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Off market nov 2025 for $1.3M

$1,807,503

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2,816

sq ft

81 River St, Wellesley, MA 02481

About this home

The space you've been searching for—privacy, size, and location! Nestled in Wellesley Hills, this expansive home features six bedrooms—all with custom closets—conveniently located on the second level. The spacious kitchen with a large center island flows into a welcoming family room, perfect for everyday living and effortless entertaining. The formal living room boasts a fireplace and French doors, while the dining room offers wood flooring and a charming bay window. The generous primary suite includes a balcony and two closets- one an oversized walk-in. Bonus spaces include an enclosed front porch/sunroom, rear deck, and a sizable basement with endless potential. Set on a large, tranquil lot (just under 1/2 acre!), yet conveniently close to major routes and local amenities. Lovingly cared for by the same owner for 30 years—this rare gem is ready for its next chapter. Come make it yours!

Single-familyProperty Type

1871Year Built

0.49 acresLot Size

$642Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

10 spacesParking

Buyer's agent

Michaela Hellman Redfin Corp.

Listed by Kate Swenson • William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

Redfin checked: 3 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #73432697

Redfin Estimate

$1,807,503

$508K since sold in November 2025$30K since September

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This home's estimate is 8.7% lower than the average sale price ($1.98M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$1,616,000
A
6 beds3.5 baths3,447 sq ft
225 Walnut St, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD AUG 19, 2026
$1,895,000
B
4 beds3 baths2,695 sq ft
25 Riverdale Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD DEC 10, 2025
$1,975,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths2,533 sq ft
7 Crescent St, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD SEP 4, 2026
$3,000,000
D
5 beds4 baths3,079 sq ft
240 Windsor Rd, Waban, MA 02468
SOLD OCT 23, 2025
$1,690,762
E
4 beds2.5 baths3,040 sq ft
17 Longfellow Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD OCT 15, 2026
$1,700,000
F
4 beds3.5 baths3,200 sq ft
126 Walnut St #126, Wellesley, MA 02481

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$693,923

Est. take-home

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Market trends in 02481, MA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

98.7%

1.1% MoM

Median sale price

$2.6M

$87K MoM

Avg. days on market

20d

3 days MoM

Recently sold homes

20 MoM

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Sale history for 81 River St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$14,209 (+7.3%)

$974,000 + $267,000

$1,241,000

2022

$13,245 (+10.0%)

$836,000 + $298,000

$1,134,000

2021

$12,044 (+1.6%)

$727,000 + $298,000

$1,025,000

2020

$11,849

$727,000 + $298,000

$1,025,000

2019

$11,859 (+11.0%)

$727,000 + $298,000

$1,025,000

2018

$10,683 (+7.7%)

$600,000 + $294,000

$894,000

2017

$9,915 (+6.9%)

$600,000 + $241,000

$841,000

2015

$9,271 (+7.8%)

$558,000 + $244,000

$802,000

2014

$8,597 (+12.5%)

$462,000 + $283,000

$745,000

2013

$7,640 (+1.9%)

$433,000 + $220,000

$653,000

2012

$7,496 (+5.8%)

$433,000 + $220,000

$653,000

2011

$7,087 (+4.4%)

$401,000 + $219,000

$620,000

2010

$6,791 (+11.3%)

$430,000 + $218,000

$648,000

2009

$6,099

$455,000 + $189,000

$644,000

Tax history for 81 River St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$14,209 (+7.3%)

$974,000 + $267,000

$1,241,000

2022

$13,245 (+10.0%)

$836,000 + $298,000

$1,134,000

2021

$12,044 (+1.6%)

$727,000 + $298,000

$1,025,000

2020

$11,849

$727,000 + $298,000

$1,025,000

2019

$11,859 (+11.0%)

$727,000 + $298,000

$1,025,000

2018

$10,683 (+7.7%)

$600,000 + $294,000

$894,000

2017

$9,915 (+6.9%)

$600,000 + $241,000

$841,000

2015

$9,271 (+7.8%)

$558,000 + $244,000

$802,000

2014

$8,597 (+12.5%)

$462,000 + $283,000

$745,000

2013

$7,640 (+1.9%)

$433,000 + $220,000

$653,000

2012

$7,496 (+5.8%)

$433,000 + $220,000

$653,000

2011

$7,087 (+4.4%)

$401,000 + $219,000

$620,000

2010

$6,791 (+11.3%)

$430,000 + $218,000

$648,000

2009

$6,099

$455,000 + $189,000

$644,000

*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

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.49 Acres

Year renovated

1996

Sq. Ft.

2,816

Year built

1871

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

257467

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 10
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Paved

Interior

Virtural Tour Information
Virtual Tour 1 (External Link)

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 388.97
Length: 22.33
Width: 17.42
Level: Second
Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Balcony - Exterior

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 118.75
Length: 12.5
Width: 9.5
Level: Second
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Recessed Lighting

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 111.46
Length: 12.5
Width: 8.92
Level: Second
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Recessed Lighting

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 118.42
Length: 12.25
Width: 9.67
Level: Second
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Recessed Lighting

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 109.23
Length: 12.25
Width: 8.92
Level: Second
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Recessed Lighting

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 75.62
Length: 9.17
Width: 8.25
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Bathroom - With Shower Stall,Closet - Linen,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Dryer Hookup - Electric,Washer Hookup

Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 93.62
Length: 10.5
Width: 8.92
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Pocket Door

Living Room Information
Area: 261.33
Length: 12.25
Width: 21.33
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Wood,French Doors

Family Room Information
Area: 345.33
Length: 16
Width: 21.58
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Open Floorplan

Dining Room Information
Area: 176.78
Length: 12.33
Width: 14.33
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Kitchen Information
Area: 256.83
Length: 15.33
Width: 16.75
Level: Main,First
Features: Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Slider

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Concrete

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Main Level, First Floor

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Laminate, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Wood
Interior Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Recessed Lighting, Bedroom, Foyer, Sun Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,816
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Renovated Since
Color: Gray

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Deck - Wood
Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Deck - Wood, Balcony, Storage, Stone Wall

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

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.49
Lot Features: Wooded
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $13,796
Tax Year: 2025

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers

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

Location

Location Information
Directions: Come down driveway off Prospect Street (use 15 Prospect in GPS)
UnparsedAddress: 81 River Street, Wellesley MA 02481

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station, University

Public facts

Beds: 6
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,816
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.49 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1871
Year Renovated: 1996
County: Norfolk County
APN: 257467

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Schofield Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi

8/10

Wellesley Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.2mi

8/10

Wellesley High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.9mi

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

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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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

$1.72M – $2.08M

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Home values near 81 River St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
93 River Street, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3902 Sq. Ft.	$1,962,615
85 River Street, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 4100 Sq. Ft.	$1,999,819

Address	Redfin Estimate
63 River Street, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1828 Sq. Ft.	$1,296,915
89 River Street, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 5056 Sq. Ft.	$2,239,324

Address	Redfin Estimate
53 River Street, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2386 Sq. Ft.	—
125 Walnut Street, Wellesley, MA 9 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2964 Sq. Ft.	—

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