283 Walnut Street, Wellesley MA 02481

Wellesley, MA 02481 • Poets

$2,595,000

Est. $15,295/month

Beds

3.5

Baths

4,201

Sq Ft

$618

Price/Sq Ft

0.28

Acres

1874

Year Built

Single Family Residence

Type

2 hours 17 minutes

Time on Market

Active Open House Listed Jun 3, 2026 • MLS# 73529519 Copied!

About this home

Full gut renovation & addition to this 4 bedroom home in the Poet's corner neighborhood. Fabulous open floor plan with 11' ceilings and filled with windows and sunshine. High end kitchen opens to dining room and spacious family room with built-ins. Huge walk-in food and appliance pantry. Living room with gas fireplace perfect for entertaining. First floor private office. Cozy dining nook plus sitting area over looks the bluestone patio. Oversized mudroom with built-in cubbies. Main suite with spa-like bath and walk-in closet. 3 additional rooms all similar in size with 2 more full baths. Lower level ideal for playroom or exercise plus huge storage room. This is a location close to Warren Park, Wellesley Lower Falls, Boston, train and major routes. Garage with Tesla charger. Aqueduct walking trails in the back just adds another dimension to this incredible home in one of Wellesley's favorite neighborhoods! Move right in!

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Property Overview

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Listing Type

For Sale

Year Built

1874

Bedrooms

Full Bathrooms

Half Bathrooms

Living Area

4,201 sq ft

Total Rooms

Open House Schedule

Jun

Thursday, June 4

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential

Style Single Family Residence

Year Built 1874

Living Area 4,201 sq ft

Lot Size 0.28 acres

Bedrooms 4

Full Baths 3

Half Baths 1

Total Rooms 11

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Natural Gas

Cooling Central Air

Flooring Wood, Flooring - Vinyl, Flooring - Hardwood

Appliances Gas Water Heater, Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer

Fireplace Family Room, Living Room

Fireplaces 2

Basement Full

Laundry None

Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame

Architecture Colonial

Roof Rubber

Features Patio, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System

Pool None

Spa None

Fencing None

Patio/Porch Patio

Parking

Garage Spaces 1

Has Garage Yes

Features Detached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street

Total Spaces 4

Utilities

Electric 200+ Amp Service

Water Public

Sewer Public Sewer

Gas None

Other For Gas Range

Financial

Annual Tax $23,685

Assessed Value $2,304,000

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Flooring - Vinyl, Flooring - Hardwood

Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer

Interior Features:

Windows: Insulated Windows

Basement: Full

Laundry:

Security: Security System

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial

Year Built: 1874

Structure Type:

Exterior Materials: Frame

Roof: Rubber

Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas

Heating Zones: 2

Cooling: Central Air

Cooling Zones: 2

Hot Water:

Water Source: Public

Sewer: Public Sewer

Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Patio, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System

Patio & Porch: Patio

Fencing:

Other Structures:

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Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1

Total Parking Spaces: 4

Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 2

Fireplace Type: Family Room, Living Room

Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Bike Path, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University

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Poets

283 Walnut Street, Wellesley MA 02481

Wellesley, MA 02481

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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

3 schools

St. John the Evangelist School

0.2 mi

Grades PK-06

Schofield School

0.4 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

0.8 mi

87 students Diverse

Diverse Student Body

Grades PK

Middle Schools

1 school

A+

Wellesley Middle School

1.9 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

High Schools

2 schools

Clearway School

0.6 mi

Grades 06-12

A+

Wellesley Sr High School

1.6 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

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Jun 3, 2026

$2,595,000

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Agent: Melissa Dailey Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Wellesley

Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
06/03/2026	🏠 Listed for Sale	$2,595,000	-	-	Original listing

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Jun 3, 2026	New Listing Added	$2,595,000	—

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Time on Market

2 hours 17 minutes

Price per Sq Ft

$618

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Year	Taxes	Assessment
2025	$23,685	$2,304,000

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Tax Year 2025

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Listing Information

Listing Agent Melissa Dailey

Listing Office Coldwell Banker Realty - Wellesley

Agent MLS ID BB802119

Office MLS ID AN6230

Listing Data Updated Jun 3, 2026 4:14 PM EDT

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