Off Market Jun 2008 for $1.3M

$2,597,890

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $8,419/mo

•

3,152

sq ft

53 Emerson Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481

About this home

Completely renovated, thoughtfully enhanced and expanded, this slate roofed Colonial is located in desirable Poet's Corner. Numerous updates added to an already irresistible renovation including new systems. Custom granite eat-in kitchen leading to fabulous familyroom with a fireplace. Four second floor bedrooms including a master suite. Terrific finished lower level with new full bath. Come enjoy the spring from the screened in porch or the bluestone patio overlooking large level yard!

Single-familyProperty Type

1949Year Built

0.45 acresLot Size

$824Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Patricia Bradley • Rutledge Properties

Bought with Christine Norcross and Partners • William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

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•Source:MLS PIN #70741346

Redfin Estimate

$2,597,890

$1.3M since sold in June 2008$19K since August

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This home's estimate is 19.9% higher than the average sale price ($2.17M) 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 5, 2026
$1,880,000
B
4 beds3 baths2,332 sq ft
23 Thackeray Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD MAR 23, 2026
$1,740,000
C
4 beds3.5 baths2,664 sq ft
2 Longfellow Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUN 17, 2026
$2,325,000
D
3 beds2.5 baths2,897 sq ft
28 Emerson Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD MAY 19, 2026
$2,833,000
E
4 beds3.5 baths4,151 sq ft
15 Standish Cir, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD AUG 3, 2026
$2,130,000
F
4 beds3.5 baths2,609 sq ft
21 Madison Rd, 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

0 MoM

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$3,595,000
6 beds5 baths6,525 sq ft
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$5,450,000
5 beds7 baths7,632 sq ft
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3D WALKTHROUGH
$1,395,000
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Sale history for 53 Emerson Rd

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Jun 19, 2008

Sold

$1,330,000

$422/sq ft

MLS PIN #70741346

Jun 19, 2008

Listing Removed

—

Jun 19, 2008

Sold

$1,330,000

$422/sq ft

May 17, 2008

Contingent

—

Apr 17, 2008

Relisted

—

Apr 17, 2008

Listing Removed

—

Apr 15, 2008

Price Changed

$1,349,000

$428/sq ft

Apr 10, 2008

Listed

$1,375,000

$436/sq ft

MLS PIN #70666523

Jan 11, 2008

Sold

$1,260,000

$400/sq ft

Oct 25, 2007

Listing Removed

—

Oct 20, 2007

Listed

$1,325,000

$420/sq ft

Do not miss this wonderful Poets' location. Totally renovated 9 room colonial sited on a fabulous, level .44 acre lot. State of the art granite kitchen/family room. New master suite and three generous bedrooms all in keeping with period detail. Formal living room w/fireplace and formal dining room plus breakfast room round out the first floor. Two finished rooms on lower level great for work-out, au-paire or guest suite.

MLS PIN #70433684

Oct 2, 2006

Sold

$830,000

$263/sq ft

Aug 9, 2006

Listing Removed

—

Aug 2, 2006

Listed

$995,000

$316/sq ft

Public Records

Nov 1, 1985

Sold

$680,000

$216/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$19,786 (+7.3%)

$1,189,000 + $539,000

$1,728,000

2022

$18,443 (+6.8%)

$1,028,000 + $551,000

$1,579,000

2021

$17,261 (+1.6%)

$918,000 + $551,000

$1,469,000

2020

$16,982 (+5.1%)

$918,000 + $551,000

$1,469,000

2019

$16,152 (+4.1%)

$845,000 + $551,000

$1,396,000

2018

$15,511 (+1.3%)

$751,000 + $547,000

$1,298,000

2017

$15,315 (+13.7%)

$752,000 + $547,000

$1,299,000

2015

$13,467 (+5.4%)

$738,000 + $427,000

$1,165,000

2014

$12,775 (+0.5%)

$611,000 + $496,000

$1,107,000

2013

$12,706 (+1.9%)

$573,000 + $513,000

$1,086,000

2012

$12,467 (+4.7%)

$573,000 + $513,000

$1,086,000

2011

$11,910 (−3.2%)

$513,000 + $529,000

$1,042,000

2010

$12,304 (+10.6%)

$573,000 + $601,000

$1,174,000

2009

$11,127

$658,000 + $517,000

$1,175,000

Tax history for 53 Emerson Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$19,786 (+7.3%)

$1,189,000 + $539,000

$1,728,000

2022

$18,443 (+6.8%)

$1,028,000 + $551,000

$1,579,000

2021

$17,261 (+1.6%)

$918,000 + $551,000

$1,469,000

2020

$16,982 (+5.1%)

$918,000 + $551,000

$1,469,000

2019

$16,152 (+4.1%)

$845,000 + $551,000

$1,396,000

2018

$15,511 (+1.3%)

$751,000 + $547,000

$1,298,000

2017

$15,315 (+13.7%)

$752,000 + $547,000

$1,299,000

2015

$13,467 (+5.4%)

$738,000 + $427,000

$1,165,000

2014

$12,775 (+0.5%)

$611,000 + $496,000

$1,107,000

2013

$12,706 (+1.9%)

$573,000 + $513,000

$1,086,000

2012

$12,467 (+4.7%)

$573,000 + $513,000

$1,086,000

2011

$11,910 (−3.2%)

$513,000 + $529,000

$1,042,000

2010

$12,304 (+10.6%)

$573,000 + $601,000

$1,174,000

2009

$11,127

$658,000 + $517,000

$1,175,000

*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

0.45 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,985

Year built

1948

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

257574

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: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 272
Length: 17
Width: 16
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 195
Length: 15
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 208
Length: 16
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 110
Length: 10
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

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

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Basement
Features: Bathroom - Full

Living Room Information
Area: 264
Length: 22
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Area: 320
Length: 16
Width: 20
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

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

Kitchen Information
Area: 195
Length: 15
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid

Basement Information
Basement: Full

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: First Floor

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Flooring: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior Features: Bathroom - Full, Play Room, Walk-Up Attic

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,152
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Renovated Since
Color: gray

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle, Slate
Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Patio, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System

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

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.44
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $10,208.16
Tax Year: 2008

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Oven
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas, Fireplace
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: Walnut St. to Emerson Rd.
UnparsedAddress: 53 Emerson Road, Wellesley MA 02481

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Shopping, Park, Sidewalks

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,985
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.45 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1948
Year Renovated: —
County: Norfolk County
APN: 257574

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 4

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Schofield Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi

8/10

Wellesley Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.9mi

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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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

$2.47M – $2.99M

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Home values near 53 Emerson Rd

Data from public records.

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

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

Address	Redfin Estimate
63 Emerson Road, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2367 Sq. Ft.	$2,238,029
39 Emerson Road, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1700 Sq. Ft.	$1,709,192

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