97 Arnold Road, Wellesley MA 02481

Wellesley, MA 02481 • Cliff Estates

$4,980,000

Est. $28,435/month

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20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5%, and $200/month estimated insurance.

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5

Beds

4.5

Baths

5,296

Sq Ft

$940

Price/Sq Ft

0.52

Acres

1936

Year Built

3

Garage Spaces

Single Family Residence

Type

3

Days on Market

For Sale Open House Listed Sep 9, 2026 • MLS# 73574731 Copied! • Updated Sep 12, 2026

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Open House Schedule

13

Sep

Sunday, September 13

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT

About this home

From the moment you arrive, you’ll fall in love with this much-admired white brick Colonial, beautifully sited on a charming corner in Wellesley’s coveted Cliff Estates. Set back from the road and surrounded by beautifully landscaped grounds, this exceptional home offers the perfect blend of elegance, comfort, and space for today’s lifestyle. Inside, gracious rooms unfold with everything exactly where you want it—and more than you expect. The inviting fireplaced living room opens to a light-filled sunroom, ideal as a home office or quiet retreat, with French doors leading to the stone patio. The state-of-the-art kitchen features generous stone countertops, new ovens and Sub-Zero refrigeration, a charming dining area with banquette seating, and an exceptional walk-in pantry. A gracious dining room with a window seat and custom built-ins is perfect for entertaining.The oversized family room, with its dramatic barrel ceiling, abundant windows, and doors opening to the yard, is sure to become the heart of the home. An additional study provides yet another flexible space for working from home or relaxing. A glamorous turned staircase leads to the second floor and a stunning primary suite featuring two walk-in closets and a luxurious marble spa bath. Three additional bedrooms and two full baths, including one en-suite, complete this level. The finished lower level offers even more versatile living space with a playroom, exercise area, additional bedroom, and full bath. Oversized three-car garage with added storage space is such a plus! Outside, enjoy professionally landscaped grounds with mature trees and beautiful plantings. Exceptionally maintained and beautifully decorated throughout, this elegant Cliff Estates home offers a rare combination of timeless style, generous living space, and effortless everyday comfort.

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Listed for Sale

Sep 9, 2026

$4,980,000

Original listing

Agent: Bobby Morgenstern Office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
09/09/2026	🏠 Listed for Sale	$4,980,000	-	-	Original listing

Tax History

Year	Taxes	Assessment
2026	$36,643	$3,603,000

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Annual Property Tax

$36,643

Tax Year 2026

Assessed Value

$3,603,000

Facts & Features

3 Car Garage

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential

Style Single Family Residence

Year Built 1936

Living Area 5,296 sq ft

Lot Size 0.52 acres

Bedrooms 5

Full Baths 4

Half Baths 1

Total Rooms 13

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Natural Gas, Fireplace(s), Fireplace

Cooling Central Air

Flooring Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall To Wall Carpet, Flooring - Stone/ceramic Tile

Appliances Gas Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood, Plumbed For Ice Maker

Fireplace Living Room

Fireplaces 4

Basement Full, Finished, Walk-out Access, Interior Entry, Garage Access

Laundry Flooring - Stone/ceramic Tile, First Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Features Recessed Lighting, Walk-in Closet(s), Closet/cabinets - Custom Built, Sun Room, Office, Play Room, Exercise Room, Central Vacuum

Exterior

Construction Frame, Brick

Architecture Colonial

Roof Slate

Features Deck, Patio, Rain Gutters, Sprinkler System, Stone Wall

Pool None

Spa None

Fencing None

Patio/Porch Deck, Patio

Parking

Garage Spaces 3

Has Garage Yes

Features Attached, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Storage, Paved Drive, Off Street

Total Spaces 7

Utilities

Electric Circuit Breakers

Water Public

Sewer Public Sewer

Gas None

Other For Gas Range, For Electric Oven, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection

Financial

Annual Tax $36,643

Assessed Value $3,603,000

HOA & Community

Fee Includes None

Amenities None

Optional Fee Includes None

MA Disclosures

Lead Paint Unknown

Seller Disclosures None

Additional Details

Possession None

Accepted Financing Contract

Structure Type []

House Color White

Sq Ft Source Public Record

Documents None

County Norfolk

Total market time (incl. prior listings) 3 days

Property Overview

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Listing Type

For Sale

Year Built

1936

Bedrooms

5

Full Bathrooms

4

Half Bathrooms

1

Living Area

5,296 sq ft

Total Rooms

13

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood, Plumbed For Ice Maker

Interior Features: Recessed Lighting, Walk-In Closet(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Sun Room, Office, Play Room, Exercise Room, Central Vacuum

Windows:

Basement: Full, Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Garage Access

Laundry: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, First Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Security: Security System

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial

Year Built: 1936

Structure Type:

Exterior Materials: Frame, Brick

Roof: Slate

Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Fireplace(s), Fireplace

Heating Zones: 4

Cooling: Central Air

Cooling Zones: 4

Hot Water:

Water Source: Public

Sewer: Public Sewer

Energy Features: Thermostat

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck, Patio, Rain Gutters, Sprinkler System, Stone Wall

Patio & Porch: Deck, Patio

Fencing:

Other Structures:

Lot Features: Corner Lot, Easements

Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 3

Garage Type: Attached

Total Parking Spaces: 7

Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Storage, Paved Drive, Off Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 4

Fireplace Type: Living Room

Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Private School, Public School, University

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97 Arnold Road, Wellesley MA 02481

Wellesley, MA 02481

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