Perched atop Wellesley's prestigious Cliff Estates, this beautifully renovated Victorian blends timeless architectural charm with modern comfort. Offering 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths, the home has been thoughtfully updated while preserving its original character and period details. The sun-filled kitchen features a breakfast nook overlooking the landscaped backyard, while elegant living, dining, and music rooms provide ideal spaces for everyday living and entertaining. The second floor includes three spacious bedrooms, including a serene primary suite. The third level offers an additional bedroom, full bath, and a flexible bonus room perfect for a family room, home office, gym, or playroom. Enjoy a private patio, oversized detached two-car garage, and a picturesque setting in one of Wellesley's most sought-after area. A rare opportunity to own a home where historic elegance meets modern living.
Single-familyProperty Type
1895Year Built
7,604 sq ftLot Size
$663Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Osnat Levy• eXp Realty LLC - Corporate Office
Cliff Estates, located between Wellesley Square and the Charles River, is a residential and wooded Wellesley neighborhood with curving lanes and stone-walled lots. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Washington Street at Central Street, where café patios, independent shops, and the commuter rhythm set the tone. Architectural cues lean Colonial Revival and mid-century updates, with deep setbacks and mature canopy. The Brook Path and Fuller Brook Park trace quiet green corridors for walking loops. Wellesley College’s lakeside grounds and cultural calendar add a refined backdrop. Days often orbit around the village center’s small-scale storefronts and the town’s trail network.
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Market insights
8 Cypress Rd · $1,799,000
DAYS ON MARKET
6 days
The average home goes pending in 25 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
100.2%
Most homes are selling 0% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$1,799,000
Median sale price in this area is $780,137. (57% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
20% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
9 total rooms
French doors
Central vacuum
Bonus room
Full bathrooms included
Bedrooms
Master bedroom (second level) with full bathroom, linen closet, walk-in closet, and hardwood flooring
WONDERFUL OPPORTUNITY TO RENOVATE 1895 VICT. IN CLIFF ESTATES. HIGH CEILINGS, OAK DETAILS, MAPLE FLRS. WRAP- AROUND PORCH, BAY WINDOW AREAS & 3RD FLR TURRET. BEING SOLD "AS IS". NO OFFERS PRESENTED UNTIL JAN 21. NAMED EXCLUSION.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$11,862 (+4.6%)
$754,000 + $282,000
$1,036,000
2022
$11,341 (+2.4%)
$676,000 + $295,000
$971,000
2021
$11,080 (+1.6%)
$648,000 + $295,000
$943,000
2020
$10,901
$648,000 + $295,000
$943,000
2019
$10,911 (−11.7%)
$648,000 + $295,000
$943,000
2018
$12,356 (+1.4%)
$761,000 + $273,000
$1,034,000
2017
$12,191 (+6.6%)
$761,000 + $273,000
$1,034,000
2015
$11,433 (+9.4%)
$728,000 + $261,000
$989,000
2014
$10,455 (+7.8%)
$581,000 + $325,000
$906,000
2013
$9,699 (+1.9%)
$544,000 + $285,000
$829,000
2012
$9,517 (+0.7%)
$544,000 + $285,000
$829,000
2011
$9,453 (+1.9%)
$527,000 + $300,000
$827,000
2010
$9,275 (+1.8%)
$585,000 + $300,000
$885,000
2009
$9,110
$699,000 + $263,000
$962,000
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
7,405 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,466
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,466
Year built
1895
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Norfolk County
APN
259791
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.
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
95/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 8% for direct sun exposure in Wellesley. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.2 hrs
5 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 8 Cypress Rd
$1,842,608
$44K over list price of $1.80M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $1.5M to $2.5M.