17 Longfellow Road

Sold 10/23/25

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Last Sold Price

$1,690,762

4 beds3 baths3,040 sqft

17 Longfellow Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.53 acresLot Size

1889Year Built

$556/sq ftPrice per sq ft

5 carsParking Spaces

Description

Tucked away in one of Wellesley’s most desirable neighborhoods, this enchanting carriage house blends timeless character with modern comfort. Original architectural details throughout create a warm and inviting atmosphere rarely found today. Sunny and bright updated kitchen, formal dining with pantry and formal living room flow easily for entertaining. Spacious family room with fireplace is enhanced with abundant natural light. Beautiful office space and half bath complete the first floor. This home...Tucked away in one of Wellesley’s most desirable neighborhoods, this enchanting carriage house blends timeless character with modern comfort. Original architectural details throughout create a warm and inviting atmosphere rarely found today. Sunny and bright updated kitchen, formal dining with pantry and formal living room flow easily for entertaining. Spacious family room with fireplace is enhanced with abundant natural light. Beautiful office space and half bath complete the first floor. This home offers four bedrooms and two full baths on the second level. Playroom/bonus space in lower level. Newer detached oversized two garage is a wonderful addition to this great property. Conveniently located minutes to Wellesley’s vibrant town center, top-rated schools, and commuter routes. With its combination of history, craftsmanship, and location, this carriage house is a rare find, a home that feels both storied and fresh, ready for its next chapter.

Listed by: Deena Powell • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Listed by: Casey Caso • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Listing closed: 10/23/2025 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 73441844

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Property Information for 17 Longfellow Road

Property Details

Taxes: $16,695 / year
MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
County: Norfolk County
Town: Wellesley
Area: MA-Wellesley
Architectural Style: Carriage House
Style: Carriage House
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces Total: 5

Building Information

Year Built: 1889
Lot Size: 0.53 AC / 23,182 SF

General Details

Property Details

Building Area Units: Square Feet
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station

Current Financing: Cash
Living Area: 3040.0
Color: Blue
SqFt with Basement: No
Property Attached: No
Single Family Type: Detached
Waterfront: No
Water View: No
Year Built Details: Actual
Year Built Source: Public Records

Location/School

Grade School: Wellesley
High School: Wellesley High

Middle School: Wellesley Middle

Features

Interior Features

Appliances: Gas Water Heater
Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished

Num of Baths: 3.0
Num of Full Baths: 2
Num of Half Baths: 1
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.50
Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
DoorFeatures: French Doors
FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
FireplaceYN: Yes
Fireplaces: 3
Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Play Room, Office
Interior Features: French Doors
Laundry Features: In Basement
Primary Bath: Yes
SpaYN: No
Window Features: Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Exterior Features

Construction: Frame
Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Decorative Lighting

Exterior Features: Professional Landscaping, Decorative Lighting, Patio
Lot Description: Wooded
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Roof Material: Shingle

Parking Features

Attached Garage: No
Carport: No

Covered Spaces: 2.00
Garage: Yes
Garage Parking: Detached, Storage, Side Entry, Oversized Parking, Paved Drive, Improved Driveway, Paved Driveway
Open Parking: Yes
Parking Features: Detached, Storage, Side Entry, Oversized Parking, Paved Drive, Improved Driveway, Paved Driveway
Parking Features: Side Entry, Oversized Parking, Improved Driveway, Paved Driveway

Utilities

Cooling: None
Cooling: No

Heating: Natural Gas
Heating: Yes
Sewer: City/Town Sewer
Utility Connections: for Gas Range
Water: Public

Room Information

Primary Bedroom

Room Primary Bedroom Area: 153.36
Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood

Room Primary Bedroom Length: 10.8
Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Room Primary Bedroom Width: 14.2

Bedroom 2

Bedroom2 Area: 159.43
Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom2 Length: 10.7
Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom2 Width: 14.9

Bedroom 3

Bedroom3 Area: 129.6
Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom3 Length: 12.0
Bedroom3 Level: Second
Bedroom3 Width: 10.8

Bedroom 4

Bedroom4 Area: 156.51
Bedroom4 Features: Fireplace,Closet,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom4 Length: 11.1
Bedroom4 Level: Second
Bedroom4 Width: 14.1

Bathroom 1

Bathroom1 Area: 23.65
Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half

Bathroom1 Length: 5.5
Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom1 Width: 4.3

Bathroom 2

Bathroom2 Area: 119.839999999
Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full

Bathroom2 Length: 10.7
Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom2 Width: 11.2

Dining Room

Dining Room Area: 199.42
Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors,Wet Bar

Dining Room Length: 11.8
Dining Room Level: First
Dining Room Width: 16.9

Family Room

Family Room Area: 506.414999999
Family Room Features: Skylight,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting

Family Room Length: 26.5
Family Room Level: First
Family Room Width: 19.11

Kitchen

Kitchen Area: 151.98
Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Stainless Steel Appliances

Kitchen Length: 10.2
Kitchen Level: First
Kitchen Width: 14.9

Laundry

Laundry Dimen: 10.3X23.7

Living Room

Room Living Room Area: 280.78
Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Room Living Room Length: 13.9
Room Living Room Level: First
Room Living Room Width: 20.2

Other Room 1

Room Office Area: 168.19
Room Office Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,French Doors

Room Office Length: 12.1
Room Office Level: First
Room Office Width: 13.9

Property Information

Property Info

Year Round: Yes
Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet

WARRANTY: No
Lot Size Units: Acres
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Disclosures: Finished lower level not included in the total SQF.

Tax Information

Listing Terms: Contract
Tax ID: 258228

Assessments: $1,624,000
Book: 0
Tax Year: 2025
Zoning: SFR

Building / Association Information

Living Characteristics

Beds Total: 4

Other Building Characteristics

Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Foundation Area: 999999.0

Complex & Association Information

Adult Community: No

Property History for 17 Longfellow Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Oct 23, 2025	Sold MLS PIN #73441844	$1,690,762	—
Oct 13, 2025	Under Agreement MLS PIN #73441844		—
Oct 13, 2025	Contingent MLS PIN #73441844		—
Oct 9, 2025	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #73441844	$1,650,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
10/23/2025	Sold MLS PIN #73441844	$1,690,762
10/13/2025	Under Agreement MLS PIN #73441844	—
10/13/2025	Contingent MLS PIN #73441844	—
10/09/2025	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #73441844	$1,650,000

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

Public Records for 17 Longfellow Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,271,000Additions$353,000Total$1,624,000

Tax Record2025$16,695 ($1,391 / month)

Home Facts

Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt3,040 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,040 SqFtStories2Lot Size23,128 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1889Year Renovated1983ZoningSR15CountyNORFOLKAPNWELL M:044 R:016 S:

Schools near 17 Longfellow Road

This home is within Wellesley School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
8/10	Schofield Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	K to 5	0.6 mi
8/10	Wellesley Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	1.6 mi
10/10	Wellesley High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	1.3 mi
NR	St John The Evangelist School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 6	0.5 mi


Rating	School	Distance
8/10	Schofield Elementary School PublicK to 5 Serves this home	0.6 mi
8/10	Wellesley Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	1.6 mi
10/10	Wellesley High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	1.3 mi
NR	St John The Evangelist School PrivatePK to 6 Nearby school	0.5 mi

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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14 Bird Hill Avenue, Wellesley, MA 02481	$3,895,000	5	6	5,833	15,305
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