Off Market Dec 2006 for $3.2M

$4,875,287

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $19,411/mo

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6,320

sq ft

78 Abbott Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481

About this home

One of the most admired homes in the Country Club area, this meticulously renovated grande dame features high ceilings, architecturally significant millwork and leaded windows throughout. Other attributes include a state of the art custom kitchen opening to a welcoming family room and wrap around porch, nine fireplaces, elegant living, dining and music rooms, first floor study, generous recreation room for informal entertaining and stunning fireplaced master suite.

Single-familyProperty Type

1900Year Built

0.65 acresLot Size

$771Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Debi Benoit • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Wellesley - Central St.

Bought with Kathy Riley • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Wellesley - Central St.

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•Source:MLS PIN #70470996

Redfin Estimate

$4,875,287

$1.7M since sold in December 2006$70K since July

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This home's estimate is 26.1% higher than the average sale price ($3.87M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$2,700,000
A
5 beds4.5 baths6,032 sq ft
47 Longfellow Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUL 22, 2026
$4,400,000
B
5 beds4.5 baths4,628 sq ft
133 Abbott Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUL 23, 2026
$5,100,000
C
6 beds7 baths6,148 sq ft
10 Clark Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$3,900,000
D
5 beds3.5 baths5,074 sq ft
33 Hundreds Cir, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUN 29, 2026
$4,400,000
E
6 beds3.5 baths7,404 sq ft
10 Lanark Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD SEP 3, 2025
$2,700,000
F
6 beds4.5 baths7,830 sq ft
51 Abbott Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481

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Market trends in 02481, MA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

101.8%

+0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$2.4M

$26K MoM

Avg. days on market

15d

0 days MoM

Recently sold homes

25 MoM

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3 beds1.5 baths1,595 sq ft
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Sale history for 78 Abbott Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #70470996

Dec 15, 2006

Sold

$3,200,000

$506/sq ft

Nov 3, 2006

Listing Removed

—

Oct 6, 2006

Listed

$3,595,000

$569/sq ft

MLS PIN #30330091

Sep 9, 1999

Sold

$1,640,000

$259/sq ft

Aug 18, 1999

Listing Removed

—

Jun 16, 1999

Listed

$1,695,000

$268/sq ft

Public Records

Aug 1, 1982

Sold

$154,000

$24/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$40,682 (+2.0%)

$1,435,000 + $2,118,000

$3,553,000

2022

$39,876 (+2.0%)

$1,285,000 + $2,129,000

$3,414,000

2021

$39,081 (+1.6%)

$1,197,000 + $2,129,000

$3,326,000

2020

$38,449 (−1.4%)

$1,197,000 + $2,129,000

$3,326,000

2019

$38,991 (+3.1%)

$1,241,000 + $2,129,000

$3,370,000

2018

$37,834 (+1.3%)

$906,000 + $2,260,000

$3,166,000

2017

$37,339 (+5.7%)

$907,000 + $2,260,000

$3,167,000

2015

$35,316 (+1.6%)

$891,000 + $2,164,000

$3,055,000

2014

$34,770 (−12.5%)

$790,000 + $2,223,000

$3,013,000

2013

$39,733 (+1.9%)

$741,000 + $2,655,000

$3,396,000

2012

$38,986 (−0.7%)

$741,000 + $2,655,000

$3,396,000

2011

$39,262 (+7.5%)

$692,000 + $2,743,000

$3,435,000

2010

$36,512 (+11.6%)

$741,000 + $2,743,000

$3,484,000

2009

$32,719

$923,000 + $2,532,000

$3,455,000

Tax history for 78 Abbott Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$40,682 (+2.0%)

$1,435,000 + $2,118,000

$3,553,000

2022

$39,876 (+2.0%)

$1,285,000 + $2,129,000

$3,414,000

2021

$39,081 (+1.6%)

$1,197,000 + $2,129,000

$3,326,000

2020

$38,449 (−1.4%)

$1,197,000 + $2,129,000

$3,326,000

2019

$38,991 (+3.1%)

$1,241,000 + $2,129,000

$3,370,000

2018

$37,834 (+1.3%)

$906,000 + $2,260,000

$3,166,000

2017

$37,339 (+5.7%)

$907,000 + $2,260,000

$3,167,000

2015

$35,316 (+1.6%)

$891,000 + $2,164,000

$3,055,000

2014

$34,770 (−12.5%)

$790,000 + $2,223,000

$3,013,000

2013

$39,733 (+1.9%)

$741,000 + $2,655,000

$3,396,000

2012

$38,986 (−0.7%)

$741,000 + $2,655,000

$3,396,000

2011

$39,262 (+7.5%)

$692,000 + $2,743,000

$3,435,000

2010

$36,512 (+11.6%)

$741,000 + $2,743,000

$3,484,000

2009

$32,719

$923,000 + $2,532,000

$3,455,000

*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

0.65 Acres

Year renovated

1975

Sq. Ft.

6,057

Year built

1901

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

259013

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

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Hardwood

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

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Fireplace

Bedroom #4 Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #5 Information
Level: Second
Features: Fireplace

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 4
# 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: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Living Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Family Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid

Office Room Information
Level: First
Features: Fireplace,Flooring - Hardwood

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Sump Pump, Concrete

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

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 9
Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 14
Window Features: Screens
Flooring: Wood, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Bathroom - Half, Sun Room, Office, Game Room, Bedroom, Bathroom, Walk-Up Attic

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 6,320
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Taupe

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Balcony, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Screens

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

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.65
Lot Features: Easements
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $20,542
Tax Year: 2006

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: Circuit Breakers, Other (See Remarks)

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

Location

Location Information
Directions: Washington (Rt. 16) to Abbott.
UnparsedAddress: 78 Abbott Road, Wellesley MA 02481

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

Public facts

Beds: 7
Baths: 5.0
Sq. Ft.: 6,057
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.65 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1901
Year Renovated: 1975
County: Norfolk County
APN: 259013

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 5

Listing Information
Exclusions: Corner Cabinet In Guest Room And Hanging Cabinet In Small Study.
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Joseph E. Fiske Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.2mi

10/10

Wellesley Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi

8/10

Wellesley High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi

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, 15 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

$4.63M – $5.61M

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Home values near 78 Abbott Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
93 Abbott Road, Wellesley, MA 6 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4960 Sq. Ft.	$3,257,306
68 Abbott Road, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 3697 Sq. Ft.	$2,627,653

Address	Redfin Estimate
96 Abbott Road, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 4779 Sq. Ft.	$3,678,600
72 Abbott Road, Wellesley, MA 6 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 7226 Sq. Ft.	$4,570,862

Address	Redfin Estimate
60 Abbott Road, Wellesley, MA 6 Beds \| 6.5 Baths \| 9260 Sq. Ft.	$5,605,931
76 Abbott Road, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 4380 Sq. Ft.	$3,560,088

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