Welcome to this beautifully updated, expanded Cape situated in a quiet Wellesley cul-de-sac. This home seamlessly blends classic New England charm with modern comfort, offering four bedrooms and two full bathrooms, ideal for both family living and entertaining. The first floor features an open kitchen with new appliances and large island, a stone fireplace family room with cathedral ceilings and French doors to a private stone patio, plus two bedrooms, a full bath, and a traditional dining room with wood-burning fireplace. Upstairs, you'll find two more bedrooms, another full bath, and ample storage. The finished basement includes two bonus rooms for a home office and play space, plus laundry. Numerous updates include new roof, heating system, mini-splits, hot water tank, + more. Attached garage, landscaped yard, and all, just a stone's throw from the top-rated and brand-new Hardy School, make this home the complete package.
Sold for $1,800,000
$1,800,000
21 Hickory Rd, Wellesley, MA 02482
4beds
2,654sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1953
0.25 Acres Lot
$1,808,300 Zestimate®
$678/sqft
$5,748 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,808,300
$1.68M - $1.95M
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 27, 2025 at 07:25am
Listed by:
Samantha Jason 617-756-2560,
Donnelly + Co. 617-982-0160
Bought with:
Betsy Kessler
Rutledge Properties
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73401053
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Main,First
Bedroom 3
- Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Main,First
Bedroom 4
- Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
Primary bathroom
- Features: No
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Full
- Level: Main,First
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Main,First
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Stove, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Main,First
Living room
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled
- Level: Main,First
Office
- Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Level: Basement
Heating
- Baseboard, Natural Gas, Ductless
Cooling
- Ductless
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Office, Play Room
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished,Interior Entry,Sump Pump
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,654
- Total interior livable area: 2,654 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,254
- Finished area below ground: 400
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Attached, Off Street, Driveway
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Entrance
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Patio, Storage, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System
Lot
- Size: 0.25 Acres
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: M:159 R:063 S:,263593
- Zoning: SR10
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle,Rubber
Condition
- Year built: 1953
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 220 Volts
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Private School, Public School
Location
- Region: Wellesley
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/26/2025 | Sold | $1,800,000+2.9%$678/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73401053 Report a problem | ||
| 7/15/2025 | Contingent | $1,750,000$659/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73401053 Report a problem | ||
| 7/8/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,750,000+65.1%$659/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73401053 Report a problem | ||
| 1/18/2018 | Sold | $1,060,000-1.4%$399/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 11/10/2017 | Pending sale | $1,075,000$405/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX LEADING EDGE #72249967 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,477 +6.7% | $1,311,000 +8.1% |
| 2024 | $12,627 +5.2% | $1,213,000 +15.7% |
| 2023 | $12,000 -1.1% | $1,048,000 +0.9% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 02482
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10John D. Hardy Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 8/10Wellesley Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 10/10Wellesley High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Hardy
- 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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Estimated market value
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- Massachusetts
- Norfolk County
- Wellesley
- 02482
- 21 Hickory Rd