Sold
Last Sold Price
5 beds3,369 sqft

40 Chestnut St, Wellesley, MA 02481

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.30 acresLot Size
1901Year Built
$727/sq ftPrice per sq ft
8 carsParking Spaces

Description

Sunday Open House Canceled! Brimming with charm and fine detail, 40 Chestnut Street, Wellesley, MA 02481 is a sun-splashed Shingle-style home with a wraparound porch on a coveted Wellesley Farms street. A welcoming foyer with a turned staircase opens to inviting living and dining rooms, plus a sunlit eat-in kitchen with marble countertops and backsplash and premium appliances. 5 bedrooms and 3.5 baths include a primary suite with a sitting room or office, along with two additional bedrooms on the...Sunday Open House Canceled! Brimming with charm and fine detail, 40 Chestnut Street, Wellesley, MA 02481 is a sun-splashed Shingle-style home with a wraparound porch on a coveted Wellesley Farms street. A welcoming foyer with a turned staircase opens to inviting living and dining rooms, plus a sunlit eat-in kitchen with marble countertops and backsplash and premium appliances. 5 bedrooms and 3.5 baths include a primary suite with a sitting room or office, along with two additional bedrooms on the third floor. Enjoy a finished lower level, landscaped grounds, and a patio. Major improvements include a new two-car garage, EV-ready 200-amp underground electrical service, and a high-efficiency Carrier Infinity gas and heat pump HVAC system, plus MassSave insulation, restored windows, Ethernet wiring, refreshed hall bath, and fresh interior paint. Close to Wellesley Square, the commuter rail, Route 9, I-95/128 and the Mass Pike. Classic character and a standout Wellesley address.
  • Listed by: Paul Neavyn • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Listing closed: 05/06/2026 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 73474474
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Property Information for 40 Chestnut Street

Property Details

  • Taxes: $20,951 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Wellesley
  • MLS Area: Wellesley Farms
  • Area: MA-Wellesley-Wellesley Farms, MA-Wellesley
  • Architectural Style: Colonial, Shingle, Craftsman
  • Style: Colonial, Shingle, Craftsman
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Open Parking Spaces: 6.00
  • Parking Spaces Total: 8

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1901
  • Lot Size: 0.30 AC / 12,881 SF

General Details

Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Private School, Public School
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 3369.0
  • Color: Grey
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate,Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Sprague
  • High School: Wellesley High
  • Middle School: Wellesley Middle

Features

Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Trash Compactor, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished, 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
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Stone / Slate, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Lighting - Overhead, Bathroom - Half, Pedestal Sink, Closet, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Cabinets - Upgraded, Recessed Lighting, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Lighting - Pendant, Entrance Foyer, Bathroom, Bonus Room, Internet Available - Unknown
  • Interior Features: Internet Available - Unknown
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Recessed Lighting, Washer Hookup, In Basement
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage Shed, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Stone Wall
  • Exterior Features: Storage Shed, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Stone Wall, Porch, Patio
  • Lot Description: Gentle Sloping
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump, Ductless Mini-Split System
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 110 Volts, 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Central, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Natural Gas, Fireplace
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public

Room Information

Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 270.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 18.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 15.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 221.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Stained Glass,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bedroom2 Length: 17.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 13.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 144.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Sconce
  • Bedroom3 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 180.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting
  • Bedroom4 Length: 15.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Third
  • Bedroom4 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Area: 270.0
  • Bedroom5 Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting
  • Bedroom5 Length: 18.0
  • Bedroom5 Level: Third
  • Bedroom5 Width: 15.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 50.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Lighting - Sconce,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bathroom1 Length: 10.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: Second
  • Bathroom1 Width: 5.0
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 35.0
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Closet,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Recessed Lighting,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bathroom2 Length: 7.0
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom2 Width: 5.0
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Area: 63.0
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Lighting - Sconce
  • Bathroom3 Length: 9.0
  • Bathroom3 Level: Basement
  • Bathroom3 Width: 7.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 208.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Lighting - Overhead,Pocket Door
  • Dining Room Length: 16.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 13.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 224.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Recessed Lighting,Stainless Steel Appliances,Pot Filler Faucet,Lighting - Pendant
  • Kitchen Length: 16.0
  • Kitchen Level: Main,First
  • Kitchen Width: 14.0
Laundry
  • Laundry Dimen: 11X7
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 323.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,Window(s) - Stained Glass,Recessed Lighting,Pocket Door
  • Room Living Room Length: 19.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 17.0

Property Information

Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: Seller's Disclosure,Lead Paint Disclosure,and Home Inspection Disclosure attached.
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: M:084 R:049 S:,259812
  • Assessments: $2,038,000
  • Book: 36629
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: SR20

Building / Association Information

Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Cooling Zones: 2
  • Heat Zones: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 40 Chestnut Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 6, 2026

Sold

MLS PIN #73474474

$2,450,000—
Feb 7, 2026

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73474474

—
Feb 7, 2026

Contingent

MLS PIN #73474474

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/06/2026

Sold

MLS PIN #73474474

$2,450,000
02/07/2026

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73474474

—
02/07/2026

Contingent

MLS PIN #73474474

—

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

Public records

40 Chestnut Street

Beds

5

Baths

3.5

Total Finished SqFt

2,573 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

2,573 SqFt

Unfinished Basement SqFt

450 SqFt

Stories

2

Schools near 40 Chestnut Street

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
Sprague 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 40 Chestnut Street, Wellesley, MA 02481
$2,450,000
5
3,369
12,881
$2,345,325
5
5,112
14,099
$3,500,000
5
5,487
21,228
$550,000
5
5
4,014
29,767
$3,010,000
5
4,928
31,475
–
5
2.5
2,337
12,417

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