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225 Walnut St, Wellesley MA 02481

Wellesley, MA 02481 • Wellesley Hills - Poet's Corner
$1,300,000
Est. $7,859/month
6
Beds
3.5
Baths
3,417
Sq Ft
$380
Price/Sq Ft
0.32
Acres
1899
Year Built
41
Days on Market
Closed Listed May 1, 2024 • MLS# 73231419 Copied!

About this home

In the heart of Poet’s Corner,NEWLY INSTALLED HARDWOOD FLOORING welcomes you into this New England-style Colonial Tudor. NEW ELECTRICAL SERVICE (2024), ROOF (2016, 2019), NEW HEAT/AC (2020), BATHROOMS (2023, 2024). Inviting foyer, formal living and dining rooms, cherry kitchen, oversized island, powder room, office, and family room with a wood-burning fireplace complete the first floor. The second floor has four corner bedrooms and a newly updated bath. A separate entrance leads to the third level with two bedrooms, a sitting area, updated bath, and a kitchenette perfect for an in-law apartment, au pair suite or work from home space. Additional game room, full bath and storage in the lower level. Large level yard, deck, gardens, plus this convenient location makes it easy to commute anywhere by 95 N/S, MA Pike, commuter rail or Green Line. A short distance to shopping, restaurants, Warren Park and playground, medical facilities, the elementary school and college

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner Calderone, Daniel Nicholas &
Mailing Address 225 Walnut Street, Wellesley, MA, 02481

Land Use

Use Code 101
Description Single Family
Style Colonial

Tax Information

Assessed Value $1,312,000
Tax Rate $10.14 per $1,000
Base Tax $13,304
CPA Surcharge 1.5% ($184)
Estimated Annual Tax $13,488

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2025 $906,000 $405,000 $1,312,000

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Aug 2, 2024 $1,300,000 41924/169

Municipal Context: WELLESLEY

Median Home Value $1,575,000
Avg SF Tax Bill $15,970
Residential Tax Rate $10.14/1000
CPA Surcharge 1.5%
County Norfolk
Match: address_like (87.0% confidence) · Data as of Mar 8, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1899
Bedrooms
6
Full Bathrooms
3
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
3,417 sq ft
Total Rooms
12

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $1,649,000
Final Sale Price: $1,300,000
Difference: $349,000 (-21.2%)
Performance Metrics
78.8%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
41
Days on Market
Average time
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $483
Sale $/sq ft: $380
This property sold for $380 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 21.2% below the original asking price.

The property spent 41 days on market before selling.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 5 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$380/sq ft
Area Average
$430/sq ft
Difference
11.6%

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

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1899
Living Area 3,417 sq ft
Lot Size 0.32 acres
Bedrooms 6
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 12

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air, Window Unit(s)
Flooring Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/ceramic Tile, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances Oven, Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace Family Room, Living Room
Fireplaces 3
Basement Partially Finished
Laundry In Basement
Features Kitchen Island, Wet Bar, Home Office, Game Room, Home Office-separate Entry

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture Colonial, Tudor
Roof Shingle, Rubber
Features Deck - Composite, Patio, Storage
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck - Composite, Patio

Parking

Features Paved Drive
Total Spaces 4

Utilities

Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $13,023
Assessed Value $1,251,000

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances: Oven, Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features: Kitchen Island, Wet bar, Home Office, Game Room, Home Office-Separate Entry
Windows:
Basement: Partially Finished
Laundry: In Basement
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial, Tudor
Year Built: 1899
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof: Shingle, Rubber
Foundation: Stone

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air, Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air, Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck - Composite, Patio, Storage
Patio & Porch: Deck - Composite, Patio
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Level
Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Paved Drive

Special Features

Fireplaces: 3
Fireplace Type: Family Room, Living Room
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University, Sidewalks

Location

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Neighborhood

Wellesley Hills - Poet's Corner

225 Walnut St, Wellesley MA 02481

Wellesley, MA 02481

Walkability

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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
E

Elementary Schools

10 schools
St. John the Evangelist School
0.3 mi
Grades PK-06
Star Academy Boston (Wellesley Campus)
2.2 mi
Grades PK-12
Tenacre Country Day School
2.7 mi
Grades PK-06
A
Schofield School
0.2 mi | #141 of 824 | Score: 57.4
Dropped 77 spots from last year
-0.9 below state avg
291 students Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
Preschool at Wellesley Schools
0.7 mi
87 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK
A+
Joseph E Fiske School
0.8 mi | #32 of 824 | Score: 63.6
Improved 28 spots from last year
+5.4 above state avg
278 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
A
Sprague Elementary School
2.3 mi | #165 of 824 | Score: 56.3
Dropped 129 spots from last year
-1.9 below state avg
289 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades K-05
A
Hunnewell School
2.4 mi | #162 of 824 | Score: 56.6
Dropped 73 spots from last year
-1.6 below state avg
294 students Moderate
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
A
Katharine Lee Bates School
2.5 mi | #119 of 824 | Score: 58.1
Dropped 114 spots from last year
-0.2 below state avg
286 students Moderate
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
A+
John D Hardy School
2.8 mi | #51 of 824 | Score: 62.2
Dropped 23 spots from last year
+4 above state avg
280 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
M

Middle Schools

1 school
A+
Wellesley Middle School
2.0 mi | #7 of 352 | Score: 64.5
Same rank as last year
+6.3 above state avg
919 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 | #28 of 346 | Score: 71.3
Improved 63 spots from last year
+13.1 above state avg
1,262 students Diverse
20 sports • 2,762 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Strong Athletics
Grades 09-12
North American Hockey Academy
3.3 mi
Grades 09-12
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Property History

Market Insights

18.5%
Price Range
42
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73502238
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Apr 15, 2026
$1,595,000
MLS #73502238 - Active
Sold
Aug 2, 2024
$1,300,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 42
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Listed for Sale
May 1, 2024
$1,399,000
Original listing
Agent: ORourke & Johnson Team Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Weston

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Apr 15, 2026 Sold $1,595,000
May 1, 2024 New Listing Added $1,399,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
41 days
Price per Sq Ft
$380

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2024 $13,023 $1,251,000

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$13,023
Tax Year 2024
Assessed Value
$1,251,000

Listing Information

Listing Agent ORourke & Johnson Team
Listing Office Coldwell Banker Realty - Weston
Agent MLS ID TEAM0331
Office MLS ID AN6231
Listing Data Updated Aug 2, 2024 2:30 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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