Interior Features
- Bathroom - Full
- Bathroom
- Bonus Room
- Central Vacuum
- Door FeaturesFrench Doors
- FlooringWood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Hardwood
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Home Highlights
2‑Car Garage
Fireplace
$663 per Sq FtIn line with the Wellesley median ($645)
Minimal Flood RiskFEMA Zone X (unshaded)
About This Home
Perched atop Wellesley's prestigious Cliff Estates, this beautifully renovated Victorian blends timeless architectural charm with modern comfort. Offering 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths, the home has been thoughtfully updated while preserving its original character and period details. The sun-filled kitchen features a breakfast nook overlooking the landscaped backyard, while elegant living, dining, and music rooms provide ideal spaces for everyday living and entertaining. The second floor includes three spacious bedrooms, including a serene primary suite. The third level offers an additional bedroom, full bath, and a flexible bonus room perfect for a family room, home office, gym, or playroom. Enjoy a private patio, oversized detached two-car garage, and a picturesque setting in one of Wellesley's most sought-after area. A rare opportunity to own a home where historic elegance meets modern living.
Read moreKey Details
MLS #73574530
Monthly HOA$0
Price / Sq Ft$663
Property TypeSingle Family
Subdivision
Tax (2026)$12,397
Assessed Value$1,219,000
How This Home Compares
vs. the 107 homes for sale in WellesleyPrice$1,799,000
Median $2,280,000
$675,000
$8,995,000
21% below the median Wellesley home ($2,280,000).
Price per Sq Ft$663
Median $645
$330
$2,121
About the same as the median Wellesley home.
Home Size2,714 sq ft
Median 3,813 sq ft
1,136 sq ft
10,318 sq ft
29% smaller than the median Wellesley home (3,813 sq ft).
Lot Size0.17 acres
Median 0.37 acres
0.11 acres
3.06 acres
53% smaller than the median Wellesley home (0.37 acres).
Days on Market38 days
Median 38 days
2 days
519 days
About the same as the median Wellesley home.
8 Cypress Rd at a Glance
MLS# 73574530
Offered at $1,799,000, this 4 bed, 3.5 bath home has 2,714 square feet of living space and was built in 1895. It sits in Wellesley, zoned for Wellesley Middle School and Wellesley High School.
Want to see it in person? Schedule a showing or call Keith Wade at 603-818-7976.
Property Details
Kitchen and Appliances
- Gas Water Heater
- Oven
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Microwave
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Washer
- Dryer
- Vacuum System
- Laundry FeaturesIn Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup
- Dining Room Dimensions13' X 17'
- Dining Room FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood
- Dining Room LevelFirst
- Dining Room Sqft221
- Kitchen Dimensions16' X 23'
- Kitchen FeaturesSkylight,Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Exterior Access
- Kitchen LevelFirst
- Kitchen Sqft368
Exterior and Lot
- Porch
- Patio
- Patio and Porch FeaturesPorch, Patio
- Patio
- Porch
Garage and Parking
- Covered Spaces2
- Garage Spaces2
- Open Parking
- Parking FeaturesDetached, Paved Drive, Off Street
- Parking Total4
Building and Construction
- Total Square Feet Living2,714
- Year Built1895
- Above Grade Finished Area2,714
- Building Area Total2,714
- Building Area UnitsSquare Feet
- Foundation DetailsStone
- Property Age131
- RoofShingle
- Year Built DetailsActual
- Year Built SourcePublic Records
- Architectural StyleColonial, Victorian
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- Bedrooms4
- Primary Bedroom Dimensions20' X 13'
- Bedroom 2 Dimensions11' X 14'
- Bedroom 3 Dimensions12' X 15'
- Bedroom 4 Dimensions20' X 18'
- Primary Bedroom Sqft260
- Bedroom 2 Sqft154
- Bedroom 3 Sqft180
- Bedroom 4 Sqft360
- Primary Bedroom LevelSecond
- Bedroom 2 LevelSecond
- Bedroom 3 LevelSecond
- Bedroom 4 LevelThird
- Primary Bedroom FeaturesBathroom - Full,Closet - Linen,Walk-in Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood
- Bedroom 2 FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood
- Bedroom 3 FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood
- Bedroom 4 FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood
- Total Bathrooms3.5
- Full Bathrooms3
- 1/2 Bathrooms1
- Bathroom 1 LevelFirst
- Bathroom 2 LevelSecond
- Bathroom 3 LevelSecond
- Primary Bathroom Features
- Bathroom 1 FeaturesBathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Bathroom 2 FeaturesBathroom - Full, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Bathroom 3 FeaturesBathroom - Full, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Other Rooms
- Total Rooms9
- Basement FeaturesFull
- Family Room Dimensions11' X 15'
- Living Room Dimensions12' X 19'
- Family Room Sqft165
- Living Room Sqft228
- Family Room LevelFirst
- Living Room LevelFirst
- Family Room FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood, Pocket Door
- Living Room FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood, Pocket Door
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling FeaturesCentral Air
- Fireplace FeaturesLiving Room
- Heating FeaturesForced Air, Natural Gas
- Heating
- Number of Fireplaces1
Land Info
- Lot Size Acres0.174564
- Lot Size Square Feet7,604
Homeowners Association
- AssociationNo
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees0
School Information
- Elementary SchoolSprague
- High SchoolWhs
- Middle SchoolWmd
Amenities and Community Features
- Community FeaturesPublic Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, T-Station
Other Property Info
- Annual Tax Amount12,470
- City RegionWellesley Hills
- Source Listing StatusUnder Agreement
- CountyNorfolk County
- DirectionsCliff Rd. to Cypress Rd. 2nd House on the Left
- Tax Year2025
- Source Property TypeResidential
- Home WarrantyNo
- AreaWellesley Hills
- Source NeighborhoodWellesley Hills
- Parcel NumberM:084 R:030 S:,259791
- ZoningSR20
- Property SubtypeSingle Family Residence
Utilities
- Electric200+ Amp Service
- SewerPublic Sewer
- For Gas Range
- For Gas Dryer
- Water SourcePublic
Schools Zoned for This Home
Wellesley School District
middle · 6-8Photo: webWellesley Middle School
8/10
high · 9-12Photo: webWellesley High School
10/10
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Price History
Listed For
$1,799,000
Last Sold $470,000 on 02-24-1997
First Recorded Sale $470,000 in 1997
SoldListed
| Date | Event | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| MLSListed | Listed | $1,799,000 | +$1,329,000+282.8% |
| 02-24-1997Public RecordSold | Sold | $470,000 | — |
2026 Property Tax
$12,397per year
Assessed Value $1,219,000
Tax records back to 2003
| Year | Property Tax | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $12,397 | $1,219,000 |
| 2025 | $12,470 | $1,213,000 |
| 2024 | $12,065 | $1,159,000 |
| 2023 | $11,862 | $1,036,000 |
| 2022 | $11,341 | $971,000 |
| 2021 | $11,080 | $943,000 |
| 2020 | $10,901 | $943,000 |
| 2019 | $10,911 | $943,000 |
| 2018 | $12,356 | $1,034,000 |
| 2017 | $12,191 | $1,034,000 |
| 2015 | $11,433 | $989,000 |
| 2014 | $10,455 | $906,000 |
| 2006 | $6,864 | $825,000 |
| 2005 | $6,300 | $750,000 |
| 2004 | $6,437 | $752,000 |
| 2003 | $5,960 | $734,000 |
Sale prices from public records; list prices from the MLS. Taxes shown are for the prior owner and can change after a sale.
8 Cypress Rd FAQ
At $1,799,000, the asking price of 8 Cypress Rd is 21.1% below the median asking price of $2,280,000 for homes for sale in Wellesley.
- Its price per square foot is $663, 2.7% above the median of $645 for homes for sale in Wellesley.
- That is the 45th highest price per square foot of the 102 homes for sale in Wellesley that list their size.
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