42 Temple Road, Wellesley MA 02482

Wellesley, MA 02482
$2,500,000
Est. $14,659/month
4
Beds
4
Baths
2,998
Sq Ft
$834
Price/Sq Ft
0.61
Acres
1951
Year Built
2
Garage Spaces
14
Days on Market
Sale Pending Listed Jun 10, 2026 • MLS# 73533506 Copied! • Updated Jun 25, 2026

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About this home

Set on a naturalized landscaped oversized lot in a sought-after Wellesley location, this sun-filled Arts and Crafts residence blends timeless character with refined versatility. Thoughtfully expanded with custom architectural details, the home offers primary suites on both the first and second floors, generous additional bedrooms and baths, and flexible spaces for work, guests, or quiet retreats. Skylights, fireplaces, and vaulted ceilings bring warmth, light, and scale throughout, and the landscaped grounds and specimen plantings complete the setting.•4 bedrooms, including primary suites on both the first and second floors•3 full baths and 2 half baths•Skylights, fireplaces, and vaulted ceilings throughout•Thoughtful expansion featuring custom architectural details•Spacious two-car garage with attached workroom•Lower level provides generous storage and oversized playroom •Outdoor patio. Plant lovers paradise . Near Town center/Dana Hall, Hunnewell School, library. West facing sunsets.

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Property History

Market Insights

Property Timeline

Pending Sale
Jun 25, 2026
Offer accepted, sale pending
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Listed for Sale
Jun 10, 2026
$2,500,000
Original listing

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2026 $21,815 $2,145,000

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$21,815
Tax Year 2026
Assessed Value
$2,145,000

Facts & Features

2 Car Garage
Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1951
Living Area 2,998 sq ft
Lot Size 0.61 acres
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 2
Total Rooms 10

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Hot Water, Natural Gas, Fireplace
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Vinyl / Vct, Stone / Slate, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wood, Flooring - Stone/ceramic Tile, Laminate, Flooring - Vinyl
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Energy Star Qualified Refrigerator, Energy Star Qualified Dryer, Energy Star Qualified Dishwasher, Energy Star Qualified Washer, Plumbed For Ice Maker
Fireplace Living Room
Fireplaces 2
Basement Full, Partially Finished, Garage Access
Laundry Washer Hookup, Laundry Closet, Attic Access, Gas Dryer Hookup, Exterior Access, Lighting - Overhead, Sink, In Basement
Features Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Overhead, Closet, Cable Hookup, Crown Molding, Closet/cabinets - Custom Built, Bathroom - Half, Pedestal Sink, Home Office, Sitting Room, Vestibule, Bathroom, Bonus Room, Walk-up Attic, Finish - Sheetrock, Internet Available - Broadband

Exterior

Construction Conventional (2x4-2x6)
Architecture Craftsman, Other (see Remarks)
Roof Shingle
Features Patio, Balcony, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Screens, Fenced Yard, Drought Tolerant/water Conserving Landscaping, Fruit Trees, Garden, Stone Wall
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing Fenced/enclosed, Fenced
Patio/Porch Patio
Garage Spaces 2
Has Garage Yes
Features Under, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Storage, Workshop In Garage, Paved Drive, Paved
Total Spaces 7
Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, For Electric Oven, For Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Annual Tax $21,815
Assessed Value $2,145,000
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Seller Disclosures None
Exclusions Some Small Plantings To Be Excluded.
Possession None
Accepted Financing Contract
Structure Type []
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Sq Ft Disclosures 2005 second floor addition and 1st floor remodel, 1997 renovation of basement
Documents None
County Norfolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 15 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sale Pending
Year Built
1951
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
3
Half Bathrooms
2
Living Area
2,998 sq ft
Total Rooms
10
Main Level Bedrooms
2

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Vinyl / VCT, Stone / Slate, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Laminate, Flooring - Vinyl
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer, Plumbed For Ice Maker
Interior Features: Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Overhead, Closet, Cable Hookup, Crown Molding, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Bathroom - Half, Pedestal Sink, Home Office, Sitting Room, Vestibule, Bathroom, Bonus Room, Walk-up Attic, Finish - Sheetrock, Internet Available - Broadband
Windows: Storm Window(s), Screens
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Garage Access
Laundry: Washer Hookup, Laundry Closet, Attic Access, Gas Dryer Hookup, Exterior Access, Lighting - Overhead, Sink, In Basement
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Craftsman, Other (See Remarks)
Year Built: 1951
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Conventional (2x4-2x6)
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Condition: Remodeled

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Natural Gas, Fireplace
Heating Zones: 4
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling Zones: 2
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features: Thermostat

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Patio, Balcony, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Screens, Fenced Yard, Drought Tolerant/Water Conserving Landscaping, Fruit Trees, Garden, Stone Wall
Patio & Porch: Patio
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Wooded, Sloped
Road Frontage: 150.00 ft
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Type: Attached
Total Parking Spaces: 7
Parking Features: Under, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Storage, Workshop in Garage, Paved Drive, Paved

Special Features

Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Type: Living Room
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Walk/Jog Trails, Stable(s), Golf, Medical Facility, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
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
E

Elementary Schools

3 schools
Tenacre Country Day School
0.2 mi
Grades PK-06
A
Hunnewell School
0.4 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
Star Academy Boston (Wellesley Campus)
0.5 mi
Grades PK-12
M

Middle Schools

2 schools
A+
Wellesley Middle School
0.9 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
A+
High Rock School
2.5 mi | #5 of 352 | Score: 64.9
Improved 22 spots from last year
+6.6 above state avg
441 students Moderate
Rising School Strong Attendance
Grades 06
H

High Schools

3 schools
Dana Hall School
0.1 mi
Grades 06-12
A+
Wellesley Sr High School
0.8 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
North American Hockey Academy
1.8 mi
Grades 09-12
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42 Temple Road, Wellesley MA 02482

Wellesley, MA 02482

Listing Information

Agent MLS ID BB980410
Office MLS ID AN8395
Listing Data Updated Jun 25, 2026 3:57 PM EDT
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