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Off Market Jun 2016 for $2.7M

$4,658,665

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $11,228/mo

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7,022

sq ft

81 Albion Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481

About this home

Custom Colonial handsomely sited on large 35,558 sq ft. lot in Wellesley's Cliff Estates. Expansion and total renovation in 2006. Every possible amentiy imaginable. Copper and Cedar Shake roof, generator, several zones of radiant heat, four car heated garage, exquisite kitchen with open floor plan, top of the line appliances, Butler's pantry with second dishwasher, breakfast room, study area, and spectacular family room with French doors and stone fireplace. Stately formal rooms including Cherry library. Luxurious master suite with office, deck, walk-in closet and marble bath. Finished lower level with custom wine cellar, exercise room, and bonus room. Spacious Au-pair suite. First floor laundry room with two washing machines and two dryers. Professionally landscaped featuring a Koi pond, built in grill, stone wall and patio with radiant heat.

Single-familyProperty Type

1959Year Built

0.82 acresLot Size

$663Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

4 garage spacesParking

Listed by Donna Scott • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Wellesley - Central St.

Bought with Jill Boudreau • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Wellesley - Central St.

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•Source:MLS PIN #71805009

Redfin Estimate

$4,658,665

$1.9M since sold in June 2016$158K since July

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This home's estimate is 5.5% higher than the average sale price ($4.41M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 24, 2026
$5,500,000
A
5 beds5 baths6,203 sq ft
64 Albion Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUN 25, 2026
$5,200,000
B
5 beds4.5 baths7,345 sq ft
48 Scotch Pine Rd, Wellesley, MA 02482
SOLD JUN 1, 2026
$3,700,000
C
6 beds5.5 baths6,406 sq ft
84 Royalston Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUL 22, 2026
$6,100,000
D
6 beds7.5 baths10,197 sq ft
14 Greylock Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUN 23, 2026
$3,437,075
E
5 beds4.5 baths5,738 sq ft
22 Cranmore Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUN 25, 2026
$2,550,000
F
5 beds4.5 baths3,806 sq ft
141 Hampshire 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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$3,695,000
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3D WALKTHROUGH
$1,395,000
4 beds2.5 baths1,800 sq ft
560 Worcester St, Wellesley, MA 02481
$1,475,000
3 beds2 baths2,496 sq ft
7 Grantland Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
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
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EARLY ACCESS
$7,495,000
6 beds8 baths7,900 sq ft
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$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 81 Albion Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #71805009

Jun 27, 2016

Sold

$2,750,000

$392/sq ft

Apr 25, 2016

Pending

—

Nov 20, 2015

Price Changed

$2,999,000

$427/sq ft

Sep 30, 2015

Price Changed

$3,195,000

$455/sq ft

Jun 22, 2015

Price Changed

$3,500,000

$498/sq ft

Apr 28, 2015

Price Changed

$3,700,000

$527/sq ft

Mar 23, 2015

Listed

$3,995,000

$569/sq ft

MLS PIN #70176899

Nov 11, 2005

Sold

$2,900,000

$413/sq ft

Nov 4, 2005

Listing Removed

—

Apr 20, 2005

Listed

$2,995,000

$427/sq ft

Public Records

Aug 1, 1992

Sold

$270,000

$38/sq ft

Public Records

Apr 26, 1988

Sold

$650,000

$93/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$36,674 (+1.8%)

$1,329,000 + $1,874,000

$3,203,000

2022

$36,033 (+1.0%)

$1,191,000 + $1,894,000

$3,085,000

2021

$35,661 (+1.6%)

$1,141,000 + $1,894,000

$3,035,000

2020

$35,085

$1,141,000 + $1,894,000

$3,035,000

2019

$35,115 (+4.9%)

$1,141,000 + $1,894,000

$3,035,000

2018

$33,472 (+1.3%)

$925,000 + $1,876,000

$2,801,000

2017

$33,036 (−7.8%)

$926,000 + $1,876,000

$2,802,000

2016

$35,845 (−6.5%)

$910,000 + $2,120,000

$3,030,000

2015

$38,345 (+0.5%)

$910,000 + $2,407,000

$3,317,000

2014

$38,151 (−7.5%)

$806,000 + $2,500,000

$3,306,000

2013

$41,243 (+1.9%)

$757,000 + $2,768,000

$3,525,000

2012

$40,467 (−4.3%)

$757,000 + $2,768,000

$3,525,000

2011

$42,302 (+7.6%)

$706,000 + $2,995,000

$3,701,000

2010

$39,321 (+9.8%)

$757,000 + $2,995,000

$3,752,000

2009

$35,825

$1,031,000 + $2,752,000

$3,783,000

Tax history for 81 Albion Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$36,674 (+1.8%)

$1,329,000 + $1,874,000

$3,203,000

2022

$36,033 (+1.0%)

$1,191,000 + $1,894,000

$3,085,000

2021

$35,661 (+1.6%)

$1,141,000 + $1,894,000

$3,035,000

2020

$35,085

$1,141,000 + $1,894,000

$3,035,000

2019

$35,115 (+4.9%)

$1,141,000 + $1,894,000

$3,035,000

2018

$33,472 (+1.3%)

$925,000 + $1,876,000

$2,801,000

2017

$33,036 (−7.8%)

$926,000 + $1,876,000

$2,802,000

2016

$35,845 (−6.5%)

$910,000 + $2,120,000

$3,030,000

2015

$38,345 (+0.5%)

$910,000 + $2,407,000

$3,317,000

2014

$38,151 (−7.5%)

$806,000 + $2,500,000

$3,306,000

2013

$41,243 (+1.9%)

$757,000 + $2,768,000

$3,525,000

2012

$40,467 (−4.3%)

$757,000 + $2,768,000

$3,525,000

2011

$42,302 (+7.6%)

$706,000 + $2,995,000

$3,701,000

2010

$39,321 (+9.8%)

$757,000 + $2,995,000

$3,752,000

2009

$35,825

$1,031,000 + $2,752,000

$3,783,000

*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

0.82 Acres

Year renovated

2006

Sq. Ft.

6,817

Year built

1952

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

260988

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: 4
# of Covered Spaces: 4
Parking Spaces: 6
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Under, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 325
Length: 25
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Flooring - Marble,Balcony / Deck,High Speed Internet Hookup

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 273
Length: 13
Width: 21
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 285
Length: 19
Width: 15
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 169
Length: 13
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 289
Length: 17
Width: 17
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

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

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Living Room Information
Area: 325
Length: 25
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Area: 420
Length: 15
Width: 28
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting

Dining Room Information
Area: 195
Length: 15
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 528
Length: 22
Width: 24
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Countertops - Upgraded,Kitchen Island,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Cabinets - Upgraded,Cable Hookup,High Speed Internet Hookup,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Stainless Steel Appliances,Pot Filler Faucet,Gas Stove

Office Room Information
Area: 460
Length: 23
Width: 20
Level: First
Features: Fireplace,Flooring - Hardwood,Cabinets - Upgraded,Cable Hookup,High Speed Internet Hookup

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Garage Access, Sump Pump, Concrete

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: First Floor

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 5
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 17
Door Features: French Doors
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Marble, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Pantry, Cabinets - Upgraded, Dining Area, Wet Bar, Cable Hookup, High Speed Internet Hookup, Bathroom - Full, Sun Room, Office, Exercise Room, Wine Cellar, Wet Bar

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 7,022
Foundation Area: 9,999,999
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Renovated Since

Exterior Features
Fencing: Invisible
Roof: Shake
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Invisible Fence, Stone Wall

Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Security Features: Security System

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.82
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $35,844.90
Tax Year: 2016

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Other (See Remarks)

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Steam, Radiant, Natural Gas, Fireplace
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: Cliff to Albion
UnparsedAddress: 81 Albion Rd, Wellesley MA 02481

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

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 6.5
Sq. Ft.: 6,817
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.82 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1952
Year Renovated: 2006
County: Norfolk County
APN: 260988

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 7

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

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Places
Transit

Katharine Lee Bates Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi

8/10

Wellesley Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi

8/10

Wellesley High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi

10/10

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Lifestyle

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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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Estimated sale price

$4.43M – $5.36M

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Home values near 81 Albion Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
74 Albion Rd, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3826 Sq. Ft.	$3,144,153
94 Albion Rd, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2918 Sq. Ft.	$2,442,700

Address	Redfin Estimate
88 Albion Rd, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3050 Sq. Ft.	$2,822,155
100 Albion Rd, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 4110 Sq. Ft.	$2,622,153

Address	Redfin Estimate
64 Albion Rd, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 6203 Sq. Ft.	$5,569,646
99 Albion Rd, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 4000 Sq. Ft.	$2,823,333

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