OFF MARKET

Off Market Mar 2021 for $1.9M

$2,638,430

•

4,242

sq ft

8 Garden Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481

About this home

Curb appeal, convenience and charm define this shingle style Wellesley Farms residence boasting tall ceilings and brimming with natural light and period details. A spacious wrap around porch welcomes you to this signature property with open concept kitchen/family room, private master suite, updated baths and attached two car garage. Welcoming front foyer with polished hardwood floors and turned staircase opens to formal living and dining rooms with original pocket doors. Four generous bedrooms on second floor including private master suite. The third floor has two additional rooms which can be used for office, homeschool, bedroom or workout space. The finished lower level offers a playroom and mudroom with access to the garage and direct entry to an elevator which services three floors. Outdoor entertainment patio is steps from the back door and includes a built-in gas grille, wood fire pit and refrigerator. Close to Wellesley Hills train, shops, restaurants, and Caffe Nero.

Single-familyProperty Type

1880Year Built

0.35 acresLot Size

$622Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by The Wilson Group • Compass

Bought with Christine Lawrence • Rutledge Properties

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•Source:MLS PIN #72728986

Redfin Estimate

$2,638,430

$738K since sold in March 2021$40K since July

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This home's estimate is 6.4% lower than the average sale price ($2.82M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAY 6, 2026
$2,450,000
A
5 beds3.5 baths3,369 sq ft
40 Chestnut St, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$1,616,000
B
6 beds3.5 baths3,447 sq ft
225 Walnut St, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$3,900,000
C
5 beds3.5 baths5,074 sq ft
33 Hundreds Cir, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUL 22, 2026
$4,400,000
D
5 beds4.5 baths4,628 sq ft
133 Abbott Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD APR 2, 2026
$1,865,000
E
5 beds3.5 baths3,774 sq ft
7 Cliff Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUL 16, 2026
$2,690,000
F
4 beds3.5 baths4,761 sq ft
21 Elm St, Wellesley, MA 02481

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$1,148,669

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$5,614/mo

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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

New listings for sale

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$3,695,000
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3D WALKTHROUGH
$1,395,000
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$1,475,000
3 beds2 baths2,496 sq ft
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EARLY ACCESS
$2,049,000
3 beds3 baths4,366 sq ft
53 Sheridan Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
$1,950,000
3 beds1.5 baths1,595 sq ft
53 Elmwood Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
EARLY ACCESS
$7,495,000
6 beds8 baths7,900 sq ft
38 Woodcliff Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
$3,050,000
5 beds5 baths6,006 sq ft
23 Wareland Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
EARLY ACCESS
$1,275,000
3 beds3 baths1,848 sq ft
22 Cedar St, Wellesley, MA 02482
$2,095,000
4 beds2.5 baths3,330 sq ft
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Sale history for 8 Garden Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$21,595 (+0.7%)

$829,000 + $1,057,000

$1,886,000

2022

$21,444 (+1.1%)

$742,000 + $1,094,000

$1,836,000

2021

$21,209 (+4.5%)

$711,000 + $1,094,000

$1,805,000

2020

$20,288

$711,000 + $1,044,000

$1,755,000

2019

$20,305 (+4.4%)

$711,000 + $1,044,000

$1,755,000

2018

$19,443 (+1.4%)

$815,000 + $812,000

$1,627,000

2017

$19,182 (+3.5%)

$815,000 + $812,000

$1,627,000

2015

$18,531 (+8.3%)

$801,000 + $802,000

$1,603,000

2014

$17,114 (−4.9%)

$639,000 + $844,000

$1,483,000

2013

$17,995 (+1.9%)

$600,000 + $938,000

$1,538,000

2012

$17,656 (+12.4%)

$600,000 + $938,000

$1,538,000

2011

$15,705 (+4.2%)

$580,000 + $794,000

$1,374,000

2010

$15,070 (+6.2%)

$644,000 + $794,000

$1,438,000

2009

$14,196

$770,000 + $729,000

$1,499,000

Tax history for 8 Garden Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$21,595 (+0.7%)

$829,000 + $1,057,000

$1,886,000

2022

$21,444 (+1.1%)

$742,000 + $1,094,000

$1,836,000

2021

$21,209 (+4.5%)

$711,000 + $1,094,000

$1,805,000

2020

$20,288

$711,000 + $1,044,000

$1,755,000

2019

$20,305 (+4.4%)

$711,000 + $1,044,000

$1,755,000

2018

$19,443 (+1.4%)

$815,000 + $812,000

$1,627,000

2017

$19,182 (+3.5%)

$815,000 + $812,000

$1,627,000

2015

$18,531 (+8.3%)

$801,000 + $802,000

$1,603,000

2014

$17,114 (−4.9%)

$639,000 + $844,000

$1,483,000

2013

$17,995 (+1.9%)

$600,000 + $938,000

$1,538,000

2012

$17,656 (+12.4%)

$600,000 + $938,000

$1,538,000

2011

$15,705 (+4.2%)

$580,000 + $794,000

$1,374,000

2010

$15,070 (+6.2%)

$644,000 + $794,000

$1,438,000

2009

$14,196

$770,000 + $729,000

$1,499,000

*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

3.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.35 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

4,011

Year built

1880

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

259384

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Under, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 299
Length: 13
Width: 23
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 182
Length: 13
Width: 14
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 180
Length: 15
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 256
Length: 16
Width: 16
Level: Third
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
# 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 #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Living Room Information
Area: 208
Length: 13
Width: 16
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Pocket Door

Family Room Information
Area: 640
Length: 32
Width: 20
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting

Dining Room Information
Area: 192
Length: 16
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Pocket Door

Kitchen Information
Area: 640
Length: 32
Width: 20
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Kitchen Island,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting

Office Room Information
Area: 180
Length: 15
Width: 12
Level: Third
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Basement Information
Basement: Finished

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: First Floor

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Flooring: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Interior Features: Home Office, 3/4 Bath, Play Room, Mud Room, Elevator

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 4,242
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Renovated Since
Color: Gray

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch, Deck, Patio

Property Information
Accessibility Features: Accessible Entrance
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Security Features: Security System

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

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $20,288
Tax Year: 2020

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Oil
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: Cliff to Garden
UnparsedAddress: 8 Garden Road, Wellesley MA 02481

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, T-Station, University

Public facts

Beds: 6
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,011
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 0.35 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1880
Year Renovated: —
County: Norfolk County
APN: 259384

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools
Places
Transit

Sprague Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.2mi

9/10

Wellesley Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi

8/10

Wellesley High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi

10/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

6/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 67-74% chance 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

$2.51M – $3.04M

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Home values near 8 Garden Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
20 Garden Road, Wellesley, MA 6 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 2737 Sq. Ft.	$2,117,547
1 Garden Place, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2919 Sq. Ft.	$1,942,129

Address	Redfin Estimate
24 Garden Road, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3237 Sq. Ft.	$2,022,237
25 Garden Road, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2787 Sq. Ft.	$2,147,440

Address	Redfin Estimate
30 Garden Road, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2783 Sq. Ft.	$2,307,408
16 Garden Road, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3000 Sq. Ft.	$2,185,895

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