97 Arnold Road, Wellesley MA 02481

Wellesley, MA 02481
$2,500,000
4
Beds
3.5
Baths
4,434
Sq Ft
$564
Price/Sq Ft
0.52
Acres
1938
Year Built
3
Garage Spaces
Single Family Residence
Type
18
Days on Market
Sold 2003 Listed Oct 13, 2002 • MLS# 30657489 Copied! • Updated Feb 14, 2003

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $2,595,000
Final Sale Price: $2,500,000
Difference: $95,000 (-3.7%)
Performance Metrics
96.3%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
18
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $585
Sale $/sq ft: $564
This property sold for $564 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 3.7% below the original asking price.

With only 18 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 7 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$564/sq ft
Area Median
$769/sq ft
Difference
26.6%

This property sold below the area median, potentially representing good value for the buyer.

About this home

CLASSIC WHITE BRICK FRENCH PROVINCIAL ENLARGED AND ENHANCED W/SIGNIFICANT RECONSTRUCTION.ELEGANT FORMAL AREAS INCL OVAL FOYER W/CURVED STAIRCASE,MUSIC RM,HEXAGONAL DR.STUNNING NEW ARCHITECTURAL KITCH.BREATH-TAKING FAMRM.HEART OF CLIFF EST.

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Price & Status History

Market Insights

49.8%
Price Range
113
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73574731
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Sep 9, 2026
$4,980,000
MLS #73574731 - Active
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Sold
Feb 14, 2003
$2,500,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 113
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Listed for Sale
Oct 13, 2002
$2,595,000
Original listing
Agent: Roberta Swenson Office: Rutledge Properties

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2002 $17,245 $2,129,000

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$17,245
Tax Year 2002
HOA Fee
$0
Per month
Assessed Value
$2,129,000

Facts & Features

3 Car Garage
Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1938
Living Area 4,434 sq ft
Lot Size 0.52 acres
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 10

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Natural Gas, Fireplace(s), Fireplace
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Wood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wall To Wall Carpet
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Trash Compactor, Refrigerator
Fireplace Family Room, Living Room
Fireplaces 4
Basement Full, Finished, Walk-out Access, Interior Entry, Garage Access
Laundry First Floor
Features Bathroom - Full, Central Vacuum

Exterior

Construction Frame, Brick
Architecture Colonial
Roof Slate
Features Deck, Patio, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck, Patio
Garage Spaces 3
Has Garage Yes
Features Under, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive
Total Spaces 6
Electric None
Water Public, City/town Water
Sewer Public Sewer, City/town Sewer
Gas None
Other None
Annual Tax $17,245
Assessed Value $2,129,000
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures None
Exclusions See List At House
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
House Color WHITE
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Norfolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 19 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1938
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
3
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
4,434 sq ft
Total Rooms
10

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Trash Compactor, Refrigerator
Interior Features: Bathroom - Full, Central Vacuum
Windows:
Basement: Full, Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Garage Access
Laundry: First Floor
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial
Year Built: 1938
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame, Brick
Roof: Slate
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Utilities & Systems

Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Fireplace(s), Fireplace
Heating Zones: 2
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling Zones: 2
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck, Patio, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System
Patio & Porch: Deck, Patio
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Road Frontage: 0.00 ft
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 3
Garage Type: Attached
Total Parking Spaces: 6
Parking Features: Under, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive

Special Features

Fireplaces: 4
Fireplace Type: Family Room, Living Room
Community Amenities:
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)
1.1 mi
Grades PK-12
St. John the Evangelist School
1.5 mi
Grades PK-06
Tenacre Country Day School
1.8 mi
Grades PK-06
A
Sprague Elementary School
0.9 mi | #163 of 825 | Score: 56.5
Dropped 127 spots from last year
-1.8 below state avg
276 students Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
A
Katharine Lee Bates School
1.0 mi | #125 of 825 | Score: 57.9
Dropped 120 spots from last year
-0.3 below state avg
272 students Moderate
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
A+
John D Hardy School
1.3 mi | #43 of 825 | Score: 62.8
Dropped 15 spots from last year
+4.6 above state avg
310 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
A
Hunnewell School
1.3 mi | #157 of 825 | Score: 56.7
Dropped 68 spots from last year
-1.5 below state avg
307 students Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
A
Schofield School
1.8 mi | #138 of 825 | Score: 57.3
Dropped 74 spots from last year
-0.9 below state avg
274 students Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
Preschool at Wellesley Schools
2.0 mi
79 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK
A+
Joseph E Fiske School
2.1 mi | #39 of 825 | Score: 63.1
Improved 21 spots from last year
+4.9 above state avg
263 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
M

Middle Schools

1 school
A+
Wellesley Middle School
0.7 mi | #7 of 352 | Score: 64.3
Same rank as last year
+6.1 above state avg
910 students Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

3 schools
Dana Hall School
1.6 mi
Grades 06-12
A+
Wellesley Sr High School
1.0 mi | #27 of 346 | Score: 71.5
Improved 64 spots from last year
+13.3 above state avg
1,231 students Diverse
20 sports • 2,762 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Strong Athletics
Grades 09-12
North American Hockey Academy
1.7 mi
Grades 09-12
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Neighborhood

97 Arnold Road, Wellesley MA 02481

Wellesley, MA 02481

Listing Information

Listing Agent Roberta Swenson
Listing Office Rutledge Properties
Office Phone 781-235-4663
Agent MLS ID BB901081
Office MLS ID BB3820
Listing Data Updated Feb 14, 2003 1:42 PM EST
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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