OFF MARKET

Off market aug 2024 for $1.8M

$2,060,228

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $4,887/mo

•

3,133

sq ft

97 Elmwood Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481

About this home

OFFER ACCEPTED. OPEN HOUSES CANCELLED. Absolute gem in an incredible location! Steps from Bates elementary school and Boulder Brook conservation area. Home is flooded with light and features large, level backyard with mature trees and generous patio. Living room features unique, bowed bay of windows and hardwood fireplace mantle. Kitchen is open concept with a large dining area. Family room/home office addition has French doors for privacy, work area, sitting area, and skylight. Basement suite includes a BR, living area, full bath, and kitchenette, in addition to a laundry room and work room with direct entry to a 2 car garage. Newer Furnace and A/C units. House sits on lovely residential street with easy access to public playgrounds, athletic fields, and the Boulder Brook Reservation walking trails. Don't miss this terrific opportunity in Wellesley!

Single-familyProperty Type

1953Year Built

0.35 acresLot Size

$658Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Moira Lown • Coldwell Banker Realty - Wellesley

Bought with The Collective • Compass

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•Source:MLS PIN #73252555

Redfin Estimate

$2,060,228

$235K since sold in August 2024$14K since October

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This home's estimate is 9.5% lower than the average sale price ($2.28M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD OCT 30, 2026
$2,610,000
A
5 beds3.5 baths4,181 sq ft
15 Wedgwood Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD AUG 31, 2026
$2,635,000
B
5 beds2.5 baths3,413 sq ft
23 Northgate Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD AUG 13, 2026
$2,562,000
C
4 beds3 baths3,099 sq ft
31 Shirley Rd, Wellesley, MA 02482
SOLD APR 30, 2026
$1,902,500
D
4 beds3.5 baths3,428 sq ft
90 Elmwood Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD AUG 3, 2026
$1,500,000
E
4 beds3 baths2,901 sq ft
3 Berkeley Rd, Wellesley, MA 02482
SOLD JUN 2, 2026
$2,450,000
F
5 beds3.5 baths3,351 sq ft
48 Patton Rd, Wellesley, MA 02482

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Market trends in 02481, MA

Last updated October 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

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Sale history for 97 Elmwood Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #73252555

Aug 1, 2024

Sold

$1,825,000

$583/sq ft

Jun 22, 2024

Contingent

—

Jun 19, 2024

Listed

$1,750,000

$559/sq ft

MLSPIN #73240925

Jun 13, 2024

Rental Removed

$8,000

$3/sq ft

May 21, 2024

Listed for Rent

$8,000

$3/sq ft

MLSPIN #73108782

May 25, 2023

Rental Removed

—

MLS PIN #70028249

Jul 15, 2004

Sold

$755,000

$241/sq ft

Jun 8, 2004

Listing Removed

—

May 3, 2004

Listed

$769,000

$245/sq ft

Public Records

Mar 11, 1997

Sold

$837,000

$267/sq ft

Public Records

Jul 23, 1993

Sold

$312,000

$100/sq ft

Public Records

Jul 19, 1991

Sold

$285,250

$91/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$13,729 (+13.0%)

$941,000 + $258,000

$1,199,000

2022

$12,147 (−0.6%)

$746,000 + $294,000

$1,040,000

2021

$12,220 (+1.6%)

$746,000 + $294,000

$1,040,000

2020

$12,022 (+5.5%)

$746,000 + $294,000

$1,040,000

2019

$11,396 (−7.8%)

$746,000 + $239,000

$985,000

2018

$12,356 (+1.3%)

$857,000 + $177,000

$1,034,000

2017

$12,203 (+1.8%)

$858,000 + $177,000

$1,035,000

2016

$11,984 (+24.8%)

$843,000 + $170,000

$1,013,000

2015

$9,606 (+13.6%)

$662,000 + $169,000

$831,000

2014

$8,459 (+7.9%)

$523,000 + $210,000

$733,000

2013

$7,839 (+7.5%)

$467,000 + $203,000

$670,000

2012

$7,290 (+0.6%)

$467,000 + $168,000

$635,000

2011

$7,247 (+4.0%)

$436,000 + $198,000

$634,000

2010

$6,969 (+6.0%)

$467,000 + $198,000

$665,000

2009

$6,572

$519,000 + $175,000

$694,000

Tax history for 97 Elmwood Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$13,729 (+13.0%)

$941,000 + $258,000

$1,199,000

2022

$12,147 (−0.6%)

$746,000 + $294,000

$1,040,000

2021

$12,220 (+1.6%)

$746,000 + $294,000

$1,040,000

2020

$12,022 (+5.5%)

$746,000 + $294,000

$1,040,000

2019

$11,396 (−7.8%)

$746,000 + $239,000

$985,000

2018

$12,356 (+1.3%)

$857,000 + $177,000

$1,034,000

2017

$12,203 (+1.8%)

$858,000 + $177,000

$1,035,000

2016

$11,984 (+24.8%)

$843,000 + $170,000

$1,013,000

2015

$9,606 (+13.6%)

$662,000 + $169,000

$831,000

2014

$8,459 (+7.9%)

$523,000 + $210,000

$733,000

2013

$7,839 (+7.5%)

$467,000 + $203,000

$670,000

2012

$7,290 (+0.6%)

$467,000 + $168,000

$635,000

2011

$7,247 (+4.0%)

$436,000 + $198,000

$634,000

2010

$6,969 (+6.0%)

$467,000 + $198,000

$665,000

2009

$6,572

$519,000 + $175,000

$694,000

*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

0.35 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,404

Year built

1953

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

263421

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: 2
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 177.1
Length: 15.4
Width: 11.5
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 98.28
Length: 9.1
Width: 10.8
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 150.65
Length: 11.5
Width: 13.1
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 133.62
Length: 10.2
Width: 13.1
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 170.28
Length: 13.2
Width: 12.9
Level: Basement
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Living Room Information
Area: 333.76
Length: 22.4
Width: 14.9
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Family Room Information
Area: 374.66
Length: 13.1
Width: 28.6
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Area: 189.04
Length: 13.6
Width: 13.9
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 167.58
Length: 12.6
Width: 13.3
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Gas Stove

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Finished

Laundry Information
Laundry Dimen: 13.8X12.9
Laundry Features: In Basement

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Interior Features: In-Law Floorplan

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,133
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.35

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $14,772
Tax Year: 2024

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

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

Location

Location Information
Directions: Weston Rd to Elmwood Rd.
UnparsedAddress: 97 Elmwood Rd, Wellesley MA 02481

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Private School, Public School

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,404
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.35 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1953
Year Renovated: —
County: Norfolk County
APN: 263421

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Katharine Lee Bates Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi

8/10

Wellesley Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi

8/10

Wellesley High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi

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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Estimated sale price

$1.96M – $2.37M

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Home values near 97 Elmwood Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
83 Elmwood Rd, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2652 Sq. Ft.	$1,693,589
90 Elmwood Rd, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3428 Sq. Ft.	$2,464,343
100 Elmwood Rd, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3700 Sq. Ft.	$3,286,158
109 Elmwood Rd, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2081 Sq. Ft.	$1,864,376
86 Elmwood Rd, Wellesley, MA 6 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 4040 Sq. Ft.	$2,553,923
99 Pilgrim Rd, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 5300 Sq. Ft.	$3,288,066
1 Linwood Rd, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1996 Sq. Ft.	$1,808,653

Address	Redfin Estimate
77 Elmwood Rd, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1960 Sq. Ft.	$1,649,434
94 Elmwood Rd, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 5300 Sq. Ft.	$3,086,769
104 Elmwood Rd, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2702 Sq. Ft.	$1,889,598
105 Elmwood Rd, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 5471 Sq. Ft.	$3,375,542
107 Pilgrim Rd, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2100 Sq. Ft.	$1,758,233
15 Linwood Rd, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4389 Sq. Ft.	$2,374,039
4 Linwood Rd, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3208 Sq. Ft.	$2,060,024

Address	Redfin Estimate
82 Elmwood Rd, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1801 Sq. Ft.	$1,423,175
96 Elmwood Rd, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2809 Sq. Ft.	$1,944,421
113 Elmwood Rd, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2538 Sq. Ft.	$1,761,566
101 Elmwood Rd, Wellesley, MA 6 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2778 Sq. Ft.	$1,702,502
103 Pilgrim Rd, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3490 Sq. Ft.	$2,202,026
9 Linwood Rd, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,717,093
8 Linwood Rd, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2878 Sq. Ft.	$2,003,280

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