Welcome home to this spacious and elegant colonial farmhouse nestled on its own private hill in the coveted Cliff Estates. The home perfectly blends the charm and character of an original farmhouse (including 8 original fireplaces) with modern features that suit today's lifestyle, such as multiple options for home office spaces. Five bedrooms (including primary suite) are located on the second floor. Sixth bedroom with full bathroom and bonus room on third floor is perfect for guests or in-laws to have privacy. Main level flows nicely with kitchen, butler's pantry, dining room, family room, office, sunroom, mudroom, laundry and 2 half baths. French doors from the kitchen and family room lead outside to a backyard oasis. A level yard with a lovely patio makes this a perfect place to relax outdoors on over 1/2 acre of private land.
For sale
Price cut: $96K (4/14)
$2,899,000
42 Edmunds Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
6beds
5,806sqft
Est.: Get pre-qualified
Single Family Residence
Built in 1933
0.59 Acres Lot
$2,653,400 Zestimate®
$499/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Backyard oasis
- 440 days |
- 899 |
- 31 |
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Listed by:
Rachel Lieberman 781-789-8963,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate 781-237-8000
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73344384
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Walk-In Closet(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Double Vanity, Remodeled, Lighting - Overhead, Window Seat
- Level: Second
- Area: 226.81
- Dimensions: 15.92 x 14.25
Bedroom 2
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Second
- Area: 238.75
- Dimensions: 15 x 15.92
Bedroom 3
- Features: Fireplace, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 173.75
- Dimensions: 15 x 11.58
Bedroom 4
- Features: Fireplace, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 13 x 12
Bedroom 5
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Attic Access, Recessed Lighting
- Level: Third
- Area: 153.58
- Dimensions: 16.17 x 9.5
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Closet - Linen, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Pendant
- Level: Second
- Area: 163.88
- Dimensions: 17.25 x 9.5
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Sconce
- Level: Second
- Area: 52.5
- Dimensions: 7 x 7.5
Bathroom 3
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Sconce
- Level: Third
- Area: 61.49
- Dimensions: 9.58 x 6.42
Dining room
- Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
- Level: First
- Area: 219.92
- Dimensions: 15.17 x 14.5
Family room
- Features: Bathroom - Half, Closet, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Storage
- Level: Basement
- Area: 257.78
- Dimensions: 19.33 x 13.33
Kitchen
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Beamed Ceilings, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Dining Area, Pantry, French Doors, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Stove
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 168.75
- Dimensions: 12.5 x 13.5
Living room
- Features: Skylight, Beamed Ceilings, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, French Doors, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Sunken
- Level: First
- Area: 310.9
- Dimensions: 20.17 x 15.42
Office
- Features: Fireplace, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting, Wainscoting, Lighting - Sconce
- Level: First
- Area: 139.35
- Dimensions: 13.17 x 10.58
Heating
- Steam, Oil, Fireplace
Cooling
- Central Air, Ductless
Appliances
- Included: Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, First Floor
Features
- Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Recessed Lighting, Wainscoting, Lighting - Sconce, Bedroom, Office, Sun Room, Wet Bar, Walk-up Attic, Wired for Sound, High Speed Internet
- Flooring: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Doors: French Doors
- Basement: Full,Finished,Interior Entry,Bulkhead,Radon Remediation System
- Number of fireplaces: 8
- Fireplace features: Dining Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,806
- Total interior livable area: 5,806 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 4,606
- Finished area below ground: 1,200
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Patio, Storage, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Stone Wall
Lot
- Size: 0.59 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 260381
- Zoning: SR20
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial,Garrison
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Condition
- Year built: 1933
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Stable(s), Golf, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
- Subdivision: Cliff Estates
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Wellesley
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $499/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,823,000
- Annual tax amount: $29,020
- Date on market: 3/20/2025
- Exclusions: None
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$2,653,400
$2.52M - $2.79M
$7,728/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/14/2026 | Price change | $2,899,000-3.2%$499/sqft |
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| 7/16/2025 | Listed for sale | $2,995,000$516/sqft |
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| 7/8/2025 | Listing removed | $2,995,000$516/sqft |
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| 3/12/2025 | Listed for sale | $2,995,000$516/sqft |
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| 11/6/2024 | Listing removed | $2,995,000$516/sqft |
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| 5/21/2024 | Listed for sale | $2,995,000-11.9%$516/sqft |
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| 5/7/2024 | Listing removed | $3,400,000$586/sqft |
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| 2/29/2024 | Listed for sale | $3,400,000-12.7%$586/sqft |
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| 11/28/2023 | Listing removed | $3,895,000$671/sqft |
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| 8/3/2023 | Listed for sale | $3,895,000+43177.8%$671/sqft |
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| 8/13/2020 | Listing removed | $9,000$2/sqft |
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| 11/12/2019 | Price change | $9,000-10%$2/sqft |
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| 11/7/2019 | Listing removed | $9,000$2/sqft |
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| 10/29/2019 | Listed for sale | $9,000-99.4%$2/sqft |
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| 7/30/2019 | Listed for rent | $10,000+17.6%$2/sqft |
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| 2/6/2019 | Listing removed | $8,500$1/sqft |
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| 9/13/2018 | Price change | $8,500-15%$1/sqft |
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| 6/22/2018 | Price change | $10,000-9.1%$2/sqft |
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| 6/11/2018 | Listed for rent | $11,000$2/sqft |
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| 6/22/2000 | Sold | $1,550,000+106.7%$267/sqft |
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| 8/2/1996 | Sold | $750,000-11.8%$129/sqft |
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| 6/21/1995 | Sold | $850,000$146/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $29,020 +2.7% | $2,823,000 +4% |
| 2024 | $28,253 +11.5% | $2,714,000 +22.6% |
| 2023 | $25,339 +6.6% | $2,213,000 +8.7% |
| 2022 | $23,780 +1.5% | $2,036,000 +2.1% |
| 2021 | $23,430 +1.6% | $1,994,000 |
| 2020 | $23,051 -0.1% | $1,994,000 |
| 2019 | $23,071 -3.5% | $1,994,000 -0.3% |
| 2018 | $23,900 +1.4% | $2,000,000 |
| 2017 | $23,580 +0.1% | $2,000,000 +0.5% |
| 2016 | $23,554 +1.8% | $1,991,000 -0.5% |
| 2015 | $23,132 +3% | $2,001,000 +2.8% |
| 2014 | $22,468 -2.1% | $1,947,000 -2.6% |
| 2012 | $22,960 -1.2% | $2,000,000 -1.6% |
| 2011 | $23,237 +5.4% | $2,033,000 -3.3% |
| 2010 | $22,039 +14% | $2,103,000 +3% |
| 2009 | $19,338 +10% | $2,042,000 +6.6% |
| 2008 | $17,580 +3.5% | $1,915,000 |
| 2007 | $16,986 +6.6% | $1,915,000 |
| 2006 | $15,933 +13.2% | $1,915,000 +14.3% |
| 2005 | $14,078 +29.9% | $1,676,000 +32.4% |
| 2004 | $10,837 +7.2% | $1,266,000 +1.7% |
| 2003 | $10,109 +7.5% | $1,245,000 +7.2% |
| 2002 | $9,404 +12.5% | $1,161,000 +36.9% |
| 1999 | $8,361 | $848,000 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 02481
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Sprague Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.9 mi
- 8/10Wellesley Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 10/10Wellesley High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Sprague
- Middle: Wms
- High: Whs
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- Massachusetts
- Norfolk County
- Wellesley
- 02481
- 42 Edmunds Rd
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