42 River Ridge, Wellesley MA 02481

Wellesley, MA 02481 • Wellesley Farms

$4,100

Est. $221/month

3

Beds

1.5

Baths

1,454

Sq Ft

$3

Price/Sq Ft

1,454

Lot Sq Ft

1893

Year Built

Single Family Residence

Type

109

Days on Market

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

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.

Property Overview

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Listing Type

For Rent

Year Built

1893

Bedrooms

3

Full Bathrooms

1

Half Bathrooms

1

Living Area

1,454 sq ft

Total Rooms

6

Entry Level

2

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

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

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Total Spaces 2

Utilities

Electric None

Water None

Sewer None

Gas None

Other None

Financial

No financial details available

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Flooring:

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

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Neighborhood

Wellesley Farms

42 River Ridge, Wellesley MA 02481

Wellesley, MA 02481

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Nearby Schools

School District

Wellesley School District local

🎓 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

E

Elementary Schools

10 schools

St. John the Evangelist School

0.6 mi

Grades PK-06

Star Academy Boston (Wellesley Campus)

2.6 mi

Grades PK-12

Tenacre Country Day School

3.0 mi

Grades PK-06

A

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

Preschool at Wellesley Schools

0.6 mi

87 students Diverse

Diverse Student Body

Grades PK

A+

Joseph E Fiske School

0.7 mi | #32 of 824 | Score: 63.6

Improved 28 spots from last year

+5.4 above state avg

278 students Diverse

Diverse Student Body Strong Attendance

Grades K-05

A

Sprague Elementary School

2.7 mi | #165 of 824 | Score: 56.3

Dropped 129 spots from last year

-1.9 below state avg

289 students Diverse

Diverse Student Body

Grades K-05

A

Hunnewell School

2.8 mi | #162 of 824 | Score: 56.6

Dropped 73 spots from last year

-1.6 below state avg

294 students Moderate

Strong Attendance

Grades K-05

A

Katharine Lee Bates School

2.9 mi | #119 of 824 | Score: 58.1

Dropped 114 spots from last year

-0.2 below state avg

286 students Moderate

Strong Attendance

Grades K-05

A+

John D Hardy School

3.2 mi | #51 of 824 | Score: 62.2

Dropped 23 spots from last year

+4 above state avg

280 students Diverse

Diverse Student Body Strong Attendance

Grades K-05

M

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

H

High Schools

3 schools

Dana Hall School

2.9 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 Strong Athletics

Grades 09-12

North American Hockey Academy

3.7 mi

Grades 09-12

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Price Reduced

Dec 12, 2025

$4,100 $100 (-2.38%)

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

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Sep 18, 2025

$4,100

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Agent: Qian Zhang Office: Blue Ocean Realty, LLC

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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

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Date	Event	Price	Change
Dec 12, 2025	Price Changed	$4,100	-$100
Sep 18, 2025	New Listing Added	$4,100	—
Sep 18, 2025	New Listing Added	$4,200	—

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Days on Market

109 days

Price per Sq Ft

$3

Total Price Drop

-$100

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