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5 beds4,086 sqft
21 Elmwood Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
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Single FamilyProperty Type
0.46 acresLot Size
1940Year Built
$623/sq ftPrice per sq ft
9 carsParking Spaces

Description

Bates Elementary is on this street. Start there, then walk the half acre. Level, fenced and private, reworked in 2020 under a landscape architect's plan with a new fieldstone wall, walkways on both sides, irrigation, underground water management and a driveway rebuilt to hold nine cars. The house is a 1940 colonial that was expanded and re-skinned the same year by Duckham Architecture and Interiors. New siding, windows and gutters on every side. An extra-large farmer's porch across the front. A new...Bates Elementary is on this street. Start there, then walk the half acre. Level, fenced and private, reworked in 2020 under a landscape architect's plan with a new fieldstone wall, walkways on both sides, irrigation, underground water management and a driveway rebuilt to hold nine cars. The house is a 1940 colonial that was expanded and re-skinned the same year by Duckham Architecture and Interiors. New siding, windows and gutters on every side. An extra-large farmer's porch across the front. A new side entry where the bulkhead used to be. And a four-season room with a cathedral ceiling and glass on three sides, opening to a landing deck and bluestone patio. Inside, a twenty five foot eat-in kitchen with a Wolf range, double wall ovens, Sub-Zero wine refrigeration, custom cabinetry and a built-in banquette that seats eight. The living room has a fireplace and a wall of built-ins. The family room has a brick fireplace and a bay window. Upstairs, the primary suite occupies its own wing, with a fireplace, a step-up sitting room that doubles as an office, a walk-in closet, and a bath with a double vanity and a tiled walk-in shower. The lower level was rebuilt in 2014 and extended in 2020. Daylight windows, its own heating and cooling, a fifth bedroom, a second sitting room, a full bath, laundry and a exercise room with direct outside access. Ideal for guests, an au pair, a parent, or a teenager who wants a floor of their own. New roof 2014. Fresh interior paint 2026. Gas heat, central air, 200-amp service. A short walk to the commuter rail and Linden Square.
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  • Listed by: Declan O'Toole • SelectRE Boston
Last updated: 09/20/2026 04:06 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 73576607

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Property Information for 21 Elmwood Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $23,208 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Wellesley
  • MLS Area: Wellesley Hills
  • Area: MA-Wellesley-Wellesley Hills, MA-Wellesley
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Style: Colonial
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 9.00
  • Parking Spaces Total: 9
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Lot Size: 0.46 AC / 19,918 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School
  • Living Area: 4086.0
  • Color: White
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Bates
  • High School: Wellesley High School
  • Middle School: Wellesley Middle School
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Wine Refrigerator
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished, Walk Out, Interior Access
  • Num of Baths: 4.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 3
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • DoorFeatures: French Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Cable Hookup, Bathroom, Sun Room, Home Office, Sitting Room, Exercise Room, Foyer
  • Interior Features: French Doors
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Skylight, Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Deck, Patio, Storage Shed, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard, Stone Wall
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Storage Shed, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Stone Wall, Porch, Deck, Patio
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Exterior, Porch, Deck, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air, 3 or More
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 216.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Cable Hookup
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 12.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 18.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 170.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 17.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 10.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 130.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 10.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 120.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom4 Length: 10.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Area: 504.0
  • Bedroom5 Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom5 Length: 21.0
  • Bedroom5 Level: Basement
  • Bedroom5 Width: 24.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 110.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
  • Bathroom1 Length: 11.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: Second
  • Bathroom1 Width: 10.0
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 96.0
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
  • Bathroom2 Length: 12.0
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom2 Width: 8.0
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Area: 32.0
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom3 Length: 4.0
  • Bathroom3 Level: First
  • Bathroom3 Width: 8.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 408.0
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Recessed Lighting
  • Family Room Length: 24.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 17.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 312.0
  • Kitchen Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Recessed Lighting
  • Kitchen Length: 13.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 24.0
Laundry
  • Laundry Dimen: 21X18
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 312.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 24.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 210.0
  • Room Office Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Cable Hookup
  • Room Office Length: 14.0
  • Room Office Level: Second
  • Room Office Width: 15.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: Disclosure Property condition statement available.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:0181 B:0078 L:000A,264482
  • Assessments: $2,282,000
  • Block: 0078
  • Book: 32119
  • Lot: 000A
  • Map: 0181
  • Tax Year: 2026
  • Zoning: SR10
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Heat Zones: 3
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 21 Elmwood Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 16, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73576607

$2,545,000
Mar 14, 2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #412026095

$1,251,000
Mar 14, 2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #412026094

$1,251,000

+11.3% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/16/2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73576607

$2,545,000
03/14/2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #412026095

$1,251,000
03/14/2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #412026094

$1,251,000

+11.3% / yr

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

Public Records for 21 Elmwood Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,292,000Additions$863,000Total$2,155,000
Tax Record2025$22,153 ($1,846 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt3,177 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,177 SqFtStories2Lot Size19,918 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1940Year Renovated2019ZoningSR10CountyNORFOLKAPNWELL M:181 R:078 S:A

Schools near 21 Elmwood 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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21 Elmwood Road is a single family home for sale in Wellesley, MA 02481. This property was listed for sale on September 16, 2026 by SelectRE Boston, it's currently listed at $2,545,000. It has been on the market for a total of 4 days and was last sold on March 14, 2014. This listing's school district is Wellesley School District. Nearby schools include Katharine Lee Bates Elementary School, Wellesley Middle School and Wellesley High School. 21 Elmwood Road is a 5-bed, 4-bath, 4,086 sqft single family home built in 1940.

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Listing Courtesy of SelectRE Boston, Declan O'Toole

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