20 Shaw Road, Wellesley MA 02481

Wellesley, MA 02481
$538,000
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,767
Sq Ft
$304
Price/Sq Ft
0.19
Acres
1936
Year Built
1
Garage Space
1
Day on Market
Sold 2000 Listed Apr 17, 2000 • MLS# 30402934 Copied! • Updated Apr 3, 2001

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $529,000
Final Sale Price: $538,000
Difference: +$9,000 (+1.7%)
Performance Metrics
101.7%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
1
Days on Market
Very fast sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $299
Sale $/sq ft: $304
This property sold for $304 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 1.7% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 1 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 10 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$304/sq ft
Area Median
$601/sq ft
Difference
49.4%

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

About this home

IMPRESSIVE 6-RM BRICK COLONIAL IN "WALK TO EVERYTHING" LOCATION; SUNNY SPACIOUS ROOMS; LIV/FPL, BANQUET-SIZED DINING ROOM; 3 LARGE FAMILY BEDROOMS, 2.5 BATHS. TERRIFIC BUY!!

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Price & Status History

Market Insights

66.4%
Price Range
2
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73590895
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏡
Currently Listed
Oct 14, 2026
$1,575,000
MLS #73590895 - Active
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Sold
Jun 16, 2000
$538,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 2
🏠
Listed for Sale
Apr 17, 2000
$529,000
Original listing
Agent: Margaret Kunz Office: Dewolfe-Wellesley

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2000 $3,686 $388,000

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$3,686
Tax Year 2000
HOA Fee
$0
Per month
Assessed Value
$388,000

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1936
Living Area 1,767 sq ft
Lot Size 0.19 acres
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 6

Interior

Heating Central, Steam, Oil
Cooling None
Flooring Wood, Other
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 2
Basement Full, Finished
Laundry None
Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame, Brick
Architecture Colonial
Roof Shingle
Features Porch - Enclosed, Professional Landscaping, Screens
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch - Enclosed
Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street
Total Spaces 3
Electric 100 Amp Service
Water Public, City/town Water
Sewer Public Sewer, City/town Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range
Annual Tax $3,686
Assessed Value $388,000
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Association Required No
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures None
Exclusions Dining Rm Chandelier/Door Knocker
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
House Color BRICK
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Norfolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 2 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1936
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,767 sq ft
Total Rooms
6

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Other
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows: Storm Window(s), Screens
Basement: Full, Finished
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial
Year Built: 1936
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame, Brick
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Utilities & Systems

Heating: Central, Steam, Oil
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Professional Landscaping, Screens
Patio & Porch: Porch - Enclosed
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Wooded
Road Frontage: 0.00 ft
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Type: Attached
Total Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s)
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)
0.7 mi
Grades PK-12
Tenacre Country Day School
1.4 mi
Grades PK-06
St. John the Evangelist School
1.6 mi
Grades PK-06
A
Sprague Elementary School
0.7 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
0.9 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
Katharine Lee Bates School
1.2 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+
John D Hardy School
1.3 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
Schofield School
1.8 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
1.9 mi
79 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK
A+
Joseph E Fiske School
1.9 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
0.4 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
1.2 mi
Grades 06-12
A+
Wellesley Sr High School
0.5 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
1.7 mi
Grades 09-12
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Neighborhood

20 Shaw Road, Wellesley MA 02481

Wellesley, MA 02481

Listing Information

Listing Agent Margaret Kunz
Listing Office Dewolfe-Wellesley
Office Phone 781-235-6885
Agent MLS ID BB301207
Office MLS ID BB4420
Listing Data Updated Apr 3, 2001 4:53 PM 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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