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Off market oct 2022 for $1.2M

$1,725,022

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,026/mo

•

2,636

sq ft

52 Riverdale Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481

About this home

This is what you've been waiting for! Charming 1920's colonial with high ceilings and hardwood floors brought up to date with the addition of a fabulous sun-filled family room/kitchen and large primary bedroom suite overhead. Three additional second floor family bedrooms and plenty of playspace in the lower level. This home is located on a quiet street in a hidden corner of town. Welcome home!

Single-familyProperty Type

1927Year Built

7,200 sq ftLot Size

$654Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Prudence B. Hay • Rutledge Properties

Bought with The Wilson Group • Compass

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•Source:MLS PIN #73020143

Redfin Estimate

$1,725,022

$525K since sold in October 2022$23K since October

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This home's estimate is 8% lower than the average sale price ($1.87M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$1,700,000
A
4 beds2.5 baths2,994 sq ft
50 Dwhinda Rd, Waban, MA 02468
SOLD AUG 19, 2026
$1,895,000
B
4 beds3 baths2,695 sq ft
25 Riverdale Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$2,100,000
C
4 beds3.5 baths2,953 sq ft
2 Woodlawn Oval, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUN 3, 2026
$1,953,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths2,627 sq ft
92 Woodlawn Ave, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUL 6, 2026
$1,830,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths2,670 sq ft
14 Standish Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD NOV 2, 2026
$1,770,000
F
3 beds2.5 baths2,172 sq ft
277 Dorset 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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$3,395,000
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 52 Riverdale Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #73020143

Oct 12, 2022

Sold

$1,200,000

$455/sq ft

Aug 19, 2022

Contingent

—

Aug 2, 2022

Listed

$1,299,000

$493/sq ft

MLS PIN #30500470

Jul 31, 2001

Sold

$440,000

$167/sq ft

Jun 1, 2001

Listing Removed

—

May 2, 2001

Listed

$450,000

$171/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$11,736 (+8.4%)

$746,000 + $279,000

$1,025,000

2022

$10,827 (+9.3%)

$641,000 + $286,000

$927,000

2021

$9,905 (+1.6%)

$557,000 + $286,000

$843,000

2020

$9,745

$557,000 + $286,000

$843,000

2019

$9,754 (+3.8%)

$557,000 + $286,000

$843,000

2018

$9,393 (+1.4%)

$535,000 + $251,000

$786,000

2017

$9,267 (+2.1%)

$535,000 + $251,000

$786,000

2016

$9,074 (+4.7%)

$526,000 + $241,000

$767,000

2015

$8,670 (+0.4%)

$509,000 + $241,000

$750,000

2014

$8,632 (+1.6%)

$421,000 + $327,000

$748,000

2013

$8,494 (+1.9%)

$395,000 + $331,000

$726,000

2012

$8,334 (−2.9%)

$395,000 + $331,000

$726,000

2011

$8,584 (+5.3%)

$387,000 + $364,000

$751,000

2010

$8,153 (+17.9%)

$414,000 + $364,000

$778,000

2009

$6,913

$438,000 + $292,000

$730,000

Tax history for 52 Riverdale Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$11,736 (+8.4%)

$746,000 + $279,000

$1,025,000

2022

$10,827 (+9.3%)

$641,000 + $286,000

$927,000

2021

$9,905 (+1.6%)

$557,000 + $286,000

$843,000

2020

$9,745

$557,000 + $286,000

$843,000

2019

$9,754 (+3.8%)

$557,000 + $286,000

$843,000

2018

$9,393 (+1.4%)

$535,000 + $251,000

$786,000

2017

$9,267 (+2.1%)

$535,000 + $251,000

$786,000

2016

$9,074 (+4.7%)

$526,000 + $241,000

$767,000

2015

$8,670 (+0.4%)

$509,000 + $241,000

$750,000

2014

$8,632 (+1.6%)

$421,000 + $327,000

$748,000

2013

$8,494 (+1.9%)

$395,000 + $331,000

$726,000

2012

$8,334 (−2.9%)

$395,000 + $331,000

$726,000

2011

$8,584 (+5.3%)

$387,000 + $364,000

$751,000

2010

$8,153 (+17.9%)

$414,000 + $364,000

$778,000

2009

$6,913

$438,000 + $292,000

$730,000

*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

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

7,405 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,256

Year built

1927

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

258352

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Detached

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 396
Length: 22
Width: 18
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 99
Length: 11
Width: 9
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 110
Length: 10
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 99
Length: 9
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

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

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half

Living Room Information
Area: 165
Length: 15
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Area: 253
Length: 11
Width: 23
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Area: 132
Length: 11
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 180
Length: 10
Width: 18
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Kitchen Island

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Bulkhead

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
Interior Features: Play Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,636
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Blue/grey

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Patio

Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.17
Lot Features: Level
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $9,905
Tax Year: 2021

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: Glen to Riverglen
UnparsedAddress: 52 Riverdale Rd, Wellesley MA 02481

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

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,256
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,405 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1927
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 258352

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 • 0.8mi

8/10

Wellesley Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.9mi

8/10

Wellesley High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi

10/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

5/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 50-62% chance 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

52% 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

$1.64M – $1.98M

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Home values near 52 Riverdale Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
40 Riverdale Rd, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2656 Sq. Ft.	$1,693,180
48 Riverdale Rd, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1902 Sq. Ft.	$1,506,032
53 Riverdale Rd, Wellesley, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1152 Sq. Ft.	—
38 Riverdale Rd, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2050 Sq. Ft.	$1,439,269
42 River Glen Rd, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3615 Sq. Ft.	$2,840,473
19 Boulevard Rd, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 4800 Sq. Ft.	$2,501,549
6 Intervale Rd, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3200 Sq. Ft.	$1,882,910

Address	Redfin Estimate
42 Riverdale Rd, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1750 Sq. Ft.	$1,449,434
50 Riverdale Rd, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,270,020
51 Riverdale Rd, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1355 Sq. Ft.	$1,083,643
45 River Glen Rd, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2065 Sq. Ft.	$1,652,300
5 Edgewater Dr, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 5841 Sq. Ft.	$3,336,176
15 Boulevard Rd, Wellesley, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1282 Sq. Ft.	$954,579
8 Intervale Rd, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1470 Sq. Ft.	$1,251,345

Address	Redfin Estimate
46 Riverdale Rd, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2338 Sq. Ft.	$1,532,685
54 Riverdale Rd, Wellesley, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 753 Sq. Ft.	$1,461,367
39 Riverdale Rd, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1790 Sq. Ft.	$1,601,960
43 River Glen Rd, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3414 Sq. Ft.	$2,313,618
1 Edgewater Dr, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2347 Sq. Ft.	$1,716,475
2 Intervale Rd, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1996 Sq. Ft.	$1,314,222
10 Intervale Rd, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1461 Sq. Ft.	$1,076,831

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