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4 beds3,040 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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Median sold price

$1,850,000

Avg days on market

23

Sale-to-list ratio

97.7%

Wellesley, MA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Deena Powell; Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Casey Caso
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Property Information for 17 Longfellow Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $16,695 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • 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

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
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

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
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

—

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

Public records

17 Longfellow Road

Beds

4

Baths

2.5

Total Finished SqFt

3,040 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

3,040 SqFt

Stories

2

Lot Size

23,128 SqFt

Schools near 17 Longfellow Road

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 6
Rating
School
Distance
Schofield Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Wellesley Middle School
Public6 to 8

Wellesley High School
Public9 to 12

St John The Evangelist School
PrivatePK to 6

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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 17 Longfellow Road, Wellesley, MA 02481
$1,690,762
4
3,040
23,182
$887,500
6
3,482
23,495
$3,895,000
5
5,833
15,305
–
5
3
2,984
39,169
–
–
–
–
39,259
$1,200,000
5
3,006
17,363

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