81 Garden Rd

3,217 Sq. Ft.
$583 / Sq. Ft.
3,217
Sq. Ft.
$583
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Nestled in one of Wellesley’s most coveted neighborhoods, this classic 1920’s brick Tudor offers timeless architecture and endless potential. With 9 rooms including 5 bedrooms—one conveniently located on the first floor and perfect for a home office or guest suite—this home is full of flexible living space and character. The kitchen has been thoughtfully updated with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and room for casual dining. Original details and generous room sizes set the stage...Nestled in one of Wellesley’s most coveted neighborhoods, this classic 1920’s brick Tudor offers timeless architecture and endless potential. With 9 rooms including 5 bedrooms—one conveniently located on the first floor and perfect for a home office or guest suite—this home is full of flexible living space and character. The kitchen has been thoughtfully updated with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and room for casual dining. Original details and generous room sizes set the stage for a stunning renovation or restoration. Set on a just over 20,000 square foot lot and surrounded by other stately homes, this property is a rare opportunity to create your dream home in a prime Cliff Estates location.
  1. Listed by Betsy Kessler • Rutledge Properties
  2. Listed by Patricia Bradley • Rutledge Properties

Property Details for 81 Garden Road

Town
Wellesley
Area
MA-Wellesley
Architectural Style
Tudor
Style
Tudor
Garage Spaces
2
Open Parking Spaces
6.00
Parking Spaces Total
6
LISTING CLOSED: 06/19/2025 12:00 AM

Property Details for 81 Garden Road

StatusSold
MLS #73369835
Days on Market12
Taxes$20,210 / year
HOA Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1928
CountyNorfolk County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Rutledge Properties, Betsy Kessler; Rutledge Properties, Patricia Bradley

Sold By Compass, The Shahani Group

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Building Information for 81 Garden Road

Stories-Year Built1928Building Size-Lot Size0.48 AC / 20,859 SF

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$11,028 per month

30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest

Principal and Interest

$9,343

Property Taxes

$1,684

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 81 Garden Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, University
  • Current Financing: Other
  • Living Area: 3217.0
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • 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: Sprague
  • High School: Whs
  • Middle School: Wms
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
  • 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: Family Room, Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Patio
  • Exterior Features: Patio
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof Material: Slate
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Under, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Under, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Crown Molding
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Crown Molding
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Crown Molding
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Crown Molding
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Crown Molding
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Hardwood
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Crown Molding
Family Room
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Recessed Lighting,Decorative Molding
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Crown Molding
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: House being sold "As Is"
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:072 R:011 S:,259244
  • Assessments: $1,966,000
  • Book: 00
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: SR20
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Heat Zones: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 81 Garden Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 19, 2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73369835

$2,125,000
Jun 19, 2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73369835

$1,875,000
May 17, 2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73369835

DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/19/2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73369835

$2,125,000
06/19/2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73369835

$1,875,000
05/17/2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73369835

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

Public Records for 81 Garden Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,322,000Additions$644,000Total$1,966,000
Tax Record2025$20,210 ($1,684 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths2Total Finished SqFt3,217 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,217 SqFtStories2Lot Size20,859 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1928Year Renovated1928ZoningSR20CountyNORFOLKAPNWELL M:072 R:011 S:

Schools near 81 Garden 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
Sprague 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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Listing Courtesy of Rutledge Properties, Betsy Kessler; Rutledge Properties, Patricia Bradley

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