$5,400,000
SOLD AUG 11, 2025

15 Sumner Rd Wellesley Hills, MA 02481

6 Beds
7 Baths
7,817 Sq Ft
0.51 Acres

Recently Sold

$691 Per Sq Ft

7% Below List Price

42 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Medical Services
  • Sauna
  • Custom Closet System
  • Joseph E. Fiske Elementary School Rated A
  • Open Floorplan
  • Colonial Architecture

About This Home

As of August 2025

Rarely available colonial w/ immaculate grounds in prestigious Country Club location! Incredible renovation by esteemed architect, interior designer & builder featured in Traditional Home Magazine. Over 7800 sq ft of finished space in this 6 bedroom home on 4 floors. Elegant crown moulding throughout. High end plumbing fixtures, door & cabinet hardware, cabinetry, lighting & finishes gives this home character w/ all the modern conveniences. Gorgeous cook's kitchen w/ oversized island, walk- in pantry plus breakfast room w/ fireplace. Huge family room w/ wall of custom built-ins plus fireplace. Butler pantry connects kitchen to formal dining room. Beautiful paneled library as well as a home office. Main suite is lovely w/ double walk-in closets, fireplace and luxurious marble bath with soaking tub. 3rd floor with 6th bed & sitting room. Lower level w/ large playroom, game room, exercise plus wine storage. Large flat yard with bluestone terrace. Hunnewell School. Close to town & train.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Melissa Dailey

Coldwell Banker Realty - Wellesley Listed on: 03/27/2025

Coldwell Banker Realty - Wellesley

Last Buyer's Agent

Hope McDermott

Hope McDermott Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $32,670

Year Built

  • Built in 1925 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 0.51 Acre Lot
  • Near Conservation Area
  • Stone Wall
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Property is zoned SR20

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway
  • Open Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • Open Floorplan
  • Wet Bar
  • Wainscoting
  • Decorative Lighting
  • Insulated Windows
  • Picture Window
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 4 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Home Office
  • Library
  • Bonus Room
  • Game Room
  • Sauna
  • Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Home Security System
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Cooler
  • Kitchen Island
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Custom Closet System
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dressing Area
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Patio

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • Hunnewell Elementary School
  • Wellesley Middle School
  • Wellesley High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 6 Cooling Zones
  • 6 Heating Zones
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Radiant Heating System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:066 R:011 S:,259064

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Country Club Subdivision

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Park
  • Jogging Path

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$32,670

Year Built

Built in 1925 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Subdivision Name: Country Club
  • Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Dining Area, Closet, Bathroom - Full, Wet bar, Library, Home Office, Bedroom, Bonus Room, Game Room, Sauna/Steam/Hot Tub, Wet Bar, Walk-up Attic
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 4
  • Appliances: Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Closet
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 210
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Room Bedroom3 Area: 168
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Area: 165
  • Room Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Features: Closet
  • Room Bedroom5 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom5 Features: Closet
  • Room Bedroom5 Area: 210
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 7
  • Total Bathrooms: 6
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full, Walk-In Closet(s), Balcony / Deck, Double Vanity, Dressing Room
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 288
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom 3 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom 3 Level: Third
  • Room Dining Room Features: Wet Bar, Wainscoting
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Dining Room Area: 238
  • Room Family Room Level: First
  • Room Family Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built
  • Room Family Room Area: 480
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Pantry, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island, Cabinets - Upgraded, Open Floorplan, Remodeled, Wine Chiller
  • Room Kitchen Area: 342
  • Laundry Features: Second Floor
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Area: 435
  • Room Living Room Features: Window(s) - Picture
  • Room Office Level: First
  • Room Office Area: 64
  • Room Office Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built
  • Basement: Full, Finished
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 6562
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 1255
  • Living Area: 7817
  • Spa YN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
  • MAIN LO: AN6181
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 715.75
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 690.8
  • MAIN SO: BB7117

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck, Patio, Balcony, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Stone Wall
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage YN: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Radiant, Natural Gas, Fireplace
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Security Features: Security System
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 6
  • COOLING ZONES: 6

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:066 R:011 S:,259064
  • Zoning: SR20
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.51
  • Lot Size Area: 0.51
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 22020
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • PAGE: 0

Green Features

  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 32670
  • Tax Book Number: 0

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: Yes

MLS Schools

  • High School: Wellesley Hs
  • Elementary School: Hunnewell
  • Middle Or Junior School: Wellesley Ms

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 27, 2025
Closed on
Jun 17, 2025
Sold by
Capello Jeffrey D and Capello Tanya A
Bought by
Van Theadosia M and Van Arkel
Seller's Agent
Melissa Dailey
Coldwell Banker Realty - Wellesley
Buyer's Agent
Hope McDermott
Hope McDermott Real Estate
List Price
$5,795,000
Sold Price
$5,400,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$395,000
-6.82%
Views
41

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-36.22%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 30, 2001
Sold by
Mahoney Emma H
Bought by
Capello Jeffrey D and Capello Tanya A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$983,000
Interest Rate
7.18%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $5,400,000 --
Land Court Massachusetts $1,405,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $880,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $366,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $1,000,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $100,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $1,000,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $100,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $983,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/11/2025 08/11/25 Sold $5,400,000 -3.5% $691 / Sq Ft
05/08/2025 05/08/25 Pending -- -- --
05/06/2025 05/06/25 Price Changed $5,595,000 -3.5% $716 / Sq Ft
03/27/2025 03/27/25 For Sale $5,795,000 -- $741 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $32,670 $3,178,000 $1,417,000 $1,761,000
2024 $32,521 $3,124,000 $1,417,000 $1,707,000
2023 $32,129 $2,806,000 $1,264,000 $1,542,000
2022 $30,134 $2,580,000 $1,133,000 $1,447,000
2021 $29,399 $2,502,000 $1,055,000 $1,447,000
2020 $28,923 $2,502,000 $1,055,000 $1,447,000
2019 $22,538 $1,948,000 $1,094,000 $854,000
2018 $21,498 $1,799,000 $888,000 $911,000
2017 $20,444 $1,734,000 $887,000 $847,000
2016 $20,809 $1,759,000 $872,000 $887,000
2015 $20,380 $1,763,000 $873,000 $890,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73351020

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: WELL-000066-000011