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  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 5 Beds
  • 3 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • 3,369 Sq. Ft.
  • 0.3 Acres
  • 2 Car Garage
  • Updated 5 hours ago

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40 Chestnut Street,Wellesley, MA 02481

40 Chestnut StreetWellesleyMA02481

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    40 Chestnut Street,Wellesley, MA 02481
    40 Chestnut StreetWellesleyMA02481
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Brimming with charm and fine detail, 40 Chestnut Street, Wellesley, MA 02481 is a sun-splashed Shingle-style home with a wraparound porch on a coveted Wellesley Farms street. A welcoming foyer with a turned staircase opens to inviting living and dining rooms, plus a sunlit eat-in kitchen with marble countertops and backsplash and premium appliances. 5 bedrooms and 3.5 baths include a primary suite with a sitting room or office, along with two additional bedrooms on the third floor. Enjoy a finished lower level, landscaped grounds, and a patio. Major improvements include a new two-car garage, EV-ready 200-amp underground electrical service, and a high-efficiency Carrier Infinity gas and heat pump HVAC system, plus MassSave insulation, restored windows, Ethernet wiring, refreshed hall bath, and fresh interior paint. Close to Wellesley Square, the commuter rail, Route 9, I-95/128 and the Mass Pike. Classic character, thoughtful upgrades, and a standout Wellesley address.

Full Property Details for 40 Chestnut St

General

  • Price: $2,450,000
  • Taxes: $20,951 (2025)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • MLS ID: 73474474
  • Updated: Today (2/4/2026)
  • Added to Site: Today

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Bathroom 1: 10.00 x 5.00, Second
  • Bathroom 2: 7.00 x 5.00, Second
  • Bathroom 3: 9.00 x 7.00, Basement

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Primary Bedroom: 18.00 x 15.00, Second
  • Bedroom 2: 17.00 x 13.00, Second
  • Bedroom 3: 12.00 x 12.00, Second
  • Bedroom 4: 15.00 x 12.00, Third

Other Rooms

  • Living Room: 19.00 x 17.00, First
  • Kitchen: 16.00 x 14.00, Main, First
  • Dining Room: 16.00 x 13.00, First

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Location

  • County: Norfolk

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Colonial, Shingle, Craftsman
  • Basement: Yes
  • Square Feet: 3,369
  • Year Built: 1901

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.3

Financial Considerations

  • Tax Amount: $20,951
  • Tax Year: 2025

Disclosures and Reports

  • Exclusions: Seller's Personal Belongings
  • Disclosures/Rstr.: Seller's Disclosure, Lead Paint Disclosure, and Home Inspection Disclosure attached.
  • Property ID: M:084 R:049 S:, 259812

Listed by Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Paul Neavyn

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Schools serving 40 Chestnut St

School District:Wellesley School District
NameGradesDistance
Sprague Elementary School
401 School Street, Wellesley, MA 02482
K-51.2 mi
Wellesley Middle School
50 Kingsbury Street, Wellesley, MA 02481
6-81 mi
Wellesley High School
50 Rice Street, Wellesley, MA 02481
9-120.9 mi
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Price & Sales History for 40 Chestnut St Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Details
Price
Change
Source
2/04/2026
Listed
$2,450,000
102.48%
MLS
6/30/2009
Sold
$1,210,000
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Tax History for 40 Chestnut St

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$20,951
9%
$2,038,000
11%
2024
$19,144
2%
$1,839,000
12%
2023
$18,778
6%
$1,640,000
8%
2022
$17,742
1%
$1,519,000
2%
2021
$17,484
2%
$1,488,000
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2020
$17,201
15%
$1,488,000
15%
2019
$14,914
-2%
$1,289,000
1%
2018
$15,236
2%
$1,275,000
1%
2017
$14,891
5%
$1,263,000
3%
2015
$14,126
—
$1,222,000
—
2014
$14,056
—
$1,218,000
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40 Chestnut Street, Wellesley, MA 02481 (MLS# 73474474) is a Single Family property with 5 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 40 Chestnut Street is currently listed for $2,450,000 and was received on February 04, 2026. Want to learn more about 40 Chestnut Street? 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.

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