42 River Ridge, Wellesley MA 02481

Wellesley, MA 02481 • Wellesley Farms

$4,200

$4,100/mo

Beds

1.5

Baths

1,454

Sq Ft

1,454

Lot Sq Ft

1893

Year Built

Parking

Single Family Residence

Type

109

Days on Market

Pending Price Drop -$100 Listed Sep 18, 2025 • MLS# 73433063 Copied! • Updated Jan 6, 2026

About this home

Charming and updated 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath Colonial available for rent in a highly convenient Wellesley location. Situated near the junction of Route 90 and 95/128, this home offers easy commuting access and is just minutes from Newton-Wellesley Hospital and the Riverside Green Line “D” Branch with direct service to Longwood Medical Area and downtown Boston. Recent updates include gas heating, newer roof, electrical panel, and water heater. Enjoy a spacious layout, 2 off-street parking spaces, and a private backyard overlooking the Charles River Reservation wooded area.

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Property History

Market Insights

Price Changes

2.4%

Price Range

Property Timeline

↓

Price Reduced

Dec 12, 2025

$4,100 $100 (-2.38%)

From $4,200 to $4,100 (-2.4%)

🏠

Listed for Sale

Sep 18, 2025

$4,100

Original listing

Agent: Qian Zhang Office: Blue Ocean Realty, LLC

🏠

Listed for Sale

Sep 18, 2025

$4,200

Original listing

Agent: Qian Zhang Office: Blue Ocean Realty, LLC

Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
12/12/2025	↓ Price Reduced	$4,100	$100	-	From $4,200 to $4,100 (-2.4%)
09/18/2025	🏠 Listed for Sale	$4,100	-	-	Original listing
09/18/2025	🏠 Listed for Sale	$4,200	-	-	Original listing

Tax History

Year	Taxes	Assessment
Tax history not available

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Lease

Style Single Family Residence

Year Built 1893

Living Area 1,454 sq ft

Lot Size 1,454 sq ft

Bedrooms 3

Full Baths 1

Half Baths 1

Total Rooms 6

Rental Details

Available Available Now

Lease Term Term of Rental(12)

Rent Includes Water

Security Deposit $4,100

Required Last MonthDepositInsurance

Interior

Heating Natural Gas

Cooling None

Flooring None

Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer

Fireplace None

Basement None

Laundry In Unit

Features None

Exterior

Construction None

Architecture None

Roof None

Features None

Pool None

Spa None

Fencing None

Patio/Porch None

Parking

Features None

Total Spaces 2

Utilities

Electric None

Water None

Sewer None

Gas None

Other None

Building & Pet Policy

Fee Includes None

Amenities None

Optional Fee Includes None

Additional Details

Possession None

Accepted Financing None

Structure Type []

Sq Ft Source Other

Documents None

County Norfolk

Total market time (incl. prior listings) 82 days

Property Overview

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Listing Type

For Rent

Year Built

1893

Bedrooms

Full Bathrooms

Half Bathrooms

Living Area

1,454 sq ft

Total Rooms

Entry Level

Room Details

Other Floor

Bathroom1

Bedroom5

Bedroom4

Bedroom3

Dining Room

Kitchen

Bathroom2

Bedroom2

Living Room

Bathroom3

Master Bedroom

Office

Family Room

Master Bathroom

Interior Features

Flooring:

Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer

Interior Features:

Windows:

Basement:

Laundry: In Unit

Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1893

Structure Type:

Exterior Materials:

Roof:

Foundation:

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Natural Gas

Cooling:

Hot Water:

Water Source:

Sewer:

Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features:

Patio & Porch:

Fencing:

Other Structures:

Lot Features:

Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 2

Parking Features:

Nearby Schools

School District

Wellesley School District local

A+

🎓 Where Graduates Go Class of 2021

81% attend college

78% 4-Year 3% 2-Year 56% Out of State 2% Working

✓ School Safety 2024-25

0.3% Low

0.3% Suspensions 0.5% In-School

↓ 5.2% below state avg

Elementary Schools

3 schools

Schofield School

0.2 mi | #141 of 824 | Score: 57.4

Dropped 77 spots from last year

-0.9 below state avg

291 students Diverse

Strong Attendance

Grades K-05

St. John the Evangelist School

0.6 mi

Grades PK-06

Preschool at Wellesley Schools

0.6 mi

87 students Diverse

Diverse Student Body

Grades PK

Middle Schools

1 school

A+

Wellesley Middle School

2.4 mi | #7 of 352 | Score: 64.5

Same rank as last year

+6.3 above state avg

919 students Diverse

Strong Attendance

Grades 06-08

High Schools

3 schools

Clearway School

0.4 mi

Grades 06-12

A+

Wellesley Sr High School

2.1 mi | #28 of 346 | Score: 71.3

Improved 63 spots from last year

+13.1 above state avg

1,262 students Diverse

20 sports • 2,762 athletes

Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Strong Athletics

Grades 09-12

Fusion Academy

2.1 mi

Grades 06-12

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Wellesley Farms

42 River Ridge, Wellesley MA 02481

Wellesley, MA 02481

Listing Information

Listing Agent Qian Zhang

Listing Office Blue Ocean Realty, LLC

Office Phone 617-206-5700

Agent MLS ID CN245873

Office MLS ID AN2056

Listing Data Updated Jan 6, 2026 5:53 PM EST

Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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