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$1,499,000

Est. $10,381/mo —

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5,083

sq ft

91 Old Sudbury Rd, Wayland, MA 01778

About this home

The Lydia Maria Child House, circa 1830, is a remarkable piece of Wayland history, thoughtfully updated for today’s living while preserving the character and craftsmanship of an important early Wayland home. Set on an oversized lot, this exceptional residence offers approximately 4,889 square feet with 5 bedrooms, 3 full and 2 half baths, and a three-car garage. The home combines gracious historic spaces with a refreshed kitchen, updated bathrooms, beautifully refinished floors, and fresh interior and exterior paint. Recent improvements include new kitchen countertops and cooktop, a 2022 boiler, second-floor bedroom windows, and a 2016 roof and skylights. A rare opportunity to own a distinctive piece of Wayland history with the space, setting, and updates today's buyers are seeking.

Single-familyProperty Type

1830Year Built

1.27 acresLot Size

$295Price/Sq.Ft.

3 garage spacesParking

Listed by Eileen Balicki • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Listed by Kathryn Lee • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Listing updated: Oct 6, 2026 at 01:25pm

Redfin checked: a few seconds ago

•Source:MLS PIN #73587144

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$10,381 per month

Principal and interest$8,385

Property taxes

$1,796

HOA dues

Home insurance

$200

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Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Claypit Hill School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.4mi

9/10

Wayland Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.5mi

9/10

Wayland High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.2mi

10/10

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Offer insights

91 Old Sudbury Rd · $1,499,000

Strong offer

$1.58M and above

75% chance or better to win

Why $1.58M+ is a strong offer

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Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bathroom

Bedroom

Living

Interior features
Central vacuum
Custom built closets/cabinets
Bonus room
Foyer
French doors
Total of 10 rooms

Bedrooms
Primary bedroom on second floor with full bath, custom built closet, and hardwood flooring
Bedroom 2 on second floor with closet and hardwood flooring
Bedroom 3 on second floor with hardwood flooring
Bedroom 4 on second floor with fireplace, walk-in closet, and hardwood flooring
Bedroom 5 on second floor with walk-in closet, hardwood flooring, bay/bow/box window, and overhead lighting

Bathrooms
Three full bathrooms
Two half bathrooms
First-floor half bathroom with stone/ceramic tile flooring
Remodeled first-floor half bathroom with stone/ceramic tile flooring
Second-floor full bathroom

Kitchen
Hardwood flooring
Pantry
Upgraded countertops
Kitchen island
Recessed lighting

Laundry & utility
Second-floor laundry with electric dryer hookup
Washer
Dryer
Water heater

Flooring
Hardwood
Wood
Tile
Pine
Stone/ceramic tile in some bathrooms

Heating & cooling
Baseboard heating
Fireplace heating
Thermostat (energy efficiency feature)

Sale and tax history for 91 Old Sudbury Rd

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #73587144

Oct 6, 2026

Listed

$1,499,000

$295/sq ft

MLS PIN #71600352

Dec 30, 2013

Sold

$800,000

$157/sq ft

Nov 1, 2013

Contingent

—

Oct 23, 2013

Listed

$800,000

$157/sq ft

+22

Exciting opportunity to own the historic home of Wayland's famous author and abolitionist, Lydia Maria Child, best known for authoring "Over the River and Through the Woods." This elegant 1830 antique colonial has 4998 sf of interior space and sits on 1.27 acres. Respectfully renovated by the current owner to add all the comforts of modern living. The 27'X13' kitchen boasts a 10' center island with overhang for 5 seats, 2 sinks, a large pantry closet and one entire wall of windows for natural lighting. Unlike many antiques, this house has excellent flow, a layout ideal for large gatherings of friends and family. Consistently excellent school with a new state-of-the-art high school. Walk to library and new town center.

Public Records

Apr 1, 1983

Sold

$131,200

$26/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$21,953 (+7.5%)

$556,400 + $923,900

$1,480,300

2024

$20,415 (+7.5%)

$520,100 + $859,100

$1,379,200

2023

$18,991 (+1.9%)

$450,100 + $690,500

$1,140,600

2022

$18,638 (+1.7%)

$372,700 + $643,000

$1,015,700

2021

$18,327 (+4.3%)

$346,600 + $643,000

$989,600

2020

$17,575 (+2.0%)

$346,600 + $643,000

$989,600

2019

$17,236 (+4.3%)

$330,200 + $612,700

$942,900

2018

$16,526 (+3.3%)

$330,200 + $586,400

$916,600

2017

$16,001 (+8.2%)

$314,300 + $567,800

$882,100

2016

$14,786 (−0.8%)

$308,000 + $544,700

$852,700

2015

$14,912 (+6.7%)

$308,000 + $502,900

$810,900

2014

$13,971 (+5.2%)

$279,900 + $482,300

$762,200

2013

$13,278 (−7.1%)

$264,300 + $477,900

$742,200

2012

$14,288 (−1.6%)

$264,300 + $487,300

$751,600

2011

$14,520

$266,600 + $483,800

$750,400

2010

$14,520 (−0.1%)

$266,600 + $483,800

$750,400

2009

$14,541

$299,800 + $588,500

$888,300

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

1.27 Acres

Year renovated

—

Finished Sq. Ft.

4,889

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

4,889

Year built

1830

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

3725138S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 11, 2026.

Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

4/10 Fire Factor

0.93% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 97° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

40% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years

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Wayland, MA • 01778

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In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Redfin Estimate for 91 Old Sudbury Rd

$1,517,205

$18K over list price of $1.50M

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Rental earnings

Est. $5,767 per month, based on comparable rentals

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