OFF MARKET

Off Market May 2013 for $1.4M

$2,650,456

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,381/mo

•

3,700

sq ft

52 Emerson Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481

About this home

Previously a builder’s showcase home, you’ll love entertaining in the Fireplaced Great Room with vaulted ceilings, Large E-I-K with high-end appliances and multi drawer Sub Zero Fridge. This Poets Corner 10 room Colonial features: Detailed Moldings; Fireplaced Living Room with built-ins; Charming Dining Room; Master Suite with Vaulted Ceiling and walk-in closet; Generous Sized Bedrooms; Sun Room/Office overlooking a lovely back yard; Finished Basement; Terrific Storage; Central Air and more!

Single-familyProperty Type

1940Year Built

0.33 acresLot Size

$716Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by David Gordon • Century 21 Commonwealth

Bought with Marcey Hunter • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Wellesley - Central St.

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•Source:MLS PIN #71490946

Redfin Estimate

$2,650,456

$1.2M since sold in May 2013$85K since August

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This home's estimate is 35% higher than the average sale price ($1.96M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 10, 2026
$2,090,000
A
4 beds3.5 baths3,283 sq ft
4 Fiske Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUN 17, 2026
$2,325,000
B
3 beds2.5 baths2,897 sq ft
28 Emerson Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD AUG 3, 2026
$2,130,000
C
4 beds3.5 baths2,609 sq ft
21 Madison Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUN 5, 2026
$1,880,000
D
4 beds3 baths2,332 sq ft
23 Thackeray Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD MAR 23, 2026
$1,740,000
E
4 beds3.5 baths2,664 sq ft
2 Longfellow Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$1,616,000
F
6 beds3.5 baths3,447 sq ft
225 Walnut St, 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

Recently sold homes

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OPEN FRI, 3PM TO 4:30PM
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$3,595,000
6 beds5 baths6,525 sq ft
151 Oakland St, Wellesley, MA 02481
$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
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Sale history for 52 Emerson Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #71490946

May 22, 2013

Sold

$1,420,000

$384/sq ft

Mar 14, 2013

Contingent

—

Mar 7, 2013

Listed

$1,439,000

$389/sq ft

MLS PIN #70424013

Nov 13, 2006

Sold

$1,375,000

$372/sq ft

Oct 21, 2006

Listing Removed

—

Jul 15, 2006

Listed

$1,525,000

$412/sq ft

FORMER MODEL HOME - This beautifully renovated Poets Corner Colonial was being used primarily as a model home by the Developer over the last 18 months to help sell several other large design & build remodeling projects. The home is now priced to sell and easy to show. Ask the developer about the original plan/price which included expanded kitchen/extras. Customer can choose design/selection of cabinets, granite, appliances, tile, etc. Character/Detail throughout. A Unique Quality Home.

MLS PIN #30688195

Mar 12, 2003

Sold

$945,000

$255/sq ft

Feb 24, 2003

Listing Removed

—

Feb 10, 2003

Listed

$945,000

$255/sq ft

Public Records

May 1, 1985

Sold

$159,900

$43/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$22,053 (+5.8%)

$1,037,000 + $889,000

$1,926,000

2022

$20,849 (+7.5%)

$897,000 + $888,000

$1,785,000

2021

$19,399 (+23.1%)

$801,000 + $850,000

$1,651,000

2020

$15,756 (+6.0%)

$801,000 + $562,000

$1,363,000

2019

$14,867 (−6.7%)

$737,000 + $548,000

$1,285,000

2018

$15,941 (+1.4%)

$732,000 + $602,000

$1,334,000

2017

$15,728 (+4.3%)

$732,000 + $602,000

$1,334,000

2015

$15,086 (+0.4%)

$720,000 + $585,000

$1,305,000

2014

$15,025 (−9.1%)

$596,000 + $706,000

$1,302,000

2013

$16,532 (+1.6%)

$558,000 + $855,000

$1,413,000

2012

$16,279 (+2.8%)

$558,000 + $860,000

$1,418,000

2011

$15,842 (+4.6%)

$499,000 + $887,000

$1,386,000

2010

$15,144 (+13.2%)

$558,000 + $887,000

$1,445,000

2009

$13,381

$641,000 + $772,000

$1,413,000

Tax history for 52 Emerson Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$22,053 (+5.8%)

$1,037,000 + $889,000

$1,926,000

2022

$20,849 (+7.5%)

$897,000 + $888,000

$1,785,000

2021

$19,399 (+23.1%)

$801,000 + $850,000

$1,651,000

2020

$15,756 (+6.0%)

$801,000 + $562,000

$1,363,000

2019

$14,867 (−6.7%)

$737,000 + $548,000

$1,285,000

2018

$15,941 (+1.4%)

$732,000 + $602,000

$1,334,000

2017

$15,728 (+4.3%)

$732,000 + $602,000

$1,334,000

2015

$15,086 (+0.4%)

$720,000 + $585,000

$1,305,000

2014

$15,025 (−9.1%)

$596,000 + $706,000

$1,302,000

2013

$16,532 (+1.6%)

$558,000 + $855,000

$1,413,000

2012

$16,279 (+2.8%)

$558,000 + $860,000

$1,418,000

2011

$15,842 (+4.6%)

$499,000 + $887,000

$1,386,000

2010

$15,144 (+13.2%)

$558,000 + $887,000

$1,445,000

2009

$13,381

$641,000 + $772,000

$1,413,000

*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

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.33 Acres

Year renovated

2004

Sq. Ft.

3,955

Year built

1948

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

257624

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: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 285
Length: 15
Width: 19
Level: Second
Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s),Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 224
Length: 14
Width: 16
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 224
Length: 14
Width: 16
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 143
Length: 11
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Balcony - Interior

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

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: Second

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second

Living Room Information
Area: 286
Length: 22
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Area: 288
Length: 16
Width: 18
Level: First
Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Area: 182
Length: 13
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 288
Length: 12
Width: 24
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid

Basement Information
Basement: Partial, Finished, Interior Entry

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Second Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 10
Door Features: Insulated Doors
Window Features: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s)
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Game Room, Sun Room, Loft, Bathroom, Walk-Up Attic

Exterior

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

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Rain Gutters, Sprinkler System

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.33
Lot Features: Wooded
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $16,532
Tax Year: 2013

Utilities

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

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas, Fireplace(s)
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: POET'S CORNER - Walnut to Emerson
UnparsedAddress: 52 Emerson Rd, Wellesley MA 02481

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

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,955
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.33 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1948
Year Renovated: 2004
County: Norfolk County
APN: 257624

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 4

Listing Information
Exclusions: Dining Rm Chandelier, Drapery Window Treatments, Flat Screen Tv's,
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Schofield Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi

8/10

Wellesley Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.0mi

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, 14 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

53% 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

$2.52M – $3.05M

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Home values near 52 Emerson Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
36 Emerson Rd, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3979 Sq. Ft.	$2,618,135
63 Emerson Rd, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2367 Sq. Ft.	$2,238,029

Address	Redfin Estimate
40 Emerson Rd, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 99999 Sq. Ft.	$2,622,543
59 Emerson Rd, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2191 Sq. Ft.	$2,321,622

Address	Redfin Estimate
67 Emerson Rd, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3112 Sq. Ft.	$2,370,147
57 Emerson Rd, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2218 Sq. Ft.	$2,160,700

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