Off Market Apr 2021 for $3.3M

$3,903,469

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $9,173/mo

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5,296

sq ft

97 Arnold Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481

About this home

Exquisitely sited in desirable Cliff Estates this much admired white brick colonial has been beautifully renovated and reimagined for modern day living. Stylish living room opens to light and bright sunroom with French doors to patio. Gourmet state-of-the-art kitchen features granite countertops and adjoins to an elegantly appointed dining room with window seat and inviting family room with gorgeous barrel ceiling and picture windows. First floor study/sitting room allows for perfect work from home space. A sweeping staircase leads to second floor featuring a stunning master suite with double walk in closets & vibrant marble spa bathroom. Chic lower level includes playroom, media area, bonus room and full bathroom. Enjoy entertaining on the terraced stone patio overlooking professionally lush landscaped grounds with mature trees and beautiful plantings. Meticulously maintained with tasteful decor throughout makes this an extraordinary opportunity!

Single-familyProperty Type

1938Year Built

0.52 acresLot Size

$737Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 garage spacesParking

Listed by Benoit | Robinson | ORourke • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Bought with Bobby Morgenstern • Coldwell Banker Realty - Wellesley

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•Source:MLS PIN #72779869

Redfin Estimate

$3,903,469

$603K since sold in April 2021$38K since July

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This home's estimate is 29.6% higher than the average sale price ($3.01M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$3,200,000
A
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SOLD AUG 5, 2026
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B
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SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$2,525,000
C
4 beds3.5 baths3,497 sq ft
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SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$3,900,000
D
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SOLD JUL 16, 2026
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E
4 beds3.5 baths4,761 sq ft
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SOLD JUN 23, 2026
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F
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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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$1,475,000
3 beds2 baths2,496 sq ft
7 Grantland Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
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$2,049,000
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53 Sheridan Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
$1,950,000
3 beds1.5 baths1,595 sq ft
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$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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$1,275,000
3 beds3 baths1,848 sq ft
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Sale history for 97 Arnold Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72779869

Apr 6, 2021

Sold

$3,300,000

$623/sq ft

Feb 9, 2021

Contingent

—

Jan 28, 2021

Listed

$3,250,000

$614/sq ft

MLS PIN #71979613

Jun 6, 2016

Sold

$2,695,000

$509/sq ft

May 2, 2016

Pending

—

Mar 30, 2016

Listed

$2,695,000

$509/sq ft

+16

Classic Cliff Estates White Brick French Provincial w/ Kitchen/Family Rm addition! They don't build homes like this anymore!! Sophisticated formal entrance w/curved staircase. Large formal living & dining room w/ window seats. The back of the home is a barrel ceiling family room w/ stone fireplace & built-ins. White cook's kitchen w/ large center island, stainless appliances, pantry, desk area, breakfast nook w/ banquette. First floor w/ fireplaced study plus another room for 2nd office,den or music room. First floor laundry & mudroom. Large master suite w/ his/her walk-in closets. 3 additional family beds & 2 full baths. Built-in bookshelves in 2nd floor hall add to the detail & finishes! Finished lower level w/ playroom & exercise area plus large game room for pool or ping pong as well as 2nd mudroom off 3 car heated garage. Extensive work has been done to maintain the grounds filled w/ mature plantings. Oversized deck, bluestone patios & stone sitting walls great for entertaining.

MLS PIN #30657489

Feb 14, 2003

Sold

$2,500,000

$472/sq ft

Nov 1, 2002

Listing Removed

—

Oct 13, 2002

Listed

$2,595,000

$490/sq ft

MLS PIN #50357035

Mar 11, 1997

Sold

$837,000

$158/sq ft

Dec 8, 1996

Listing Removed

—

Dec 4, 1996

Listed

$869,000

$164/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$31,865 (+0.3%)

$1,064,000 + $1,719,000

$2,783,000

2022

$31,758 (+3.8%)

$953,000 + $1,766,000

$2,719,000

2021

$30,609 (+1.6%)

$913,000 + $1,692,000

$2,605,000

2020

$30,114

$913,000 + $1,692,000

$2,605,000

2019

$30,140 (+4.9%)

$913,000 + $1,692,000

$2,605,000

2018

$28,740 (+1.4%)

$889,000 + $1,516,000

$2,405,000

2017

$28,355 (+0.5%)

$889,000 + $1,516,000

$2,405,000

2016

$28,215 (+2.4%)

$874,000 + $1,511,000

$2,385,000

2015

$27,559 (+5.3%)

$874,000 + $1,510,000

$2,384,000

2014

$26,173 (−10.1%)

$775,000 + $1,493,000

$2,268,000

2013

$29,110 (+1.9%)

$727,000 + $1,761,000

$2,488,000

2012

$28,562 (−0.2%)

$727,000 + $1,761,000

$2,488,000

2011

$28,621 (+11.7%)

$678,000 + $1,826,000

$2,504,000

2010

$25,624 (+3.7%)

$727,000 + $1,718,000

$2,445,000

2009

$24,698

$991,000 + $1,617,000

$2,608,000

Tax history for 97 Arnold Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$31,865 (+0.3%)

$1,064,000 + $1,719,000

$2,783,000

2022

$31,758 (+3.8%)

$953,000 + $1,766,000

$2,719,000

2021

$30,609 (+1.6%)

$913,000 + $1,692,000

$2,605,000

2020

$30,114

$913,000 + $1,692,000

$2,605,000

2019

$30,140 (+4.9%)

$913,000 + $1,692,000

$2,605,000

2018

$28,740 (+1.4%)

$889,000 + $1,516,000

$2,405,000

2017

$28,355 (+0.5%)

$889,000 + $1,516,000

$2,405,000

2016

$28,215 (+2.4%)

$874,000 + $1,511,000

$2,385,000

2015

$27,559 (+5.3%)

$874,000 + $1,510,000

$2,384,000

2014

$26,173 (−10.1%)

$775,000 + $1,493,000

$2,268,000

2013

$29,110 (+1.9%)

$727,000 + $1,761,000

$2,488,000

2012

$28,562 (−0.2%)

$727,000 + $1,761,000

$2,488,000

2011

$28,621 (+11.7%)

$678,000 + $1,826,000

$2,504,000

2010

$25,624 (+3.7%)

$727,000 + $1,718,000

$2,445,000

2009

$24,698

$991,000 + $1,617,000

$2,608,000

*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

4.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.52 Acres

Year renovated

1999

Sq. Ft.

4,425

Year built

1936

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

261066

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: 3
# of Covered Spaces: 3
Parking Spaces: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 304
Length: 16
Width: 19
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Recessed Lighting,Wainscoting,Lighting - Sconce

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 224
Length: 14
Width: 16
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 234
Length: 18
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Beadboard

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 192
Length: 16
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 4
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: Main,First
Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Hardwood,Wainscoting,Lighting - Sconce,Pedestal Sink

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Basement
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Pedestal Sink

Living Room Information
Area: 400
Length: 16
Width: 25
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors,Recessed Lighting,Wainscoting,Lighting - Sconce,Crown Molding

Family Room Information
Area: 588
Length: 21
Width: 28
Level: Main,First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Cable Hookup,Exterior Access,Wainscoting,Lighting - Sconce,Crown Molding

Dining Room Information
Area: 238
Length: 14
Width: 17
Level: Main,First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Recessed Lighting,Wainscoting,Crown Molding

Kitchen Information
Area: 315
Length: 15
Width: 21
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Pantry,Countertops - Upgraded,Kitchen Island,Cabinets - Upgraded,Recessed Lighting,Second Dishwasher,Gas Stove,Crown Molding

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Garage Access

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, First Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 4
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 10
Door Features: French Doors
Window Features: Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Interior Features: Crown Molding, Wainscoting, Recessed Lighting, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Decorative Molding, Lighting - Sconce, Sitting Room, Mud Room, Sun Room, Play Room, Media Room, Bonus Room, Central Vacuum

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 5,296
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Brick
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: White

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Slate
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
Exterior Features: Deck, Patio, Rain Gutters, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard, Stone Wall

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

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

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $30,114
Tax Year: 2020

Utilities

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

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Fireplace(s), Fireplace
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: Lowell Road to Arnold Road
UnparsedAddress: 97 Arnold Road, Wellesley MA 02481

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station, University

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,425
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.52 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1936
Year Renovated: 1999
County: Norfolk County
APN: 261066

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 4

Listing Information
Exclusions: See Listing Agent.
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

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Places
Transit

Sprague Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi

9/10

Wellesley Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi

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

$3.71M – $4.49M

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Home values near 97 Arnold Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
91 Arnold Rd, Wellesley, MA 6 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4519 Sq. Ft.	$3,674,353
111 Arnold Rd, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4070 Sq. Ft.	$3,026,865

Address	Redfin Estimate
81 Arnold Rd, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4557 Sq. Ft.	$3,642,532
82 Arnold Rd, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3439 Sq. Ft.	$3,023,530

Address	Redfin Estimate
77 Arnold Rd, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3266 Sq. Ft.	$3,218,827
86 Arnold Rd, Wellesley, MA 7 Beds \| 8.5 Baths \| 5620 Sq. Ft.	$3,679,315

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