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5 Tennyson Rd, Wellesley MA 02481

Wellesley, MA 02481
$2,195,000
Est. $12,730/month
5
Beds
3.5
Baths
2,811
Sq Ft
$781
Price/Sq Ft
0.26
Acres
1936
Year Built
10 hours 56 minutes
Time on Market
Active Open House Listed Mar 2, 2026 • MLS# 73481579 Copied!

About this home

Set on a tree-lined street in everyone’s favorite Poet’s Corner neighborhood, this 1930s Colonial blends timeless character with modern comfort. A handsome slate roof and welcoming façade set the tone for the gracious interiors within. The home offers five bedrooms and three-and-a-half baths, including a serene primary suite with ensuite bath. The floor plan features front and back staircases, central air, and a finished third floor with two generously sized bedrooms and an updated bath—ideal for guests, teens, or a home office. Outside, enjoy a charming brick patio, fenced yard, and easy access to Warren Park, major routes, and Boston.

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Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1936
Bedrooms
5
Full Bathrooms
3
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
2,811 sq ft
Total Rooms
10

Open House Schedule

03
Mar
Tuesday, March 3
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM EST

Facts & Features

2 Car Garage
Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1936
Living Area 2,811 sq ft
Lot Size 0.26 acres
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 10

Interior

Heating Electric Baseboard, Steam, Heat Pump, Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air, Heat Pump
Flooring Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall To Wall Carpet
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer
Fireplace Living Room
Fireplaces 1
Basement Full, Partially Finished, Unfinished
Laundry In Basement
Features Closet/cabinets - Custom Built, Recessed Lighting, Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Bonus Room, Bathroom

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Colonial
Roof Slate

Parking

Garage Spaces 2
Has Garage Yes
Features Attached, Storage, Paved Drive, Off Street
Total Spaces 6

Utilities

Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range

Financial

Annual Tax $17,176
Assessed Value $1,689,000

Interior Features

Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer
Interior Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Recessed Lighting, Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Bonus Room, Bathroom
Windows:
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Unfinished
Laundry: In Basement
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial
Year Built: 1936
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Slate
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Condition: Updated/Remodeled

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Electric Baseboard, Steam, Heat Pump, Natural Gas
Heating Zones: 3
Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump
Cooling Zones: 3
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Type: Attached
Total Parking Spaces: 6
Parking Features: Attached, Storage, Paved Drive, Off Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Living Room

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Neighborhood

5 Tennyson Rd, Wellesley MA 02481

Wellesley, MA 02481

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Property History

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Listed for Sale
Mar 2, 2026
$2,195,000
Original listing
Agent: Betsy Kessler Office: Rutledge Properties

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Mar 2, 2026 New Listing Added $2,195,000

Market Statistics

Time on Market
10 hours 56 minutes
Price per Sq Ft
$781

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2026 $17,176 $1,689,000

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$17,176
Tax Year 2026
Assessed Value
$1,689,000

Listing Information

Listing Agent Betsy Kessler
Listing Office Rutledge Properties
Agent MLS ID BB983040
Office MLS ID BB3820
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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