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Off Market May 2021 for $1.6M

$2,219,033

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,952/mo

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2,838

sq ft

81 Bristol Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481

About this home

Situated in the heart of Cliff Estates, this brick front Colonial welcomes you home. Bright and open interior with expansive views overlooking the seasonal panorama of nature's beauty. Large fireplaced living room flows to a private outdoor brick patio. A nice size study with built in shelving and cabinets, also has a full closet which allows for first floor bedroom possibility. Newly updated powder room and laundry, right next door. Across the hall is just the right size dining room, open and lovely. The kitchen/family room with it's open space and cathedral ceiling is stunning and strikingly beautiful with its mixture of textures. Plenty of living area anchored by a center floor -to- ceiling white brick raised hearth fireplace. The second floor boasts two newly update baths, three ample sized family bedrooms and a generous master bedroom suite. Hardwood floors throughout. Sunfilled and freshly painted. Come and enjoy springtime!!

Single-familyProperty Type

1983Year Built

0.52 acresLot Size

$782Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Prudence B. Hay • Rutledge Properties

Bought with Benoit | Robinson | ORourke • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

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•Source:MLS PIN #72803287

Redfin Estimate

$2,219,033

$551K since sold in May 2021$28K since July

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This home's estimate is 0% lower than the average sale price ($2.22M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD APR 7, 2026
$2,525,000
A
4 beds2.5 baths2,726 sq ft
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SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$2,640,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths3,238 sq ft
6 Meadowbrook Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD APR 9, 2026
$1,800,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths2,334 sq ft
40 Pinewood Rd, Wellesley, MA 02482
SOLD AUG 5, 2026
$2,325,000
D
4 beds3.5 baths3,406 sq ft
53 Audubon Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUL 2, 2026
$2,100,000
E
4 beds3 baths3,476 sq ft
30 Ivy Rd, Wellesley, MA 02482
SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$1,930,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths2,696 sq ft
18 Fisher Ave, Wellesley, MA 02482

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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 Bristol Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$18,526 (+17.2%)

$1,147,000 + $471,000

$1,618,000

2022

$15,803 (+9.9%)

$909,000 + $444,000

$1,353,000

2021

$14,382 (+1.6%)

$818,000 + $406,000

$1,224,000

2020

$14,149 (+0.8%)

$818,000 + $406,000

$1,224,000

2019

$14,034 (−2.1%)

$818,000 + $395,000

$1,213,000

2018

$14,340 (+2.4%)

$800,000 + $400,000

$1,200,000

2017

$14,007 (+5.4%)

$800,000 + $388,000

$1,188,000

2015

$13,294 (+6.9%)

$786,000 + $364,000

$1,150,000

2014

$12,440 (+1.4%)

$628,000 + $450,000

$1,078,000

2013

$12,273 (+1.9%)

$588,000 + $461,000

$1,049,000

2012

$12,043 (−4.7%)

$588,000 + $461,000

$1,049,000

2011

$12,642 (+3.1%)

$590,000 + $516,000

$1,106,000

2010

$12,262 (+7.5%)

$654,000 + $516,000

$1,170,000

2009

$11,402

$775,000 + $429,000

$1,204,000

Tax history for 81 Bristol Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$18,526 (+17.2%)

$1,147,000 + $471,000

$1,618,000

2022

$15,803 (+9.9%)

$909,000 + $444,000

$1,353,000

2021

$14,382 (+1.6%)

$818,000 + $406,000

$1,224,000

2020

$14,149 (+0.8%)

$818,000 + $406,000

$1,224,000

2019

$14,034 (−2.1%)

$818,000 + $395,000

$1,213,000

2018

$14,340 (+2.4%)

$800,000 + $400,000

$1,200,000

2017

$14,007 (+5.4%)

$800,000 + $388,000

$1,188,000

2015

$13,294 (+6.9%)

$786,000 + $364,000

$1,150,000

2014

$12,440 (+1.4%)

$628,000 + $450,000

$1,078,000

2013

$12,273 (+1.9%)

$588,000 + $461,000

$1,049,000

2012

$12,043 (−4.7%)

$588,000 + $461,000

$1,049,000

2011

$12,642 (+3.1%)

$590,000 + $516,000

$1,106,000

2010

$12,262 (+7.5%)

$654,000 + $516,000

$1,170,000

2009

$11,402

$775,000 + $429,000

$1,204,000

*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

0.52 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,847

Year built

1983

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

261632

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: 2
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Under, Paved Drive, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 266
Length: 14
Width: 19
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 108
Length: 12
Width: 9
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Closet - Double

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 169
Length: 13
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Closet - Double

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 156
Length: 13
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

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

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Remodeled,Pedestal Sink

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Remodeled

Bathroom #3 Information
Features: Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Remodeled

Living Room Information
Area: 378
Length: 14
Width: 27
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting,Crown Molding

Family Room Information
Area: 308
Length: 22
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s),Vaulted Ceiling(s),Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Exterior Access,Slider

Dining Room Information
Area: 182
Length: 13
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Crown Molding

Kitchen Information
Area: 286
Length: 22
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Skylight,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Peninsula

Office Room Information
Area: 121
Length: 11
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Garage Access, Unfinished

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: First Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Closet, Office

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,838
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: brick/wht

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Sprinkler System, Garden, Stone Wall

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

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.52
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Sloped
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $14,382
Tax Year: 2021

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: Hampshire to Bristol Road.
UnparsedAddress: 81 Bristol Rd, Wellesley MA 02481

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,847
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.52 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1983
Year Renovated: —
County: Norfolk County
APN: 261632

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Katharine Lee Bates Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi

8/10

Wellesley Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi

8/10

Wellesley High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi

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

56% 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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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

$2.11M – $2.55M

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Home values near 81 Bristol Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
90 Bristol Rd, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 6 Baths \| 6460 Sq. Ft.	$4,000,366
93 Bristol Rd, Wellesley, MA 6 Beds \| 7 Baths \| 7886 Sq. Ft.	$4,108,780

Address	Redfin Estimate
96 Bristol Rd, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2422 Sq. Ft.	$2,254,928
73 Bristol Rd, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4650 Sq. Ft.	$3,493,908

Address	Redfin Estimate
100 Bristol Rd, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 6 Baths \| 8000 Sq. Ft.	$5,029,932
65 Bristol Rd, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 7 Baths \| 7763 Sq. Ft.	$5,846,019

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