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$2,150,000

Sold
Sold for $2,150,000(97.9% of ask)Listed at $2,195,000

5 Tennyson Rd

Wellesley, MA 02481

5Beds
3.5Baths
2,811Sq Ft
$765$/Sq Ft
11,249 sqftLot
1936Built

Listed by Betsy Kessler at Rutledge Properties

Listing courtesy of Betsy Kessler, Rutledge Properties

Location

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About This Property

Set on a tree-lined street in everyone's favorite Poet's Corner neighborhood, this 1930s Colonial blends timeless character with modern comfort. A handsome slate roof and welcoming fa'ade set the tone for the gracious interiors within. The home offers five bedrooms and three-and-a-half baths, including a serene primary suite with ensuite bath. The floor plan features front and back staircases, central air, and a finished third floor with two generously sized bedrooms and an updated bath'ideal for guests, teens, or a home office. Outside, enjoy a charming brick patio, fenced yard, and easy access to Warren Park, major routes, and Boston.

Property Details

Key Facts

Property Type

Single Family

Style

Antique

Year Built

1936

Living Area

2,811 sqft

Lot Size

11,249 sqft

Rooms

10

Bedrooms

5

Bathrooms

3.5 (3 full, 1 half)

Construction

Exterior

A

Basement

Full Basement

Flooring

Hardwood, Laminate

Parking Spaces

6

Garage Spaces

2

Systems & Utilities

Heating

Heat Pump, Wood Stove, Natural Gas, Coal

Cooling

Central Air, Ductless Mini-Split

Water

City/Town Water

Sewer

City/Town Sewer

Financial

Taxes (2026)

$17,175/yr

Price / Sqft

$765/sqft

MLS #

73481579

Days on Market

42

Price History

Listed

Mar 2, 2026

$2,195,000

Sold

Apr 13, 2026

$2,150,000

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Schools Nearby

Wellesley Public Schools

9 schools · 11:1 student-teacher ratio

A+9/10

Elementary Schools

Bates Elementary School (K-5)8/10
Sprague Elementary School (K-5)8/10
Fiske Elementary School (K-5)8/10

Middle Schools

Wellesley Middle School (6-8)8/10

High Schools

Wellesley Senior High School (9-12)10/10
Gateways Program (therapeutic academic support at WHS)Strong AP course offerings across all academic departmentsPartnership opportunities with Wellesley CollegeComprehensive arts program (visual, performing, music)

Ratings from GreatSchools & Niche

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Listing Courtesy Of

Betsy Kessler · Rutledge Properties
(781) 235-4663

MLS #73481579

Listing information provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. (MLS PIN). Data last updated June 10, 2026. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. © 2026 Steinmetz Real Estate Professionals at William Raveis Real Estate. Equal Housing Opportunity.

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