53 Elmwood Rd, Wellesley MA 02481

Wellesley, MA 02481

$2,200,000

Est. $12,973/month

0.92

Acres

Residential

Type

104

Days on Market

Active Listed Mar 31, 2026 • MLS# 73494068 Copied! • Updated Apr 4, 2026

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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 History

Property Timeline

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Listed for Sale

Mar 31, 2026

$2,200,000

Original listing

Agent: The Lara & Chelsea Collaborative Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Wellesley

Detailed History Table ▼

Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
03/31/2026	🏠 Listed for Sale	$2,200,000	-	-	Original listing

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

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Land

Style Residential

Lot Size 0.92 acres

Exterior

Construction None

Architecture None

Roof None

Features None

Pool None

Spa None

Fencing None

Patio/Porch None

Utilities

Electric On-site

Water Public

Sewer Public Sewer

Gas On-site

Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $19,779

Assessed Value $1,924,000

MA Disclosures

Seller Disclosures None

Additional Details

Possession None

Accepted Financing None

Structure Type []

Documents None

County Norfolk

Total market time (incl. prior listings) 4 days

Property Overview

Property Type

Residential

Listing Type

Land

Room Details

Other Floor

Bathroom1

Bedroom5

Bedroom4

Bedroom3

Dining Room

Kitchen

Bathroom2

Bedroom2

Living Room

Bathroom3

Master Bedroom

Office

Family Room

Master Bathroom

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Water Source: Public

Sewer: Public Sewer

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Lot Features: Level

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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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53 Elmwood Rd, Wellesley MA 02481

Wellesley, MA 02481

Listing Information

Listing Agent The Lara & Chelsea Collaborative

Listing Office Coldwell Banker Realty - Wellesley

Office Phone 781-237-9090

Agent MLS ID TM350511

Office MLS ID AN6230

Listing Data Updated Apr 4, 2026 3:05 AM 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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