21 Elmwood Rd, Wellesley MA 02481

Wellesley, MA 02481
$810,000
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,686
Sq Ft
$302
Price/Sq Ft
0.46
Acres
1967
Year Built
8
Parking
31
Days on Market
Sold 2010 Listed Apr 6, 2010 • MLS# 71058907 Copied! • Updated Jun 1, 2025

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $849,000
Final Sale Price: $810,000
Difference: $39,000 (-4.6%)
Performance Metrics
95.4%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
31
Days on Market
Average time
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $316
Sale $/sq ft: $302
This property sold for $302 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 4.6% below the original asking price.

The property spent 31 days on market before selling.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 13 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$302/sq ft
Area Median
$643/sq ft
Difference
53.0%

This property sold below the area median, potentially representing good value for the buyer.

About this home

You won't believe the yard that comes with this custom built 4 bedroom colonial on the biggest level lot you'll find! Two story addition with huge family room with fireplace, built-ins and bay window to take in the big back yard view. Spacious 30' fireplaced master suite with sitting area. Third fireplace in wide, elegant living room. Shiny refinished hardwood floors. Billiard room with space for every shot. If you are looking for a sizable 4 bedroom with a great yard, this is the one!

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Price & Status History

Market Insights

66.2%
Price Range
32
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73576607
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏡
Currently Listed
Sep 16, 2026
$2,395,000
MLS #73576607 - Active
✓
Sold
Jun 21, 2010
$810,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 32
🏠
Listed for Sale
Apr 6, 2010
$849,000
Original listing
Agent: Kathy Kelley Office: Prudential Town and Country

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2010 $8,269 $789,000

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$8,269
Tax Year 2010
Assessed Value
$789,000

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1967
Living Area 2,686 sq ft
Lot Size 0.46 acres
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 9

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Oil
Cooling Wall Unit(s)
Flooring Wood, Carpet
Appliances None
Fireplace Living Room, Master Bedroom
Fireplaces 3
Basement Full, Partially Finished
Laundry Second Floor
Features Game Room, Play Room

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture Colonial
Roof None
Features Deck, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing Fenced
Patio/Porch Deck
Features Paved Drive
Total Spaces 8
Electric None
Water Public, City/town Water
Sewer None
Gas None
Other None
Annual Tax $8,269
Assessed Value $789,000
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures None
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Norfolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 32 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1967
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
2,686 sq ft
Total Rooms
9

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Carpet
Appliances:
Interior Features: Game Room, Play Room
Windows:
Basement: Full, Partially Finished
Laundry: Second Floor
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial
Year Built: 1967
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Utilities & Systems

Heating: Baseboard, Oil
Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Sewer:
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard
Patio & Porch: Deck
Fencing: Fenced
Other Structures: Workshop
Lot Features: Level
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 8
Parking Features: Paved Drive

Special Features

Fireplaces: 3
Fireplace Type: Living Room, Master Bedroom
Community Amenities: Tennis Court(s), Park, Conservation Area, Public School
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
Star Academy Boston (Wellesley Campus)
1.5 mi
Grades PK-12
Tenacre Country Day School
2.0 mi
Grades PK-06
St. John the Evangelist School
2.8 mi
Grades PK-06
A+
John D Hardy School
0.4 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
A
Katharine Lee Bates School
0.4 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
Sprague Elementary School
0.9 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
Hunnewell School
1.5 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
Schofield School
3.2 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
3.3 mi
79 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK
A+
Joseph E Fiske School
3.4 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
M

Middle Schools

1 school
A+
Wellesley Middle School
1.3 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
1.8 mi
Grades 06-12
North American Hockey Academy
0.4 mi
Grades 09-12
A+
Wellesley Sr High School
1.8 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
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Neighborhood

21 Elmwood Rd, Wellesley MA 02481

Wellesley, MA 02481

Listing Information

Listing Agent Kathy Kelley
Listing Office Prudential Town and Country
Office Phone 781-237-8787
Agent MLS ID BB903932
Office MLS ID BB2026
Listing Data Updated Jun 1, 2025 12:14 AM EDT
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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