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5 beds5,296 sqft
97 Arnold Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
Est: $28,788/moGet pre-approved
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.52 acresLot Size
1936Year Built
$940/sq ftPrice per sq ft
7 carsParking Spaces

Description

From the moment you arrive, you’ll fall in love with this much-admired white brick Colonial, beautifully sited on a charming corner in Wellesley’s coveted Cliff Estates. Set back from the road and surrounded by beautifully landscaped grounds, this exceptional home offers the perfect blend of elegance, comfort, and space for today’s lifestyle. Inside, gracious rooms unfold with everything exactly where you want it—and more than you expect. The inviting fireplaced living room opens to a light-filled...From the moment you arrive, you’ll fall in love with this much-admired white brick Colonial, beautifully sited on a charming corner in Wellesley’s coveted Cliff Estates. Set back from the road and surrounded by beautifully landscaped grounds, this exceptional home offers the perfect blend of elegance, comfort, and space for today’s lifestyle. Inside, gracious rooms unfold with everything exactly where you want it—and more than you expect. The inviting fireplaced living room opens to a light-filled sunroom, ideal as a home office or quiet retreat, with French doors leading to the stone patio. The state-of-the-art kitchen features generous stone countertops, new ovens and Sub-Zero refrigeration, a charming dining area with banquette seating, and an exceptional walk-in pantry. A gracious dining room with a window seat and custom built-ins is perfect for entertaining. The oversized family room, with its dramatic barrel ceiling, abundant windows, and doors opening to the yard, is sure to become the heart of the home. An additional study provides yet another flexible space for working from home or relaxing. A glamorous turned staircase leads to the second floor and a stunning primary suite featuring two walk-in closets and a luxurious marble spa bath. Three additional bedrooms and two full baths, including one en-suite, complete this level. The finished lower level offers even more versatile living space with a playroom, exercise area, additional bedroom, and full bath. Oversized three-car garage with added storage space is such a plus! Outside, enjoy professionally landscaped grounds with mature trees and beautiful plantings. Exceptionally maintained and beautifully decorated throughout, this elegant Cliff Estates home offers a rare combination of timeless style, generous living space, and effortless everyday comfort.
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  • Listed by: Bobby Morgenstern • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Last updated: 09/15/2026 11:18 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 73574731

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Property Information for 97 Arnold Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $36,643 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Wellesley
  • Area: MA-Wellesley
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Style: Colonial
  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Open Parking Spaces: 4.00
  • Parking Spaces Total: 7
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1936
  • Lot Size: 0.52 AC / 22,745 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Private School, Public School, University
  • Living Area: 5296.0
  • Color: White
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Sprague
  • High School: Wellesley
  • Middle School: Wellesley
  • Neighborhood: Cliff Estates
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood, Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Basement Features: Full, Finished, Walk Out, Interior Access, Garage Access
  • Num of Baths: 5.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 4
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 4.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 5
  • DoorFeatures: French Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 4
  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Features: Recessed Lighting, Walk-In Closet(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Sun Room, Office, Play Room, Exercise Room, Central Vacuum
  • Interior Features: Central Vacuum, French Doors, Security System
  • Laundry Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, First Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame, Brick
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Patio, Rain Gutters, Sprinkler System, Stone Wall
  • Exterior Features: Sprinkler System, Stone Wall, Deck, Patio
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot, Easements
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Roof Material: Slate
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 3.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Heated, Storage, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Heated, Storage, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Heated, Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Fireplace(s), Fireplace
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 252.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 18.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 14.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 210.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 15.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 14.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 187.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 17.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 11.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 180.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom4 Length: 15.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Area: 132.0
  • Bedroom5 Features: Closet,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bedroom5 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom5 Level: Basement
  • Bedroom5 Width: 11.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom1 Level: Basement
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom2 Level: First
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 210.0
  • Dining Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting
  • Dining Room Length: 15.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 14.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 567.0
  • Family Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting
  • Family Room Length: 27.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 21.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 308.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Cabinets - Upgraded,Recessed Lighting,Second Dishwasher,Gas Stove
  • Kitchen Length: 22.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 14.0
Laundry
  • Laundry Dimen: 11X8
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 336.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting
  • Room Living Room Length: 24.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 14.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 154.0
  • Room Office Features: Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors,Exterior Access
  • Room Office Length: 14.0
  • Room Office Level: Main
  • Room Office Width: 11.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: 261066
  • Assessments: $3,603,000
  • Book: 0000
  • Lot: 29
  • Map: 108
  • Tax Year: 2026
  • Zoning: SR20
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Cooling Zones: 4
  • Heat Zones: 4
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Security: Security System
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 97 Arnold Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 9, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73574731

$4,980,000
Apr 6, 2021

Sold

MLS PIN #72779869

$3,300,000
Feb 9, 2021

Contingent

MLS PIN #72779869

DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/09/2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73574731

$4,980,000
04/06/2021

Sold

MLS PIN #72779869

$3,300,000
02/09/2021

Contingent

MLS PIN #72779869

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

Public Records for 97 Arnold Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,381,000Additions$1,988,000Total$3,369,000
Tax Record2025$34,633 ($2,886 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths4.5Total Finished SqFt4,425 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,425 SqFtStories2Lot Size22,745 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1938Year Renovated1999ZoningSR20CountyNORFOLKAPNWELL M:108 R:029 S:

Schools near 97 Arnold 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
Upham 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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97 Arnold Road is a single family home for sale in Wellesley, MA 02481. This property was listed for sale on September 9, 2026 by Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, it's currently listed at $4,980,000. It has been on the market for a total of 8 days and was last sold on April 6, 2021. This listing's school district is Wellesley School District. Nearby schools include Upham Elementary School, Wellesley Middle School and Wellesley High School. 97 Arnold Road is a 5-bed, 5-bath, 5,296 sqft single family home built in 1936.

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Listing Courtesy of Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Bobby Morgenstern

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