OFF MARKET

Off Market Sep 2019 for $2.5M

$3,585,124

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $6,172/mo

•

6,307

sq ft

8 Royalston Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481

About this home

SIGNIFICANT PRICE REDUCTION!! Incredibly spacious home with open floor plan and expansive flat yard. Multiple updates throughout! Huge kitchen family room with large island, built-ins and fireplace opens on to deck and patio w/firepit. 5 bedrooms, all with ensuite baths, plus a lower level au pair suite with separate entrance. Master Suite includes a fireplace, office and nursery. Third floor bonus rooms can be home gym, guest space or additional office. 3 car garage and mudroom complete this home. A dream come true near Bates School!

Single-familyProperty Type

2005Year Built

0.46 acresLot Size

$568Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 garage spacesParking

Listed by Moira Lown • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Wellesley - Central St.

Bought with Laura Schindler • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

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•Source:MLS PIN #72500131

Redfin Estimate

$3,585,124

$1.0M since sold in September 2019$81K since August

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B
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C
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D
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E
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SOLD JUN 1, 2026
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F
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Market trends in 02481, MA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

99.8%

1.3% MoM

Median sale price

$2.5M

$91K MoM

Avg. days on market

17d

2 days MoM

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2005 five bedroom with over 5500 square feet of living on 4 levels. Boulder Brook reservation land located one block away. Kitchen contains dark granite counters and island, oak floors, dark wood cabinets, 4 burner gas stove, stainless steel...
appliances, an eating area with 2 skylights, and opens into a large fireplaced family room with 2 sliders accessing a rear deck. The 2nd floor has four bedrooms, including a master suite that contains a 23 x 21 bedroom with a fireplace, an attached study with 2 skylights and a slider to a small deck, a large walk-in closet, an attached nursery/sewing room, and a grand master bathroom with dark wood cabinetry and tile flooring. The third floor has a 5th bedroom with 2 dormers, a large office/media room space and a full bath. The basement level contains a large carpeted playroom with high ceilings, and a small Au Pair suite with a full bath. Systems include a Burnham gas boiler, a large Superstor hot water tank, First Co. A/C, 200 amps electric, and central vacuum.
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Sale history for 8 Royalston Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72500131

Sep 5, 2019

Sold

$2,537,500

$402/sq ft

Jul 29, 2019

Pending

—

Jul 15, 2019

Contingent

—

Jul 6, 2019

Relisted

—

Jun 25, 2019

Contingent

—

Jun 12, 2019

Price Changed

$2,595,000

$411/sq ft

May 15, 2019

Listed

$2,695,000

$427/sq ft

MLS PIN #71675586

Mar 18, 2015

Sold

$2,125,000

$337/sq ft

Feb 13, 2015

Pending

—

Feb 6, 2015

Relisted

—

Feb 5, 2015

Listing Removed

—

Jan 15, 2015

Price Changed

$2,090,000

$331/sq ft

Jan 6, 2015

Relisted

—

Jan 5, 2015

Listing Removed

—

Nov 6, 2014

Relisted

—

Nov 5, 2014

Listing Removed

—

Oct 31, 2014

Price Changed

$2,190,000

$347/sq ft

Sep 9, 2014

Price Changed

$2,299,000

$365/sq ft

Jul 14, 2014

Price Changed

$2,385,000

$378/sq ft

Jun 12, 2014

Price Changed

$2,488,000

$394/sq ft

May 5, 2014

Listed

$2,588,000

$410/sq ft

+14

Priced below assessment! Great neighborhood and home.Bates School. This house fits all of your needs! Excellent floor plan meeting the needs of today's living. Open kitchen family room with built-ins and fireplace. Large island with seating plus great space for kitchen table. Oversized mudroom off of 3 car garage. All 5 bedrooms with ensuite baths and excellent closets. Master suite with fireplace and adjoining office. Third floor has flexibility with space for media room or home office. Lower level has separate entrance and full bath along with a playroom. Large and private back yard with professional landscaping. Move right in!

MLS PIN #70739716

Aug 26, 2008

Listing Removed

—

Aug 26, 2008

Sold

$2,462,000

$390/sq ft

Aug 13, 2008

Contingent

—

Apr 7, 2008

Listed

$2,599,000

$412/sq ft

Handsome Pierce Estates CE Col, built in 2005, w/extraordinary attention to detail. Stunning entry, an amazing open & expansive cherry & granite kit/fam rm/din area w/every amenity & sliders to deck & level yard. Fab mud rm, pantry, half bath & 3-car attached gar. All bdrms w/bath, inc. master suite w/luxurious bth, nursery & office, 3rd flr office or bedroom, bath & media room. Colorful LL w/lrg playroom,& au-paire suite w/entrance. This special house has everything!

MLS PIN #30802250

Mar 19, 2004

Sold

$975,000

$155/sq ft

Feb 11, 2004

Listing Removed

—

Jan 11, 2004

Listed

$1,099,000

$174/sq ft

Public Records

Jul 1, 1986

Sold

$299,150

$47/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$29,507 (+2.8%)

$1,082,000 + $1,495,000

$2,577,000

2022

$28,698 (−0.6%)

$858,000 + $1,599,000

$2,457,000

2021

$28,870 (+17.1%)

$858,000 + $1,599,000

$2,457,000

2020

$24,657

$858,000 + $1,275,000

$2,133,000

2019

$24,679 (−7.1%)

$858,000 + $1,275,000

$2,133,000

2018

$26,577 (+1.4%)

$879,000 + $1,345,000

$2,224,000

2017

$26,221 (−0.9%)

$879,000 + $1,345,000

$2,224,000

2016

$26,452 (+5.7%)

$865,000 + $1,371,000

$2,236,000

2015

$25,027 (−0.7%)

$864,000 + $1,301,000

$2,165,000

2014

$25,203 (−1.9%)

$690,000 + $1,494,000

$2,184,000

2013

$25,682 (+1.9%)

$647,000 + $1,548,000

$2,195,000

2012

$25,199 (−1.9%)

$647,000 + $1,548,000

$2,195,000

2011

$25,695 (+5.7%)

$648,000 + $1,600,000

$2,248,000

2010

$24,303 (+8.1%)

$719,000 + $1,600,000

$2,319,000

2009

$22,491

$852,000 + $1,523,000

$2,375,000

Tax history for 8 Royalston Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$29,507 (+2.8%)

$1,082,000 + $1,495,000

$2,577,000

2022

$28,698 (−0.6%)

$858,000 + $1,599,000

$2,457,000

2021

$28,870 (+17.1%)

$858,000 + $1,599,000

$2,457,000

2020

$24,657

$858,000 + $1,275,000

$2,133,000

2019

$24,679 (−7.1%)

$858,000 + $1,275,000

$2,133,000

2018

$26,577 (+1.4%)

$879,000 + $1,345,000

$2,224,000

2017

$26,221 (−0.9%)

$879,000 + $1,345,000

$2,224,000

2016

$26,452 (+5.7%)

$865,000 + $1,371,000

$2,236,000

2015

$25,027 (−0.7%)

$864,000 + $1,301,000

$2,165,000

2014

$25,203 (−1.9%)

$690,000 + $1,494,000

$2,184,000

2013

$25,682 (+1.9%)

$647,000 + $1,548,000

$2,195,000

2012

$25,199 (−1.9%)

$647,000 + $1,548,000

$2,195,000

2011

$25,695 (+5.7%)

$648,000 + $1,600,000

$2,248,000

2010

$24,303 (+8.1%)

$719,000 + $1,600,000

$2,319,000

2009

$22,491

$852,000 + $1,523,000

$2,375,000

*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

0.46 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

4,907

Year built

2004

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

262945

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: 3
# of Covered Spaces: 3
Parking Spaces: 6
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 483
Length: 23
Width: 21
Level: Second
Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s),Walk-In Closet(s)

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 182
Length: 14
Width: 13
Level: Second

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 182
Length: 14
Width: 13
Level: Second

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 182
Length: 14
Width: 13
Level: Second

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 456
Length: 24
Width: 19
Level: Third

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

Living Room Information
Area: 182
Length: 14
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Family Room Information
Area: 414
Length: 23
Width: 18
Level: First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Area: 208
Length: 16
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Kitchen Information
Area: 572
Length: 26
Width: 22
Level: First
Features: Skylight,Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid

Office Room Information
Area: 104
Length: 13
Width: 8
Level: Second
Features: Balcony - Exterior,Deck - Exterior

Basement Information
Basement: Full

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Second Floor

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Master Bedroom

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 10
Interior Features: Exercise Room, Office

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 6,307
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Lead Paint: None

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Exterior, Deck, Patio
Exterior Features: Balcony - Exterior, Deck, Patio, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard

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

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.46
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $24,679
Tax Year: 2019

Utilities

Utility Information
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 Rd to Scotch Pine to Royalston or Stanford to Royalston.
UnparsedAddress: 8 Royalston Rd, Wellesley MA 02481

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 6.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,907
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 0.46 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2004
Year Renovated: —
County: Norfolk County
APN: 262945

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 5

Listing Information
Exclusions: 3 Lighting Fixtures In Girls Bedroom. Bose Speakers In Basement
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 • 1.1mi

8/10

Wellesley High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi

10/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

9/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 80%+ 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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$3.41M – $4.12M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
20 Royalston Road, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 6700 Sq. Ft.	$4,801,065
7 Royalston Road, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 6000 Sq. Ft.	$4,086,764

Address	Redfin Estimate
24 Royalston Road, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3900 Sq. Ft.	$2,995,145
15 Royalston Road, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3900 Sq. Ft.	$3,219,499

Address	Redfin Estimate
21 Royalston Road, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 5427 Sq. Ft.	$4,264,737
8 Stanford Road, Wellesley, MA 6 Beds \| 8 Baths \| 7236 Sq. Ft.	$5,300,318

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