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78 Denton Rd, Wellesley MA 02482

Wellesley, MA 02482
$2,295,000
Est. $13,351/month
6
Beds
3.5
Baths
3,642
Sq Ft
$630
Price/Sq Ft
0.26
Acres
1920
Year Built
6 hours 58 minutes
Time on Market
Active Open House Listed Feb 25, 2026 • MLS# 73480266 Copied!

About this home

Set in everyone's favorite Dana Hall neighborhood, this classic 1920 Colonial blends timeless charm w/ the space and updates you'd hoped for. 6 bedrooms and 3.5 beautifully updated baths (most with heated flooring), this gracious home is designed for gatherings in mind offering plenty of entertaining spaces all while maintaining the warmth and character you'd expect from its era. A welcoming covered front porch sets the tone and leads to a fireplaced entry foyer, you'll fall in love right there! The kitchen features granite countertops, stainless steel appliances (including Sub-Zero & Viking) and connects to an entertainment space w/ wine fridge, additional fridge and freezer drawers and ice maker. The family room features a second fireplace and is large enough for the entire family, the dining room boasts a bay window with room for everyone at the table. Finished basement, oversized mudroom w/ heated floor, fenced yard, A/C, incredible outdoor space and 2-car garage - close to it all!

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Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1920
Bedrooms
6
Full Bathrooms
3
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
3,642 sq ft
Total Rooms
10

Open House Schedule

26
Feb
Thursday, February 26
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM EST

Facts & Features

2 Car Garage
Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1920
Living Area 3,642 sq ft
Lot Size 0.26 acres
Bedrooms 6
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 10

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wall To Wall Carpet
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace Family Room
Fireplaces 2
Basement Full, Partially Finished, Bulkhead
Laundry In Basement
Features Closet, Closet/cabinets - Custom Built, Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Bedroom, Sitting Room, Bathroom, Play Room

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Colonial
Roof Shingle
Features Porch, Deck, Deck - Roof, Patio, Rain Gutters, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing Fenced/enclosed, Fenced
Patio/Porch Porch, Deck, Deck - Roof, Patio

Parking

Garage Spaces 2
Has Garage Yes
Features Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street
Total Spaces 8

Utilities

Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range

Financial

Annual Tax $18,550
Assessed Value $1,824,000

Interior Features

Flooring: Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features: Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Bedroom, Sitting Room, Bathroom, Play Room
Windows: Skylight
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Bulkhead
Laundry: In Basement
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial
Year Built: 1920
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Condition: Remodeled

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Natural Gas
Heating Zones: 6
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling Zones: 6
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch, Deck, Deck - Roof, Patio, Rain Gutters, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard
Patio & Porch: Porch, Deck, Deck - Roof, Patio
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 2
Total Parking Spaces: 8
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Type: Family Room
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Stable(s), Golf, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University

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Neighborhood

78 Denton Rd, Wellesley MA 02482

Wellesley, MA 02482

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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)
0.5 mi
Grades PK-12
Tenacre Country Day School
0.5 mi
Grades PK-06
St. John the Evangelist School
2.8 mi
Grades PK-06
A
Hunnewell School
0.3 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
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+
John D Hardy School
1.1 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
Katharine Lee Bates School
1.5 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
Preschool at Wellesley Schools
2.8 mi
87 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK
A+
Joseph E Fiske School
2.8 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
Schofield School
2.9 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
M

Middle Schools

1 school
A+
Wellesley Middle School
0.8 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
0.3 mi
Grades 06-12
A+
Wellesley Sr High School
1.0 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
1.4 mi
Grades 09-12
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Property History

Property Timeline

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Listed for Sale
Feb 25, 2026
$2,295,000
Original listing
Agent: Betsy Kessler Office: Rutledge Properties

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Feb 25, 2026 New Listing Added $2,295,000

Market Statistics

Time on Market
6 hours 58 minutes
Price per Sq Ft
$630

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2026 $18,550 $1,824,000

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$18,550
Tax Year 2026
Assessed Value
$1,824,000

Listing Information

Listing Agent Betsy Kessler
Listing Office Rutledge Properties
Agent MLS ID BB983040
Office MLS ID BB3820
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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