Interior Features
- Bathroom - Full
- Bathroom - Tiled with Shower Stall
- Recessed Lighting
- Bathroom
- Exercise Room
- Office
- FlooringTile, Hardwood, Flooring - Vinyl, Flooring - Hardwood
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Home Highlights
Renovated
3‑Car Garage
Finished BasementWalk-out access
Home Office
Home Gym
Fireplace2 fireplaces
$790 per Sq Ft22% above the Wellesley median ($645)
Minimal Flood RiskFEMA Zone X (unshaded)
About This Home
Nestled in one of the area's most coveted neighborhoods with a seamless commute to Boston, this exceptional residence offers the perfect balance of luxury, privacy, and convenience. Thoughtfully gut-renovated with the finest materials and craftsmanship, the home showcases an open-concept floor plan designed for both elegant entertaining and everyday living. Expansive windows flood the interiors with natural light, creating bright, inviting spaces even on the gloomiest days. At the heart of the home is a stunning designer kitchen complemented by a fully equipped catering butler's pantry. A spacious three-car garage and custom mudroom provide exceptional functionality for modern living. Flexible living spaces include two private offices, while generously sized bedrooms each enjoy their own dedicated bathrooms. The finished walkout lower level is bathed in natural light and offers abundant additional and flexible living space. Professionally landscaped grounds provide remarkable privacy .
Read moreKey Details
MLS #73573659
Monthly HOA$0
Price / Sq Ft$790
Property TypeSingle Family
SubdivisionPoets
Tax (2026)$29,615
Assessed Value$2,912,000
How This Home Compares
vs. the 107 homes for sale in WellesleyPrice$3,995,000
Median $2,280,000
$675,000
$8,995,000
75% above the median Wellesley home ($2,280,000).
Price per Sq Ft$790
Median $645
$330
$2,121
22% above the median Wellesley home ($645).
Home Size5,059 sq ft
Median 3,813 sq ft
1,136 sq ft
10,318 sq ft
33% larger than the median Wellesley home (3,813 sq ft).
Lot Size0.48 acres
Median 0.37 acres
0.11 acres
3.06 acres
27% larger 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.
39 Fairbanks Ave at a Glance
MLS# 73573659
Offered at $3,995,000, this 5 bed, 5.5 bath home has 5,059 square feet of living space and was built in 1930. 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
- Range
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Refrigerator
- Freezer
- Washer
- Dryer
- Laundry FeaturesSecond Floor
- Dining Room Dimensions18' X 13'
- Dining Room FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood
- Dining Room LevelFirst
- Dining Room Sqft234
- Kitchen Dimensions14' X 21'
- Kitchen FeaturesCloset/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled
- Kitchen LevelFirst
- Kitchen Sqft294
Exterior and Lot
- Deck
- Professional Landscaping
- Sprinkler System
- Patio and Porch FeaturesDeck
- Road Frontage TypePublic
- Deck
Garage and Parking
- Attached Garage
- Covered Spaces3
- Garage Spaces3
- Open Parking
- Parking FeaturesAttached, Heated Garage, Storage, Paved Drive, Off Street, Driveway
- Parking Total8
Building and Construction
- Total Square Feet Living5,059
- Year Built1930
- Above Grade Finished Area4,210
- BelowGradeFinishedArea849
- Building Area Total5,059
- Building Area UnitsSquare Feet
- Construction MaterialsFrame
- Foundation DetailsConcrete Perimeter
- Property Age96
- RoofShingle
- Year Built DetailsRenovated Since
- Year Built SourcePublic Records
- Architectural StyleDutch Colonial
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- Bedrooms5
- Primary Bedroom Dimensions13' X 21'
- Bedroom 2 Dimensions23' X 14'
- Bedroom 3 Dimensions13' X 14'
- Bedroom 4 Dimensions12' X 21'
- Bedroom 5 Dimensions20' X 16'
- Primary Bedroom Sqft273
- Bedroom 2 Sqft322
- Bedroom 3 Sqft182
- Bedroom 4 Sqft252
- Bedroom 5 Sqft320
- 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,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled
- Bedroom 2 FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
- Bedroom 3 FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
- Bedroom 4 FeaturesBathroom - Full, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
- Bedroom 5 FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Vinyl, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting
- Total Bathrooms5.5
- Full Bathrooms5
- 1/2 Bathrooms1
- Bathroom 1 LevelFirst
- Bathroom 2 LevelSecond
- Bathroom 3 LevelSecond
- Primary Bathroom Features
- Bathroom 1 FeaturesBathroom - Half
- Bathroom 2 FeaturesBathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - Tiled with Tub & Shower
- Bathroom 3 FeaturesBathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled with Tub
Other Rooms
- Total Rooms10
- Basement FeaturesFull, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access
- Family Room Dimensions21' X 18'
- Living Room Dimensions13' X 21'
- Family Room Sqft378
- Living Room Sqft273
- Office/Study Room Sqft72
- Family Room LevelFirst
- Living Room LevelFirst
- Office/Study Room LevelFirst
- Family Room FeaturesCloset/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
- Living Room FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood, French Doors, Recessed Lighting
- Office/Study Room FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
- Exercise Room
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling FeaturesCentral Air, Ductless
- Fireplace FeaturesFamily Room, Living Room
- Heating FeaturesForced Air, Electric Baseboard, Heat Pump, Natural Gas, Ductless
- Heating
- Number of Fireplaces2
Land Info
- Lot Size Acres0.47624
- Lot Size Square Feet20,745
Homeowners Association
- AssociationNo
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees0
School Information
- Elementary SchoolWps
- High SchoolWhs
- Middle SchoolWms
Amenities and Community Features
- Community FeaturesPublic Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Highway Access, Public School
Other Property Info
- Annual Tax Amount23,860
- Source Listing StatusActive
- CountyNorfolk County
- DirectionsWalnut to Fairbanks
- Tax Year2025
- Source Property TypeResidential
- ExclusionsDrapes - See Agent, Bedroom Chandelier, Bathroom Mirror
- Home WarrantyNo
- Source NeighborhoodPoets
- Parcel NumberM:035 R:108 S:,257830
- 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
$3,995,000
Last Sold $1,550,000 on 08-10-2022
First Recorded Sale $1,550,000 in 2022
SoldListed
| Date | Event | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| MLSListed | Listed | $3,995,000 | −$155,000−3.7% |
| 06-30-2026MLSListing Removed | Listing Removed | — | — |
| MLSListed | Listed | $4,150,000 | +$2,600,000+167.7% |
| 08-10-2022MLSSold | Sold | $1,550,000 | +$0+0.0% |
| MLSListed | Listed | $1,550,000 | — |
2026 Property Tax
$29,615per year
Assessed Value $2,912,000
Tax records back to 2003
| Year | Property Tax | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $29,615 | $2,912,000 |
| 2025 | $23,860 | $2,321,000 |
| 2024 | $17,551 | $1,686,000 |
| 2023 | $16,786 | $1,466,000 |
| 2022 | $16,142 | $1,382,000 |
| 2021 | $14,899 | $1,268,000 |
| 2020 | $14,658 | $1,268,000 |
| 2019 | $13,791 | $1,192,000 |
| 2018 | $12,213 | $1,022,000 |
| 2017 | $12,049 | $1,022,000 |
| 2015 | $11,283 | $976,000 |
| 2014 | $10,421 | $903,000 |
| 2006 | $7,746 | $931,000 |
| 2005 | $7,098 | $845,000 |
| 2004 | $6,865 | $802,000 |
| 2003 | $6,512 | $802,000 |
Sale prices from public records; list prices from the MLS. Taxes shown are for the prior owner and can change after a sale.
39 Fairbanks Ave FAQ
At $3,995,000, the asking price of 39 Fairbanks Ave is 75.2% above the median asking price of $2,280,000 for homes for sale in Wellesley.
- Its price per square foot is $790, 22.4% above the median of $645 for homes for sale in Wellesley.
- That is the 21st highest price per square foot of the 102 homes for sale in Wellesley that list their size.
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