Antique home at 53 Elmwood Rd, Wellesley — 3 bed, 1.5 bath — photo 1

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$1,950,000

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53 Elmwood Rd

Wellesley, MA 02481

3Beds

1.5Baths

1,595Sq Ft

$1,223$/Sq Ft

40,000 sqftLot

1900Built

4Days on Market

Listed by Donahue Maley and Burns Team at Compass

Listing courtesy of Donahue Maley and Burns Team, Compass

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About This Property

Bring your vision to life in one of the area's most desirable neighborhoods. Situated on nearly an acre in the heart of the Bates neighborhood, this property offers exciting possibilities. Transform the current home or start fresh and create something entirely your own. Enjoy a wonderful setting close to Bates Elementary, Boulder Brook conservation land, walking and hiking trails, and nearby tennis courts. An exceptional chance to make your mark in a location that is hard to beat. Demo permit in hand. Buyer and buyer's agent are responsible for conducting their own due diligence.

Property Details

Key Facts

Property Type

Single Family

Style

Antique

Year Built

1900

Living Area

1,595 sqft

Lot Size

40,000 sqft

Rooms

8

Bedrooms

3

Bathrooms

1.5 (1 full, 1 half)

Construction

Exterior

A

Basement

Full Basement

Parking Spaces

8

Garage Spaces

1

Systems & Utilities

Heating

Hot Water Baseboard, Solar

Cooling

Heat Pump

Water

City/Town Water

Sewer

City/Town Sewer

Financial

Taxes (2025)

$19,779/yr

Price / Sqft

$1,223/sqft

MLS #

73565252

Days on Market

4

Sarina Steinmetz

617.610.0207

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Price History

Listed

Aug 19, 2026

$1,950,000

No price changes recorded.

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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)

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Listing Courtesy Of

Donahue Maley and Burns Team · Compass

(781) 365-9954

MLS #73565252

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