Off Market Sep 2023 for $5.4M

$5,743,846

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,318/mo

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9,215

sq ft

78 Arnold Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481

About this home

On a tree lined street in one of Wellesley’s most desirable neighborhoods you will find & fall in love with “The Hills.” This remarkable, custom residence exudes an abundance of natural light & is ideally situated to harness the beauty of its surroundings. The numerous large windows allow sunlight to stream in, creating a bright & airy atmosphere throughout the home. The strategic placement of these windows ensures that every room is bathed in natural light, enhancing the overall ambiance & making it an ideal space for relaxation & rejuvenation. The seamless integration of the indoor & outdoor spaces further amplifies the effect, allowing residents to bask in the warmth and serenity provided by the surrounding nature. A residence like no other showcasing a chef inspired kitchen & pantry, state of the art wine wall, gallery hall, built-in water bottle filler, designer lighting, copper gutters, Alaskan cedar roof, mahogany corbels, unparalleled craftsmanship & superb finishes throughout.

Single-familyProperty Type

2023Year Built

0.68 acresLot Size

$623Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 garage spacesParking

Listed by The Lara & Chelsea Collaborative • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Bought with Dream Team • Dreamega International Realty LLC

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•Source:MLS PIN #73131961

Redfin Estimate

$5,743,846

$294K since sold in September 2023$16K since July

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This home's estimate is 21.9% higher than the average sale price ($4.71M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 10, 2026
$4,593,250
A
7 beds6.5 baths8,840 sq ft
65 Woodcliff Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD MAY 15, 2026
$5,097,250
B
6 beds6 baths8,100 sq ft
99 Old Colony Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD AUG 17, 2026
$5,500,000
C
6 beds6 baths7,777 sq ft
78 Suffolk Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUL 8, 2026
$4,620,000
D
6 beds6.5 baths7,606 sq ft
8 Glen Brook Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD APR 1, 2026
$4,100,000
E
6 beds6.5 baths7,962 sq ft
18 Sprague Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD DEC 11, 2025
$4,350,000
F
6 beds7 baths7,577 sq ft
15 Essex 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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Sale history for 78 Arnold Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$29,965 (+62.3%)

$1,215,000 + $1,402,000

$2,617,000

2022

$18,466 (+2.3%)

$1,088,000 + $493,000

$1,581,000

2021

$18,048 (+1.6%)

$1,043,000 + $493,000

$1,536,000

2020

$17,756

$1,043,000 + $493,000

$1,536,000

2019

$17,772 (+5.3%)

$1,043,000 + $493,000

$1,536,000

2018

$16,885 (+1.3%)

$910,000 + $503,000

$1,413,000

2017

$16,671 (+4.4%)

$911,000 + $503,000

$1,414,000

2015

$15,964 (+1.9%)

$895,000 + $486,000

$1,381,000

2014

$15,660 (+1.1%)

$793,000 + $564,000

$1,357,000

2013

$15,491 (+1.9%)

$744,000 + $580,000

$1,324,000

2012

$15,200 (+2.8%)

$744,000 + $580,000

$1,324,000

2011

$14,790 (+5.1%)

$695,000 + $599,000

$1,294,000

2010

$14,075 (−5.0%)

$744,000 + $599,000

$1,343,000

2009

$14,821

$1,014,000 + $551,000

$1,565,000

Tax history for 78 Arnold Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$29,965 (+62.3%)

$1,215,000 + $1,402,000

$2,617,000

2022

$18,466 (+2.3%)

$1,088,000 + $493,000

$1,581,000

2021

$18,048 (+1.6%)

$1,043,000 + $493,000

$1,536,000

2020

$17,756

$1,043,000 + $493,000

$1,536,000

2019

$17,772 (+5.3%)

$1,043,000 + $493,000

$1,536,000

2018

$16,885 (+1.3%)

$910,000 + $503,000

$1,413,000

2017

$16,671 (+4.4%)

$911,000 + $503,000

$1,414,000

2015

$15,964 (+1.9%)

$895,000 + $486,000

$1,381,000

2014

$15,660 (+1.1%)

$793,000 + $564,000

$1,357,000

2013

$15,491 (+1.9%)

$744,000 + $580,000

$1,324,000

2012

$15,200 (+2.8%)

$744,000 + $580,000

$1,324,000

2011

$14,790 (+5.1%)

$695,000 + $599,000

$1,294,000

2010

$14,075 (−5.0%)

$744,000 + $599,000

$1,343,000

2009

$14,821

$1,014,000 + $551,000

$1,565,000

*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

6.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.68 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

5,464

Year built

2022

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

261067

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Mar 20, 2023.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 3
# of Covered Spaces: 3
Parking Spaces: 8
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 270
Length: 18
Width: 15
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Closet - Linen,Walk-In Closet(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting,Closet - Double,Window Seat

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 266
Length: 19
Width: 14
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 168
Length: 14
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 168
Length: 14
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 168
Length: 14
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 6
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

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

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Basement
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall

Living Room Information
Area: 342
Length: 19
Width: 18
Level: Main,First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting

Family Room Information
Area: 420
Length: 21
Width: 20
Level: Main,First
Features: Window(s) - Picture,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting

Dining Room Information
Area: 252
Length: 14
Width: 18
Level: Main,First
Features: Coffered Ceiling(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting

Kitchen Information
Area: 342
Length: 19
Width: 18
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area,Pantry,Countertops - Upgraded,Kitchen Island,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Second Dishwasher

Office Room Information
Area: 135
Length: 9
Width: 15
Level: First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,Recessed Lighting

Basement Information
Basement: Full

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting, Washer Hookup, Second Floor

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 15
Door Features: Insulated Doors
Window Features: Window(s) - Picture, Insulated Windows
Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Recessed Lighting, Walk-In Closet(s), Mud Room, Office, Bedroom, Play Room, Exercise Room, Wet Bar, Wired for Sound

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 9,215
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Builder
Year Built Details: Actual

Exterior Features
Roof: Wood
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck
Exterior Features: Porch, Deck, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Stone Wall

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

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.68
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Year: 2023

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

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

Location

Location Information
Directions: Cliff Road to Lowell Road to Arnold
UnparsedAddress: 78 Arnold Road, Wellesley MA 02481

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Stable(s), Golf, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Public School

Public facts

Beds: 6
Baths: 6.5
Sq. Ft.: 5,464
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.68 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2022
Year Renovated: —
County: Norfolk County
APN: 261067

Home facts updated by county records on Mar 20, 2023

Other

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Sprague Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi

9/10

Wellesley Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi

8/10

Wellesley High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi

10/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

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

59% 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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Historical weather

Wellesley, MA • 02481

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Sun exposure

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

$5.46M – $6.61M

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Home values near 78 Arnold Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
91 Arnold Rd, Wellesley, MA 6 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4519 Sq. Ft.	$3,674,353
65 Arnold Rd, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 4038 Sq. Ft.	$2,947,546

Address	Redfin Estimate
81 Arnold Rd, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4557 Sq. Ft.	$3,642,532
61 Arnold Rd, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3258 Sq. Ft.	$2,912,814

Address	Redfin Estimate
77 Arnold Rd, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3266 Sq. Ft.	$3,218,827
62 Arnold Rd, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2407 Sq. Ft.	$2,108,532

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