81 Garden Road

Sold 6/19/25

Sold

Last Sold Price

$1,875,000

5 beds3 baths3,217 sqft

81 Garden Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.48 acresLot Size

1928Year Built

$583/sq ftPrice per sq ft

6 carsParking Spaces

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.

Listed by: Betsy Kessler • Rutledge Properties
Listed by: Patricia Bradley • Rutledge Properties

Listing closed: 06/19/2025 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 73369835

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

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Principal and Interest

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Property Information for 81 Garden Road

Property Details

Taxes: $20,210 / year
MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
County: Norfolk County
Town: Wellesley
Area: MA-Wellesley
Architectural Style: Tudor
Style: Tudor
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces Total: 6

Building Information

Year Built: 1928
Lot Size: 0.48 AC / 20,859 SF

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

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
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		—
May 17, 2025	Contingent MLS PIN #73369835		—
May 5, 2025	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #73369835	$2,275,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
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	—
05/17/2025	Contingent MLS PIN #73369835	—
05/05/2025	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #73369835	$2,275,000

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

Public records

81 Garden Road

Beds

Baths

Total Finished SqFt

3,217 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

3,217 SqFt

Stories

Lot Size

20,859 SqFt

Schools near 81 Garden Road

This home is within Wellesley School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
9/10	Sprague Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	K to 5	1.4 mi
8/10	Wellesley Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	1.2 mi
10/10	Wellesley High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	1.2 mi
NR	St John The Evangelist School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 6	0.9 mi


Rating	School	Distance
9/10	Sprague Elementary School PublicK to 5 Serves this home	1.4 mi
8/10	Wellesley Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	1.2 mi
10/10	Wellesley High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	1.2 mi
NR	St John The Evangelist School PrivatePK to 6 Nearby school	0.9 mi

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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81 Garden Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481

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