Bring your vision to life in one of the area’s most desirable neighborhoods. Situated on nearly an acre in the heart of the Bates neighborhood, this property offers exciting possibilities. Transform the current home or start fresh and create something entirely your own. Enjoy a wonderful setting close to Bates Elementary, Boulder Brook conservation land, walking and hiking trails, and nearby tennis courts. An exceptional chance to make your mark in a location that is hard to beat. Demo permit in hand. Buyer and buyer’s agent are responsible for conducting their own due diligence.
Lot/land
$1,950,000
53 Elmwood Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
--beds
0baths
0.92Acres
Residential
Built in ----
0.92 Acres Lot
$1,867,000 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Nearly an acre
- 30 days
- 707
- 13
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Donahue Maley and Burns Team,
Compass 781-365-9954
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73565253
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 0
Features
- Has basement: No
Property
Lot
- Size: 0.92 Acres
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: M:170 R:083 S:,263940
- Zoning: SR10
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: On-Site
- Gas: On-Site
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Wellesley
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $1,924,000
- Annual tax amount: $19,779
- Date on market: 8/18/2026
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
$1,867,000
$1.77M - $1.96M
$3,943/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/19/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,950,000-11.4% |
Source: MLS PIN #73565252 Report a problem | ||
| 8/10/2026 | Listing removed | $2,200,000 |
Source: MLS PIN #73494065 Report a problem | ||
| 3/31/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,200,000 |
Source: MLS PIN #73494065 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $19,779 +12.9% | $1,924,000 +14.3% |
| 2024 | $17,520 +8% | $1,683,000 +18.8% |
| 2023 | $16,225 +9.7% | $1,417,000 +11.9% |
| 2022 | $14,787 -0.6% | $1,266,000 |
| 2021 | $14,876 +1.6% | $1,266,000 |
| 2020 | $14,635 -0.1% | $1,266,000 |
| 2019 | $14,648 +45.2% | $1,266,000 +50% |
| 2018 | $10,086 +1.4% | $844,000 |
| 2017 | $9,951 +0.1% | $844,000 +0.5% |
| 2016 | $9,937 +2.3% | $840,000 |
| 2015 | $9,710 +16.5% | $840,000 +16.3% |
| 2014 | $8,332 +16.7% | $722,000 +16.1% |
| 2012 | $7,141 +6.2% | $622,000 +5.8% |
| 2011 | $6,721 +3.1% | $588,000 -5.5% |
| 2010 | $6,519 +3.4% | $622,000 -6.6% |
| 2009 | $6,307 +3% | $666,000 -0.1% |
| 2008 | $6,123 +3.5% | $667,000 |
| 2007 | $5,916 +6.6% | $667,000 |
| 2006 | $5,549 +5% | $667,000 +6% |
| 2005 | $5,284 +5.5% | $629,000 +7.5% |
| 2004 | $5,008 +14% | $585,000 +8.1% |
| 2003 | $4,393 +6.1% | $541,000 +5.9% |
| 2002 | $4,139 +20.3% | $511,000 +44.4% |
| 1999 | $3,441 | $354,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 02481
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Bates
- 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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