Off Market Jun 2005 for $1.3M

$2,380,436

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,738/mo

•

2,550

sq ft

8 Bowdoin Rd, Wellesley, MA 02482

About this home

Bates School. Impressive 10 rm "Porter" col majestically sited on almost a 1/2 acre, elevated from the road with classic curb appeal. There is a large south facing private, level rear yard surrounded by a canopy of trees. The flexible floor plan allows potential for 1st floor master suite or in-law space. Sprawling 1st floor includes a den, family room and fifth br as well as a three season porch. The 2nd floor has 4 additional brs. The finished basement has direct access to the 2-car garage.

Single-familyProperty Type

1958Year Built

0.48 acresLot Size

$934Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Louise Tarsy • Hammond Residential

Bought with Kathy Kelley • Prudential Town and Country

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•Source:MLS PIN #70153379

Redfin Estimate

$2,380,436

$1.0M since sold in June 2005$5,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 1.5% lower than the average sale price ($2.42M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD APR 7, 2026
$2,525,000
A
4 beds2.5 baths2,726 sq ft
71 Westgate Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD AUG 5, 2026
$2,325,000
B
4 beds3.5 baths3,406 sq ft
53 Audubon Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD APR 30, 2026
$1,902,500
C
4 beds3.5 baths3,428 sq ft
90 Elmwood Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUN 25, 2026
$2,550,000
D
5 beds4.5 baths3,806 sq ft
141 Hampshire Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$2,640,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths3,238 sq ft
6 Meadowbrook Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD AUG 13, 2026
$2,562,000
F
4 beds3 baths3,099 sq ft
31 Shirley Rd, Wellesley, MA 02482

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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 8 Bowdoin Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #70153379

Jun 7, 2005

Sold

$1,340,000

$525/sq ft

Apr 20, 2005

Listing Removed

—

Mar 4, 2005

Listed

$1,379,000

$541/sq ft

MLS PIN #70019327

Jul 23, 2004

Sold

$1,284,600

$504/sq ft

Apr 16, 2004

Listing Removed

—

Apr 14, 2004

Listed

$1,250,000

$490/sq ft

MLS PIN #30452600

Nov 30, 2000

Sold

$950,125

$373/sq ft

Oct 31, 2000

Listing Removed

—

Oct 11, 2000

Listed

$949,000

$372/sq ft

Public Records

Jul 1, 1996

Sold

$288,500

$113/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$18,183 (+14.5%)

$1,107,000 + $481,000

$1,588,000

2022

$15,885 (−0.6%)

$877,000 + $483,000

$1,360,000

2021

$15,980 (+1.6%)

$877,000 + $483,000

$1,360,000

2020

$15,722 (+1.0%)

$877,000 + $483,000

$1,360,000

2019

$15,573 (−1.9%)

$877,000 + $469,000

$1,346,000

2018

$15,870 (+2.4%)

$883,000 + $445,000

$1,328,000

2017

$15,504 (+10.8%)

$883,000 + $432,000

$1,315,000

2015

$13,988 (+12.4%)

$868,000 + $342,000

$1,210,000

2014

$12,440 (+2.1%)

$641,000 + $437,000

$1,078,000

2013

$12,180 (+1.9%)

$577,000 + $464,000

$1,041,000

2012

$11,951 (+0.9%)

$577,000 + $464,000

$1,041,000

2011

$11,841 (+3.0%)

$516,000 + $520,000

$1,036,000

2010

$11,497 (+11.2%)

$577,000 + $520,000

$1,097,000

2009

$10,341

$663,000 + $429,000

$1,092,000

Tax history for 8 Bowdoin Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$18,183 (+14.5%)

$1,107,000 + $481,000

$1,588,000

2022

$15,885 (−0.6%)

$877,000 + $483,000

$1,360,000

2021

$15,980 (+1.6%)

$877,000 + $483,000

$1,360,000

2020

$15,722 (+1.0%)

$877,000 + $483,000

$1,360,000

2019

$15,573 (−1.9%)

$877,000 + $469,000

$1,346,000

2018

$15,870 (+2.4%)

$883,000 + $445,000

$1,328,000

2017

$15,504 (+10.8%)

$883,000 + $432,000

$1,315,000

2015

$13,988 (+12.4%)

$868,000 + $342,000

$1,210,000

2014

$12,440 (+2.1%)

$641,000 + $437,000

$1,078,000

2013

$12,180 (+1.9%)

$577,000 + $464,000

$1,041,000

2012

$11,951 (+0.9%)

$577,000 + $464,000

$1,041,000

2011

$11,841 (+3.0%)

$516,000 + $520,000

$1,036,000

2010

$11,497 (+11.2%)

$577,000 + $520,000

$1,097,000

2009

$10,341

$663,000 + $429,000

$1,092,000

*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

0.48 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,550

Year built

1958

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

263095

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: 10
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Under, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

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

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 169
Length: 13
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 143
Length: 11
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 156
Length: 12
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 150
Length: 15
Width: 10
Level: First

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
# of Bathrooms (Half): 2
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Living Room Information
Area: 322
Length: 23
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Area: 150
Length: 15
Width: 10
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

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

Kitchen Information
Area: 165
Length: 11
Width: 15
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Basement Information
Basement: Partial, Finished, Garage Access

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 10
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Window Features: Storm Window(s), Screens
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Interior Features: Bathroom - Half, Den, Play Room, Bathroom

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,550
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: White

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Porch - Enclosed, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch, Porch - Enclosed, Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Screens

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.48
Lot Features: Wooded
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $8,349.60
Tax Year: 2005

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: Circuit Breakers

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

Location

Location Information
Directions: Off of Westgate
UnparsedAddress: 8 Bowdoin Road, Wellesley MA 02482

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,550
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.48 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1958
Year Renovated: —
County: Norfolk County
APN: 263095

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
Exclusions: Washer,Dryer,Window Treatments
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Katharine Lee Bates Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi

8/10

Wellesley Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi

8/10

Wellesley High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi

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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Wellesley, MA • 02482

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Estimated sale price

$2.26M – $2.74M

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Home values near 8 Bowdoin Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
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22 Rutgers Road, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3180 Sq. Ft.	$2,259,366

Address	Redfin Estimate
12 Bowdoin Road, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$2,294,737
15 Norwich Road, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3417 Sq. Ft.	$2,531,876

Address	Redfin Estimate
77 Westgate Road, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$2,173,327
11 Norwich Road, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2841 Sq. Ft.	$2,404,239

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