OFF MARKET

Off Market Dec 2012 for $2.3M

$3,916,997

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $6,697/mo

•

6,400

sq ft

85 Royalston Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481

About this home

Pierce Estates, stately stone front colonial set beautifully on secluded private acre. Exquisite details, custom built-ins, front and rear staircases, library, high ceilings, gracious formal spaces and a sought after open floor plan. Large gourmet stainless and granite kitchen opens to breakfast room and fireplaced family room. Six bedrooms include a separate guest suite, four full bathrooms & two half baths. Lower level playroom & exercise room. All this and a commuters dream location.

Single-familyProperty Type

2003Year Built

0.96 acresLot Size

$612Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Barbra Thomas • Prudential Town and Country

Bought with Deborah Bernat • Hammond Residential

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•Source:MLS PIN #71464381

Redfin Estimate

$3,916,997

$1.6M since sold in December 2012$12K since July

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This home's estimate is 11.5% lower than the average sale price ($4.43M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 25, 2026
$5,200,000
A
5 beds4.5 baths7,345 sq ft
48 Scotch Pine Rd, Wellesley, MA 02482
SOLD JUN 1, 2026
$3,700,000
B
6 beds5.5 baths6,406 sq ft
84 Royalston Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUN 15, 2026
$4,100,000
C
5 beds5.5 baths7,211 sq ft
151 Hampshire Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUL 24, 2026
$5,500,000
D
5 beds5 baths6,203 sq ft
64 Albion Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUN 23, 2026
$3,437,075
E
5 beds4.5 baths5,738 sq ft
22 Cranmore Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUL 8, 2026
$4,620,000
F
6 beds6.5 baths7,606 sq ft
8 Glen Brook 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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$4,695,000
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$3,695,000
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151 Oakland St, Wellesley, MA 02481
3D WALKTHROUGH
$1,395,000
4 beds2.5 baths1,800 sq ft
560 Worcester St, Wellesley, MA 02481
EARLY ACCESS
$2,049,000
3 beds3 baths4,366 sq ft
53 Sheridan Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
$1,950,000
3 beds1.5 baths1,595 sq ft
53 Elmwood Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
EARLY ACCESS
$7,495,000
6 beds8 baths7,900 sq ft
38 Woodcliff Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
$3,050,000
5 beds5 baths6,006 sq ft
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Sale history for 85 Royalston Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #71464381

Dec 28, 2012

Sold

$2,300,000

$359/sq ft

Dec 15, 2012

Contingent

—

Dec 12, 2012

Listed

$2,495,000

$390/sq ft

MLS PIN #30597200

Sep 24, 2002

Sold

$800,000

$125/sq ft

Aug 8, 2002

Listing Removed

—

Apr 14, 2002

Listed

$995,000

$155/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$28,705 (+1.3%)

$1,300,000 + $1,207,000

$2,507,000

2022

$28,336 (+1.4%)

$1,164,000 + $1,262,000

$2,426,000

2021

$27,942 (+1.6%)

$1,116,000 + $1,262,000

$2,378,000

2020

$27,490

$1,116,000 + $1,262,000

$2,378,000

2019

$27,513 (+5.2%)

$1,116,000 + $1,262,000

$2,378,000

2018

$26,147 (+1.4%)

$846,000 + $1,342,000

$2,188,000

2017

$25,797 (−1.7%)

$846,000 + $1,342,000

$2,188,000

2016

$26,239 (+4.3%)

$831,000 + $1,387,000

$2,218,000

2015

$25,155 (+3.1%)

$786,000 + $1,390,000

$2,176,000

2014

$24,396 (−5.1%)

$656,000 + $1,458,000

$2,114,000

2013

$25,705 (+1.9%)

$614,000 + $1,583,000

$2,197,000

2012

$25,222 (+0.9%)

$614,000 + $1,583,000

$2,197,000

2011

$24,997 (+7.1%)

$573,000 + $1,614,000

$2,187,000

2010

$23,349 (+10.0%)

$614,000 + $1,614,000

$2,228,000

2009

$21,222

$837,000 + $1,404,000

$2,241,000

Tax history for 85 Royalston Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$28,705 (+1.3%)

$1,300,000 + $1,207,000

$2,507,000

2022

$28,336 (+1.4%)

$1,164,000 + $1,262,000

$2,426,000

2021

$27,942 (+1.6%)

$1,116,000 + $1,262,000

$2,378,000

2020

$27,490

$1,116,000 + $1,262,000

$2,378,000

2019

$27,513 (+5.2%)

$1,116,000 + $1,262,000

$2,378,000

2018

$26,147 (+1.4%)

$846,000 + $1,342,000

$2,188,000

2017

$25,797 (−1.7%)

$846,000 + $1,342,000

$2,188,000

2016

$26,239 (+4.3%)

$831,000 + $1,387,000

$2,218,000

2015

$25,155 (+3.1%)

$786,000 + $1,390,000

$2,176,000

2014

$24,396 (−5.1%)

$656,000 + $1,458,000

$2,114,000

2013

$25,705 (+1.9%)

$614,000 + $1,583,000

$2,197,000

2012

$25,222 (+0.9%)

$614,000 + $1,583,000

$2,197,000

2011

$24,997 (+7.1%)

$573,000 + $1,614,000

$2,187,000

2010

$23,349 (+10.0%)

$614,000 + $1,614,000

$2,228,000

2009

$21,222

$837,000 + $1,404,000

$2,241,000

*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

0.96 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

5,201

Year built

2003

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

262386

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: 8
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 392
Length: 28
Width: 14
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 195
Length: 15
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 182
Length: 14
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 210
Length: 15
Width: 14
Level: Second
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 360
Length: 24
Width: 15
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Cable Hookup

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 4
# of Bathrooms (Half): 2
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Closet - Linen,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Third
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid

Living Room Information
Area: 252
Length: 18
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Area: 432
Length: 24
Width: 18
Level: First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Open Floorplan

Dining Room Information
Area: 224
Length: 16
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors,Wainscoting

Kitchen Information
Area: 330
Length: 22
Width: 15
Level: First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Slider,Stainless Steel Appliances

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Finished, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Sump Pump, Radon Remediation System

Laundry Information
Laundry Dimen: 7X6
Laundry Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, First Floor, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 3
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 13
Door Features: Insulated Doors, French Doors
Window Features: Skylight(s), Insulated Windows, Screens
Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Interior Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Closet, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Cable Hookup, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Bathroom - Half, Bedroom, Library, Mud Room, Exercise Room, Play Room, Bathroom, Central Vacuum

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 6,400
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Gray
Lead Paint: None

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Screens, Stone Wall

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat
Security Features: Security System

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.96
Lot Features: Wooded
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $25,221.56
Tax Year: 2012

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 200+ Amp Service

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

Location

Location Information
Directions: Cliff Road to Scotch Pine to Royalston Road
UnparsedAddress: 85 Royalston Road, Wellesley MA 02481

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Public School, Sidewalks

Public facts

Beds: 6
Baths: 5.0
Sq. Ft.: 5,201
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.96 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2003
Year Renovated: —
County: Norfolk County
APN: 262386

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 6

Listing Information
Exclusions: Washer/Dryer And Window Treatments
StandardStatus: Closed

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Schools
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Transit

Katharine Lee Bates Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi

8/10

Wellesley Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi

8/10

Wellesley High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi

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

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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Wellesley, MA • 02481

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Estimated sale price

$3.72M – $4.51M

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Home values near 85 Royalston Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
76 Royalston Road, Wellesley, MA 6 Beds \| 7 Baths \| 7987 Sq. Ft.	$5,312,565
101 Royalston Road, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 5600 Sq. Ft.	$4,337,768

Address	Redfin Estimate
84 Royalston Road, Wellesley, MA 6 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 6406 Sq. Ft.	$3,915,755
95 Royalston Road, Wellesley, MA 7 Beds \| 8.5 Baths \| 9200 Sq. Ft.	$6,416,106

Address	Redfin Estimate
92 Royalston Road, Wellesley, MA 6 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 7070 Sq. Ft.	$5,030,173
93 Royalston Road, Wellesley, MA 6 Beds \| 7 Baths \| 8000 Sq. Ft.	$5,456,362

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