Stately brick Colonial in sought-after Cliff Estates sits on a magnificent private corner lot. A dramatic two-story foyer welcomes you into this elegant home featuring a fireplaced living room with built-ins and a grand dining room with floor-to-ceiling windows and butler’s pantry—ideal for entertaining. The bright chef’s kitchen showcases white cabinetry, a large marble island, Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances, plus dining area that opens to a spacious family room overlooking expansive level grounds. The first floor also features a stunning mahogany office with coffered ceiling and guest bedroom and full bath. The luxurious primary suite offers two walk-in closets, two radiant-heated baths, and a media sitting area with kitchenette. Third-floor bedroom with full bath. The lower level includes a gym, media room, full bath, recreation space, and flexible bedroom area. A 3-car attached garage plus separate 2/4 car garage with finished bonus room above completes this impressive property!
Sold for $5,000,000
$5,000,000
43 Bristol Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
7beds
9,116sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2005
0.85 Acres Lot
$4,998,500 Zestimate®
$548/sqft
$7,944 Estimated rent
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$4,998,500
$4.70M - $5.30M
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Stately brick colonialMagnificent private corner lotRecreation spaceMedia roomLuxurious primary suiteFlexible bedroom areaLarge marble island
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Listed by:
Debi Benoit 617-962-9292,
William Raveis R.E. & Home Services 781-235-5000
Bought with:
Debi Benoit
William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73485622
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 7
- Bathrooms: 10
- Full bathrooms: 8
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Walk-In Closet(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Marble, Wet Bar, Dressing Room, Steam / Sauna
- Level: Second
- Area: 285
- Dimensions: 19 x 15
Bedroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 195
- Dimensions: 13 x 15
Bedroom 3
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Cedar Closet(s), Closet, Balcony - Exterior, French Doors
- Level: Second
- Area: 195
- Dimensions: 13 x 15
Bedroom 4
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Third
- Area: 432
- Dimensions: 24 x 18
Bedroom 5
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 182
- Dimensions: 14 x 13
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Full
- Level: First
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower
- Level: First
Dining room
- Features: Wet Bar, Open Floorplan
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 210
- Dimensions: 14 x 15
Family room
- Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Cable Hookup, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 270
- Dimensions: 18 x 15
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Second Dishwasher, Stainless Steel Appliances
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 272
- Dimensions: 17 x 16
Living room
- Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Wainscoting
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 285
- Dimensions: 19 x 15
Office
- Features: Ceiling - Coffered, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Exterior Access
- Level: First
- Area: 195
- Dimensions: 13 x 15
Heating
- Forced Air, Radiant, Natural Gas, Hydro Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Second Floor
Features
- Coffered Ceiling(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Walk-In Closet(s), Cedar Closet(s), Office, Sitting Room, Play Room, Bonus Room
- Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Marble, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Windows: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s)
- Basement: Full,Finished,Interior Entry,Garage Access
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 9,116
- Total interior livable area: 9,116 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 6,932
- Finished area below ground: 2,184
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 15
- Parking features: Attached, Detached, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Paved Drive, Off Street, Driveway
- Attached garage spaces: 5
- Uncovered spaces: 10
Features
- Patio & porch: Screened, Deck - Roof, Patio, Enclosed
- Exterior features: Balcony - Exterior, Porch - Screened, Deck - Roof, Patio, Patio - Enclosed, Balcony, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Fenced Yard
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 0.85 Acres
- Features: Corner Lot, Wooded, Level
Details
- Parcel number: M:119 R:001 S:,261535
- Zoning: SR20
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 2005
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Generator, 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, Washer Hookup
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
- Security: Security System
- Subdivision: Cliff Estates
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Wellesley
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $548/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $4,353,000
- Annual tax amount: $44,749
- Date on market: 4/25/2026
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/18/2026 | Sold | $5,000,000-8.3%$548/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73485622 Report a problem | ||
| 3/22/2026 | Contingent | $5,450,000$598/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73485622 Report a problem | ||
| 3/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $5,450,000$598/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73485622 Report a problem | ||
| 11/24/2025 | Listing removed | $5,450,000$598/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73394155 Report a problem | ||
| 11/13/2025 | Contingent | $5,450,000$598/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73394155 Report a problem | ||
| 6/20/2025 | Listed for sale | $5,450,000+69%$598/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73394155 Report a problem | ||
| 12/3/2014 | Sold | $3,225,000+2050%$354/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 9/30/2014 | Sold | $150,000-95.7%$16/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/6/2014 | Price change | $3,495,000-4.2%$383/sqft |
Source: Benoit Mizner Simon & Co. - Wellesley - Central St #71642226 Report a problem | ||
| 1/4/2014 | Price change | $3,650,000-3.7%$400/sqft |
Source: JT Fleming & Company #71532468 Report a problem | ||
| 9/23/2013 | Price change | $3,790,000-0.1%$416/sqft |
Source: JT Fleming & Company #71532468 Report a problem | ||
| 9/10/2013 | Price change | $3,795,000-5%$416/sqft |
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| 8/27/2013 | Price change | $3,995,000-4.8%$438/sqft |
Source: JT Fleming & Company #71532468 Report a problem | ||
| 8/10/2013 | Price change | $4,195,000-2.3%$460/sqft |
Source: JT Fleming & Company #71532468 Report a problem | ||
| 7/13/2013 | Price change | $4,295,000-2.3%$471/sqft |
Source: JT Fleming & Company #71532468 Report a problem | ||
| 6/27/2013 | Price change | $4,395,000-2.2%$482/sqft |
Source: JT Fleming & Company #71532468 Report a problem | ||
| 5/29/2013 | Listed for sale | $4,495,000+221.1%$493/sqft |
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| 8/3/2004 | Sold | $1,400,000$154/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $44,749 +6.6% | $4,353,000 +7.9% |
| 2024 | $41,984 +1.3% | $4,033,000 +11.4% |
| 2023 | $41,449 -0.5% | $3,620,000 +1.5% |
| 2022 | $41,674 +0.8% | $3,568,000 +1.5% |
| 2021 | $41,325 +1.6% | $3,517,000 |
| 2020 | $40,657 -0.1% | $3,517,000 |
| 2019 | $40,692 +5.7% | $3,517,000 +9.2% |
| 2018 | $38,491 +1.4% | $3,221,000 +0% |
| 2017 | $37,964 -4.6% | $3,220,000 -4.3% |
| 2016 | $39,784 +9.1% | $3,363,000 +6.6% |
| 2015 | $36,460 -1.1% | $3,154,000 -1.3% |
| 2014 | $36,870 +14.8% | $3,195,000 +14.2% |
| 2012 | $32,110 -0.7% | $2,797,000 -1.2% |
| 2011 | $32,347 +7.1% | $2,830,000 -1.8% |
| 2010 | $30,203 +3.9% | $2,882,000 -6.2% |
| 2009 | $29,082 +0.8% | $3,071,000 -2.3% |
| 2008 | $28,844 +3.5% | $3,142,000 |
| 2007 | $27,870 +12% | $3,142,000 +5% |
| 2006 | $24,893 +108.6% | $2,992,000 +110.6% |
| 2005 | $11,936 -1.9% | $1,421,000 |
| 2004 | $12,164 +5.4% | $1,421,000 |
| 2003 | $11,539 +12% | $1,421,000 +11.7% |
| 2002 | $10,303 +22.4% | $1,272,000 +48.9% |
| 1999 | $8,420 | $854,000 |
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Neighborhood: 02481
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