Dimensions14 x 15
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood, Cable Hookup
LevelSecond
21 Elmwood Rd, Wellesley MA 02481
Wellesley, MA 02481 • Wellesley Hills
$2,545,000
Est. $15,003/month
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20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5%, and $200/month estimated insurance.
Includes the supplied property-tax and HOA inputs; missing inputs contribute $0. HOA fees with an unspecified frequency are treated as monthly. PMI and closing costs are excluded.
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20
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Sunday, September 20
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM EDT
19
Sep
Saturday, September 19
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM EDT
About this home
Bates Elementary is on this street. Start there, then walk the half acre. Level, fenced and private, reworked in 2020 under a landscape architect's plan with a new fieldstone wall, walkways on both sides, irrigation, underground water management and a driveway rebuilt to hold nine cars. The house is a 1940 colonial that was expanded and re-skinned the same year by Duckham Architecture and Interiors. New siding, windows and gutters on every side. An extra-large farmer's porch across the front. A new side entry where the bulkhead used to be. And a four-season room with a cathedral ceiling and glass on three sides, opening to a landing deck and bluestone patio. Inside, a twenty five foot eat-in kitchen with a Wolf range, double wall ovens, Sub-Zero wine refrigeration, custom cabinetry and a built-in banquette that seats eight. The living room has a fireplace and a wall of built-ins. The family room has a brick fireplace and a bay window. Upstairs, the primary suite occupies its own wing, with a fireplace, a step-up sitting room that doubles as an office, a walk-in closet, and a bath with a double vanity and a tiled walk-in shower. The lower level was rebuilt in 2014 and extended in 2020. Daylight windows, its own heating and cooling, a fifth bedroom, a second sitting room, a full bath, laundry and a exercise room with direct outside access. Ideal for guests, an au pair, a parent, or a teenager who wants a floor of their own. New roof 2014. Fresh interior paint 2026. Gas heat, central air, 200-amp service. A two car garage feasibility plan is available. A short walk to the commuter rail and Linden Square.
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Property History
Property Timeline
Listed for Sale
Sep 16, 2026
$2,545,000
Original listing
Agent: Declan O'Toole
Office: SelectRE Boston
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/16/2026 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $2,545,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $23,208 | $2,282,000 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$23,208
Tax Year 2026
Assessed Value
$2,282,000
Facts & Features
Central AC
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1940
Living Area
4,086 sq ft
Lot Size
0.46 acres
Bedrooms
5
Full Baths
3
Half Baths
1
Total Rooms
13
Interior
Heating
Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
Central Air, 3 Or More
Flooring
Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall To Wall Carpet
Appliances
Gas Water Heater, Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Wine Refrigerator
Fireplace
Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom
Fireplaces
3
Basement
Full, Partially Finished, Walk-out Access, Interior Entry
Laundry
In Basement, Washer Hookup
Features
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Cable Hookup, Bathroom, Sun Room, Home Office, Sitting Room, Exercise Room, Foyer
Exterior
Construction
Frame
Architecture
Colonial
Roof
Shingle
Features
Porch, Deck, Patio, Storage, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard, Stone Wall
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
Fenced/enclosed, Fenced
Patio/Porch
Deck - Exterior, Porch, Deck, Patio
Parking
Features
Off Street, Paved
Total Spaces
9
Utilities
Electric
Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Gas Range, For Electric Oven, Washer Hookup
Financial
Annual Tax
$23,208
Assessed Value
$2,282,000
HOA & Community
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Lead Paint
Unknown
Seller Disclosures
Disclosure Property Condition Statement Available.
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
[]
House Color
White
Sq Ft Source
Measured
Sq Ft Disclosures
Excludes unfinished exercise room and laundry room
Documents
None
County
Norfolk
Property Overview
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1940
Bedrooms
5
Full Bathrooms
3
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
4,086 sq ft
Total Rooms
13
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Finished Area
3,126 sq ft above grade
960 sq ft below grade
Dimensions17 x 10
FeaturesWalk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood
LevelSecond
Dimensions13 x 10
FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Hardwood
LevelSecond
Dimensions10 x 12
FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Hardwood
LevelSecond
Dimensions11 x 10
FeaturesBathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
LevelSecond
Dimensions12 x 8
FeaturesBathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
LevelSecond
Dimensions12 x 18
FeaturesBathroom - Full, Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Cable Hookup
LevelSecond
Dimensions13 x 24
FeaturesCloset/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island, Recessed Lighting
LevelFirst
Dimensions4 x 8
FeaturesBathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
LevelFirst
Dimensions24 x 17
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Recessed Lighting
LevelFirst
Dimensions13 x 24
FeaturesCloset/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood
LevelFirst
Dimensions21 x 24
FeaturesFlooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
LevelBasement
FeaturesYes
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchDeck - Exterior, Porch, Deck, Patio
Room Markers
OOffice (1)
KKitchen (1)
BRBedroom (5)
BABathroom (4)
DDining (1)
LLiving (2)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
Interior Features
Flooring:
Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Appliances:
Gas Water Heater, Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Wine Refrigerator
Interior Features:
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Cable Hookup, Bathroom, Sun Room, Home Office, Sitting Room, Exercise Room, Foyer
Windows:
Skylight, Insulated Windows
Basement:
Full, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry
Laundry:
In Basement, Washer Hookup
Security:
Construction & Materials
Style:
Colonial
Year Built:
1940
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Frame
Roof:
Shingle
Foundation:
Concrete Perimeter
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Forced Air, Natural Gas
Heating Zones:
3
Cooling:
Central Air, 3 or More
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Porch, Deck, Patio, Storage, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard, Stone Wall
Patio & Porch:
Deck - Exterior, Porch, Deck, Patio
Fencing:
Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Level
Road Surface:
Paved
Parking & Garage
Total Parking Spaces:
9
Parking Features:
Off Street, Paved
Special Features
Fireplaces:
3
Fireplace Type:
Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom
Community Amenities:
Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School
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
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
2.9 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
0.5 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
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
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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Wellesley Hills
21 Elmwood Rd, Wellesley MA 02481
Wellesley, MA 02481
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Declan O'Toole
Listing Office
SelectRE Boston
Office Phone
617-777-6109
Agent MLS ID
NB111228
Office MLS ID
AC2174
Listing Data Updated
Sep 16, 2026 3:07 AM EDT
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