17 Atwood St

3,017 Sq. Ft.
$661 / Sq. Ft.
3,017
Sq. Ft.
$661
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Beautiful and bright 1920’s brick & shingle colonial in a prime central Wellesley location near the town center, train, and Brook Path, and within the rare “school triangle” – close to the elementary, middle, and high schools. This classic home sits on a professionally landscaped lot with a fenced yard, expansive deck, and two-car garage. Inside, charming period details blend seamlessly with modern updates, including a sun-filled kitchen with breakfast nook, elegant formal rooms, a partially finished...Beautiful and bright 1920’s brick & shingle colonial in a prime central Wellesley location near the town center, train, and Brook Path, and within the rare “school triangle” – close to the elementary, middle, and high schools. This classic home sits on a professionally landscaped lot with a fenced yard, expansive deck, and two-car garage. Inside, charming period details blend seamlessly with modern updates, including a sun-filled kitchen with breakfast nook, elegant formal rooms, a partially finished lower level, and a finished attic office (bonus 642 sq.ft. in attic: office/and 5th bedroom). Key features include central air, 200-amp electrical service, an in-ground sprinkler system, and a cobble-lined driveway, high-efficiency Burnham boiler, custom whole-home networking and AV systems, and custom closet installations in all bedrooms. Handsome details, thoughtful improvements, and a superb location make this home truly move-in ready. List of Improvements, Matterport & video attached.

Listing Agent

  1. Elke Cardella

    Elke Cardella

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    elke.cardella@compass.com

    P: (443)-610-6233

Property Details for 17 Atwood Street

Town
Wellesley
Area
MA-Wellesley
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
5.00
Parking Spaces Total
7
LISTING UPDATED: 11/21/2025 06:39 PM

Property Details for 17 Atwood Street

StatusUnder Agreement
MLS #73435120
Days on Market58
Taxes$15,728 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1920
CountyNorfolk County
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Building Information for 17 Atwood Street

Stories-Year Built1920Building Size-Lot Size0.28 AC / 12,000 SF

Payment Calculator

$11,034 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$9,723

Property Taxes

$1,311

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 17 Atwood Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University, Sidewalks
  • Living Area: 3017.0
  • Color: Yellow
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Property Condition: Remodeled
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Hunnewell Elementary
  • High School: Whs
  • Middle School: Wms
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Partially Finished, Interior Access, Bulkhead
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior Features: Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding, Decorative Molding, Ceiling Fan(s), Recessed Lighting, Sitting Room, Sun Room, Play Room, Bonus Room, Walk-up Attic
  • Interior Features: Other(See Remarks)
  • Laundry Features: Flooring - Vinyl, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Sink, In Basement
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s), Screens
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Deck - Wood, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Screens, Fenced Yard
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Screens, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Deck - Wood
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Description: Cleared, Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Wood
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • Waterfront Features: Lake/Pond, 1 to 2 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air, Other (See Remarks)
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Central, Hot Water, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 210.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Ceiling Fan(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting,Lighting - Sconce,Crown Molding,Decorative Molding
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 14.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 15.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 132.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead,Crown Molding,Decorative Molding
  • Bedroom2 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 11.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 120.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead,Crown Molding,Decorative Molding
  • Bedroom3 Length: 15.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 8.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 195.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead,Crown Molding,Decorative Molding
  • Bedroom4 Length: 15.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 13.0
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Area: 135.0
  • Bedroom5 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom5 Length: 9.0
  • Bedroom5 Level: Third
  • Bedroom5 Width: 15.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 40.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Crown Molding,Pedestal Sink
  • Bathroom1 Length: 8.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
  • Bathroom1 Width: 5.0
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 40.0
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Pedestal Sink
  • Bathroom2 Length: 5.0
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom2 Width: 8.0
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Area: 35.0
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Pedestal Sink
  • Bathroom3 Length: 5.0
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
  • Bathroom3 Width: 7.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 196.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors,Lighting - Overhead,Crown Molding,Decorative Molding
  • Dining Room Length: 14.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 14.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 144.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Crown Molding
  • Kitchen Length: 12.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 12.0
Laundry
  • Laundry Dimen: 12X7
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 280.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Coffered Ceiling(s),Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors,Recessed Lighting,Crown Molding,Decorative Molding
  • Room Living Room Length: 20.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 14.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: AC on 2nd and 3rd floor.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:099 R:052 S:,260637
  • Assessments: $1,530,000
  • Book: 30809
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: SR10
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Heat Zones: 2
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 17 Atwood Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 21, 2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73435120

Nov 12, 2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73435120

Oct 14, 2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73435120

$1,995,000
Sep 24, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73435120

$2,099,000
Feb 3, 2013

Expired

MLS PIN #71351265

$1,195,000
Dec 17, 2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #344603734

$1,136,000

+1.2% / yr

Mar 14, 2012

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71351265

$1,225,000
Apr 24, 2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #194573289

$1,050,000

+7.5% / yr

Apr 24, 2006

Sold

MLS PIN #70323374

$1,050,000
Mar 10, 2006

Contingent

MLS PIN #70323374

Jan 31, 2006

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70323374

$1,195,000
Mar 1, 1994

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #88444510

$435,000

+9.0% / yr

Dec 30, 1991

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #88446492

$361,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/21/2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73435120

11/12/2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73435120

10/14/2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73435120

$1,995,000
09/24/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73435120

$2,099,000
02/03/2013

Expired

MLS PIN #71351265

$1,195,000
12/17/2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #344603734

$1,136,000

+1.2% / yr

03/14/2012

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71351265

$1,225,000
04/24/2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #194573289

$1,050,000

+7.5% / yr

04/24/2006

Sold

MLS PIN #70323374

$1,050,000
03/10/2006

Contingent

MLS PIN #70323374

01/31/2006

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70323374

$1,195,000
03/01/1994

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #88444510

$435,000

+9.0% / yr

12/30/1991

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #88446492

$361,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 17 Atwood Street

Taxable ValueLand$1,072,000Additions$458,000Total$1,530,000
Tax Record2025$15,728 ($1,311 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,519 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,519 SqFtStories2Lot Size12,000 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1920ZoningSR10CountyNORFOLKAPNWELL M:099 R:052 S:Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 17 Atwood Street

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
Sprague Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Wellesley Middle School
Public6 to 8

Wellesley High School
Public9 to 12

St Paul 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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