38 Lowell Rd
Wellesley, MA 02481
- 5 Beds
- 4.5 Baths
- 4,000 sqft (on 0.66 acres)
5 Beds
4.5 Baths
4,000 sqft
(on 0.66 acres)
Local Information
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Home Highlights
Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1931
Lot Size
0.66 acres
Living Area
4,000 sqft
Price/Sqft
$871
About this House
Classic and gracious, this historic Colonial Revival house designed by its original owner, Nathaniel Perry Tufts, an associate of renowned Boston architect Wills for many years, the house had remained within family ownership from 1931 to 2016. It displays the elegance of traditional proportions, detailed interior and exterior millwork, and near perfect siting on two-thirds of an acre in the heart of the Cliff Estates. The grounds resemble an English garden with brick patio and croquet lawn.
38 Lowell Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481 is a 5 bedroom, 5 bathroom, 4,000 sqft single-family home built in 1931. It last sold for $1,115,000 on Jan 18, 2017. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $3,483,700, with a rent estimate of $10,148/month.
Home Details for 38 Lowell Rd
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Interior Details BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 30Types of Rooms: Recreation RoomWet Bar |
Heating & Cooling Heating: Other, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Other |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 4 |
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace |
Security Security System |
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Year Built Year Built: 1931Year Updated: 2022 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Colonial |
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Exterior Home Features DeckExterior: Wood, BrickPorch |
Parking & Garage Parking Spaces: 5 |
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Units in Building: 1 |
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Lot Area: 0.66 acres |
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Fitness & Sports Basketball Court |
Price History for 38 Lowell Rd
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
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| 01/18/2017 | $1,115,000 | Sold | N/A |
| 11/14/2016 | $1,390,000 | Pending | Agent Provided |
| 11/09/2016 | $1,390,000 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 08/15/2016 | $1,490,000 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
Market trends in Wellesley
Last updated June 2026
Avg. sale price
$1.99M
$300KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.1%
1.4%MoM
Price per sq ft
$649
$56MoM
Available listings
112
1MoM
Property Tax and Assessment
| Year | 2025 |
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| Tax | $27,293 |
| Assessment | $2,655,000 |
Home facts updated by county records
Comparable Sales for 38 Lowell Rd
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.03 | Single-Family Home | $3,200,000 | 07/07/26 | 5 | 4.5 | 4,010 | |
0.53 | Single-Family Home | $1,865,000 | 04/02/26 | 5 | 3.5 | 3,774 | |
0.28 | Single-Family Home | $2,525,000 | 06/26/26 | 4 | 3.5 | 3,497 | |
0.33 | Single-Family Home | $3,115,000 | 01/09/26 | 4 | 3.5 | 4,294 | |
0.26 | Single-Family Home | $3,100,000 | 06/02/26 | 5 | 5.5 | 4,785 | |
0.42 | Single-Family Home | $1,750,000 | 09/23/25 | 4 | 2.5 | 3,156 | |
0.37 | Single-Family Home | $2,500,000 | 08/14/25 | 4 | 4 | 3,097 | |
0.53 | Single-Family Home | $2,059,981 | 09/25/25 | 5 | 3.5 | 4,643 | |
0.37 | Single-Family Home | $2,450,000 | 05/06/26 | 5 | 3.5 | 3,369 | |
0.62 | Single-Family Home | $2,550,000 | 06/25/26 | 5 | 4.5 | 3,806 |
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What Locals Say about Wellesley
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92 % Say it's dog friendly
87 % Say parking is easy
85 % Say people would walk alone at night
84 % Say yards are well-kept
80 % Say car is needed
79 % Say there are sidewalks
76 % Say kids play outside
75 % Say there's holiday spirit
74 % Say streets are well-lit
73 % Say there's wildlife
72 % Say it's quiet
70 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
67 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
66 % Say neighbors are friendly
65 % Say there are community events
63 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
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