Interior Features
- Recessed Lighting
- Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built
- Entrance Foyer
- Office
- Mud Room
- Play Room
- Exercise Room
- Door FeaturesFrench Doors
- FlooringFlooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
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Home Highlights
Renovated
2‑Car Garage
Finished Basement486 finished sq ft
Home Office
Home Gym
Fireplace
$665 per Sq FtIn line with the Wellesley median ($645)
Minimal Flood RiskFEMA Zone X (unshaded)
About This Home
Set on a picturesque cul-de-sac in Wellesley's coveted Poet's neighborhood, this exceptional home offers an ideal blend of sophisticated living and everyday comfort. An inviting open floor plan creates a seamless flow between the kitchen, dining, and living spaces, while thoughtfully designed formal and informal rooms provide flexibility for both entertaining and relaxed family living. Chef's kitchen with doubles ovens includes a breakfast room with a window seat and custom built- in cabinet and opens to the family room with doors leading to the expansive and private backyard. A dedicated home office offers a quiet and private workspace features French doors to the blue stone patio. An oversized mudroom keeps belongings neat and tidy. Five generously sized bedrooms including a serene Primary suite with soaring ceiling, picture windows and double walk in closets. Four other bedrooms provide exceptional versatility for family, guests, and additional living needs. Lower level features a playroom and potential to fully finish another 640 sq.ft. for added value. Ideally located in one of Wellesley's most desirable neighborhoods, this special property offers an outstanding combination of space, functionality, and location. Picture perfect in a dream neighborhood!
Read moreKey Details
MLS #73571045
Monthly HOA$0
Price / Sq Ft$665
Property TypeSingle Family
SubdivisionPoets
Tax (2026)$22,750
Assessed Value$2,237,000
How This Home Compares
vs. the 107 homes for sale in WellesleyPrice$2,695,000
Median $2,280,000
$675,000
$8,995,000
18% above the median Wellesley home ($2,280,000).
Price per Sq Ft$665
Median $645
$330
$2,121
3% above the median Wellesley home ($645).
Home Size4,054 sq ft
Median 3,813 sq ft
1,136 sq ft
10,318 sq ft
6% larger than the median Wellesley home (3,813 sq ft).
Lot Size0.34 acres
Median 0.37 acres
0.11 acres
3.06 acres
10% smaller than the median Wellesley home (0.37 acres).
Days on Market45 days
Median 38 days
2 days
519 days
On the market longer than most homes here (38 days median).
104 Fairbanks Ave at a Glance
MLS# 73571045
Offered at $2,695,000, this 5 bed, 3.5 bath home has 4,054 square feet of living space and was built in 1933. It sits in Poets, Wellesley, zoned for Schofield Elementary School, Wellesley Middle School and Wellesley High School.
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Property Details
Kitchen and Appliances
- Laundry FeaturesIn Basement
- Dining Room Dimensions13' X 13'
- Dining Room FeaturesCloset/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Chair Rail, Wainscoting
- Dining Room LevelMain,First
- Dining Room Sqft169
- Kitchen Dimensions16' X 15'
- Kitchen FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood,Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Gas Stove,Lighting - Pendant
- Kitchen LevelMain,First
- Kitchen Sqft240
Exterior and Lot
- Road Frontage TypePublic
- Road ResponsibilityPublic Maintained Road
- Road Surface TypePaved
Garage and Parking
- Attached Garage
- Covered Spaces2
- Garage Spaces2
- Open Parking
- Parking FeaturesAttached, Paved Drive, Off Street
- Parking Total7
Building and Construction
- Total Square Feet Living4,054
- Year Built1933
- Above Grade Finished Area3,568
- BelowGradeFinishedArea486
- Building Area Total4,054
- Building Area UnitsSquare Feet
- Foundation DetailsConcrete Perimeter
- Property Age93
- Year Built DetailsApproximate,Renovated Since
- Year Built SourcePublic Records
- Architectural StyleColonial
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- Bedrooms5
- Primary Bedroom Dimensions16' X 17'
- Bedroom 2 Dimensions12' X 11'
- Bedroom 3 Dimensions12' X 11'
- Bedroom 4 Dimensions12' X 12'
- Bedroom 5 Dimensions17' X 13'
- Primary Bedroom Sqft272
- Bedroom 2 Sqft132
- Bedroom 3 Sqft132
- Bedroom 4 Sqft144
- Bedroom 5 Sqft221
- Primary Bedroom LevelSecond
- Bedroom 2 LevelSecond
- Bedroom 3 LevelSecond
- Bedroom 4 LevelSecond
- Bedroom 5 LevelSecond
- Primary Bedroom FeaturesVaulted Ceiling(s),Walk-in Closet(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,Recessed Lighting
- Bedroom 2 FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Hardwood
- Bedroom 3 FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Hardwood
- Bedroom 4 FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Hardwood
- Bedroom 5 FeaturesBathroom - Full, Walk-in Closet(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood
- Total Bathrooms3.5
- Full Bathrooms3
- 1/2 Bathrooms1
- Bathroom 1 LevelFirst
- Bathroom 2 LevelSecond
- Primary Bathroom Features
- Bathroom 1 FeaturesBathroom - Half, Flooring - Hardwood
- Bathroom 2 FeaturesBathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled with Shower Stall
Other Rooms
- Total Rooms11
- Basement FeaturesFull
- Family Room Dimensions13' X 17'
- Living Room Dimensions12' X 23'
- Family Room Sqft221
- Living Room Sqft276
- Office/Study Room Sqft220
- Family Room LevelMain,First
- Living Room LevelMain,First
- Office/Study Room LevelMain
- Family Room FeaturesCloset/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting
- Living Room FeaturesBeamed Ceilings, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Sconce
- Office/Study Room FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood, French Doors, Recessed Lighting
- Exercise Room
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling FeaturesCentral Air
- Fireplace FeaturesLiving Room
- Heating FeaturesNatural Gas
- Heating
- Number of Fireplaces1
Land Info
- Lot DescriptionCul-De-Sac, Level
- Lot Size Acres0.337213
- Lot Size Square Feet14,689
Homeowners Association
- AssociationNo
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees0
School Information
- Elementary SchoolWps
- High SchoolWhs
- Middle SchoolWms
Amenities and Community Features
- Community FeaturesPublic Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
Other Property Info
- Annual Tax Amount2,237,000
- Source Listing StatusUnder Agreement
- CountyNorfolk County
- DirectionsWalnut Street to Fairbanks Avenue
- Tax Year2026
- Source Property TypeResidential
- Home WarrantyNo
- Source NeighborhoodPoets
- Parcel NumberM:029 R:019 S:,257580
- SubdivisionPoets
- ZoningSR15
- Property SubtypeSingle Family Residence
Utilities
- SewerPublic Sewer
- Water SourcePublic
Schools Zoned for This Home
Wellesley School District
elementary · K-5Photo: webSchofield Elementary School
8/10
middle · 6-8Photo: webWellesley Middle School
8/10
high · 9-12Photo: webWellesley High School
10/10
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Price History
Listed For
$2,695,000
Last Sold $1,300,000 on 07-15-2004
First Recorded Sale $535,000 in 1985
SoldListed
| Date | Event | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| MLSListed | Listed | $2,695,000 | +$1,395,000+107.3% |
| 07-15-2004Public RecordSold | Sold | $1,300,000 | +$765,000+143.0% |
| 12-01-1985Public RecordSold | Sold | $535,000 | — |
2026 Property Tax
$22,750per year
Assessed Value $2,237,000
Tax records back to 2003
| Year | Property Tax | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $22,750 | $2,237,000 |
| 2025 | $21,650 | $2,106,000 |
| 2024 | $20,622 | $1,981,000 |
| 2023 | $20,461 | $1,787,000 |
| 2022 | $19,108 | $1,636,000 |
| 2021 | $18,095 | $1,540,000 |
| 2020 | $17,802 | $1,540,000 |
| 2019 | $17,077 | $1,476,000 |
| 2018 | $18,475 | $1,546,000 |
| 2017 | $18,227 | $1,546,000 |
| 2015 | $16,022 | $1,386,000 |
| 2014 | $15,302 | $1,326,000 |
| 2006 | $9,185 | $1,104,000 |
| 2005 | $8,140 | $969,000 |
| 2004 | $7,935 | $927,000 |
| 2003 | $7,527 | $927,000 |
Sale prices from public records; list prices from the MLS. Taxes shown are for the prior owner and can change after a sale.
104 Fairbanks Ave FAQ
At $2,695,000, the asking price of 104 Fairbanks Ave is 18.2% above the median asking price of $2,280,000 for homes for sale in Wellesley.
- Its price per square foot is $665, 3.0% above the median of $645 for homes for sale in Wellesley.
- That is the 44th highest price per square foot of the 102 homes for sale in Wellesley that list their size.
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