53 Elmwood Rd, Wellesley MA 02481
Wellesley, MA 02481 • Bates
$2,200,000
Est. $12,973/month
About this home
Fabulous opportunity to build your dream home or renovate the existing home in the coveted Bates neighborhood. This expansive 40,000 square foot lot is steps to the elementary school, Boulder Brook conservation land, hiking trails & tennis courts. Buyer & buyers agent to do their own due diligence.
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Property History
Property Timeline
Listed for Sale
Mar 31, 2026
$2,200,000
Original listing
Agent: The Lara & Chelsea Collaborative
Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Wellesley
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/31/2026 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $2,200,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $19,779 | $1,924,000 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$19,779
Tax Year 2025
Assessed Value
$1,924,000
Facts & Features
1 Car Garage
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1900
Living Area
1,595 sq ft
Lot Size
0.92 acres
Bedrooms
3
Full Baths
1
Half Baths
1
Total Rooms
8
Interior
Heating
Forced Air, Oil
Cooling
None
Flooring
None
Appliances
None
Fireplace
None
Fireplaces
1
Basement
Full
Laundry
None
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
Frame
Architecture
Colonial
Roof
Shingle
Parking
Garage Spaces
1
Has Garage
Yes
Features
Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Driveway
Total Spaces
7
Utilities
Electric
None
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
None
Financial
Annual Tax
$19,779
Assessed Value
$1,924,000
HOA & Community
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
None
Exclusions
Any And All Of The Sellers’ Fee Interest In The Abutting Paper Street Known As Kepler Road.
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
[]
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Documents
None
County
Norfolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
4 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1900
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,595 sq ft
Total Rooms
8
Floor Layout
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Floor Layout
Finished Area
1,595 sq ft above grade
Display Options
Room Markers
BABathroom (4)
BRBedroom (5)
DDining (1)
KKitchen (1)
LLiving (2)
OOffice (1)
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Interior Features
Flooring:
Appliances:
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
Full
Laundry:
Security:
Construction & Materials
Style:
Colonial
Year Built:
1900
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Frame
Roof:
Shingle
Foundation:
Stone
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Forced Air, Oil
Cooling:
None
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Parking & Garage
Garage Spaces:
1
Total Parking Spaces:
7
Parking Features:
Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Driveway
Special Features
Fireplaces:
1
Fireplace Type:
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
A
Katharine Lee Bates School
0.3 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
0.4 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
A
Sprague Elementary School
0.8 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
Middle Schools
3 schools
A+
Wellesley Middle School
1.1 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+
Weston Middle School
2.1 mi
|
#13 of 352
|
Score: 63.1
Improved 9 spots from last year
+4.9 above state avg
451 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Strong Attendance
Grades 06-08
A+
Wilson Middle School
2.5 mi
|
#32 of 352
|
Score: 60.0
Dropped 4 spots from last year
+1.8 above state avg
727 students
Moderate
Grades 05-08
High Schools
3 schools
North American Hockey Academy
0.6 mi
Grades 09-12
The Rivers School
1.3 mi
Grades 06-12
A+
Wellesley Sr High School
1.7 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
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Neighborhood
Bates
53 Elmwood Rd, Wellesley MA 02481
Wellesley, MA 02481
Listing Information
Listing Agent
The Lara & Chelsea Collaborative
Listing Office
Coldwell Banker Realty - Wellesley
Office Phone
781-237-9090
Agent MLS ID
TM350511
Office MLS ID
AN6230
Listing Data Updated
Apr 4, 2026 3:05 AM EDT
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