$2,850,000
SOLD JUL 31, 2025

45 Stanford Rd Wellesley Hills, MA 02481

4 Beds
4.5 Baths
4,467 Sq Ft
0.49 Acres

Recently Sold

$638 Per Sq Ft

3% Above List Price

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Scenic Views
  • Custom Closet System
  • Deck
  • Katharine Lee Bates Elementary School Rated A
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Property is near public transit

About This Home

As of July 2025

Sited on a private half acre abutting Boulder Brook Reservation and 2 blocks from Bates School, this inviting colonial was expanded and redesigned to capture beautiful views from light-filled rooms, deck, 2 patios, and porch. The floor plan is perfect for family living, entertaining, and working from home.The traditional living room with large bay window connects to the spectacular vaulted-ceiling family room with fireplace, built-ins, and informal dining area. A custom cabinet kitchen with center island, granite counters, and space for everything opens to the family room. For private space 2 rooms off main foyer are perfect for work or study. The second floor features 4 spacious bedrooms and 3 full baths.The ensuite primary bedroom has vaulted ceiling and great closets. The walkout finished lower level includes a full bath and 3 flexible spaces for recreation, exercise, media, 5th bedroom. Not to be missed is the mudroom storage area. Come and enjoy this beautiful and special home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Patricia O'Sullivan

Coldwell Banker Realty - Wellesley Listed on: 04/30/2025

Coldwell Banker Realty - Wellesley

Last Buyer's Agent

Beyond Boston Properties Group

Compass

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $22,256

Year Built

  • Built in 1956

Lot Details

  • 0.49 Acre Lot
  • Near Conservation Area
  • Stone Wall
  • Corner Lot
  • Gentle Sloping Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Property is zoned SR20

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Side Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Open Parking

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Bay Window
  • Picture Window
  • Insulated Doors
  • Mud Room
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Great Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Home Office
  • Game Room
  • Scenic Vista Views
  • Washer and Electric Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Trash Compactor
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Custom Closet System
  • Cedar Closet
  • Linen Closet
  • Double Vanity
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Separate Shower

Partially Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch

Location

  • Property is near public transit

Schools

  • Bates Elementary School
  • WMS Middle School
  • WHS High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 2 Cooling Zones
  • 3 Heating Zones
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 263357

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Recreation

  • Jogging Path

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$22,256

Year Built

Built in 1956

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Year Built: 1956
  • Buyer Agency: 2.5
  • Buyer Agency Type: %
  • Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Compensation Based On: Gross/Full Sale Price
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Bathroom - Half, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Cedar Closet(s), Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Bathroom, Den, Office, Mud Room, Game Room, Great Room
  • Door Features: Insulated Doors
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Trash Compactor, Range, Refrigerator
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Bathroom - 3/4, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 221
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom3 Area: 182
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Area: 156
  • Room Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 4.5
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Closet - Linen, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 418
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Skylight, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Recessed Lighting
  • Bathroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom 3 Features: Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom 3 Level: Second
  • Room Dining Room Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Dining Room Area: 182
  • Room Family Room Level: First
  • Room Family Room Features: Skylight, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Deck - Exterior, Recessed Lighting
  • Room Family Room Area: 399
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Kitchen Island, Recessed Lighting
  • Room Kitchen Area: 255
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Area: 273
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Room Office Level: First
  • Room Office Area: 130
  • Room Office Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Window(s) - Picture, Exterior Access
  • Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3811
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 656
  • Living Area: 4467
  • Spa YN: No
  • Window Features: Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Window(s) - Picture
  • MAIN LO: AN6181
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 618.98
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 638.01
  • MAIN SO: AN2383
  • Insulation: Full

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Deck, Patio, Sprinkler System, Stone Wall
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Deck, Patio
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Roof: Shingle
  • View: Scenic View(s)
  • View YN: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Lake/Pond, 1 to 2 Mile To Beach
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: 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, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Central, Forced Air, Baseboard
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 3
  • COOLING ZONES: 2

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area, Highway Access
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 263357
  • Zoning: SR20
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Easements, Gentle Sloping
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.49
  • Lot Size Area: 0.49
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 21170
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • PAGE: 0

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 22256
  • Tax Book Number: 0

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: Yes

MLS Schools

  • High School: Whs
  • Elementary School: Bates
  • Middle Or Junior School: Wms

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 30, 2025
Closed on
Jul 31, 2025
Sold by
Carroll Timothy J and Carroll Diana D
Bought by
Cotter Peter B and Cotter Michelle J
Seller's Agent
Patricia O'Sullivan
Coldwell Banker Realty - Wellesley
Buyer's Agent
Beyond Boston Properties Group
Compass
List Price
$2,765,000
Sold Price
$2,850,000
Premium/Discount to List
$85,000
3.07%
Views
17

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-3.69%
Original Mortgage
$1,650,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,648,277
Interest Rate
5.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,182,505
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 $2,850,000 --
Deed $2,850,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,650,000 New Conventional
Closed $1,650,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/31/2025 07/31/25 Sold $2,850,000 +3.1% $638 / Sq Ft
05/05/2025 05/05/25 Pending -- -- --
04/30/2025 04/30/25 For Sale $2,765,000 -- $619 / 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 $22,256 $2,165,000 $1,390,000 $775,000
2024 $21,039 $2,021,000 $1,274,000 $747,000
2023 $20,553 $1,795,000 $1,112,000 $683,000
2022 $18,151 $1,554,000 $881,000 $673,000
2021 $18,260 $1,554,000 $881,000 $673,000
2020 $17,964 $1,554,000 $881,000 $673,000
2019 $17,783 $1,537,000 $881,000 $656,000
2018 $19,012 $1,591,000 $883,000 $708,000
2017 $18,770 $1,592,000 $884,000 $708,000
2016 $18,561 $1,569,000 $869,000 $700,000
2015 $18,115 $1,567,000 $868,000 $699,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73367363

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: WELL-000156-000003