Great Location! Special Wellesley setting bordering conservation land & Fuller Brook! Light-filled 3BR/2.5BA Dutch Colonial offering privacy, character, and exceptional convenience to Wellesley Center, commuter rail, WHS, libraries, shops, parks & Brook Path. Spacious living room with fireplace, dining room opening to deck, and well-appointed kitchen with breakfast bar, pantry storage, Café induction range and stainless appliances. Recent improvements include, Hardie Plank siding, triple-pane ENERGY STAR windows (2023), new dishwasher (2025), refinished hardwood floors (2026), freshly painted deck (2026), and fresh interior paint. MantelMount TV system adds a polished entertainment solution. Upstairs features primary bedroom with double closets, two additional bedrooms and full bath with radiant floor heat. Walk-out lower level offers flexible family/bonus space with second fireplace/Jøtul pellet stove, full bath, laundry and storage. Level wooded lot with native landscaping, raised garden beds and detached one-car garage. A rare combination of peaceful natural setting and outstanding Wellesley access. Schedule a private showing today!
Single-familyProperty Type
1975Year Built
0.25 acresLot Size
$720Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Alex Langos• Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
Listed by Alex Langos• Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
Bought with Bobby Morgenstern• Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Est. $3,776 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 81 Seaver St
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
MLS PIN #73562598
Sep 22, 2026
Sold
$1,511,000
$720/sq ft
Sep 4, 2026
Pending
—
Aug 21, 2026
Contingent
—
Aug 12, 2026
Listed
$1,449,000
$690/sq ft
MLS PIN #73042674
Dec 2, 2022
Sold
$1,035,000
$493/sq ft
Oct 27, 2022
Contingent
—
Oct 19, 2022
Relisted
—
Oct 19, 2022
Price Changed
$1,125,000
$536/sq ft
Oct 14, 2022
Contingent
—
Sep 29, 2022
Listed
$1,195,000
$569/sq ft
+22
Great spot! Light filled 3 bedroom Dutch colonial abutting conservation land and path connecting to Brook Path with easy access to Wellesley Center, WHS, 2 libraries, train and all Wellesley has to offer! White kitchen with breakfast bar and great pantry storage plus wine rack. Dining room has access to deck perfect for grilling and entertaining. Oversized Living room with fireplace. Primary bedroom with double closets. Two additional beds similar in size with closets and built-ins. Hall bath is full with a tub/shower. Walk out lower level is large family room/bonus room or ideal guest suite with fireplace/ Jotul pellet stove. 2nd full bath in lower level with laundry room. All baths with radiant heat floors. Great storage space. One car garage. Gorgeous private yard with native plant landscaping and raised garden vegetable beds.
MLS PIN #72082131
Dec 12, 2016
Sold
$883,000
$420/sq ft
Oct 25, 2016
Pending
—
Oct 16, 2016
Listed
$849,000
$404/sq ft
+12
This bright, beautiful Dutch Colonial was delightfully renovated in 2009/2010 with tasteful finishes that will buyers will love. An open floor plan flows perfectly inside and to a roomy deck outside on the first level. The second floor is appointed with three generous bedrooms and a full bath. The lower level offers fantastic space that can function as a guest suite level, an elaborate home office or as a second family room, equipped with an additional full bath and wood burning stove.Recent updates include 220 electric service, conversion to high-efficiency gas furnace, radiant heat and double sinks in second floor bath. Gorgeous level lot is wooded for privacy and borders town forest and Fuller brook. Detached garage for parking or for additional storage. Fantastic location, walking distance to commuter rail, close proximity to WHS and shops.
MLS PIN #71545025
Aug 15, 2013
Sold
$775,000
$369/sq ft
Jun 29, 2013
Contingent
—
Jun 20, 2013
Listed
$775,000
$369/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 30, 2008
Sold
$661,000
$315/sq ft
MLS PIN #70818746
Oct 30, 2008
Listing Removed
—
Oct 30, 2008
Sold
$661,000
$315/sq ft
Oct 3, 2008
Contingent
—
Sep 10, 2008
Listed
$675,000
$321/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 1, 1991
Sold
$175,000
$83/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$11,313 (+4.7%)
$831,000 + $157,000
$988,000
2022
$10,804 (−0.6%)
$687,000 + $238,000
$925,000
2021
$10,869 (+1.6%)
$687,000 + $238,000
$925,000
2020
$10,693 (+3.0%)
$687,000 + $238,000
$925,000
2019
$10,378 (+6.3%)
$659,000 + $238,000
$897,000
2018
$9,763 (+4.6%)
$649,000 + $168,000
$817,000
2017
$9,338 (+5.5%)
$648,000 + $144,000
$792,000
2015
$8,855 (+3.0%)
$610,000 + $156,000
$766,000
2014
$8,597 (+6.8%)
$551,000 + $194,000
$745,000
2013
$8,050 (+1.9%)
$516,000 + $172,000
$688,000
2012
$7,898 (+15.3%)
$516,000 + $172,000
$688,000
2011
$6,847 (+11.3%)
$421,000 + $178,000
$599,000
2010
$6,152 (+12.4%)
$452,000 + $135,000
$587,000
2009
$5,474
$516,000 + $62,000
$578,000
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10,890
Year renovated
2023
Sq. Ft.
2,100
Year built
1975
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Norfolk County
APN
260079
Parking Spaces
5
Basement
Yes
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
Green
Last updated by owner on Jun 13, 2023.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Open Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Detached, Storage, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Basement Information
Basement: Full, Finished, Walk-Out Access
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2
Appliances
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,100
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Block
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Deck - Wood
Exterior Features: Deck, Deck - Wood, Storage
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Above Grade Finished Area: 2100
Below Grade Finished Area: 0
ADU: N
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.25
Road Surface Type: Paved
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $12,089
Tax Year: 2025
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 220 Volts
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Central, Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Wellesley
Middle Or Junior School: Wms
High School: Whs
Location Information
Directions: Use GPS. Wellesley Ave to Seaver OR Forest to Seaver
UnparsedAddress: 81 Seaver St, Wellesley MA 02481
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Bike Path, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,100
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 5
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.25 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1975
Year Renovated: 2023
County: Norfolk County
APN: 260079
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Green
Home facts updated by owner on Jun 13, 2023
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Hunnewell Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
9/10
Wellesley Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
8/10
Wellesley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.1mi
10/10
Provided by GreatSchools
Climate risks
5/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 19-29% chance 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
53% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Wellesley, MA • 02481
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
83/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.4 hrs
4.3 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Estimated sale price
$1.45M – $1.75M
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