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53 Elmwood Rd, Wellesley MA 02481

Wellesley, MA 02481 • Bates
$2,200,000
Est. $12,973/month
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,595
Sq Ft
$1,379
Price/Sq Ft
0.92
Acres
1900
Year Built
Single Family Residence
Type
12 hours 28 minutes
Time on Market
Active Listed Mar 31, 2026 • MLS# 73494065 Copied!

About this home

Fabulous opportunity to build your dream home or renovate the existing home in the coveted Bates neighborhood. This expansive 40,000 square foot lot is steps to the elementary school, Boulder Brook conservation land, hiking trails & tennis courts. Buyer & buyers agent to do their own due diligence.

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Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1900
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,595 sq ft
Total Rooms
8

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1900
Living Area 1,595 sq ft
Lot Size 0.92 acres
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 8

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Oil
Cooling None
Flooring None
Appliances None
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 1
Basement Full
Laundry None
Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Colonial
Roof Shingle
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None

Parking

Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Driveway
Total Spaces 7

Utilities

Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $19,779
Assessed Value $1,924,000

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances:
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: Full
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial
Year Built: 1900
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Stone

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air, Oil
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
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Lot Features: Easements, Level
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1
Total Parking Spaces: 7
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Driveway

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area, Public School

Location

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Neighborhood

Bates

53 Elmwood Rd, Wellesley MA 02481

Wellesley, MA 02481

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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
Star Academy Boston (Wellesley Campus)
1.4 mi
Grades PK-12
Tenacre Country Day School
2.0 mi
Grades PK-06
St. John the Evangelist School
2.7 mi
Grades PK-06
A
Katharine Lee Bates School
0.3 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
0.4 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
A
Sprague Elementary School
0.8 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
1.4 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
Schofield School
3.0 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
3.2 mi
87 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK
A+
Joseph E Fiske School
3.2 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
M

Middle Schools

1 school
A+
Wellesley Middle School
1.1 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
1.7 mi
Grades 06-12
North American Hockey Academy
0.6 mi
Grades 09-12
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
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Year 15
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Property History

Property Timeline

🏠
Listed for Sale
Mar 31, 2026
$2,200,000
Original listing
Agent: The Lara & Chelsea Collaborative Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Wellesley

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Mar 31, 2026 Sold $2,200,000 —
Mar 31, 2026 New Listing Added $2,200,000 —

Market Statistics

Time on Market
12 hours 28 minutes
Price per Sq Ft
$1,379

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $19,779 $1,924,000

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$19,779
Tax Year 2025
Assessed Value
$1,924,000

Listing Information

Listing Agent The Lara & Chelsea Collaborative
Listing Office Coldwell Banker Realty - Wellesley
Agent MLS ID TM350511
Office MLS ID AN6230
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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