40 Chestnut Street, Wellesley, MA 02481 - Photo 1

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$2,450,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
5 Beds
3 Full Baths
1 Partial Bath
3,369 Sq. Ft.
0.3 Acres
2 Car Garage
Updated 1 day ago

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Property Description

Sunday Open House Canceled! 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 and a standout Wellesley address.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 40 Chestnut St

General

Sold For: $2,450,000
Taxes: $20,951 (2025)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
MLS ID: 73474474
Added to Site: 93 day(s) ago

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

Schools serving 40 Chestnut St

School District:Wellesley School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Sprague Elementary School 401 School Street, Wellesley, MA 02482	K-5	1.2 mi
Wellesley Middle School 50 Kingsbury Street, Wellesley, MA 02481	6-8	1 mi
Wellesley High School 50 Rice Street, Wellesley, MA 02481	9-12	0.9 mi

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Price & Sales History for 40 Chestnut St

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

5/06/2026

Sold

$2,450,000

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MLS

2/04/2026

Listed

$2,450,000

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MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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