

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Porch - Enclosed
Exterior Features: Porch, Porch - Enclosed, Rain Gutters, Screens, Fenced Yard

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.26
Road Surface Type: Unimproved
Road Frontage Type: Private Road
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,988
Tax Year: 2006

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: 110 Volts, Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Hot Water

Location

Location Information
Directions: Glen Road to Sylvan
UnparsedAddress: 5 Sylvan Road, Wellesley MA 02481

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

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,139
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.26 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1927
Year Renovated: —
County: Norfolk County
APN: 258179

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Schofield Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi

8/10

Wellesley Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi

8/10

Wellesley High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi

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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Estimated sale price

$1.69M – $2.04M

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Home values near 5 Sylvan Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
15 Sylvan Rd, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3314 Sq. Ft.	$2,253,755
24 Glen Rd, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2220 Sq. Ft.	$1,349,376
33 Glen Rd, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3545 Sq. Ft.	$1,785,373
15 Hillside Rd, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2329 Sq. Ft.	$1,636,146
28 Orchard St, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2054 Sq. Ft.	$1,788,444
43 Glen Rd, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2796 Sq. Ft.	$1,857,641
6 Springdale Ave, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 4260 Sq. Ft.	$2,380,358

Address	Redfin Estimate
9 Sylvan Rd, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2630 Sq. Ft.	$1,925,640
32 Glen Rd, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2180 Sq. Ft.	$1,475,274
25 Glen Rd, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2212 Sq. Ft.	$1,608,074
20 Orchard St, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2324 Sq. Ft.	$1,395,966
23 Orchard St, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1846 Sq. Ft.	$1,424,202
41 Glen Rd, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2714 Sq. Ft.	$1,977,301
2 Springdale Ave, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 6.5 Baths \| 5718 Sq. Ft.	$4,219,956

Address	Redfin Estimate
1 Sylvan Rd, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3474 Sq. Ft.	$2,227,144
37 Glen Rd, Wellesley, MA 6 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4479 Sq. Ft.	$2,372,190
21 Hillside Rd, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3784 Sq. Ft.	$2,299,811
24 Orchard St, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1565 Sq. Ft.	$1,170,849
19 Orchard St, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 6.5 Baths \| 5465 Sq. Ft.	$3,972,029
7 Springdale Ave, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1953 Sq. Ft.	$1,725,943
10 Springdale Ave, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2255 Sq. Ft.	$1,902,470

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