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Off Market Aug 2012 for $799K

$1,941,249

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,967/mo

•

1,942

sq ft

85 Emerson Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481

About this home

Poets Area; Pristine, mint condition, center entrance Colonial; 7 room, 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath with a classic floor plan. A new large chef’s kitchen opens to a expansive family room. Two car attached garage Large rear facing deck off the kitchen area with lovely views. Partially finished basement with fireplace. Excellent potential for expansion. Desirable neighborhood .Impeccably landscaped. Schofield School. Close to Warren Park and playground.

Single-familyProperty Type

1950Year Built

0.6 acresLot Size

$1,000Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Louise Tarsy • Hammond Residential

Bought with Margaret Szerlip • Karp, Liberman & Kern Sotheby's International Realty

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•Source:MLS PIN #71373995

Redfin Estimate

$1,941,249

$1.1M since sold in August 2012$29K since August

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This home's estimate is 14.4% higher than the average sale price ($1.70M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 3, 2026
$1,525,000
A
3 beds2.5 baths2,290 sq ft
22 Standish Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUN 5, 2026
$1,880,000
B
4 beds3 baths2,332 sq ft
23 Thackeray Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUN 17, 2026
$2,325,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths2,897 sq ft
28 Emerson Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD APR 24, 2026
$1,330,000
D
3 beds2 baths2,231 sq ft
43 Bancroft Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD NOV 12, 2025
$1,500,000
E
3 beds2 baths2,154 sq ft
39 Standish Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUN 4, 2026
$1,625,000
F
3 beds2.5 baths1,996 sq ft
42 Jackson Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481

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Market trends in 02481, MA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

101.2%

0.6% MoM

Median sale price

$2.6M

$189K MoM

Avg. days on market

15d

0 days MoM

Recently sold homes

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New listings for sale

OPEN FRI, 3PM TO 4:30PM
$1,995,000
4 beds3.5 baths3,216 sq ft
186 Oakland St, Wellesley, MA 02481
$3,595,000
6 beds5 baths6,525 sq ft
151 Oakland St, Wellesley, MA 02481
$5,450,000
5 beds7 baths7,632 sq ft
44 Whiting Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
3D WALKTHROUGH
$1,395,000
4 beds2.5 baths1,800 sq ft
560 Worcester St, Wellesley, MA 02481
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Sale history for 85 Emerson Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #71373995

Aug 15, 2012

Sold

$799,000

$411/sq ft

May 30, 2012

Contingent

—

May 25, 2012

Price Changed

$839,000

$432/sq ft

May 16, 2012

Price Changed

$859,000

$442/sq ft

Apr 27, 2012

Listed

$879,000

$453/sq ft

MLS PIN #70182235

Jul 27, 2006

Sold

$630,000

$324/sq ft

Jun 6, 2006

Listing Removed

—

Apr 29, 2005

Listed

$699,000

$360/sq ft

Classic Center Entrance Colonial now priced WELL below assessed value in sought after Poet's Corner...Come in and renovate for this price OR live in it as it is. This home offers 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths(including master), kitchen with large eat-in-area & step down family room with sliders to deck overlooking private, wooded 1/2 acre lot. Two car garage,irrigation & security system and a finished lower level playroom. Convenient to major routes.

MLS PIN #30358181

Nov 18, 1999

Sold

$580,000

$299/sq ft

Oct 12, 1999

Listing Removed

—

Sep 28, 1999

Listed

$599,000

$308/sq ft

MLS PIN #50367318

Apr 29, 1997

Sold

$481,500

$248/sq ft

Mar 13, 1997

Listing Removed

—

Mar 10, 1997

Listed

$479,000

$247/sq ft

Public Records

Mar 14, 1994

Sold

$378,000

$195/sq ft

Public Records

Feb 1, 1990

Sold

$299,000

$154/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$17,679 (+8.6%)

$1,309,000 + $235,000

$1,544,000

2022

$16,282 (+8.9%)

$1,132,000 + $262,000

$1,394,000

2021

$14,958 (+1.6%)

$1,011,000 + $262,000

$1,273,000

2020

$14,716 (+6.7%)

$1,011,000 + $262,000

$1,273,000

2019

$13,791 (+24.4%)

$930,000 + $262,000

$1,192,000

2018

$11,090 (+1.4%)

$733,000 + $195,000

$928,000

2017

$10,941 (+9.7%)

$733,000 + $195,000

$928,000

2015

$9,976 (+9.6%)

$683,000 + $180,000

$863,000

2014

$9,105 (+3.5%)

$565,000 + $224,000

$789,000

2013

$8,798 (+1.9%)

$503,000 + $249,000

$752,000

2012

$8,633 (+12.4%)

$503,000 + $249,000

$752,000

2011

$7,681 (+1.5%)

$425,000 + $247,000

$672,000

2010

$7,567 (+12.5%)

$475,000 + $247,000

$722,000

2009

$6,724

$517,000 + $193,000

$710,000

Tax history for 85 Emerson Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$17,679 (+8.6%)

$1,309,000 + $235,000

$1,544,000

2022

$16,282 (+8.9%)

$1,132,000 + $262,000

$1,394,000

2021

$14,958 (+1.6%)

$1,011,000 + $262,000

$1,273,000

2020

$14,716 (+6.7%)

$1,011,000 + $262,000

$1,273,000

2019

$13,791 (+24.4%)

$930,000 + $262,000

$1,192,000

2018

$11,090 (+1.4%)

$733,000 + $195,000

$928,000

2017

$10,941 (+9.7%)

$733,000 + $195,000

$928,000

2015

$9,976 (+9.6%)

$683,000 + $180,000

$863,000

2014

$9,105 (+3.5%)

$565,000 + $224,000

$789,000

2013

$8,798 (+1.9%)

$503,000 + $249,000

$752,000

2012

$8,633 (+12.4%)

$503,000 + $249,000

$752,000

2011

$7,681 (+1.5%)

$425,000 + $247,000

$672,000

2010

$7,567 (+12.5%)

$475,000 + $247,000

$722,000

2009

$6,724

$517,000 + $193,000

$710,000

*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

0.6 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,942

Year built

1949

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

257565

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: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 204
Length: 17
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 120
Length: 10
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

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second

Living Room Information
Area: 242
Length: 22
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors

Family Room Information
Area: 434
Length: 14
Width: 31
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Open Floorplan

Dining Room Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 160
Length: 10
Width: 16
Level: First
Features: Skylight,Flooring - Wood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Cabinets - Upgraded,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Stainless Steel Appliances

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Sump Pump, Concrete

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Door Features: Insulated Doors, French Doors
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Wood, Hardwood

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,942
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: tan

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Deck - Wood
Exterior Features: Deck, Deck - Wood, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.6
Lot Features: Wooded, Gentle Sloping
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $8,632
Tax Year: 2012

Utilities

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

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

Location

Location Information
Directions: Off of Fiske Road
UnparsedAddress: 85 Emerson Road, Wellesley MA 02481

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area, House of Worship, Public School

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,942
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.6 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1949
Year Renovated: —
County: Norfolk County
APN: 257565

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
Exclusions: Dr & Front Hall Lights. Dr & Lr Window Treatments. Outside Speakers,Washer,Dryer,Basement Tv,Bracket
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Schofield Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

8/10

Wellesley Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.9mi

8/10

Wellesley High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi

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

53% 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

$1.85M – $2.23M

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Home values near 85 Emerson Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
93 Emerson Road, Wellesley, MA 6 Beds \| 6 Baths \| 4242 Sq. Ft.	$2,001,707
79 Emerson Road, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2144 Sq. Ft.	$2,073,874

Address	Redfin Estimate
89 Emerson Road, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 6128 Sq. Ft.	$2,874,178
75 Emerson Road, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$2,355,863

Address	Redfin Estimate
81 Emerson Road, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 5038 Sq. Ft.	$2,974,087
71 Emerson Road, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3724 Sq. Ft.	$2,462,357

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