Kitchen and Appliances
- Range
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Freezer
- Washer
- Dryer
- Range Hood
- Laundry FeaturesElectric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
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Home Highlights
Fireplace2 fireplaces
$598 per Sq Ft7% below the Wellesley median ($645)
Minimal Flood RiskFEMA Zone X (unshaded)
3 Zoned SchoolsRated up to 10/10
About This Home
Rare opportunity to get into the Town of Wellesley. Situated on an oversized 26000 sqft lot on a cul-de-sac with potential for expansion.This well-maintained 4 Bedrooms, 2 1/2 bath home is in move-in condition. The main level has gleaming hardwood floors throughout, a master bedroom with an updated en-suite bath, and two good-sized bedrooms with shared updated full bath. New kitchen with SS appliances and granite counter tops and access to rear deck overlooking level backyard. Living room with fireplace and formal dining area complete the main floor. The fully finished ground level is sunny and bright, with a separate entrance and "mud-room" area and a bedroom with an updated half-bath, fireplace, and built-in shelving/storage. The large open floor plan provides great flexibility of use for an office, gaming lounge, work-out and entertainment room. Easy access to commuter rail, 95, Rt. 9, schools, parks, shopping and restaurants and Babson and Wellesley and Mass Bay colleges.
Read moreKey Details
MLS #73469533
Monthly HOA$0
Price / Sq Ft$598
Property TypeSingle Family
Subdivision
Tax (2026)$13,170
Assessed Value$1,295,000
How This Home Compares
vs. the 107 homes for sale in WellesleyPrice$1,285,000
Median $2,280,000
$675,000
$8,995,000
44% below the median Wellesley home ($2,280,000).
Price per Sq Ft$598
Median $645
$330
$2,121
7% below the median Wellesley home ($645).
Home Size2,150 sq ft
Median 3,813 sq ft
1,136 sq ft
10,318 sq ft
44% smaller than the median Wellesley home (3,813 sq ft).
Lot Size0.60 acres
Median 0.37 acres
0.11 acres
3.06 acres
60% larger than the median Wellesley home (0.37 acres).
Days on Market155 days
Median 38 days
2 days
519 days
On the market longer than most homes here (38 days median).
96 Washburn Ave at a Glance
MLS# 73469533
Offered at $1,285,000, this 4 bed, 2.5 bath home has 2,150 square feet of living space and was built in 1979. It sits in Wellesley, zoned for Schofield 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
Exterior and Lot
- Deck
- Deck - Wood
- Rain Gutters
- Storage
- Professional Landscaping
- Patio and Porch FeaturesDeck, Deck - Wood
- Road Frontage TypePublic
- Road Surface TypePaved
- Deck
Garage and Parking
- Open Parking
- Parking FeaturesPaved
- Parking Total6
Building and Construction
- Total Square Feet Living2,150
- Year Built1979
- Above Grade Finished Area2,150
- Building Area Total2,150
- Building Area UnitsSquare Feet
- Foundation DetailsConcrete Perimeter
- Property Age47
- Year Built DetailsActual
- Year Built SourcePublic Records
- Architectural StyleSplit Entry
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- Bedrooms4
- Total Bathrooms2.5
- Full Bathrooms2
- 1/2 Bathrooms1
- Primary Bathroom Features
Other Rooms
- Total Rooms8
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling FeaturesWindow Unit(s)
- Heating FeaturesCentral
- Heating
- Number of Fireplaces2
Land Info
- Lot DescriptionCul-De-Sac, Level
- Lot Size Acres0.6
- Lot Size Square Feet26,000
Homeowners Association
- AssociationNo
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees0
Amenities and Community Features
- Community FeaturesPublic Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
Other Property Info
- Source Listing StatusUnder Agreement
- CountyNorfolk County
- DirectionsWalnut Street to Washburn
- Tax Year2024
- Source Property TypeResidential
- Home WarrantyNo
- Parcel Number257868
- ZoningSR15
- Property SubtypeSingle Family Residence
Utilities
- SewerPublic Sewer
- For Electric Range
- For Electric Oven
- For Electric Dryer
- Washer Hookup
- 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
$1,285,000
Last Sold $605,500 on 09-15-2004
First Recorded Sale $270,000 in 1987
SoldListed
| Date | Event | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| MLSListed | Listed | $1,285,000 | +$1,279,300+22443.9% |
| 10-16-2025MLSListing Removed | Listing Removed | — | — |
| 10-07-2025MLSListing Removed | Listing Removed | — | — |
| MLSListed for rent | Listed for rent | $5,700 | +$0+0.0% |
| 09-15-2025MLSListing Removed | Listing Removed | — | — |
| 09-03-2025MLSListing Removed | Listing Removed | — | — |
| MLSListed for rent | Listed for rent | $5,700 | +$700+14.0% |
| 08-13-2025MLSListing Removed | Listing Removed | — | — |
| 07-25-2025MLSPrice Changed for rent | Price Changed for rent | $5,000 | −$400−7.4% |
| MLSListed for rent | Listed for rent | $5,400 | −$300−5.3% |
| MLSListed for rent | Listed for rent | $5,700 | −$150−2.6% |
| MLSListed for rent | Listed for rent | $5,850 | +$0+0.0% |
| 07-06-2024MLSListing Removed | Listing Removed | — | — |
| MLSListed for rent | Listed for rent | $5,850 | −$783,150−99.3% |
| 04-12-2013MLSListing Removed | Listing Removed | — | — |
| MLSListed | Listed | $789,000 | +$64,000+8.8% |
| 03-27-2006MLSListing Removed | Listing Removed | — | — |
| MLSListed | Listed | $725,000 | +$0+0.0% |
| 12-24-2005MLSListing Removed | Listing Removed | — | — |
| MLSListed | Listed | $725,000 | +$119,500+19.7% |
| 09-15-2004MLSSold | Sold | $605,500 | −$18,500−3.0% |
| MLSListed | Listed | $624,000 | +$354,000+131.1% |
| 12-01-1987Public RecordSold | Sold | $270,000 | — |
2026 Property Tax
$13,170per year
Assessed Value $1,295,000
Tax records back to 2003
| Year | Property Tax | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $13,170 | $1,295,000 |
| 2025 | $13,857 | $1,348,000 |
| 2024 | $12,992 | $1,248,000 |
| 2023 | $10,946 | $956,000 |
| 2022 | $11,248 | $963,000 |
| 2021 | $10,270 | $874,000 |
| 2020 | $9,248 | $800,000 |
| 2019 | $8,620 | $745,000 |
| 2018 | $7,385 | $618,000 |
| 2017 | $7,298 | $619,000 |
| 2015 | $6,520 | $564,000 |
| 2014 | $5,816 | $504,000 |
| 2006 | $5,258 | $632,000 |
| 2005 | $4,746 | $565,000 |
| 2004 | $3,861 | $451,000 |
| 2003 | $3,280 | $404,000 |
Sale prices from public records; list prices from the MLS. Taxes shown are for the prior owner and can change after a sale.
96 Washburn Ave FAQ
At $1,285,000, the asking price of 96 Washburn Ave is 43.6% below the median asking price of $2,280,000 for homes for sale in Wellesley.
- Its price per square foot is $598, 7.4% below the median of $645 for homes for sale in Wellesley.
- That is the 36th lowest price per square foot of the 102 homes for sale in Wellesley that list their size.
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