Classic Village Colonial set on a quiet neighborhood street just moments from downtown Wellesley, Linden Square, the new Hardy Elementary School, Morse’s Pond, shopping, dining, and MBTA commuter rail access. Filled with natural light, this inviting home blends timeless character with thoughtful updates. The spacious living and dining rooms, open kitchen, & family room with fireplace provide comfortable spaces for everyday living and entertaining. Four bedrooms and three full baths offer flexibility for today's lifestyle. Extensively improved and meticulously maintained with a whole-home heat pump and 200-amp electrical service (2023), roof (2021), solar panels & back roof (2014), hot water heater (2020), kitchen remodel and addition (2009), replacement windows, refinished hardwood floors (2020/2026), interior paint (2025), drainage, irrigation and landscaping improvements (2024), and exterior carpentry repairs (2026). Private yard with mature plantings, perennial gardens, and fencing.
For sale
$1,699,000
8 Avon Rd, Wellesley, MA 02482
4beds
2,694sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1907
8,000 Square Feet Lot
$1,639,500 Zestimate®
$631/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Open kitchenPerennial gardensFamily room with fireplaceFilled with natural light
- 9 days |
- 1,898 |
- 99 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Elke Cardella 443-610-6233,
Compass 781-365-9954
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73529015
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
- Level: Second
- Area: 238
- Dimensions: 14 x 17
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Second
- Area: 150
- Dimensions: 15 x 10
Bedroom 3
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Second
- Area: 150
- Dimensions: 15 x 10
Bedroom 4
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 121
- Dimensions: 11 x 11
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Pedestal Sink
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 32
- Dimensions: 4 x 8
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Sconce, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Second
- Area: 56
- Dimensions: 8 x 7
Bathroom 3
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Lighting - Sconce, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Second
- Area: 32
- Dimensions: 4 x 8
Dining room
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead, Window Seat
- Level: First
- Area: 176
- Dimensions: 11 x 16
Family room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
- Level: First
- Area: 224
- Dimensions: 14 x 16
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Gas Stove
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 200
- Dimensions: 10 x 20
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
- Level: First
- Area: 252
- Dimensions: 21 x 12
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Overhead, First Floor
Features
- Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Recessed Lighting, Bonus Room
- Flooring: Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Basement: Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,694
- Total interior livable area: 2,694 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,372
- Finished area below ground: 322
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, ET Irrigation Controller
- Waterfront features: Lake/Pond, 1 to 2 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Lot
- Size: 8,000 Square Feet
- Features: Cleared, Level
Details
- Parcel number: M:149 R:020 S:,263273
- Zoning: SR10
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- Year built: 1907
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Green energy
- Water conservation: ET Irrigation Controller
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
- Subdivision: College Heights
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Wellesley
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $631/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,348,000
- Annual tax amount: $13,857
- Date on market: 6/3/2026
Estimated market value
$1,639,500
$1.56M - $1.72M
$6,702/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/3/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,699,000+93.3%$631/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73529015 Report a problem | ||
| 11/15/2005 | Sold | $879,000+16.4%$326/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 8/1/2002 | Sold | $755,000+117.3%$280/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/16/2000 | Sold | $347,500+5.9%$129/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 9/9/1998 | Sold | $328,000$122/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,857 +6.7% | $1,348,000 +8.1% |
| 2024 | $12,981 +2% | $1,247,000 +12.2% |
| 2023 | $12,721 +9.1% | $1,111,000 +11.3% |
| 2022 | $11,657 +2.4% | $998,000 +3% |
| 2021 | $11,386 +1.6% | $969,000 |
| 2020 | $11,202 +2.9% | $969,000 +3% |
| 2019 | $10,887 +3.6% | $941,000 +7.1% |
| 2018 | $10,504 +1.4% | $879,000 |
| 2017 | $10,363 +2.2% | $879,000 +2.6% |
| 2016 | $10,138 +7.6% | $857,000 +5.2% |
| 2015 | $9,421 +3.2% | $815,000 +3% |
| 2014 | $9,128 +2.7% | $791,000 +2.2% |
| 2012 | $8,886 +0.1% | $774,000 -0.4% |
| 2011 | $8,881 +5.3% | $777,000 -3.5% |
| 2010 | $8,436 +17.2% | $805,000 +5.9% |
| 2009 | $7,197 +5.2% | $760,000 +2% |
| 2008 | $6,839 +3.5% | $745,000 |
| 2007 | $6,608 +6.6% | $745,000 |
| 2006 | $6,198 +8.2% | $745,000 +9.2% |
| 2005 | $5,729 +0.8% | $682,000 +2.7% |
| 2004 | $5,684 +11.1% | $664,000 +5.4% |
| 2003 | $5,116 +55.2% | $630,000 +54.8% |
| 2002 | $3,297 +28.6% | $407,000 +56.5% |
| 1999 | $2,564 | $260,000 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 02482
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10John D. Hardy Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 8/10Wellesley Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 10/10Wellesley High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Hardy Elementary
- Middle: Wms
- High: Whs
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