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Last Sold Price
5 beds2,601 sqft

31 Bancroft Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.44 acresLot Size
1927Year Built
$500/sq ftPrice per sq ft
8 carsParking Spaces

Description

Nestled in the heart of picturesque Wellesley Hills, this classic Colonial offers timeless charm and exceptional potential. Set on a generous 19,000+sqft lot with mature landscaping and a peaceful neighborhood feel, this home presents a rare opportunity to restore and reimagine a beloved gem or create a new home in a commuters dream location. Close to highways and a quick walk to Wellesley Farms Commuter Rail. This home 4 + bedroom home features well-proportioned rooms, original hardwood floors,...Nestled in the heart of picturesque Wellesley Hills, this classic Colonial offers timeless charm and exceptional potential. Set on a generous 19,000+sqft lot with mature landscaping and a peaceful neighborhood feel, this home presents a rare opportunity to restore and reimagine a beloved gem or create a new home in a commuters dream location. Close to highways and a quick walk to Wellesley Farms Commuter Rail. This home 4 + bedroom home features well-proportioned rooms, original hardwood floors, and traditional millwork, the layout lends itself beautifully to both preservation and thoughtful updates. Whether you’re looking to renovate or expand, the solid bones and unbeatable location make this a truly worthwhile investment.
  • Listed by: Gail Lockberg • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Town and Country Real Estate
Listing closed: 06/30/2025 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 73371534
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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,497,200

Avg days on market

29

Sale-to-list ratio

96.0%

Wellesley, MA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Town and Country Real Estate, Gail Lockberg

Sold By Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Molly Campbell Palmer

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Property Information for 31 Bancroft Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $14,649 / 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: 2
  • Parking Spaces Total: 8

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1927
  • Lot Size: 0.44 AC / 19,346 SF

General Details

Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2601.0
  • Color: White
  • 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: Schofield
  • High School: W.H.S.
  • Middle School: W.M.S.
  • Neighborhood: Wellesley Hills

Features

Interior Features
  • Appliances: Electric Water Heater
  • Basement Features: Full
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 3
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Entry Hall
  • Laundry Features: First Floor
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Deck
  • Exterior Features: Deck
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Heating: Central, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range
  • Water: Public

Room Information

Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 247.041666
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 12.25
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 20.166666
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 159.180555
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet
  • Bedroom2 Length: 13.083333
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 12.166666
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 168.993055
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet
  • Bedroom3 Length: 13.083333
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 12.916666
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 108.444444
  • Bedroom4 Length: 10.166666
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 10.666666
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Area: 119.319444
  • Bedroom5 Length: 10.083333
  • Bedroom5 Level: First
  • Bedroom5 Width: 11.833333
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 40.138888
  • Bathroom1 Length: 5.666666
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
  • Bathroom1 Width: 7.083333
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 119.479166
  • Bathroom2 Length: 9.25
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom2 Width: 12.916666
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Area: 22.125
  • Bathroom3 Length: 4.5
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
  • Bathroom3 Width: 4.916666
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 175.5625
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Length: 13.25
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 13.25
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 156.791666
  • Kitchen Length: 13.25
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 11.833333
Laundry
  • Laundry Dimen: 10'1"X7'1"
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 309.236111
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Length: 12.166666
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 25.416666

Property Information

Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: seller has not recently lived in the property
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 258256
  • Assessments: $1,425,000
  • Book: 0
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: SF 10

Building / Association Information

Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Frontage: 130.00
  • Cooling Zones: 0
  • Heat Zones: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 31 Bancroft Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 30, 2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73371534

$1,300,000—
May 16, 2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73371534

—
May 16, 2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73371534

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/30/2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73371534

$1,300,000
05/16/2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73371534

—
05/16/2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73371534

—

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

Public records

31 Bancroft Road

Beds

4

Baths

3

Total Finished SqFt

2,496 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

2,496 SqFt

Stories

2

Lot Size

19,346 SqFt

Schools near 31 Bancroft 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

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This home: 31 Bancroft Road, Wellesley, MA 02481
$1,300,000
5
2,601
19,346
$1,575,000
4
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16,120
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Listing Courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Town and Country Real Estate, Gail Lockberg

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