Off Market Mar 2018 for $1.8M

$4,466,556

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,221/mo

•

6,377

sq ft

51 Old Colony Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481

About this home

Sited on an exceptional, lushly landscaped, private lot in prime Cliff Estates, this architecturally distinct property is remarkable. The 1934 French Normandy home has been meticulously maintained since its complete renovation and expansion. 51 Old Colony Road features an elegant foyer w/ a stunning staircase and flows seamlessly into the dramatic living room w/ beamed ceilings & fireplace, music room, a cherry wood library w/ fireplace & pocket doors. A light-filled dining room is designed for memorable entertaining. The beautifully appointed kitchen w/center island and radiant heat floors opens to an inviting family room w/ access to a large cedar deck overlooking a spectacular heated pool, bluestone patio & expansive lawn, in a private setting. A guest room & full bath complete the 1st floor. The 2nd floor features a lovely master w/ fireplace, 2 walk-in closets, a balcony & a lovely bath. The 2nd floor also features 3 add'l bdrms & full bath. Finished walkout bsmt w/bath, laundry.

Single-familyProperty Type

1934Year Built

0.67 acresLot Size

$700Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Donahue Maley and Burns Team • Benoit Mizner Simon & Co. - Wellesley - Central St

Bought with Donahue Maley and Burns Team • Benoit Mizner Simon & Co. - Wellesley - Central St

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•Source:MLS PIN #72157937

Redfin Estimate

$4,466,556

$2.6M since sold in March 2018$31K since July

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This home's estimate is 58.1% higher than the average sale price ($2.83M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$2,525,000
A
4 beds3.5 baths3,497 sq ft
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SOLD AUG 5, 2026
$2,325,000
B
4 beds3.5 baths3,406 sq ft
53 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 AUG 14, 2026
$2,480,000
D
4 beds3.5 baths3,610 sq ft
10 Kirkland Cir, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JAN 9, 2026
$3,115,000
E
4 beds3.5 baths4,294 sq ft
26 Edmunds Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$3,305,000
F
4 beds3.5 baths3,738 sq ft
117 Forest 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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$5,450,000
5 beds7 baths7,632 sq ft
44 Whiting Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
3D WALKTHROUGH
$1,395,000
4 beds2.5 baths1,800 sq ft
560 Worcester St, Wellesley, MA 02481
EARLY ACCESS
$2,049,000
3 beds3 baths4,366 sq ft
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$1,950,000
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Sale history for 51 Old Colony Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72157937

Mar 1, 2018

Sold

$1,819,000

$285/sq ft

Jan 2, 2018

Pending

—

Jan 2, 2018

Relisted

—

Dec 21, 2017

Listing Removed

—

Dec 21, 2017

Pending

—

Dec 6, 2017

Relisted

—

Nov 28, 2017

Pending

—

Sep 14, 2017

Price Changed

$2,119,000

$332/sq ft

May 3, 2017

Listed

$2,295,000

$360/sq ft

MLS PIN #50282871

Nov 17, 1995

Sold

$845,000

$133/sq ft

Jul 17, 1995

Listing Removed

—

Apr 29, 1995

Listed

$875,000

$137/sq ft

Public Records

Mar 1, 1993

Sold

$349,000

$55/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$37,991 (+0.4%)

$1,205,000 + $2,113,000

$3,318,000

2022

$37,843 (+2.1%)

$1,080,000 + $2,160,000

$3,240,000

2021

$37,048 (+15.0%)

$1,035,000 + $2,118,000

$3,153,000

2020

$32,218 (+26.6%)

$1,035,000 + $1,752,000

$2,787,000

2019

$25,454 (+12.0%)

$1,035,000 + $1,165,000

$2,200,000

2018

$22,717 (+5.2%)

$909,000 + $992,000

$1,901,000

2017

$21,599 (+12.0%)

$910,000 + $922,000

$1,832,000

2015

$19,282 (+3.4%)

$893,000 + $775,000

$1,668,000

2014

$18,649 (−3.9%)

$792,000 + $824,000

$1,616,000

2013

$19,410 (+1.9%)

$743,000 + $916,000

$1,659,000

2012

$19,045 (+0.7%)

$743,000 + $916,000

$1,659,000

2011

$18,905 (+5.9%)

$694,000 + $960,000

$1,654,000

2010

$17,847 (−1.5%)

$743,000 + $960,000

$1,703,000

2009

$18,126

$1,013,000 + $901,000

$1,914,000

Tax history for 51 Old Colony Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$37,991 (+0.4%)

$1,205,000 + $2,113,000

$3,318,000

2022

$37,843 (+2.1%)

$1,080,000 + $2,160,000

$3,240,000

2021

$37,048 (+15.0%)

$1,035,000 + $2,118,000

$3,153,000

2020

$32,218 (+26.6%)

$1,035,000 + $1,752,000

$2,787,000

2019

$25,454 (+12.0%)

$1,035,000 + $1,165,000

$2,200,000

2018

$22,717 (+5.2%)

$909,000 + $992,000

$1,901,000

2017

$21,599 (+12.0%)

$910,000 + $922,000

$1,832,000

2015

$19,282 (+3.4%)

$893,000 + $775,000

$1,668,000

2014

$18,649 (−3.9%)

$792,000 + $824,000

$1,616,000

2013

$19,410 (+1.9%)

$743,000 + $916,000

$1,659,000

2012

$19,045 (+0.7%)

$743,000 + $916,000

$1,659,000

2011

$18,905 (+5.9%)

$694,000 + $960,000

$1,654,000

2010

$17,847 (−1.5%)

$743,000 + $960,000

$1,703,000

2009

$18,126

$1,013,000 + $901,000

$1,914,000

*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

6.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

29,185

Year renovated

2018

Sq. Ft.

6,377

Year built

1934

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

261078

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

Pool

Last updated by owner on Apr 2, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Under, Storage, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 360
Length: 24
Width: 15
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Skylight,Closet - Linen,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Window(s) - Picture,Balcony / Deck,French Doors,Cable Hookup,Exterior Access,Remodeled

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 168
Length: 14
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Window(s) - Picture

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 168
Length: 14
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Window(s) - Picture

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 110
Length: 10
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Window(s) - Picture

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 100
Length: 10
Width: 10
Level: First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Window(s) - Picture

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 4
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub,Window(s) - Picture

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Window(s) - Picture

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower

Living Room Information
Area: 336
Length: 24
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Beamed Ceilings,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,Remodeled

Family Room Information
Area: 156
Length: 13
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Window(s) - Picture,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Slider

Dining Room Information
Area: 195
Length: 13
Width: 15
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture

Kitchen Information
Area: 252
Length: 21
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Window(s) - Picture,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Cabinets - Upgraded,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Gas Stove

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Garage Access

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Exterior Access, Walk-in Storage, In Basement, Washer Hookup

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 10
Door Features: Insulated Doors, Storm Door(s), French Doors
Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
Interior Features: Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Closet, Bathroom, Bonus Room, Play Room, Central Vacuum

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,562
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Renovated Since
Color: White/Grey

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Roof: Slate, Rubber
Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Wood, Patio
Exterior Features: Deck - Wood, Patio, Balcony, Pool - Inground Heated, Rain Gutters, Storage, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Screens, Fenced Yard

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

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

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.67
Lot Features: Easements
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $21,599
Tax Year: 2017

Utilities

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

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

Location

Location Information
Directions: Cliff Road to left on Lowell Rd to left on Old Colony
UnparsedAddress: 51 Old Colony Rd, Wellesley MA 02481

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 6.5
Sq. Ft.: 6,377
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 6
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.67 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1934
Year Renovated: 2018
County: Norfolk County
APN: 261078
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Pool

Home facts updated by owner on Apr 2, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
Exclusions: Dr Light Fixture, Window Treatments In Lr & Master Bdrm, Tv In Master
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Sprague Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi

9/10

Wellesley Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi

8/10

Wellesley High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi

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

59% 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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$4.24M – $5.14M

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Home values near 51 Old Colony Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
35 Old Colony Road, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2623 Sq. Ft.	$2,414,702
61 Old Colony Road, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3340 Sq. Ft.	$2,719,808

Address	Redfin Estimate
73 Old Colony Road, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4089 Sq. Ft.	$2,979,045
45 Old Colony Road, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 5195 Sq. Ft.	$3,267,438

Address	Redfin Estimate
65 Old Colony Road, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4345 Sq. Ft.	$2,644,190
39 Old Colony Road, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2659 Sq. Ft.	$2,214,641

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