12 Winding River Cir

9,036 Sq. Ft.
$581 / Sq. Ft.
9,036
Sq. Ft.
$581
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Exceptional property on the Charles River! 2.89 acres of manicured lawn rolls down to the river giving you unobstructed views & private use of a nature lover's paradise. Gorgeous stone patios, multiple decks, & sun-filled rooms w/French Doors are all designed to maximize your enjoyment of this incredible retreat. Privately nestled on a quiet cul-de-sac, this stunning Cape is beautiful in all seasons and offers a gracious and flexible floor plan including an exquisite first-floor primary bedroom suite...Exceptional property on the Charles River! 2.89 acres of manicured lawn rolls down to the river giving you unobstructed views & private use of a nature lover's paradise. Gorgeous stone patios, multiple decks, & sun-filled rooms w/French Doors are all designed to maximize your enjoyment of this incredible retreat. Privately nestled on a quiet cul-de-sac, this stunning Cape is beautiful in all seasons and offers a gracious and flexible floor plan including an exquisite first-floor primary bedroom suite w/ river view. A great room, expansive living room, dining and updated kitchen w/ light-filled breakfast room, an add’l bedroom suite and choice of offices complete the main floor. Upstairs, 4 more ensuite bedrooms, including a 2nd primary w/ a heavenly office. Large walk-out finished LL w/ bar, gym and media room and 3 car garage. Extensively rebuilt in 2004 renowned architect Patrick Ahearn, the design, quality and setting are a knotch above the rest. Bring your kayaks and lounge chairs!
  1. Listed by Betsy Kessler • Rutledge Properties

Property Details for 12 Winding River Circle

Town
Wellesley
Area
MA-Wellesley
Architectural Style
Colonial, Cape
Style
Garden, Colonial, Cape
Garage Spaces
3
Open Parking Spaces
6.00
Parking Spaces Total
9
LISTING UPDATED: 03/15/2026 03:07 AM

Property Details for 12 Winding River Circle

StatusActive
MLS #73485582
Days on Market9
Taxes$47,298 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1961
CountyNorfolk County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Rutledge Properties, Betsy Kessler
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Building Information for 12 Winding River Circle

Stories-Year Built1961Building Size-Lot Size2.89 AC / 125,888 SF

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$29,420 per month

30 year fixed, 6.11% Interest

Principal and Interest

$25,479

Property Taxes

$3,942

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 12 Winding River Circle

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Living Area: 9036.0
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Water View: Yes
  • Year Built Details: Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Hunnewell
  • High School: Whs
  • Middle School: Wms
  • Neighborhood: Dana Hall
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished
  • Num of Baths: 8.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 6
  • Num of Half Baths: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 7.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 8
  • DoorFeatures: French Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 5
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wood
  • Interior Features: Bathroom - Full, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Home Office, Exercise Room, Game Room, Wetbar, Wired for Surround Sound
  • Interior Features: Wetbar, Wired for Surround Sound, French Doors, Security System
  • Laundry Features: Second Floor, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Screens
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Balcony - Exterior, Porch, Deck - Wood, Patio, Covered, Balcony, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Screens, Garden
  • Exterior Features: Screens, Balcony, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Garden Area, Porch, Deck - Wood, Patio, Covered Patio/Deck
  • Lot Description: Cul-De-Sac, Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck - Wood, Patio, Covered
  • Roof Material: Wood
  • View: Scenic View(s)
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Waterfront, River
  • Waterview Features: River
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 3.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Heated, Storage, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Heated, Storage, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Heated, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 483.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Vaulted Ceiling(s),Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors,Double Vanity,Exterior Access
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 23.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Main, First Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 21.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 342.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Balcony / Deck
  • Bedroom2 Length: 18.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 19.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 304.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Balcony - Exterior,French Doors
  • Bedroom3 Length: 19.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 16.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 270.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Balcony / Deck
  • Bedroom4 Length: 15.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 18.0
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Area: 209.0
  • Bedroom5 Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom5 Length: 19.0
  • Bedroom5 Level: First
  • Bedroom5 Width: 11.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Level: First
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Level: First
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 272.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Dining Room Length: 16.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 17.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 400.0
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors,Wet Bar,Exterior Access
  • Family Room Length: 20.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 20.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 480.0
  • Kitchen Features: Beamed Ceilings,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Wet Bar,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Cabinets - Upgraded
  • Kitchen Length: 16.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 30.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 459.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access
  • Room Living Room Length: 27.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 17.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Level: First
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: 1961 foundation,house extensively rebuilt with Patrick Ahern in 2004
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:141 R:004 S:,262899
  • Assessments: $4,601,000
  • Book: 35159
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: SR40
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 6
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Cooling Zones: 4
  • Heat Zones: 4
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Security: Security System
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 12 Winding River Circle

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 11, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73485582

$5,250,000
Dec 31, 2025

Expired

MLS PIN #73425377

$5,675,000
Dec 15, 2025

Temporarily Withdrawn

MLS PIN #73425377

$5,675,000
Sep 3, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73425377

$5,675,000
Aug 22, 2025

Canceled

MLS PIN #73332841

$5,890,000
Aug 22, 2025

Temporarily Withdrawn

MLS PIN #73332841

$5,890,000
Mar 27, 2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73332841

$6,150,000
Feb 5, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73332841

$6,450,000
Jun 2, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #598002984

$3,783,725

+6.2% / yr

Jun 2, 2017

Sold

MLS PIN #72121852

$3,783,725
Apr 13, 2017

Contingent

MLS PIN #72121852

Feb 22, 2017

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72121852

$4,195,000
Apr 26, 2013

Canceled

MLS PIN #71382288

$4,450,000
May 14, 2012

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71382288

$4,450,000
Jan 28, 2008

Canceled

MLS PIN #70561109

$5,200,000
Apr 16, 2007

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70561109

$5,200,000
Feb 27, 2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #132796556

$1,705,000

+9.0% / yr

Feb 27, 2004

Sold

MLS PIN #30715240

$1,705,000
Nov 25, 2003

Contingent

MLS PIN #30715240

Apr 30, 2003

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30715240

$2,200,000
Feb 1, 1994

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #88444490

$715,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/11/2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73485582

$5,250,000
12/31/2025

Expired

MLS PIN #73425377

$5,675,000
12/15/2025

Temporarily Withdrawn

MLS PIN #73425377

$5,675,000
09/03/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73425377

$5,675,000
08/22/2025

Canceled

MLS PIN #73332841

$5,890,000
08/22/2025

Temporarily Withdrawn

MLS PIN #73332841

$5,890,000
03/27/2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73332841

$6,150,000
02/05/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73332841

$6,450,000
06/02/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #598002984

$3,783,725

+6.2% / yr

06/02/2017

Sold

MLS PIN #72121852

$3,783,725
04/13/2017

Contingent

MLS PIN #72121852

02/22/2017

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72121852

$4,195,000
04/26/2013

Canceled

MLS PIN #71382288

$4,450,000
05/14/2012

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71382288

$4,450,000
01/28/2008

Canceled

MLS PIN #70561109

$5,200,000
04/16/2007

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70561109

$5,200,000
02/27/2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #132796556

$1,705,000

+9.0% / yr

02/27/2004

Sold

MLS PIN #30715240

$1,705,000
11/25/2003

Contingent

MLS PIN #30715240

04/30/2003

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30715240

$2,200,000
02/01/1994

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #88444490

$715,000

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Public Records for 12 Winding River Circle

Taxable ValueLand$2,400,000Additions$2,201,000Total$4,601,000
Tax Record2025$47,298 ($3,942 / month)
Home Facts
Beds6Baths7Total Finished SqFt7,729 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt7,729 SqFtStories2Lot Size125,888 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1961Year Renovated2004ZoningSR40CountyNORFOLKAPNWELL M:141 R:004 S:Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 12 Winding River Circle

This home is within Wellesley School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Hunnewell Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Wellesley Middle School
Public6 to 8

Wellesley High School
Public9 to 12

Riverbend School
PrivatePK to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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12 Winding River Circle is a single family home for sale in Wellesley, MA 02482. This property was listed for sale on March 11, 2026 by Rutledge Properties, it's currently listed at $5,250,000. It has been on the market for a total of 9 days and was last sold on June 2, 2017. This listing's school district is Wellesley School District. Nearby schools include Hunnewell Elementary School, Wellesley Middle School and Wellesley High School. 12 Winding River Circle is a 6-bed, 8-bath, 9,036 sqft single family home built in 1961.

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Listing Courtesy of Rutledge Properties, Betsy Kessler

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