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About this home
Sophisticated, modern living in the heart of one of Wellesley’s most beloved neighborhoods! Completely reimagined through a comprehensive 2023 renovation, this exceptional 5,700+ sq. ft. Colonial offers the rare combination of privacy, generous living space, and exceptional walkability to top-ranked schools, Linden Square, Wellesley Hills Commuter Rail and all of Wellesley’s wonderful amenities. The sun-filled interior offers an effortless flow, beginning with a gracious formal fireplaced living room, an elegant dining room and an ideal work from home private office with custom built-ins. At the heart of the home, the renovated kitchen features upgraded appliances, two dishwashers, an expansive island and a generous dining area with direct access to a covered deck and the private backyard. A stylish bar / butler’s pantry connects the kitchen to the spacious family room, creating a seamless setting for both relaxed daily living and entertaining. A full bath, powder room, and mudroom, with direct access to the garage, complete the first floor. Upstairs, the impressive primary suite is a private retreat with soaring ceilings, two walk-in closets, a beautifully renovated spa-inspired bath, and its own private terrace. A second ensuite bedroom features a bonus room ideal for a second in-home office. Two additional generous bedrooms, a full bath with a double vanity, and a dedicated laundry space complete the second level. The expansive, finished lower level significantly extends the home’s versatility featuring a bonus room with a bar and kitchenette, fitness space, and rooms for recreation, play, or additional work-from-home needs. Outside, the level private yard is surrounded by mature trees creating an unexpected oasis just minutes to town. A large deck extends your living space outdoors with ample room for entertaining, relaxing, and play. Turnkey and beautifully updated throughout, this distinctive home delivers the space and privacy of a suburban retreat with the convenience of true in-town Wellesley living.
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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Market insights
31 Alba Rd · $2,595,000
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 22 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
101.1%
Most homes are selling 1% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$2,595,000
Median sale price in this area is $852,952. (67% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
16% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
13 total rooms
Wet bar
Bonus room
Exercise room
Play room
Recessed lighting
Bathroom - Full
Bathroom - Tiled with shower stall
Bedrooms
Master bedroom on second floor with hardwood flooring, balcony/deck, recessed lighting, remodeled
Bedroom 2 on second floor with full bathroom, closet, hardwood flooring, dressing room, recessed lighting, remodeled
Bedroom 3 on second floor with closet, hardwood flooring, recessed lighting, remodeled
Bedroom 4 on second floor with closet, hardwood flooring, recessed lighting, remodeled
Bathrooms
4 full bathrooms
2 half bathrooms
Master bathroom present
First-floor half bathroom (remodeled)
Second-floor full bathroom with double vanity and tiled shower stall
Basement half bathroom (remodeled)
Kitchen
Hardwood flooring
Stone/granite/solid countertops
Kitchen island
Wet bar
Exterior access
Recessed lighting
Remodeled
Second dishwasher
Laundry & utility
Laundry on second floor with custom built closet/cabinets
Laundry area flooring: stone/ceramic tile
Remodeled laundry
Flooring
Tile
Vinyl / VCT
Hardwood
Laminate
Heating & cooling
Baseboard heating
Natural gas heating
Fireplace heating
Ductless cooling
Exterior features
Deck
Hot tub / spa (private)
Professional landscaping
Sprinkler system
Garden
Lake/pond access and public beach ownership
Public road frontage
Home design
White exterior color
Property type: Single Family Residence
Updated / Remodeled condition
Parking
Attached garage (1 garage space)
1 covered space
5 open parking spaces
Total 6 parking spaces
Paved driveway
Construction
Frame construction
Concrete perimeter foundation
Shingle roof
Year built from public records
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Gas available for gas range
HOA & community
Community features: public transportation, shopping, tennis courts, parks, walk/jog trails, highway access, house of worship, private school, public school, T-Station, university
Not a senior community
Electricity and solar
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OFFER ACCEPTED: NO OPEN HOUSE SAT 8/6. Classic CE colonial in the heart of town, close to Hills train and all schools. Rear addition significantly expands on the original home and creates fantastic flow. Updated kitchen opens directly into a large eat-in dining area with glass doors to backyard deck. Mudroom directly off the kitchen to side door. Kitchen has expansive butler's pantry and a half bath. Adjacent to kitchen is a large family room, also with glass doors facing backyard. The front of the home features living room with wood burning fireplace and more formal dining room off the center hall. Sun-filled study or office off living room. Upstairs, the expansive primary suite features enviable closet space, large bathroom with shower and oversized tub, and private office or sitting room. 4 additional bedrooms, 2 baths and laundry, make up the second floor. The lower level is finished with new flooring and maximizes the home’s expansive foot print.
MLS PIN #70037333
Jan 19, 2005
Sold
$1,130,500
$197/sq ft
Dec 15, 2004
Listing Removed
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May 20, 2004
Listed
$1,095,000
$191/sq ft
HANDSOME GARRISON COLONIAL IN CENTRALLY LOCATED EASY ACCESS NEIGHBORHOOD. SPACIOUS RECENT UPDATES, ADDITIONS MAKE FOR FABULOUS 4000 S.F. FAMILY LIVING SPACE. LOVELY MASTER BEDROOM SUITE,FINISHED LOWER LEVEL. PRIVATE REAR YARD.
Public Records
Aug 31, 1989
Sold
$273,000
$48/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 7, 1989
Sold
$334,000
$58/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$16,007 (+8.9%)
$844,000 + $554,000
$1,398,000
2022
$14,705 (+2.0%)
$725,000 + $534,000
$1,259,000
2021
$14,417 (+1.6%)
$693,000 + $534,000
$1,227,000
2020
$14,184 (+2.5%)
$693,000 + $534,000
$1,227,000
2019
$13,838 (−2.1%)
$662,000 + $534,000
$1,196,000
2018
$14,137 (+1.4%)
$636,000 + $547,000
$1,183,000
2017
$13,948 (+0.8%)
$636,000 + $547,000
$1,183,000
2016
$13,841 (+4.8%)
$625,000 + $545,000
$1,170,000
2015
$13,213
$595,000 + $548,000
$1,143,000
2014
$13,213 (−1.5%)
$493,000 + $652,000
$1,145,000
2013
$13,408 (+1.9%)
$462,000 + $684,000
$1,146,000
2012
$13,156 (+2.6%)
$462,000 + $684,000
$1,146,000
2011
$12,824 (+6.1%)
$431,000 + $691,000
$1,122,000
2010
$12,083 (+2.2%)
$462,000 + $691,000
$1,153,000
2009
$11,819
$534,000 + $714,000
$1,248,000
Public record
Beds
5
Baths
4
Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
0.31 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
4,034
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
4,034
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Norfolk County
APN
260442
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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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
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Sun exposure
84/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.3 hrs
5.4 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 31 Alba Rd
$2,600,405
$5,405 over list price of $2.60M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $950K to $3.8M.