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$1,300,000

Est. $8,202/mo —

•

2,150

sq ft

96 Washburn Ave, Wellesley, MA 02481

About this home

Rare opportunity to get into the Town of Wellesley. Situated on an oversized 26000 sqft lot on a cul-de-sac with potential for expansion.The main level has gleaming hardwood floors throughout, a master bedroom with newly renovated en-suite, and two good-sized bedrooms with shared updated full bath. Newly renovated kitchen with SS appliances and granite counter tops and access to rear deck overlooking level backyard. Living room with fireplace and formal dining area complete the main floor. The fully finished ground level is sunny and bright, with a separate entrance and “mud-room” area and a bedroom with an updated half-bath, fireplace, and built-in shelving/storage. The large open floor plan provides great flexibility of use for an office, gaming lounge, work-out and entertainment room. Easy access to commuter rail, 95, Rt. 9, schools, parks, shopping and restaurants and Babson and Wellesley and Mass Bay colleges.

Single-familyProperty Type

1979Year Built

0.6 acresLot Size

$605Price/Sq.Ft.

6 spacesParking

Listed by Simin Javaheri • Simin Javaheri

Listed by • Simin Javaheri

Listing updated: Nov 11, 2026 at 10:21am

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #73600997

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$8,202 per month

Principal and interest$7,095

Property taxes

$912

HOA dues

Home insurance

$195

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Schofield Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

8/10

Wellesley Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi

8/10

Wellesley High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi

10/10

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About Poet's

Corner

Poet's Corner, located between Washington Street and the Charles River, is a residential and village-adjacent Wellesley Hills neighborhood with leafy side streets and a commuter-rail edge. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Washington Street stretch by Wellesley Hills Station, where coffee counters, small eateries, and everyday storefronts set a steady, walkable rhythm. Classic New England colonials and capes mix with updated interiors, and sidewalks link pocket parks to the river’s green corridor. Elm Bank Reservation frames the landscape with gardens and seasonal events. The Linden Store and The Cottage anchor local routines, while the Wellesley Free Library adds a civic, cultural note. Trails and playing fields at nearby Hunnewell and Perrin Parks round out the outdoor circuit.

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Market insights

96 Washburn Ave · $1,300,000

DAYS ON MARKET

The average home goes pending in 22 days.

SALE-TO-LIST

Most homes are selling 0% above list price.

LIST PRICE

Median sale price in this area is $758,025. (42% lower than this home)

PRICE DROP

23% 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
Two fireplaces

Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
1 half bathroom
Primary bathroom

Kitchen
Range, dishwasher, disposal, microwave, refrigerator, freezer, range hood

Laundry & utility
Washer and electric dryer hookups

Heating & cooling
Central heating
Window-unit cooling

Sale and tax history for 96 Washburn Ave

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #73600997

Nov 11, 2026

Listed

$1,300,000

$605/sq ft

MLS PIN #70050858

Sep 15, 2004

Sold

$605,500

$282/sq ft

Jun 16, 2004

Listed

$624,000

$290/sq ft

Public Records

Dec 1, 1987

Sold

$270,000

$126/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$10,946 (−2.7%)

$893,000 + $63,000

$956,000

2022

$11,248 (+9.5%)

$832,000 + $131,000

$963,000

2021

$10,270 (+11.1%)

$743,000 + $131,000

$874,000

2020

$9,248 (+7.3%)

$690,000 + $110,000

$800,000

2019

$8,620 (+16.7%)

$635,000 + $110,000

$745,000

2018

$7,385 (+1.2%)

$539,000 + $79,000

$618,000

2017

$7,298 (+11.9%)

$540,000 + $79,000

$619,000

2015

$6,520 (+12.1%)

$492,000 + $72,000

$564,000

2014

$5,816 (−2.7%)

$408,000 + $96,000

$504,000

2013

$5,979 (+1.9%)

$412,000 + $99,000

$511,000

2012

$5,866 (+14.8%)

$412,000 + $99,000

$511,000

2011

$5,109 (−0.3%)

$358,000 + $89,000

$447,000

2010

$5,125 (−0.2%)

$400,000 + $89,000

$489,000

2009

$5,133

$459,000 + $83,000

$542,000

Public record

Beds

Baths

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.6 Acres

Year renovated

—

Finished Sq. Ft.

1,338

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

1,338

Year built

1979

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

257868

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

Provided by First Street

Historical weather

Wellesley, MA • 02481

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Sun exposure

90/ 100

Exceptional sunlight

Sunscore

This home receives average direct sun exposure in Wellesley. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

9.3 hrs

5.5 hrs

JuneDecember

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Redfin Estimate for 96 Washburn Ave

$1,293,789

$6,211 under list price of $1.30M

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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $1.3M to $2.1M.

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smaller lot
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SOLD AUG 3, 2026
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smaller lot
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smaller lot
42 years older
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$1,895,000 Last sold price
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$98/sq ft
smaller lot
67 years older
SOLD SEP 14, 2026
$1,505,000 Last sold price
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smaller lot
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Rental earnings

Est. $3,639 per month, based on comparable rentals

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