OFF MARKET

Off Market Aug 2020 for $2.5M

$3,187,727

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $7,916/mo

•

4,503

sq ft

8 Sumner Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481

About this home

Nestled in a serene section of the sought-after Country Club neighborhood, this quintessential property offers elegance, comfort and convenience. Stunning curb appeal with front porches and manicured landscape. Spectacular interior combines vintage character with an attractive open layout. New chef’s kitchen offers marble countertops, custom cabinets, Wolf/SubZero appliances and opens to a spacious family room and window-lined breakfast nook. Well-appointed dining and living rooms each include a fireplace. Coveted first floor office with mahogany built-ins, coffered ceiling and private porch. New mudroom/laundry room with built-in cubbies completes the first floor. Five upstairs bedrooms include a tranquil master suite with vaulted ceiling, a stylish master bath and walk-in closet. Lower level includes entertainment/exercise space with custom built-ins. Private backyard with gorgeous perennials, mature trees and a spacious stone terrace. Close to schools, train, town and Brook Path.

Single-familyProperty Type

1923Year Built

0.34 acresLot Size

$708Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by The Wilson Group • Compass

Bought with Lisa Macalaster • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Boston - Beacon Hill

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•Source:MLS PIN #72681372

Redfin Estimate

$3,187,727

$688K since sold in August 2020$11K since July

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This home's estimate is 22.7% higher than the average sale price ($2.60M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 22, 2026
$4,400,000
A
5 beds4.5 baths4,628 sq ft
133 Abbott Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD NOV 3, 2025
$2,625,000
B
4 beds3.5 baths4,720 sq ft
10 Allen Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUN 12, 2026
$2,225,000
C
5 beds3.5 baths2,590 sq ft
120 Forest St, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD APR 30, 2026
$1,310,000
D
5 beds2.5 baths4,354 sq ft
15 Mackintosh Ave, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD JUN 11, 2026
$2,400,000
E
5 beds2.5 baths3,176 sq ft
16 Denton Rd, Wellesley, MA 02482
SOLD APR 30, 2026
$2,625,000
F
4 beds3.5 baths3,433 sq ft
15 Alden 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 8 Sumner Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72681372

Aug 12, 2020

Sold

$2,500,000

$555/sq ft

Jun 28, 2020

Contingent

—

Jun 26, 2020

Listed

$2,395,000

$532/sq ft

MLS PIN #30412649

Aug 2, 2000

Sold

$1,560,000

$346/sq ft

May 23, 2000

Listing Removed

—

May 19, 2000

Listed

$1,395,000

$310/sq ft

Public Records

Aug 27, 1991

Sold

$425,000

$94/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$23,931 (+7.0%)

$1,044,000 + $1,046,000

$2,090,000

2022

$22,356 (+3.3%)

$935,000 + $979,000

$1,914,000

2021

$21,644 (+18.0%)

$870,000 + $972,000

$1,842,000

2020

$18,346 (−1.0%)

$870,000 + $717,000

$1,587,000

2019

$18,535 (−4.4%)

$903,000 + $699,000

$1,602,000

2018

$19,395 (+1.4%)

$857,000 + $766,000

$1,623,000

2017

$19,123 (+2.8%)

$856,000 + $766,000

$1,622,000

2015

$18,600 (−0.8%)

$842,000 + $767,000

$1,609,000

2014

$18,741 (−2.2%)

$747,000 + $877,000

$1,624,000

2013

$19,153 (+1.9%)

$700,000 + $937,000

$1,637,000

2012

$18,793 (+0.7%)

$700,000 + $937,000

$1,637,000

2011

$18,665 (+6.0%)

$653,000 + $980,000

$1,633,000

2010

$17,606 (+7.2%)

$700,000 + $980,000

$1,680,000

2009

$16,430

$871,000 + $864,000

$1,735,000

Tax history for 8 Sumner Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$23,931 (+7.0%)

$1,044,000 + $1,046,000

$2,090,000

2022

$22,356 (+3.3%)

$935,000 + $979,000

$1,914,000

2021

$21,644 (+18.0%)

$870,000 + $972,000

$1,842,000

2020

$18,346 (−1.0%)

$870,000 + $717,000

$1,587,000

2019

$18,535 (−4.4%)

$903,000 + $699,000

$1,602,000

2018

$19,395 (+1.4%)

$857,000 + $766,000

$1,623,000

2017

$19,123 (+2.8%)

$856,000 + $766,000

$1,622,000

2015

$18,600 (−0.8%)

$842,000 + $767,000

$1,609,000

2014

$18,741 (−2.2%)

$747,000 + $877,000

$1,624,000

2013

$19,153 (+1.9%)

$700,000 + $937,000

$1,637,000

2012

$18,793 (+0.7%)

$700,000 + $937,000

$1,637,000

2011

$18,665 (+6.0%)

$653,000 + $980,000

$1,633,000

2010

$17,606 (+7.2%)

$700,000 + $980,000

$1,680,000

2009

$16,430

$871,000 + $864,000

$1,735,000

*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

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.34 Acres

Year renovated

1996

Sq. Ft.

4,006

Year built

1923

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

259060

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: 3
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #4 Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #5 Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Remodeled

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half

Living Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Remodeled

Dining Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors,Exterior Access

Kitchen Information
Level: First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area,French Doors,Kitchen Island,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Remodeled

Office Room Information
Level: First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors,Exterior Access

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: First Floor

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 3
Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 11
Door Features: French Doors
Flooring: Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Home Office, Play Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 4,503
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Renovated Since
Color: Lt. Yellow

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Roof: Slate
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard, Stone Wall

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.34
Lot Features: Level
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $18,346
Tax Year: 2020

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: Forest to Whiting to Allen to Sumner
UnparsedAddress: 8 Sumner Rd., Wellesley MA 02481

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

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,006
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.34 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1923
Year Renovated: 1996
County: Norfolk County
APN: 259060

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools
Places
Transit

Hunnewell Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.0mi

9/10

Wellesley Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi

8/10

Wellesley High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.3mi

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 • 02481

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Estimated sale price

$3.03M – $3.67M

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Home values near 8 Sumner Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
14 Sumner Rd, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 4771 Sq. Ft.	$3,401,640
18 Sumner Rd, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2824 Sq. Ft.	$2,185,460

Address	Redfin Estimate
15 Sumner Rd, Wellesley, MA 6 Beds \| 6 Baths \| 7817 Sq. Ft.	$5,666,407
20 Sumner Rd, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3132 Sq. Ft.	$2,779,446

Address	Redfin Estimate
9 Sumner Rd, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 4240 Sq. Ft.	$2,987,910
24 Sumner Rd, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3178 Sq. Ft.	$2,435,153

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