Off Market Oct 2019 for $2M

$3,642,532

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $5,568/mo

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4,557

sq ft

81 Arnold Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481

About this home

1.20 acres! This 5 bedroom classic colonial sits on one of the more stately lots in prestigious Cliff Estates. Grand foyer sets the tone for this elegant home. Kitchen with large center island and seating area with picture windows overlooking huge flat back yard. Family room with high ceiling and fireplace with French doors leading to bluestone patio. Great oversized dining room and living room with fireplace perfect for entertaining. Welcoming sunroom filled with light and great views of the property. Cozy paneled den with fireplace. Mudroom completes the first floor! Master suite with bath and walk-in closet. 3 additional family beds all very similar in size. One bedroom ensuite and additional family bath. Bonus sitting room off bedrooms. Walk up 3rd floor with 5th bedroom. Lower level the perfect playroom space with hardwood floors. 2 car garage. Fantastic opportunity to enjoy this amazing street plus the best backyard!

Single-familyProperty Type

1938Year Built

1.19 acresLot Size

$799Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Melissa Dailey • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Wellesley - Central St.

Bought with Melissa Dailey • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Wellesley - Central St.

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•Source:MLS PIN #72558810

Redfin Estimate

$3,642,532

$1.6M since sold in October 2019$157K since July

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This home's estimate is 10.7% higher than the average sale price ($3.29M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$3,900,000
A
5 beds3.5 baths5,074 sq ft
33 Hundreds Cir, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUL 7, 2026
$3,200,000
B
5 beds4.5 baths4,010 sq ft
101 Edmunds Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUL 24, 2026
$5,500,000
C
5 beds5 baths6,203 sq ft
64 Albion Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD AUG 5, 2026
$2,325,000
D
4 beds3.5 baths3,406 sq ft
53 Audubon Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD APR 7, 2026
$2,300,000
E
5 beds3.5 baths3,985 sq ft
81 Audubon Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$2,525,000
F
4 beds3.5 baths3,497 sq ft
35 Arnold 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 81 Arnold Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$41,449 (+58.6%)

$1,606,000 + $2,014,000

$3,620,000

2022

$26,140 (+2.2%)

$1,439,000 + $799,000

$2,238,000

2021

$25,580 (−0.2%)

$1,379,000 + $798,000

$2,177,000

2020

$25,629

$1,379,000 + $838,000

$2,217,000

2019

$25,651 (+2.9%)

$1,379,000 + $838,000

$2,217,000

2018

$24,940 (+1.4%)

$959,000 + $1,128,000

$2,087,000

2017

$24,594 (+1.1%)

$958,000 + $1,128,000

$2,086,000

2015

$24,322 (−0.8%)

$943,000 + $1,161,000

$2,104,000

2014

$24,511 (−0.9%)

$836,000 + $1,288,000

$2,124,000

2013

$24,746 (+1.9%)

$783,000 + $1,332,000

$2,115,000

2012

$24,280 (−2.7%)

$783,000 + $1,332,000

$2,115,000

2011

$24,963 (+6.5%)

$731,000 + $1,453,000

$2,184,000

2010

$23,433 (+3.1%)

$783,000 + $1,453,000

$2,236,000

2009

$22,719

$1,067,000 + $1,332,000

$2,399,000

Tax history for 81 Arnold Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$41,449 (+58.6%)

$1,606,000 + $2,014,000

$3,620,000

2022

$26,140 (+2.2%)

$1,439,000 + $799,000

$2,238,000

2021

$25,580 (−0.2%)

$1,379,000 + $798,000

$2,177,000

2020

$25,629

$1,379,000 + $838,000

$2,217,000

2019

$25,651 (+2.9%)

$1,379,000 + $838,000

$2,217,000

2018

$24,940 (+1.4%)

$959,000 + $1,128,000

$2,087,000

2017

$24,594 (+1.1%)

$958,000 + $1,128,000

$2,086,000

2015

$24,322 (−0.8%)

$943,000 + $1,161,000

$2,104,000

2014

$24,511 (−0.9%)

$836,000 + $1,288,000

$2,124,000

2013

$24,746 (+1.9%)

$783,000 + $1,332,000

$2,115,000

2012

$24,280 (−2.7%)

$783,000 + $1,332,000

$2,115,000

2011

$24,963 (+6.5%)

$731,000 + $1,453,000

$2,184,000

2010

$23,433 (+3.1%)

$783,000 + $1,453,000

$2,236,000

2009

$22,719

$1,067,000 + $1,332,000

$2,399,000

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Permits

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

1.19 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

7,051

Year built

2021

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

260390

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: 6
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Under, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 304
Length: 19
Width: 16
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s)

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 255
Length: 15
Width: 17
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 255
Length: 15
Width: 17
Level: Second

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 169
Length: 13
Width: 13
Level: Second

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 322
Length: 14
Width: 23
Level: Third

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 - Tiled With Tub

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Shower Stall

Living Room Information
Area: 375
Length: 15
Width: 25
Level: First

Family Room Information
Area: 304
Length: 19
Width: 16
Level: First
Features: Window(s) - Picture,Open Floorplan

Dining Room Information
Area: 255
Length: 15
Width: 17
Level: First

Kitchen Information
Area: 272
Length: 17
Width: 16
Level: First
Features: Window(s) - Picture,Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Garage Access

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 4
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 11
Window Features: Window(s) - Picture
Flooring: Wood
Interior Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Study, Sun Room, Game Room, Sitting Room, Walk-Up Attic

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 4,557
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: yellow

Exterior Features
Roof: Slate
Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Patio, Professional Landscaping

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 1.19
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $25,651
Tax Year: 2019

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Range
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Heat Pump, Natural Gas, Fireplace(s)
Cooling: Central Air

Location

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

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 7.0
Sq. Ft.: 7,051
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.19 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2021
Year Renovated: —
County: Norfolk County
APN: 260390

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Sprague Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi

9/10

Wellesley Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi

8/10

Wellesley High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi

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

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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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

$3.46M – $4.19M

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Home values near 81 Arnold Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
91 Arnold Road, Wellesley, MA 6 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4519 Sq. Ft.	$3,674,353
61 Arnold Road, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3258 Sq. Ft.	$2,912,814

Address	Redfin Estimate
77 Arnold Road, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3266 Sq. Ft.	$3,218,827
62 Arnold Road, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2407 Sq. Ft.	$2,108,532

Address	Redfin Estimate
65 Arnold Road, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 4038 Sq. Ft.	$2,947,546
66 Arnold Road, Wellesley, MA 7 Beds \| 8 Baths \| 7305 Sq. Ft.	$4,138,543

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