39 River Glen Road, Wellesley MA 02481

Wellesley, MA 02481 • Wellesley Farms
$790,000
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,142
Sq Ft
$369
Price/Sq Ft
0.23
Acres
1954
Year Built
3
Parking
Single Family Residence
Type
161
Days on Market
Sold 2010 Listed May 13, 2009 • MLS# 70917890 Copied! • Updated Apr 1, 2025

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $879,900
Final Sale Price: $790,000
Difference: $89,900 (-10.2%)
Performance Metrics
89.8%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
161
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $411
Sale $/sq ft: $369
This property sold for $369 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 10.2% below the original asking price.

At 161 days on market, this property took longer than average to sell.

About this home

Charming CE Colonial on a lovely street in desirable Farms neighborhood. Living & dining rooms with built-ins, ½ bath, spacious updated kitchen w/oversized bow windowed eating area & slider to private deck. Family room off kitchen w/bow window & built in seating. 2nd floor features 4 bedrooms, 2 additional baths & access to attic. Nicely landscaped-arched trellis leads to side garden. Close to Farms train & restaurants in Lower Falls. Lot is 10,000 sf & this side of River Glen is zoned 10,000

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Price & Status History

Market Insights

60.4%
Price Range
162
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #73578347
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Previously Sold
Nov 9, 2026
$1,995,000
MLS #73578347
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Sold
Jan 5, 2010
$790,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 162
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Listed for Sale
May 13, 2009
$810,000
Original listing
Agent: Anne Briand Office: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Wellesley - Central St.

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2009 $6,790 $717,000

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$6,790
Tax Year 2009
Assessed Value
$717,000

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1954
Living Area 2,142 sq ft
Lot Size 0.23 acres
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 8

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Electric Baseboard, Natural Gas, Electric
Cooling None
Flooring Wood, Tile, Carpet
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace Living Room
Fireplaces 1
Basement Full, Walk-out Access, Concrete
Laundry In Basement, Washer Hookup
Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Colonial
Roof Shingle, Rubber
Features Deck, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Screens
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck
Features Paved Drive, Off Street
Total Spaces 3
Electric Circuit Breakers
Water Public, City/town Water
Sewer Public Sewer, City/town Sewer
Gas None
Other For Electric Range, For Gas Oven, Washer Hookup
Annual Tax $6,790
Assessed Value $717,000
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures None
Exclusions Tracklighting In Lr,Dr &Upstairs Bdr. Exterior Garden Sculptures,Urns& Bird Bath Plus 2 Bird Houses.
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
House Color Yellow
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Norfolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 162 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1954
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
2,142 sq ft
Total Rooms
8

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows: Storm Window(s), Screens
Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access, Concrete
Laundry: In Basement, Washer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial
Year Built: 1954
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle, Rubber
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Utilities & Systems

Heating: Forced Air, Electric Baseboard, Natural Gas, Electric
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Energy Features: Thermostat

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Screens
Patio & Porch: Deck
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Frontage: 100.00 ft
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Living Room
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Walk/Jog Trails
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

10 schools
St. John the Evangelist School
0.4 mi
Grades PK-06
Star Academy Boston (Wellesley Campus)
2.1 mi
Grades PK-12
Tenacre Country Day School
2.8 mi
Grades PK-06
A
Schofield School
0.9 mi | #138 of 825 | Score: 57.3
Dropped 74 spots from last year
-0.9 below state avg
274 students Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
Preschool at Wellesley Schools
1.4 mi
79 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK
A+
Joseph E Fiske School
1.4 mi | #39 of 825 | Score: 63.1
Improved 21 spots from last year
+4.9 above state avg
263 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
A
Sprague Elementary School
2.1 mi | #163 of 825 | Score: 56.5
Dropped 127 spots from last year
-1.8 below state avg
276 students Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
A
Katharine Lee Bates School
2.1 mi | #125 of 825 | Score: 57.9
Dropped 120 spots from last year
-0.3 below state avg
272 students Moderate
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
A
Hunnewell School
2.4 mi | #157 of 825 | Score: 56.7
Dropped 68 spots from last year
-1.5 below state avg
307 students Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
A+
John D Hardy School
2.5 mi | #43 of 825 | Score: 62.8
Dropped 15 spots from last year
+4.6 above state avg
310 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
M

Middle Schools

1 school
A+
Wellesley Middle School
1.8 mi | #7 of 352 | Score: 64.3
Same rank as last year
+6.1 above state avg
910 students Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

3 schools
Dana Hall School
2.6 mi
Grades 06-12
A+
Wellesley Sr High School
1.7 mi | #27 of 346 | Score: 71.5
Improved 64 spots from last year
+13.3 above state avg
1,231 students Diverse
20 sports • 2,762 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Strong Athletics
Grades 09-12
North American Hockey Academy
2.9 mi
Grades 09-12
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Neighborhood

Wellesley Farms

39 River Glen Road, Wellesley MA 02481

Wellesley, MA 02481

Listing Information

Listing Agent Anne Briand
Listing Office Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Wellesley - Central St.
Office Phone 781-237-9090
Agent MLS ID BB301218
Office MLS ID BB2435
Listing Data Updated Apr 1, 2025 8:01 AM EDT
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