Experience luxury in this exquisite 6-bedroom Colonial in Cliff Estates. Impeccable craftsmanship and high-end upgrades blend elegance with comfort. The open-concept kitchen flows into a cozy family room with custom built-ins, while sophisticated living and dining areas set the stage for refined entertaining. A striking wrap-around mahogany bar extends to the outdoor patio, featuring a saltwater pool and hot tub. Upstairs, five spacious bedrooms, four spa-like baths, and a convenient laundry room enhance everyday living. The primary suite is a private retreat with three walk-in closets, a fireplace, and a spa-like bath with a steam shower. The third floor offers a guest suite and custom office, while the finished basement boasts a sleek wet bar, wine room, game room, playroom, and gym. Rich woodwork, a three-car garage, and a geothermal HVAC system ensure timeless appeal. With a sport court and premier location near top-rated schools, this estate defines luxury living.
Sold for $4,350,000
$4,350,000
15 Essex Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
6beds
7,577sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2010
0.59 Acres Lot
$4,544,600 Zestimate®
$574/sqft
$-- Estimated rent
Home value
$4,544,600
$4.18M - $5.00M
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Allison David Poirier 617-633-5811,
Coldwell Banker Realty - Wellesley 781-237-9090
Bought with:
Donna Scott Group
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73425035
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 8
- Full bathrooms: 6
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 396
- Dimensions: 22 x 18
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 224
- Dimensions: 16 x 14
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 224
- Dimensions: 16 x 14
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 224
- Dimensions: 16 x 14
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 288
- Dimensions: 24 x 12
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Bathroom 1
- Level: Second
Bathroom 2
- Level: Second
Bathroom 3
- Level: First
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 224
- Dimensions: 16 x 14
Family room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 432
- Dimensions: 24 x 18
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 360
- Dimensions: 24 x 15
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 340
- Dimensions: 17 x 20
Office
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Third
- Area: 128
- Dimensions: 16 x 8
Heating
- Forced Air, Radiant, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Geothermal
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Instant Hot Water
- Laundry: Second Floor
Features
- Office, Game Room, Play Room, Exercise Room, Den, Bedroom, Central Vacuum, Wet Bar, Walk-up Attic, Wired for Sound
- Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Marble, Hardwood, Stone / Slate, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Full
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom
Interior area
- Total structure area: 7,577
- Total interior livable area: 7,577 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 6,174
- Finished area below ground: 1,403
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 9
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Storage, Insulated, Paved Drive
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Uncovered spaces: 6
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Patio, Pool - Inground, Pool - Inground Heated, Rain Gutters, Hot Tub/Spa, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Fenced Yard, Invisible Fence
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: In Ground, Pool - Inground Heated
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Private
- Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed,Fenced,Invisible
Lot
- Size: 0.59 Acres
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: M:120 R:014 S:,261610
- Zoning: SR20
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 2010
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Highway Access, Public School, Sidewalks
- Security: Security System
- Subdivision: Cliff Estates
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Wellesley
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $574/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $3,863,000
- Annual tax amount: $39,712
- Date on market: 12/7/2025
- Exclusions: Ask Listing Agent
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/11/2025 | Sold | $4,350,000-5.3%$574/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73425035 Report a problem | ||
| 10/9/2025 | Contingent | $4,595,000$606/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73425035 Report a problem | ||
| 9/3/2025 | Listed for sale | $4,595,000$606/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73425035 Report a problem | ||
| 7/2/2025 | Listing removed | $4,595,000$606/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73389306 Report a problem | ||
| 6/11/2025 | Listed for sale | $4,595,000+457%$606/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73389306 Report a problem | ||
| 5/23/2011 | Sold | $825,000-72.5%$109/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
| 4/29/2011 | Price change | $2,995,000-6.3%$395/sqft |
Source: Pinnacle Residential #71150194 Report a problem | ||
| 4/14/2011 | Price change | $3,195,000-5.9%$422/sqft |
Source: Pinnacle Residential #71150194 Report a problem | ||
| 10/14/2010 | Listed for sale | $3,395,000+263.1%$448/sqft |
Source: Elaine Bannigan #71150194 Report a problem | ||
| 12/8/2009 | Sold | $935,000+67%$123/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/28/1996 | Sold | $560,000+36.8%$74/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/16/1992 | Sold | $409,250+36.4%$54/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 9/21/1989 | Sold | $300,000$40/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $39,712 +4.2% | $3,863,000 +5.5% |
| 2024 | $38,101 -1.9% | $3,660,000 +7.9% |
| 2023 | $38,838 +4.6% | $3,392,000 +6.7% |
| 2022 | $37,142 -0.7% | $3,180,000 -0.1% |
| 2021 | $37,412 +1.4% | $3,184,000 -0.3% |
| 2020 | $36,900 -0.2% | $3,192,000 -0.1% |
| 2019 | $36,966 -1.8% | $3,195,000 +1.5% |
| 2018 | $37,631 +1.3% | $3,149,000 0% |
| 2017 | $37,139 -3.3% | $3,150,000 -3% |
| 2016 | $38,400 +2.4% | $3,246,000 +0.1% |
| 2015 | $37,489 +1.3% | $3,243,000 +1.1% |
| 2014 | $37,009 +6.9% | $3,207,000 +6.3% |
| 2012 | $34,635 +52% | $3,017,000 +51.3% |
| 2011 | $22,791 +125.1% | $1,994,000 +106.4% |
| 2010 | $10,124 +6.8% | $966,000 -3.5% |
| 2009 | $9,479 +2.1% | $1,001,000 -1% |
| 2008 | $9,281 +1.4% | $1,011,000 -2% |
| 2007 | $9,154 +6.6% | $1,032,000 |
| 2006 | $8,586 +12% | $1,032,000 +13% |
| 2005 | $7,669 +0.3% | $913,000 +2.2% |
| 2004 | $7,644 +5.4% | $893,000 |
| 2003 | $7,251 +6.8% | $893,000 +6.6% |
| 2002 | $6,788 +39.4% | $838,000 +69.6% |
| 1999 | $4,871 | $494,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 02481
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Katharine Lee Bates Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 8/10Wellesley Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 10/10Wellesley High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Wellesley
- Middle: Wms
- High: Whs
Source: MLS PIN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Massachusetts
- Norfolk County
- Wellesley
- 02481
- 15 Essex Rd
