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$4,980,000

97 Arnold Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481  Wellesley

SFR
5Beds
4.5Baths
5,296Sq Ft
0.52Acres
1936Year Built
38DOMi

Home Highlights

Renovated
3‑Car Garage
Finished BasementWalk-out access
Home Office
Home Gym
Fireplace4 fireplaces
$940 per Sq Ft46% above the Wellesley median ($645)
Minimal Flood RiskFEMA Zone X (unshaded)

About This Home

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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Key Details

MLS #73574731
Monthly HOA$0
Price / Sq Ft$940
Property TypeSingle Family
SubdivisionCliff Estates
Tax (2026)$36,643
Assessed Value$3,603,000

How This Home Compares

vs. the 4 homes for sale in Cliff Estates
Price$4,980,000
27% above the median Cliff Estates home ($3,935,000).
Price per Sq Ft$940
7% above the median Cliff Estates home ($881).
Home Size5,296 sq ft
About the same as the median Cliff Estates home.
Lot Size0.52 acres
21% smaller than the median Cliff Estates home (0.66 acres).
Days on Market38 days
Newer to the market than most homes here (87 days median).

97 Arnold Rd at a Glance

MLS# 73574731

Offered at $4,980,000, this 5 bed, 4.5 bath home has 5,296 square feet of living space and was built in 1936. It sits in Cliff Estates, 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

Interior Features

  • Recessed Lighting
  • Walk-in Closet(s)
  • Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built
  • Sun Room
  • Office
  • Play Room
  • Exercise Room
  • Central Vacuum
  • Door FeaturesFrench Doors
  • FlooringTile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Kitchen and Appliances

  • Gas Water Heater
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Freezer
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Range Hood
  • Plumbed for Ice Maker
  • Laundry FeaturesFlooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, First Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Dining Room Dimensions15' X 14'
  • Dining Room FeaturesCloset/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
  • Dining Room LevelFirst
  • Dining Room Sqft210
  • Kitchen Dimensions22' X 14'
  • Kitchen FeaturesFlooring - 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 LevelFirst
  • Kitchen Sqft308

Exterior and Lot

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Rain Gutters
  • Sprinkler System
  • Stone Wall
  • Patio and Porch FeaturesDeck, Patio
  • Road Frontage TypePublic
  • Patio
  • Deck

Garage and Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • Covered Spaces3
  • Garage Spaces3
  • Open Parking
  • Parking FeaturesAttached, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Storage, Paved Drive, Off Street
  • Parking Total7

Building and Construction

  • Total Square Feet Living5,296
  • Year Built1936
  • Above Grade Finished Area4,425
  • BelowGradeFinishedArea871
  • Building Area Total5,296
  • Building Area UnitsSquare Feet
  • Construction MaterialsFrame, Brick
  • Foundation DetailsConcrete Perimeter
  • Property Age90
  • RoofSlate
  • Year Built DetailsActual,Renovated Since
  • Year Built SourcePublic Records
  • Architectural StyleColonial

Other Rooms

  • Total Rooms13
  • Basement FeaturesFull, Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Garage Access
  • Family Room Dimensions27' X 21'
  • Living Room Dimensions24' X 14'
  • Family Room Sqft567
  • Living Room Sqft336
  • Office/Study Room Sqft154
  • Family Room LevelFirst
  • Living Room LevelFirst
  • Office/Study Room LevelMain
  • Family Room FeaturesCloset/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
  • Living Room FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
  • Office/Study Room FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood, French Doors, Exterior Access
  • Exercise Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms5
  • Primary Bedroom Dimensions18' X 14'
  • Bedroom 2 Dimensions15' X 14'
  • Bedroom 3 Dimensions17' X 11'
  • Bedroom 4 Dimensions15' X 12'
  • Bedroom 5 Dimensions12' X 11'
  • Primary Bedroom Sqft252
  • Bedroom 2 Sqft210
  • Bedroom 3 Sqft187
  • Bedroom 4 Sqft180
  • Bedroom 5 Sqft132
  • Primary Bedroom LevelSecond
  • Bedroom 2 LevelSecond
  • Bedroom 3 LevelSecond
  • Bedroom 4 LevelSecond
  • Bedroom 5 LevelBasement
  • Primary Bedroom FeaturesBathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Walk-in Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom 2 FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom 3 FeaturesBathroom - Full, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom 4 FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom 5 FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Total Bathrooms4.5
  • Full Bathrooms4
  • 1/2 Bathrooms1
  • Bathroom 1 LevelBasement
  • Bathroom 2 LevelFirst
  • Bathroom 3 LevelSecond
  • Primary Bathroom Features
  • Bathroom 1 FeaturesBathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled with Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom 2 FeaturesBathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom 3 FeaturesBathroom - Full, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Heating and Cooling

  • Cooling FeaturesCentral Air
  • Fireplace FeaturesLiving Room
  • Heating FeaturesForced Air, Natural Gas, Fireplace(s), Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Number of Fireplaces4

Land Info

  • Lot DescriptionCorner Lot, Easements
  • Lot Size Acres0.52
  • Lot Size Square Feet22,745

Homeowners Association

  • AssociationNo
  • Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees0

School Information

  • Elementary SchoolSprague
  • High SchoolWellesley
  • Middle SchoolWellesley

Amenities and Community Features

  • Community FeaturesPublic Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Private School, Public School, University

Other Property Info

  • Annual Tax Amount36,643
  • Source Listing StatusActive
  • CountyNorfolk County
  • DirectionsLowell Road to Arnold Road
  • Tax Year2026
  • Source Property TypeResidential
  • Home WarrantyNo
  • Source NeighborhoodCliff Estates
  • Parcel Number261066
  • SubdivisionCliff Estates
  • ZoningSR20
  • Property SubtypeSingle Family Residence

Utilities

  • ElectricCircuit Breakers
  • SewerPublic Sewer
  • For Gas Range
  • For Electric Oven
  • For Electric Dryer
  • Washer Hookup
  • Icemaker Connection
  • Water SourcePublic

Home Features

  • Green Energy EfficientThermostat
  • Security FeaturesSecurity System

Schools Zoned for This Home

Wellesley School District
Wellesley Middle Schoolmiddle · 6-8Photo: web
Wellesley Middle School
0.7 mi away910 studentsPublic
Wellesley High Schoolhigh · 9-12Photo: web
Wellesley High School
1 mi away1,231 studentsPublic

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Price History

Listed For
$4,980,000
Last Sold $3,300,000 on 04-06-2021
First Recorded Sale $837,000 in 1997
SoldListed
DateEventPriceChange
MLSListedListed$4,980,000+$1,680,000+50.9%
04-06-2021MLSSoldSold$3,300,000+$50,000+1.5%
MLSListedListed$3,250,000+$555,000+20.6%
06-06-2016MLSSoldSold$2,695,000+$0+0.0%
MLSListedListed$2,695,000+$195,000+7.8%
02-14-2003Public RecordSoldSold$2,500,000+$1,663,000+198.7%
03-11-1997Public RecordSoldSold$837,000—

Sale prices from public records; list prices from the MLS. Taxes shown are for the prior owner and can change after a sale.

97 Arnold Rd FAQ

At $4,980,000, the asking price of 97 Arnold Rd is about 2.2 times the median asking price of $2,280,000 for homes for sale in Wellesley.

  • Its price per square foot is $940, 45.8% above the median of $645 for homes for sale in Wellesley.
  • That is the 7th highest price per square foot of the 102 homes for sale in Wellesley that list their size.

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Listed by Bobby Morgenstern of Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

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