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$1,575,000

Est. $10,384/mo —

•

2,212

sq ft

20 Shaw Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481

About this home

Ideally situated on a picturesque, tree-lined street in the heart of Wellesley, this beautifully appointed home pairs timeless style with effortless everyday living. Sun-filled rooms and hardwood floors create a warm, inviting backdrop, while the spacious family room with fireplace and custom built-ins flows seamlessly to a private home office. The chef’s kitchen features custom cabinetry, a Wolf gas 6 burner range + premium appliances, wine refrigerator, breakfast bar and a generous dining area with French doors opening to an expansive deck – perfect for outdoor dining and entertaining. A charming sunroom offers additional flexibility for work or relaxation, while a thoughtfully designed mudroom with custom cubbies adds everyday functionality. Elegant 1st floor powder room. Upstairs, the serene primary suite features a marble bath with radiant heated floors, complemented by two additional bedrooms and an updated full bath with a double vanity. The finished lower level provides flexible space for recreation, fitness or play. Just minutes from Linden Square and within easy walking distance of Sprague Elementary, Wellesley Middle School, shops, restaurants and the Wellesley Hills commuter rail, this exceptional home offers the best of in-town Wellesley living. The walk up, unfinished 3rd floor offers expansion opportunities. 2020 Burnham Boiler; 2019 lower level renovation with French drain, sump pump with backup battery; high-end integrated sound system on 1st floor & deck; 2013 roof. Assumable VA loan: buyer may qualify to assume seller's below market rate VA mortgage, subject to lender approval and buyer's creditworthiness. See listing agents for details.

Single-familyProperty Type

1936Year Built

8,550 sq ftLot Size

$712Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Beyond Boston Properties Group • Compass

Listed by Compass

Listing updated: Oct 14, 2026 at 06:30pm

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #73590895

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$10,384 per month

Principal and interest$8,810

Property taxes

$1,337

HOA dues

Home insurance

$236

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Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Sprague Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi

9/10

Wellesley Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi

8/10

Wellesley High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi

10/10

Provided by GreatSchools

About Linden

Square

Linden Square, located between Wellesley Square and Newton Lower Falls, is a village-style and retail-focused Wellesley neighborhood with a walkable commercial strip and leafy residential side streets. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Linden Street and Washington Street junction, where sidewalk patios, independent boutiques, and polished everyday services keep the sidewalks active. Community pillars include The Linden Store, Wellesley Books, and the Wellesley Theatre Project, each adding a local, small-town cadence to errands and evenings. Architecture shifts from classic New England colonials to tidy mid-century homes, with mature trees softening the streetscape. A compact, park-like feel comes through at nearby public greens and playing fields. Commuter rhythms orbit the MBTA Worcester Line, while the retail core stays human-scaled and conversational.

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Offer insights

20 Shaw Rd · $1,575,000

Strong offer

$1.65M and above

75% chance or better to win

Why $1.65M+ is a strong offer

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SALE-TO-LIST

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Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bathroom

Bedroom

Living

Dining

Interior features
Custom built-in closets and cabinetry
Bonus room
Walk-up attic
Wired for sound
French doors
Two fireplaces, including one in the living room

Bedrooms
Three bedrooms, all on the second floor

Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms and one half bathroom
Full bathroom with double vanity and tiled tub and shower

Kitchen
Remodeled kitchen with hardwood flooring, recessed lighting, and crown molding
Stainless steel appliances, range, dishwasher, disposal, microwave, refrigerator, freezer, range hood, and wine refrigerator
Wine chiller

Laundry & utility
Laundry in the basement
Gas water heater

Flooring
Tile, vinyl, hardwood, stone, slate, laminate, and marble flooring

Heating & cooling
Forced-air, hot-water, and radiant heating
Central air conditioning

Sale and tax history for 20 Shaw Rd

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #73590895

Oct 14, 2026

Listed

$1,575,000

$712/sq ft

MLS PIN #72309577

Jun 11, 2018

Sold

$1,205,000

$545/sq ft

Apr 23, 2018

Pending

—

Apr 16, 2018

Listed

$1,195,000

$540/sq ft

+17

Chic Colonial sited on lovely tree line street offers an open floor plan perfect for all your entertaining needs. Gracious living room streaming with natural light opens to bright sun room/office. Gorgeous Chef's kitchen with high end appliances leads to generous dining room with French doors leading to generous deck overlooking beautiful level manicure yard. Second floor offers magnificent Master suite, stunning marble bath, hardwood floors throughout, two additional well proportioned bedrooms and full bath. Spacious lower level with fireplace and wall to wall carpeting complete this fantastic home. Don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity close to train, shops, schools and town.

MLS PIN #71581737

Oct 18, 2013

Sold

$956,000

$432/sq ft

Sep 15, 2013

Contingent

—

Sep 11, 2013

Listed

$899,000

$406/sq ft

It doesn't get better than this! Picture-perfect brick Tudor with all the charm of the 1930's but stylishly updated for today's most discerning buyer. State-of-the-art chef's kitchen w/ high-end appliances, gorgeous new 2012-13 marble master and family baths, generously sized living spaces and bedrooms, finished playroom, slate-tiled mudroom and central air. French door from dining room opens to hardwood deck for entertaining, sound system plays music inside and out. All overlook a lushly landscaped, level lot. Walk to town, train and school. A jewel!

MLS PIN #71365484

Jul 6, 2012

Sold

$890,000

$402/sq ft

Apr 16, 2012

Contingent

—

Apr 11, 2012

Listed

$875,000

$396/sq ft

Public Records

Oct 17, 2003

Sold

$719,000

$325/sq ft

MLS PIN #30746861

Oct 17, 2003

Sold

$717,220

$324/sq ft

Aug 24, 2003

Listing Removed

—

Jul 18, 2003

Listed

$719,000

$325/sq ft

MLS PIN #30402934

Jun 16, 2000

Sold

$538,000

$243/sq ft

Apr 19, 2000

Listing Removed

—

Apr 17, 2000

Listed

$529,000

$239/sq ft

Public Records

Jul 12, 1995

Sold

$285,000

$129/sq ft

Public Records

Jun 19, 1989

Sold

$325,000

$147/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$14,702 (+8.4%)

$772,000 + $512,000

$1,284,000

2022

$13,560 (+1.9%)

$663,000 + $498,000

$1,161,000

2021

$13,301 (+1.6%)

$634,000 + $498,000

$1,132,000

2020

$13,086 (+10.1%)

$634,000 + $498,000

$1,132,000

2019

$11,882 (+7.7%)

$605,000 + $422,000

$1,027,000

2018

$11,030 (+1.4%)

$591,000 + $332,000

$923,000

2017

$10,882 (+2.0%)

$591,000 + $332,000

$923,000

2016

$10,671 (+6.2%)

$581,000 + $321,000

$902,000

2015

$10,046 (+5.3%)

$545,000 + $324,000

$869,000

2014

$9,544 (+3.6%)

$451,000 + $376,000

$827,000

2013

$9,208 (+3.5%)

$423,000 + $364,000

$787,000

2012

$8,897 (+4.5%)

$423,000 + $352,000

$775,000

2011

$8,515 (+5.0%)

$394,000 + $351,000

$745,000

2010

$8,112 (+13.8%)

$423,000 + $351,000

$774,000

2009

$7,131

$488,000 + $265,000

$753,000

Public record

Beds

Baths

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

8,712 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Finished Sq. Ft.

1,912

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

1,912

Year built

1936

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

259972

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.

Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

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

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be 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

54% 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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Historical weather

Wellesley, MA • 02481

Average low and high temperatures (°F)

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Sun exposure

90/ 100

Exceptional sunlight

Sunscore

This home ranks in the top 30% for direct sun exposure in Wellesley. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

8.8 hrs

5.4 hrs

JuneDecember

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Redfin Estimate for 20 Shaw Rd

$1,603,736

$29K over list price of $1.58M

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Rental earnings

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