21 Washburn Ave, Wellesley MA 02481

Wellesley, MA 02481 • Poets Corner
$2,431,000
Est. $12,939/month
3
Beds
3.5
Baths
3,745
Sq Ft
$649
Price/Sq Ft
0.41
Acres
1947
Year Built
Single Family Residence
Type
3
Days on Market
Closed Listed Sep 30, 2025 • MLS# 73214445 Copied!

About this home

Timeless yet modern, this picturesque Cape in Poets Corner offers open concept living and plentiful space in an idyllic neighborhood setting. Enter through the welcoming foyer and into a sprawling formal living room with fireplace and built-ins: a perfect gathering space. The elegant dining room is sure to host many warm holidays! Showstopper open concept kitchen, eat-in area & family room provides ideal layout. Styled with restrained elegance, the fireplaced family room has built-ins, desk for homework/work from home and large dining space. Double french doors let the sunlight stream in while displaying private, lush backyard. Gleaming kitchen has big island plus seating at peninsula and many chef's features. Second floor primary retreat has vaulted ceilings, double walk ins & updated bath. Two add'l bedrooms and two full baths complete 2nd floor. Lower level has workout room, office, and playroom. With playground, school and shops all less than 1 mile away, you can have it all!

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1947
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
3
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
3,745 sq ft
Total Rooms
10

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $2,095,000
Final Sale Price: $2,431,000
Difference: +$336,000 (+16.0%)
Performance Metrics
116.0%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
3
Days on Market
Very fast sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $559
Sale $/sq ft: $649
This property sold for $649 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 16.0% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 3 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Facts & Features

2 Car Garage
Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1947
Living Area 3,745 sq ft
Lot Size 0.41 acres
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 10

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Radiant, Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall To Wall Carpet
Appliances Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Wine Refrigerator, Range Hood
Fireplace Family Room, Living Room
Fireplaces 2
Basement Full, Finished, Interior Entry, Bulkhead
Laundry Closet/cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Stone/ceramic Tile, Recessed Lighting, Washer Hookup, Sink, In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup
Features Closet, Recessed Lighting, Closet/cabinets - Custom Built, Wet Bar, Home Office, Exercise Room, Play Room, Wet Bar, Wired For Sound

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Cape
Roof Shingle
Features Patio, Balcony, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Patio

Parking

Garage Spaces 2
Has Garage Yes
Features Detached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Total Spaces 5

Utilities

Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup

Financial

Annual Tax $19,165
Assessed Value $1,841,000

Location

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Neighborhood

Poets Corner

21 Washburn Ave, Wellesley MA 02481

Wellesley, MA 02481

Walkability

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Schools

Elementary School
Wps
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Middle School
Wms
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High School
Whs
Rating information coming soon

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Estimated Monthly Payment $0

Payment Breakdown

Principal & Interest $0
Property Tax $1,597
Homeowners Insurance $200
PMI $0

Property History

Market Insights

13.8%
Price Range
4
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Sold
May 10, 2024
$2,431,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 4
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Listed for Sale
Mar 20, 2024
$2,095,000
Original listing
Agent: Molly Campbell Palmer Office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Mar 20, 2024 New Listing Added $2,095,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
3 days
Price per Sq Ft
$649

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2024 $19,165 $1,841,000

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$19,165
Tax Year 2024
Assessed Value
$1,841,000

Listing Information

Listing Agent Molly Campbell Palmer
Listing Office Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Agent MLS ID CN234021
Office MLS ID AN5755

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