2 Cavanagh Rd

3,448 Sq. Ft.
$521 / Sq. Ft.
3,448
Sq. Ft.
$521
per Sq. Ft.

Description

On an oversized corner lot, on one of Wellesley’s most beloved streets, this updated classic Colonial embodies timeless style while providing abundant space. Experience an ideal neighborhood setting where you'll enjoy block parties, evening strolls & easy access to the elementary school nearby. A sought-after open layout has spacious kitchen & family room with eat-in area overlooking the large, level, fenced yard & beautiful grounds. Formal dining room is perfect gathering place. The front-to-back...On an oversized corner lot, on one of Wellesley’s most beloved streets, this updated classic Colonial embodies timeless style while providing abundant space. Experience an ideal neighborhood setting where you'll enjoy block parties, evening strolls & easy access to the elementary school nearby. A sought-after open layout has spacious kitchen & family room with eat-in area overlooking the large, level, fenced yard & beautiful grounds. Formal dining room is perfect gathering place. The front-to-back living room provides elegant entertaining space plus the sunroom offers serene and flexible retreat for work/play. A brand-new mudroom adds exceptional storage and stylish organization. Upstairs are three well-appointed bedrooms, incl. primary suite. The finished lower level adds valuable living space with 2nd family room plus add'l room for crafts, office, or hobbies. Complete with hard-to-find 2-car garage, 2 Cavanagh Road combines charm, functionality, and an exceptional location!
  1. Listed by Molly Campbell Palmer • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Property Details for 2 Cavanagh Road

Town
Wellesley
Area
MA-Wellesley
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
2
Open Parking Spaces
4.00
Parking Spaces Total
6

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LISTING UPDATED: 03/19/2026 05:47 PM

Property Details for 2 Cavanagh Road

StatusNew
MLS #73488484
Days on Market2
Taxes$16,746 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1940
CountyNorfolk County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Molly Campbell Palmer
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Building Information for 2 Cavanagh Road

Stories-Year Built1940Building Size-Lot Size0.35 AC / 15,116 SF

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$10,107 per month

30 year fixed, 6.11% Interest

Principal and Interest

$8,711

Property Taxes

$1,396

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 2 Cavanagh Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Walk/Jog Trails, Public School
  • Living Area: 3448.0
  • Color: White
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Bates
  • High School: Whs
  • Middle School: Wms
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Water Treatment, Range Hood
  • Basement Features: Full, Finished, Interior Access
  • 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: Family Room, Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior Features: Slider, Closet, Recessed Lighting, Sun Room, Play Room
  • Interior Features: French Doors
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Washer Hookup
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard, Stone Wall, Outdoor Gas Grill Hookup
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Stone Wall, Patio
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot, Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Side Entry, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Side Entry, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Side Entry, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air, Ductless Mini-Split System
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Heating: Central, Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, Washer Hookup, Outdoor Gas Grill Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 191.1875
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Double Vanity,Lighting - Overhead,Crown Molding,Closet - Double
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 11.083333333
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 17.25
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 150.5
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead,Crown Molding
  • Bedroom2 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 10.75
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 94.8125
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead,Crown Molding
  • Bedroom3 Length: 10.25
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 9.25
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 43.270833333
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Lighting - Sconce
  • Bathroom1 Length: 5.583333333
  • Bathroom1 Level: Main,First
  • Bathroom1 Width: 7.75
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 35.0
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bathroom2 Length: 6.666666666
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom2 Width: 5.25
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Area: 59.111111111
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom3 Length: 11.083333333
  • Bathroom3 Level: Third
  • Bathroom3 Width: 5.333333333
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 137.951388888
  • Dining Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Crown Molding,Decorative Molding
  • Dining Room Length: 11.416666666
  • Dining Room Level: Main,First
  • Dining Room Width: 12.083333333
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 247.888888888
  • Family Room Features: Skylight,Vaulted Ceiling(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Lighting - Overhead
  • Family Room Length: 16.166666666
  • Family Room Level: Main,First
  • Family Room Width: 15.333333333
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 160.833333333
  • Kitchen Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Length: 10.0
  • Kitchen Level: Main,First
  • Kitchen Width: 16.083333333
Laundry
  • Laundry Dimen: 16'10X22'5
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 254.972222222
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors,Crown Molding
  • Room Living Room Length: 11.166666666
  • Room Living Room Level: Main,First
  • Room Living Room Width: 22.833333333
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:181 R:063 S:
  • Assessments: $1,688,000
  • Book: 39782
  • Tax Year: 2026
  • Zoning: SR10
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Cooling Zones: 2
  • Heat Zones: 4
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 2 Cavanagh Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 18, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73488484

$1,795,000
Aug 27, 2021

Sold

MLS PIN #72825958

$1,549,000
May 11, 2021

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72825958

May 11, 2021

Contingent

MLS PIN #72825958

May 5, 2021

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72825958

$1,549,000
Aug 25, 2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #168334113

$1,065,000
Aug 25, 2005

Sold

MLS PIN #70155232

$1,065,000
Jul 6, 2005

Contingent

MLS PIN #70155232

Mar 9, 2005

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70155232

$1,150,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/18/2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73488484

$1,795,000
08/27/2021

Sold

MLS PIN #72825958

$1,549,000
05/11/2021

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72825958

05/11/2021

Contingent

MLS PIN #72825958

05/05/2021

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72825958

$1,549,000
08/25/2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #168334113

$1,065,000
08/25/2005

Sold

MLS PIN #70155232

$1,065,000
07/06/2005

Contingent

MLS PIN #70155232

03/09/2005

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70155232

$1,150,000

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Public Records for 2 Cavanagh Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,125,000Additions$504,000Total$1,629,000
Tax Record2025$16,746 ($1,396 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,056 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,056 SqFtStories2Lot Size15,116 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1940ZoningSR10CountyNORFOLKAPNWELL M:181 R:063 S:Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 2 Cavanagh 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
Rating
School
Distance
Katharine Lee Bates Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Wellesley Middle School
Public6 to 8

Wellesley High School
Public9 to 12

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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2 Cavanagh Road is a single family home for sale in Wellesley, MA 02481. This property was listed for sale on March 18, 2026 by Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, it's currently listed at $1,795,000. It has been on the market for a total of 2 days and was last sold on August 27, 2021. This listing's school district is Wellesley School District. Nearby schools include Katharine Lee Bates Elementary School, Wellesley Middle School and Wellesley High School. 2 Cavanagh Road is a 3-bed, 3-bath, 3,448 sqft single family home built in 1940.

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Listing Courtesy of Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Molly Campbell Palmer

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