$2,395,000
- 5
- beds
- 3 full · 1 half
- baths
- 4,086
- sqft
- 1940
- year built
- 5
- beds
- 3 full · 1 half
- baths
- 4,086
- sqft
- 1940
- year built
- Status:
- Active
- MLS #:
- 73576607
- County:
- Norfolk
- Listed By:
- Declan O'Toole - SelectRE Boston
- Agent Phone:
- (617) 777-6109
Sponsoring Broker: Derek Eisenberg, Continental Real Estate Group, Inc
Bates Elementary is on this street. Start there, then walk the half acre. Level, fenced and private, reworked in 2020 under a plan by Duckham Architecture and Interiors with a new fieldstone wall, walkways on both sides, irrigation, underground water management and expanded driveway. The house is a 1940 colonial that was expanded and re-sided the same year by Duckham Architecture and Interiors. New siding, windows and gutters on every side. An extra-large farmer's porch across the front. A new side entry where the bulkhead used to be. And a four-season room with a cathedral ceiling and glass on three sides, opening to a landing deck and bluestone patio. Inside, a twenty five foot eat-in kitchen with a Wolf range, double wall ovens, Sub-Zero wine refrigeration, custom cabinetry and a built-in banquette that seats eight. The living room has a fireplace and a wall of built-ins. The family room has a brick fireplace and a bay window. Upstairs, the primary suite occupies its own wing, with a fireplace, a step-up sitting room that doubles as an office, a walk-in closet, and a bath with a double vanity and a tiled walk-in shower. The lower level was rebuilt in 2014 and extended in 2020. Daylight windows, its own heating and cooling, a fifth bedroom, a second sitting room, a full bath, laundry, and an exercise room with direct outside access. Ideal for guests, an au pair, a parent, or a teenager who wants a floor of their own. New roof 2014. Fresh interior paint 2026. Gas heat, central air, 200-amp service. A short walk to the commuter rail and Linden Square.
Highlights
- Residential
- Single Family Residence
- Built in 1940
- 0.46 Acre Lot
- 54 days on Market
-
- Bedrooms
- 5
-
- Bathrooms
- 3 full · 1 half
-
- Year Built
- 1940
-
- Architectural Style
- Colonial
-
- Construction Materials
- Frame
-
- Foundation
- Concrete Perimeter
-
- Parking Features
- Paved, Off Street
-
- Living Area
- 4086.0
-
- Interior Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Recessed Lighting, Entrance Foyer
-
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range, Disposal, Oven, Gas Water Heater, Wine Refrigerator
-
- Flooring
- Hardwood, Tile, Carpet
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- Exterior Features
- Storage
-
- Patio And Porch
- Patio, Deck, Porch
-
- Cooling
- Central Air
-
- Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas, Zoned
-
- Basement
- Full, Walk-Out Access, Partially Finished, Interior Entry
-
- Acres
- 0.46
-
- Lot Features
- Level, Landscaped
-
- Water
- Public
-
- Area
- Wellesley Hills
-
- County
- Norfolk
-
- City
- Wellesley
-
- Zip Code
- 02481
-
- High School
- Wellesley High School
-
- Middle School
- Wellesley Middle School
-
- Elementary School
- Bates
-
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Estimated Value
$2,551,411
Estimated Sales Price Range:
$2,219,727 - $2,883,094
Source: Constellation Data Labs
Price History
| 10/14/2026 | Price Changed | $2,395,000 |
| Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN) #73576607 | ||
| 09/16/2026 | Listed | $2,545,000 |
| Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN) #73576607 | ||
| 06/21/2010 | Sold | $810,000 |
| Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN) #71058907 | ||
| 04/06/2010 | Listed | $849,000 |
| Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN) #71058907 | ||
Source: MLS Data
Deed History
| 03/14/2014 | Quit Claim Deed (arm's length) | $1,251,000 |
| 03/14/2014 | Quit Claim Deed (arm's length) | $1,251,000 |
| 03/01/2012 | Quit Claim Deed (arm's length) | $1,007,000 |
| 06/21/2010 | Deed | $810,000 |
Source: Public records via Constellation Data Labs
Mortgage History
| 12/27/2021 | ARM (Adjustable Rate Mortgage as of August, 2009) | $826,000 |
| 08/11/2014 | $1,000,000 | |
| 03/14/2014 | Unknown | $1,000,000 |
| 03/01/2012 | Unknown | $750,000 |
| 06/21/2010 | $607,500 |
Source: Public records via Constellation Data Labs
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This home is listed at $2,395,000 with 4,086 sqft of space—that comes out to approximately $586 per square foot.
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21 Elmwood Rd was listed on September 16, 2026, which means it's been on the market for 54 days.
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When was this house built?
This home was built in 1940, making it approximately 86 years old.
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21 Elmwood Rd sits on a 0.46-acre lot, which is 20,038 square feet.
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- Elementary: Bates
- Middle: Wellesley Middle School
- High: Wellesley High School
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Last Updated: November 09, 2026 at 08:36PM | Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN) | MLS#: 73576607
