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About this home
Bring your vision to life in one of the area’s most desirable neighborhoods. Situated on nearly an acre in the heart of the Bates neighborhood, this property offers exciting possibilities. Transform the current home or start fresh and create something entirely your own. Enjoy a wonderful setting close to Bates Elementary, Boulder Brook conservation land, walking and hiking trails, and nearby tennis courts. An exceptional chance to make your mark in a location that is hard to beat. Demo permit in hand. Buyer and buyer’s agent are responsible for conducting their own due diligence.
Fells, located between Wellesley Square and the Charles River, is a residential and wooded Wellesley neighborhood with winding lanes and trail-lined open space. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the trailheads and parking area at Morses Pond, where kayaks, dog walkers, and picnic blankets set the tempo. Housing leans toward classic New England colonials and mid-century splits tucked behind stone walls and tall pines. The Fells Reservation paths stitch together quiet streets and long, shaded walks. Nearby, Wellesley Books, The Wellesley Theatre, and Elm Bank Reservation act as cultural touchstones for an afternoon out. Commuter rhythms orbit Wellesley Square’s rail stop and café-lined blocks.
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Offer insights
53 Elmwood Rd · $1,950,000
$2.08M and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $2.08M+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
7 days
The average home goes pending in 20 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
102.6%
Most homes are selling 3% above list price.
About offer insights
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Interior features
8 total rooms
Full basement
One fireplace
Bedrooms
Bedrooms not separately detailed
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
1 half bathroom
Kitchen
Kitchen details not provided
Laundry & utility
Laundry details not provided
Flooring
Flooring details not provided
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating
Oil heating
Exterior features
Level lot
Easements on the property
Public road frontage
Shingle roof
Access to public transportation, tennis courts, parks, walk/jog trails and conservation area nearby
Home design
Single-family residence
Approximately 1,595 above-grade living area
Parking
Detached garage (1 garage space)
1 covered parking space
7 open parking spaces
Paved driveway
Security
Security details not provided
Construction
Frame construction
Stone foundation
Year built per public records (actual year not specified)
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
HOA & community
Not a senior community
Community features include public transportation, tennis courts, parks, walk/jog trails, conservation area, and public schools
Financial info
Financial details not provided
Other
Seller excludes any fee interest in the abutting paper street known as Kepler Road
Electricity and solar
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Bring your vision to life in one of the area’s most desirable neighborhoods. Situated on nearly an acre in the heart of the Bates neighborhood, this property offers exciting possibilities. Transform the current home or start fresh and create something entirely your own. Enjoy a wonderful setting close to Bates Elementary, Boulder Brook conservation land, walking and hiking trails, and nearby tennis courts. An exceptional chance to make your mark in a location that is hard to beat. Demo permit in hand. Buyer and buyer’s agent are responsible for conducting their own due diligence.
Public Records
Aug 29, 1997
Sold
$1,050,000
$658/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$16,225 (+9.7%)
$1,351,000 + $66,000
$1,417,000
2022
$14,787 (−0.6%)
$1,158,000 + $108,000
$1,266,000
2021
$14,876 (+1.6%)
$1,158,000 + $108,000
$1,266,000
2020
$14,635
$1,158,000 + $108,000
$1,266,000
2019
$14,648 (+45.2%)
$1,158,000 + $108,000
$1,266,000
2018
$10,086 (+1.4%)
$735,000 + $109,000
$844,000
2017
$9,951 (+2.5%)
$735,000 + $109,000
$844,000
2015
$9,710 (+16.5%)
$722,000 + $118,000
$840,000
2014
$8,332 (+14.5%)
$571,000 + $151,000
$722,000
2013
$7,277 (+1.9%)
$510,000 + $112,000
$622,000
2012
$7,141 (+6.2%)
$510,000 + $112,000
$622,000
2011
$6,721 (+3.1%)
$476,000 + $112,000
$588,000
2010
$6,519 (+3.4%)
$510,000 + $112,000
$622,000
2009
$6,307
$566,000 + $100,000
$666,000
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.92 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,595
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,595
Year built
1900
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Norfolk County
APN
263940
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)
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Sun exposure
91/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.2 hrs
5 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 53 Elmwood Rd
$1,960,616
$11K over list price of $1.95M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $1.3M to $2.3M.