OFF MARKET

Off market apr 2021 for $1.5M

$1,959,845

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,133/mo

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2,909

sq ft

53 Cottonwood Rd, Wellesley, MA 02482

About this home

Situated at the end of the street, with a pool, close to Whole Foods, WHS, WMS, train and conservation trails! Welcome to 53 Cottonwood in Wellesley! 5 beds and 3.5 baths. This home has a sunny kitchen that overlooks flat yard with heated pool and plenty of green space. Family room with fireplace with sliders opening to backyard. Oversized living room connects into dining room. Large master suite with walk-in closet and en suite bath. 3 additional beds all equal in size with renovated hall bath. Back staircase with access to 5th bedroom and 3rd full bath perfect for guests or au pair. Lower level with shiplap walls provides large area for playroom and exercise.This home is ready to move right in! You will love the location of this home near conservation land and trails yet so close to all Wellesley has to offer. Offers due Monday at 12.

Single-familyProperty Type

1981Year Built

0.33 acresLot Size

$674Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Melissa Dailey • Coldwell Banker Realty - Wellesley

Bought with Wei Tang • StartPoint Realty

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•Source:MLS PIN #72787527

Redfin Estimate

$1,959,845

$442K since sold in April 2021$42K since October

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This home's estimate is 7.7% lower than the average sale price ($2.12M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD OCT 14, 2026
$2,108,000
A
4 beds4 baths3,136 sq ft
8 Wilson St, Wellesley, MA 02482
SOLD OCT 30, 2026
$2,180,000
B
4 beds3.5 baths3,776 sq ft
38 Upwey Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$2,200,000
C
5 beds3.5 baths2,840 sq ft
11 Sterling Rd, Wellesley, MA 02482
SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$1,305,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths2,345 sq ft
16 Stockdale Rd, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD APR 30, 2026
$2,625,000
E
4 beds3.5 baths3,433 sq ft
15 Alden Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD AUG 5, 2026
$2,325,000
F
4 beds3.5 baths3,406 sq ft
53 Audubon Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481

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$6,986/mo

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Market trends in 02482, MA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

98.1%

1.2% MoM

Median sale price

$2.0M

$179K MoM

Avg. days on market

19d

1 days MoM

Recently sold homes

9 MoM

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Sale history for 53 Cottonwood Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72787527

Apr 30, 2021

Sold

$1,517,500

$522/sq ft

Feb 18, 2021

Listed

$1,450,000

$498/sq ft

MLS PIN #30448956

Dec 1, 2000

Sold

$725,000

$249/sq ft

Sep 29, 2000

Listing Removed

—

Sep 27, 2000

Listed

$699,000

$240/sq ft

Public Records

Jun 18, 1991

Sold

$385,000

$132/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$15,606 (+7.9%)

$928,000 + $435,000

$1,363,000

2022

$14,460 (+10.4%)

$768,000 + $470,000

$1,238,000

2021

$13,101 (+1.6%)

$768,000 + $347,000

$1,115,000

2020

$12,889 (+2.9%)

$768,000 + $347,000

$1,115,000

2019

$12,530 (+2.8%)

$736,000 + $347,000

$1,083,000

2018

$12,189 (+1.4%)

$701,000 + $319,000

$1,020,000

2017

$12,026 (+7.5%)

$701,000 + $319,000

$1,020,000

2015

$11,190 (−1.4%)

$659,000 + $309,000

$968,000

2014

$11,344 (+5.4%)

$595,000 + $388,000

$983,000

2013

$10,764 (+1.9%)

$558,000 + $362,000

$920,000

2012

$10,562 (+14.4%)

$558,000 + $362,000

$920,000

2011

$9,235 (+4.9%)

$456,000 + $352,000

$808,000

2010

$8,803 (+5.6%)

$488,000 + $352,000

$840,000

2009

$8,334

$558,000 + $322,000

$880,000

Tax history for 53 Cottonwood Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$15,606 (+7.9%)

$928,000 + $435,000

$1,363,000

2022

$14,460 (+10.4%)

$768,000 + $470,000

$1,238,000

2021

$13,101 (+1.6%)

$768,000 + $347,000

$1,115,000

2020

$12,889 (+2.9%)

$768,000 + $347,000

$1,115,000

2019

$12,530 (+2.8%)

$736,000 + $347,000

$1,083,000

2018

$12,189 (+1.4%)

$701,000 + $319,000

$1,020,000

2017

$12,026 (+7.5%)

$701,000 + $319,000

$1,020,000

2015

$11,190 (−1.4%)

$659,000 + $309,000

$968,000

2014

$11,344 (+5.4%)

$595,000 + $388,000

$983,000

2013

$10,764 (+1.9%)

$558,000 + $362,000

$920,000

2012

$10,562 (+14.4%)

$558,000 + $362,000

$920,000

2011

$9,235 (+4.9%)

$456,000 + $352,000

$808,000

2010

$8,803 (+5.6%)

$488,000 + $352,000

$840,000

2009

$8,334

$558,000 + $322,000

$880,000

*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

14,385

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,909

Year built

1981

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

260071

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

Pool

Last updated by owner on Apr 5, 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, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 240
Length: 12
Width: 20
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s)

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 154
Length: 14
Width: 11
Level: Second

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 154
Length: 14
Width: 11
Level: Second

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 154
Length: 14
Width: 11
Level: Second

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 187
Length: 11
Width: 17
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

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

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half

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

Living Room Information
Area: 260
Length: 20
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Family Room Information
Area: 204
Length: 17
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Exterior Access

Dining Room Information
Area: 187
Length: 11
Width: 17
Level: First

Kitchen Information
Area: 364
Length: 13
Width: 28
Level: First
Features: Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Breakfast Bar / Nook

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Sump Pump, Radon Remediation System

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: First Floor

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Family Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Flooring: Wood

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,909
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since
Color: yellow

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Pool - Inground, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard

Pool Information
Has Private Pool
Pool Features: In Ground

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

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

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $13,101.25
Tax Year: 2021

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

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

Location

Location Information
Directions: Wellesley or Smith to Clifford to Cottonwood
UnparsedAddress: 53 Cottonwood Rd, Wellesley MA 02482

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area, Public School

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,909
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 4
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.33 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1981
Year Renovated: —
County: Norfolk County
APN: 260071
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Pool

Home facts updated by owner on Apr 5, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 5

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Hunnewell Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi

9/10

Wellesley Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi

8/10

Wellesley High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.2mi

10/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Climate risks

6/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 59-73% 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

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 • 02482

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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

$1.86M – $2.25M

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Home values near 53 Cottonwood Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
40 Cottonwood Rd, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,684,046
52 Cottonwood Rd, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 3102 Sq. Ft.	$1,771,698
37 Cottonwood Rd, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 6400 Sq. Ft.	$2,774,476
40 Twitchell St, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2820 Sq. Ft.	$1,693,619
39 Twitchell St, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2475 Sq. Ft.	$1,947,862
84 Wellesley Ave, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2390 Sq. Ft.	$1,588,631
100 Wellesley Ave, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2190 Sq. Ft.	$1,940,923

Address	Redfin Estimate
44 Cottonwood Rd, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1357 Sq. Ft.	$1,310,323
56 Cottonwood Rd, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2712 Sq. Ft.	$1,868,980
45 Cottonwood Rd, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4970 Sq. Ft.	$3,067,059
85 Twitchell St, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1612 Sq. Ft.	$1,293,530
35 Twitchell St, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4639 Sq. Ft.	$2,987,325
94 Rice St, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2754 Sq. Ft.	$1,831,226
89 Seaver St, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1837 Sq. Ft.	$1,358,379

Address	Redfin Estimate
48 Cottonwood Rd, Wellesley, MA 2 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2108 Sq. Ft.	$1,620,996
41 Cottonwood Rd, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1750 Sq. Ft.	$1,695,412
49 Cottonwood Rd, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1444 Sq. Ft.	$1,567,578
87 Twitchell St, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1632 Sq. Ft.	$1,332,498
82 Wellesley Ave, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1668 Sq. Ft.	$1,162,252
86 Wellesley Ave, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2316 Sq. Ft.	$1,486,871
87 Seaver St, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1411 Sq. Ft.	$1,327,986

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