Full gut renovation & addition to this 4 bedroom home in the Poet's corner neighborhood. Fabulous open floor plan with 11' ceilings and filled with windows and sunshine. High end kitchen opens to dining room and spacious family room with built-ins. Huge walk-in food and appliance pantry. Living room with gas fireplace perfect for entertaining. First floor private office. Cozy dining nook plus sitting area over looks the bluestone patio. Oversized mudroom with built-in cubbies. Main suite with spa-like bath and walk-in closet. 3 additional rooms all similar in size with 2 more full baths. Lower level ideal for playroom or exercise plus huge storage room. This is a location close to Warren Park, Wellesley Lower Falls, Boston, train and major routes. Garage with Tesla charger. Aqueduct walking trails in the back just adds another dimension to this incredible home in one of Wellesley's favorite neighborhoods! Move right in!
For sale
Price cut: $100K (6/17)
$2,495,000
283 Walnut St, Wellesley, MA 02481
4beds
4,201sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$14,936/mo
Single Family Residence
Built in 1874
0.28 Acres Lot
$2,404,100 Zestimate®
$594/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Garage with tesla chargerBluestone patioDining roomFirst floor private officeHigh end kitchen
- 42 days |
- 964 |
- 53 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Melissa Dailey 617-699-3922,
Coldwell Banker Realty - Wellesley 781-237-9090
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73529519
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 266
- Dimensions: 19 x 14
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 255
- Dimensions: 15 x 17
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 285
- Dimensions: 15 x 19
Bedroom 4
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 154
- Dimensions: 11 x 14
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 252
- Dimensions: 18 x 14
Family room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 399
- Dimensions: 21 x 19
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Dining Area, Pantry, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
- Level: First
- Area: 224
- Dimensions: 16 x 14
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 323
- Dimensions: 17 x 19
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer
Features
- Flooring: Wood, Flooring - Vinyl, Flooring - Hardwood
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Full
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,201
- Total interior livable area: 4,201 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,861
- Finished area below ground: 340
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street
- Garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Patio, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System
Lot
- Size: 0.28 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: M:035 R:027 S:,257751
- Zoning: SR10
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Rubber
Condition
- Year built: 1874
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Bike Path, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
- Security: Security System
- Subdivision: Poets
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Wellesley
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $594/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,304,000
- Annual tax amount: $23,685
- Date on market: 6/16/2026
Estimated market value
$2,404,100
$2.28M - $2.52M
$7,214/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/13/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,495,000$594/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73529519 Report a problem | ||
| 6/30/2026 | Pending sale | $2,495,000$594/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73529519 Report a problem | ||
| 6/17/2026 | Price change | $2,495,000-3.9%$594/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73529519 Report a problem | ||
| 6/3/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,595,000+8.1%$618/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73529519 Report a problem | ||
| 6/15/2022 | Sold | $2,400,000+20.3%$571/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #72970388 Report a problem | ||
| 4/22/2022 | Listed for sale | $1,995,000+149.4%$475/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #72970388 Report a problem | ||
| 7/16/2021 | Sold | $800,000$190/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $23,685 +2.5% | $2,304,000 +3.8% |
| 2024 | $23,100 -3.7% | $2,219,000 +5.9% |
| 2023 | $23,988 +126.2% | $2,095,000 +130.7% |
| 2022 | $10,605 +10.1% | $908,000 +10.7% |
| 2021 | $9,635 +1.6% | $820,000 |
| 2020 | $9,479 -0.1% | $820,000 |
| 2019 | $9,487 -0.1% | $820,000 +3.1% |
| 2018 | $9,500 +1.5% | $795,000 +0.1% |
| 2017 | $9,361 -1.2% | $794,000 -0.9% |
| 2016 | $9,476 +7.9% | $801,000 +5.4% |
| 2015 | $8,786 +5.9% | $760,000 +5.7% |
| 2014 | $8,297 +17.5% | $719,000 +16.9% |
| 2012 | $7,060 +8.4% | $615,000 +7.9% |
| 2011 | $6,515 +4% | $570,000 -4.7% |
| 2010 | $6,267 +11% | $598,000 +0.3% |
| 2009 | $5,644 +3% | $596,000 -0.2% |
| 2008 | $5,480 +3.5% | $597,000 |
| 2007 | $5,295 +13.2% | $597,000 +6.2% |
| 2006 | $4,676 -0.1% | $562,000 +0.9% |
| 2005 | $4,679 +11.1% | $557,000 +13.2% |
| 2004 | $4,212 +7.6% | $492,000 +2.1% |
| 2003 | $3,914 +0.1% | $482,000 -0.2% |
| 2002 | $3,912 +3.6% | $483,000 +25.1% |
| 1999 | $3,776 | $386,000 |
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Neighborhood: 02481
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Schofield Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 8/10Wellesley Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.9 mi
- 10/10Wellesley High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Wps
- Middle: Whs
- High: Wms
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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