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About This Home
Bring your vision to life in one of the area's most desirable neighborhoods. Situated on nearly an acre in the heart of the Bates neighborhood, this property offers exciting possibilities. Transform the current home or start fresh and create something entirely your own. Enjoy a wonderful setting close to Bates Elementary, Boulder Brook conservation land, walking and hiking trails, and nearby tennis courts. An exceptional chance to make your mark in a location that is hard to beat. Demo permit in hand. Buyer and buyer's agent are responsible for conducting their own due diligence.
Read moreKey Details
MLS #73565253
Monthly HOA$0
Price / Sq Ft
Property TypeLand
Subdivision
Tax (2026)$19,404
Assessed Value$1,908,000
How This Home Compares
vs. the 107 homes for sale in WellesleyPrice$1,950,000
Median $2,280,000
$675,000
$8,995,000
14% below the median Wellesley home ($2,280,000).
Lot Size0.92 acres
Median 0.37 acres
0.11 acres
3.06 acres
146% larger than the median Wellesley home (0.37 acres).
Days on Market59 days
Median 38 days
2 days
519 days
On the market longer than most homes here (38 days median).
53 Elmwood Rd at a Glance
MLS# 73565253
Offered at $1,950,000. It sits in Wellesley, zoned for Katharine Lee Bates Elementary School, 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
Building and Construction
- Building Area UnitsSquare Feet
Land Info
- Lot DescriptionLevel
- Lot Size Acres0.92
- Lot Size Square Feet40,000
Homeowners Association
- AssociationNo
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees0
School Information
- Elementary SchoolBates
- High SchoolWhs
- Middle SchoolWms
Other Property Info
- Annual Tax Amount19,779
- Source Listing StatusActive
- CountyNorfolk County
- DirectionsWeston Road to Elmwood Road
- Tax Year2025
- Source Property TypeLand
- Home WarrantyNo
- Parcel NumberM:170 R:083 S:,263940
- Postal Code Plus 41147
- ZoningSR10
- Property SubtypeResidential
Utilities
- ElectricOn-Site
- Electric on Property
- GasOn-Site
- SewerPublic Sewer
- Water SourcePublic
Schools Zoned for This Home
Wellesley School District
elementary · K-5Photo: school district websiteKatharine Lee Bates 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
$1,950,000
Last Sold $1,050,000 on 08-29-1997
First Recorded Sale $1,050,000 in 1997
SoldListed
| Date | Event | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| MLSListed | Listed | $1,950,000 | +$0+0.0% |
| MLSListed | Listed | $1,950,000 | −$250,000−11.4% |
| 08-10-2026MLSListing Removed | Listing Removed | — | — |
| 08-10-2026MLSListing Removed | Listing Removed | — | — |
| MLSListed | Listed | $2,200,000 | +$0+0.0% |
| MLSListed | Listed | $2,200,000 | +$1,150,000+109.5% |
| 08-29-1997Public RecordSold | Sold | $1,050,000 | — |
2026 Property Tax
$19,404per year
Assessed Value $1,908,000
Tax records back to 2003
| Year | Property Tax | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $19,404 | $1,908,000 |
| 2025 | $19,779 | $1,924,000 |
| 2024 | $17,520 | $1,683,000 |
| 2023 | $16,225 | $1,417,000 |
| 2022 | $14,787 | $1,266,000 |
| 2021 | $14,876 | $1,266,000 |
| 2020 | $14,635 | $1,266,000 |
| 2019 | $14,648 | $1,266,000 |
| 2018 | $10,086 | $844,000 |
| 2017 | $9,951 | $844,000 |
| 2015 | $9,710 | $840,000 |
| 2014 | $8,332 | $722,000 |
| 2006 | $5,549 | $667,000 |
| 2005 | $5,284 | $629,000 |
| 2004 | $5,008 | $585,000 |
| 2003 | $4,393 | $541,000 |
Sale prices from public records; list prices from the MLS. Taxes shown are for the prior owner and can change after a sale.
53 Elmwood Rd FAQ
At $1,950,000, the asking price of 53 Elmwood Rd is 14.5% below the median asking price of $2,280,000 for homes for sale in Wellesley.
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