OFF MARKET

Off Market Feb 2016 for $1.5M

$2,443,951

•

3,945

sq ft

79 Standish Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481

About this home

Charming and spacious Royal Barry Wills home has been renovated to include wonderful, warm living and entertaining space. This classic home boasts 12 rooms, 6 bedrooms, 4 full and one half bath with front and back stairs. The updated, eat-in, chef’s kitchen with Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances adjoins a sunlit family room, both with sliders to a professionally landscaped back yard. The expanded space includes a large home office and den, along with an oversize master bedroom with luxurious master bath and walk in closets. The additional well-proportioned bedrooms, second floor laundry and large finished basement with media, music and exercise areas make this home complete.

Single-familyProperty Type

1940Year Built

0.35 acresLot Size

$620Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Jennifer Madden • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Wellesley - Central St.

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

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•Source:MLS PIN #71937753

Redfin Estimate

$2,443,951

$911K since sold in February 2016$8,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 6.2% lower than the average sale price ($2.61M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$2,565,000
A
5 beds5 baths5,000 sq ft
47 Rolling Ln, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$1,616,000
B
6 beds3.5 baths3,447 sq ft
225 Walnut St, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUL 22, 2026
$4,400,000
C
5 beds4.5 baths4,628 sq ft
133 Abbott Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD MAY 19, 2026
$2,833,000
D
4 beds3.5 baths4,151 sq ft
15 Standish Cir, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUN 10, 2026
$2,090,000
E
4 beds3.5 baths3,283 sq ft
4 Fiske Rd, 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 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 79 Standish Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #71937753

Feb 23, 2016

Sold

$1,532,500

$388/sq ft

Dec 11, 2015

Pending

—

Dec 2, 2015

Listed

$1,549,000

$393/sq ft

MLS PIN #30574307

May 31, 2002

Sold

$846,000

$214/sq ft

Apr 16, 2002

Listing Removed

—

Jan 23, 2002

Listed

$868,000

$220/sq ft

Public record

Beds

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Baths

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Stories

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Lot width

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Lot depth

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Lot size

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Year renovated

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Sq. Ft.

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Year built

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Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

258022

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

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HOA Dues

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Garage

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Features

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Last updated by owner on Aug 27, 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: 352
Length: 22
Width: 16
Level: Second
Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 264
Length: 22
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 209
Length: 11
Width: 19
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 198
Length: 11
Width: 18
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 144
Length: 16
Width: 9
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 4
# 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 - With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Living Room Information
Area: 330
Length: 22
Width: 15
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Area: 180
Length: 15
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Area: 160
Length: 16
Width: 10
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 330
Length: 22
Width: 15
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island

Office Room Information
Area: 221
Length: 17
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Basement Information
Basement: Partially Finished

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Electric Dryer Hookup, Second Floor, Washer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2
Fireplace Features: Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 12
Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Bedroom, Bathroom, Office, Den, Play Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,945
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate,Renovated Since
Color: Sage

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Storage, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Fenced Yard

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

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.35
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $13,953
Tax Year: 2015

Utilities

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

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

Location

Location Information
Directions: Oakland Street to Standish Road
UnparsedAddress: 79 Standish Road, Wellesley MA 02481

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Conservation Area, Public School

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: —
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Norfolk County
APN: 258022

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 27, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3

Listing Information
Exclusions: Washer & Dryer, All Flat Panel Tv's And Media Equipment.
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Joseph E. Fiske Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi

10/10

Wellesley Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi

8/10

Wellesley High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi

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

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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Historical weather

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

$2.32M – $2.81M

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Home values near 79 Standish Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
78 Standish Rd, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2952 Sq. Ft.	$1,809,887
74 Standish Cir, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3382 Sq. Ft.	$2,137,143

Address	Redfin Estimate
84 Standish Rd, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2222 Sq. Ft.	$1,790,559
80 Standish Rd, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1664 Sq. Ft.	$1,364,788

Address	Redfin Estimate
66 Standish Cir, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 5200 Sq. Ft.	$3,149,329
130 Standish Rd, Needham, MA 6 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3903 Sq. Ft.	$2,382,263

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