Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
4/09/2026
Listed
$5,695,000
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MLS
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Property Description
Once in a lifetime opportunity to own in Wellesley's most coveted premier historic location, Pond Road. Featuring the finest custom craftsmanship throughout, professionally engineered mechanical systems, smart house and professionally designed ultra high end finishes. Over 9400 sq ft of living space on 3 floors. The floor plan everybody wants with a 1200 sq ft great room and over 10 foot ceilings. Oversized mudroom and pantry. First floor includes white oak herring bone hardwoods. 2nd floor ceilings 14-20 feet! An incredible main suite. All bedrooms en-suite with walk-in closets. Plus a 2nd floor lounge room or incredible guest suite. Lower level is unprecedented with 17 ft ceiling in 1/2 court basketball/ rec room (size of space also work for squash) with viewing room including wet bar. Theatre/media room with additional wet bar plus a gym with full bath including steam shower. Large flat yard. Close to Wellesley trails and town center.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 196 Pond Rd
General
- Price: $5,695,000
- Taxes: $51,785 (2026)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MLSPin
- MLS ID: 73499334
- Updated: Today (4/9/2026)
- Added to Site: Today
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 15
- Interior Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Wet bar, Bathroom - Full, Steam / Sauna, Exercise Room, Media Room, Wine Cellar, Bathroom, Mud Room, Sauna/Steam/Hot Tub, Wet Bar
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace(s): Living Room
- Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Flooring: Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 7
- Full Bathrooms: 6
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Main - Full Baths: 6
- Main - 1/2 Baths: 1
- Bathroom 1: Half Bathroom, First
- Bathroom 2: Full Bathroom, Second
- Bathroom 3: Bathroom - Full, Second
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
- Primary Bedroom: Yes, 15.00 x 24.00, Second, 360 Sq. Ft.
- Bedroom 2: Full Bathroom, Vaulted Ceiling(s), 22.00 x 34.00, Second, 748 Sq. Ft.
- Bedroom 3: Full Bathroom, Vaulted Ceiling(s), 15.00 x 14.00, Second, 210 Sq. Ft.
- Bedroom 4: Full Bathroom, Vaulted Ceiling(s), 15.00 x 14.00, Second, 210 Sq. Ft.
Other Rooms
- Living Room: Custom-Built Closet/Cabinets, 14.00 x 21.00, First, 294 Sq. Ft.
- Family Room: Coffered Ceiling(s), 25.00 x 26.00, First, 650 Sq. Ft.
- Kitchen: Dining Area, Pantry, Kitchen Island, 24.00 x 26.00, First, 624 Sq. Ft.
- Dining Room: Tray Ceiling(s), 15.00 x 23.00, First, 345 Sq. Ft.
- Laundry: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Second Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup
Additional Information
- Year Round: Yes
- Security/Safety: Security System
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Screens
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 3
- Total Spaces: 11
- Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street
Location
- County: Norfolk
- Subdivision: Hunnewell Estates
- Driving Directions: Washington Street or Central Street to Pond Road
School Information
- Elementary School: Hunnewell
- Middle School: Wms
- High School: Whs
Heating & Cooling
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central Air
- Heating Type: Radiant, Propane, Hydro Air
- Heating Fuel: Radiant, Propane, Hydro Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Connection for Gas Range, Connection for Gas Oven, Connection for Electric Dryer
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Exterior Const.: Frame
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Full, Interior Entry
- Roof: Other
- Square Feet: 9,400
- Sq. Ft. Source: Other
- Year Built: 2021
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 1.01
- Lot Dimensions: 1.01
- Frontage: Private Road
- Lot Features: Level
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $605.85
- Tax Amount: $51,785.64
- Tax Year: 2026
Disclosures and Reports
- Disclosures/Rstr.: House is under construction. Do not walk property without listing broker.
- Property ID: 5161120
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Schools
Schools serving 196 Pond Rd
School District:Wellesley School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Hunnewell Elementary School 28 Cameron Street, Wellesley, MA 02482 | K-5 | 1.5 mi |
Wellesley Middle School 50 Kingsbury Street, Wellesley, MA 02481 | 6-8 | 1.8 mi |
Wellesley High School 50 Rice Street, Wellesley, MA 02481 | 9-12 | 2.1 mi |
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Price & Sales History for 196 Pond Rd
Tax History
Tax History for 196 Pond Rd
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$49,879
-1%
$4,852,000
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2024
$50,332
-6%
$4,835,000
3%
2023
$53,643
262%
$4,685,000
269%
2022
$14,822
—
$1,269,000
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196 Pond Road, Wellesley, MA 02482 (MLS# 73499334) is a Single Family property with 5 bedrooms, 6 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 196 Pond Road is currently listed for $5,695,000 and was received on April 09, 2026. This property is listed by Melissa Dailey from our Wellesley Office.Want to learn more about 196 Pond Road? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Wellesley Fells? You can browse all Wellesley Fells real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.