Off Market Dec 2010 for $1.7M

$3,182,977

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $6,308/mo

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4,388

sq ft

53 Damien Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481

About this home

Elegant and distinctive 1930's Colonial beautifully updated throughout - cook's granite kitchen, gorgeous family room with stone fireplace, tasteful baths, and many built-ins. Lovely sunroom or additional office. Considerable flexible space. Sensational lower level with walk-in wine cellar, game or potential media room, exercise and playrooms. Ideal mudroom and second floor laundry. Mahogany deck with built-in gas cooking center. CAC. Set on cul-de-sac in beloved Poet's location.

Single-familyProperty Type

1937Year Built

0.33 acresLot Size

$725Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Elaine Bannigan • Pinnacle Residential

Bought with The Walsh Team and Partners • William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

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•Source:MLS PIN #71037220

Redfin Estimate

$3,182,977

$1.4M since sold in December 2010$28K since August

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This home's estimate is 45.1% higher than the average sale price ($2.19M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$1,616,000
A
6 beds3.5 baths3,447 sq ft
225 Walnut St, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$2,280,000
B
5 beds5.5 baths4,453 sq ft
25 Hillside Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUN 10, 2026
$2,090,000
C
4 beds3.5 baths3,283 sq ft
4 Fiske Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUL 8, 2026
$2,935,000
D
5 beds3.5 baths4,364 sq ft
49 Whittier Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$2,575,000
E
4 beds4.5 baths4,160 sq ft
106 Annawan Rd, Waban, MA 02468
SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$1,665,000
F
5 beds4 baths3,096 sq ft
80 Washington 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

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$1,995,000
4 beds3.5 baths3,216 sq ft
186 Oakland St, Wellesley, MA 02481
$3,595,000
6 beds5 baths6,525 sq ft
151 Oakland St, Wellesley, MA 02481
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Sale history for 53 Damien Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #71037220

Dec 14, 2010

Sold

$1,797,500

$410/sq ft

Oct 31, 2010

Contingent

—

Sep 14, 2010

Price Changed

$1,875,000

$427/sq ft

May 10, 2010

Price Changed

$2,050,000

$467/sq ft

Feb 24, 2010

Listed

$2,295,000

$523/sq ft

MLS PIN #70006940

Jun 29, 2004

Sold

$2,201,000

$502/sq ft

Mar 19, 2004

Listing Removed

—

Mar 16, 2004

Listed

$2,150,000

$490/sq ft

MLS PIN #50348327

Dec 12, 1996

Sold

$585,350

$133/sq ft

Sep 20, 1996

Listing Removed

—

Sep 18, 1996

Listed

$575,000

$131/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$22,030 (+6.6%)

$1,034,000 + $890,000

$1,924,000

2022

$20,674 (+5.1%)

$894,000 + $876,000

$1,770,000

2021

$19,670 (+2.1%)

$798,000 + $876,000

$1,674,000

2020

$19,271 (+3.9%)

$798,000 + $869,000

$1,667,000

2019

$18,547 (−6.7%)

$734,000 + $869,000

$1,603,000

2018

$19,873 (+1.4%)

$731,000 + $932,000

$1,663,000

2017

$19,607 (+4.2%)

$731,000 + $932,000

$1,663,000

2015

$18,808 (−5.5%)

$718,000 + $909,000

$1,627,000

2014

$19,895 (−6.1%)

$624,000 + $1,100,000

$1,724,000

2013

$21,177 (−9.5%)

$586,000 + $1,224,000

$1,810,000

2012

$23,396 (+0.5%)

$586,000 + $1,452,000

$2,038,000

2011

$23,283 (−3.6%)

$524,000 + $1,513,000

$2,037,000

2010

$24,156 (+13.8%)

$585,000 + $1,720,000

$2,305,000

2009

$21,222

$672,000 + $1,569,000

$2,241,000

Tax history for 53 Damien Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$22,030 (+6.6%)

$1,034,000 + $890,000

$1,924,000

2022

$20,674 (+5.1%)

$894,000 + $876,000

$1,770,000

2021

$19,670 (+2.1%)

$798,000 + $876,000

$1,674,000

2020

$19,271 (+3.9%)

$798,000 + $869,000

$1,667,000

2019

$18,547 (−6.7%)

$734,000 + $869,000

$1,603,000

2018

$19,873 (+1.4%)

$731,000 + $932,000

$1,663,000

2017

$19,607 (+4.2%)

$731,000 + $932,000

$1,663,000

2015

$18,808 (−5.5%)

$718,000 + $909,000

$1,627,000

2014

$19,895 (−6.1%)

$624,000 + $1,100,000

$1,724,000

2013

$21,177 (−9.5%)

$586,000 + $1,224,000

$1,810,000

2012

$23,396 (+0.5%)

$586,000 + $1,452,000

$2,038,000

2011

$23,283 (−3.6%)

$524,000 + $1,513,000

$2,037,000

2010

$24,156 (+13.8%)

$585,000 + $1,720,000

$2,305,000

2009

$21,222

$672,000 + $1,569,000

$2,241,000

*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

2005

Sq. Ft.

3,379

Year built

1934

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

257619

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: 6
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Cathedral Ceiling(s)

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #4 Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #5 Information
Level: Third

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 4
# of Bathrooms (Half): 2
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Living Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Level: First
Features: Balcony / Deck,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Finished

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Second Floor

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 12
Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
Interior Features: Bathroom - Full, Exercise Room, Play Room, Wine Cellar, Media Room, Wet Bar

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 4,388
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate,Renovated Since

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Exterior Features: Deck, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System

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

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.33
Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $24,156
Tax Year: 2010

Utilities

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

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

Location

Location Information
Directions: Walnut to Damien all the way down to the cul de sac,on the right
UnparsedAddress: 53 Damien Rd, Wellesley MA 02481

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Golf, Medical Facility, Public School

Public facts

Beds: 6
Baths: 5.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,379
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.33 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1934
Year Renovated: 2005
County: Norfolk County
APN: 257619

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 4

Listing Information
Exclusions: See Listing Broker
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

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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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

$3.02M – $3.66M

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Home values near 53 Damien Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
48 Damien Rd, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2190 Sq. Ft.	$1,884,711
61 Damien Rd, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 3212 Sq. Ft.	$2,415,472

Address	Redfin Estimate
52 Damien Rd, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3572 Sq. Ft.	$2,228,577
57 Damien Rd, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 3915 Sq. Ft.	$3,484,015

Address	Redfin Estimate
56 Damien Rd, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2661 Sq. Ft.	$2,351,482
49 Damien Rd, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$2,440,493

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