97 Arnold Road
Wellesley, MA 02481
$4,980,000
From the moment you arrive, you’ll fall in love with this much-admired white brick Colonial, beautifully sited on a charming corner in Wellesley’s coveted Cliff Estates. Set back from the road and surrounded by beautifully landscaped grounds, this exceptional home offers the perfect blend of elegance, comfort, and space for today’s lifestyle. Inside, gracious rooms unfold with everything exactly where you want it—and more than you expect. The inviting fireplaced living room opens to a light-filled sunroom, ideal as a home office or quiet retreat, with French doors leading to the stone patio. The state-of-the-art kitchen features generous stone countertops, new ovens and Sub-Zero refrigeration, a charming dining area with banquette seating, and an exceptional walk-in pantry. A gracious dining room with a window seat and custom built-ins is perfect for entertaining.The oversized family room, with its dramatic barrel ceiling, abundant windows, and doors opening to the yard, is sure to become the heart of the home. An additional study provides yet another flexible space for working from home or relaxing. A glamorous turned staircase leads to the second floor and a stunning primary suite featuring two walk-in closets and a luxurious marble spa bath. Three additional bedrooms and two full baths, including one en-suite, complete this level. The finished lower level offers even more versatile living space with a playroom, exercise area, additional bedroom, and full bath. Oversized three-car garage with added storage space is such ...
+ Read More| Listing ID: | 73574731 |
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| List Price: | $4,980,000 |
| Property Type: | Residential |
| Property Sub Type: | Single Family Residence |
| Status: | Active |
| Bedrooms Total: | 5 |
| Bathrooms Full: | 4 |
| Bathrooms Half: | 1 |
| Living Area: | 5,296 |
| Tax Annual Amount: | $36,643 |
| Lot Size Square Feet: | 22,745 |
| Lot Size Acres: | 0.52 |
| Architectural Style: | Colonial |
| City: | Wellesley |
| County Or Parish: | Norfolk |
| Subdivision Name: | Cliff Estates |
| Postal Code: | 02481 |
| Year Built: | 1936 |
| Appliances: | Gas Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood, Plumbed For Ice Maker |
| Cooling: | Central Air |
| Flooring: | Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile |
| Heating: | Forced Air, Natural Gas, Fireplace(s), Fireplace |
| Lot Features: | Corner Lot, Easements |
| Parking Features: | Attached, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Storage, Paved Drive, Off Street |
| Status: | Active |
| State Or Province: | MA |
| Water Source: | Public |
| Roof: | Slate |
| Laundry Features: | Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, First Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup |
| Foundation Details: | Concrete Perimeter |
| Electric: | Circuit Breakers |
| Construction Materials: | Frame, Brick |
| Fireplace Features: | Living Room |
| Listing Contract Date: | 2026-09-09 |
| Cooling?: | Yes |
| Fireplace?: | Yes |
| Garage?: | Yes |
| Heating?: | Yes |
| Lot Size Area: | 0.52 |
| Fireplaces Total: | 4 |
| Rooms Total: | 13 |
| Bathrooms Total Integer: | 5 |
| Attached Garage?: | Yes |
| Basement: | true |
| Basement: | Full, Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Garage Access |
| Building Area Source: | Public Records |
| Community Features: | Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Private School, Public School, University |
| Door Features: | French Doors |
| Exterior Features: | Deck, Patio, Rain Gutters, Sprinkler System, Stone Wall |
| Interior Features: | Recessed Lighting, Walk-In Closet(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Sun Room, Office, Play Room, Exercise Room, Central Vacuum |
| Living Area Units: | Square Feet |
| Lot Size Units: | Acres |
| Open Parking?: | Yes |
| Parcel Number: | 261066 |
| Patio And Porch Features: | Deck, Patio |
| Road Frontage Type: | Public |
| Sewer: | Public Sewer |
| Utilities: | for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection |
| Zoning: | SR20 |
| Covered Spaces: | 3 |
| Elementary School: | Sprague |
| Garage Spaces: | 3 |
| Green Energy Efficient: | Thermostat |
| High School: | Wellesley |
| Middle Or Junior School: | Wellesley |
| Year Built Source: | Public Records |
| Farm Land Area Units: | Square Feet |
| Listing Terms: | Contract |
| Certificate Number: | 204752 |
| Color: | White |
| Mh:Cooling Zones, Cc:Cooling Zones, Mf:Cooling Zones, Sf:Cooling Zones: | 4 |
| Disclosure: | No |
| Dpr Flag: | No |
| Heat Zones: | 4 |
| Laundry Dimen: | 11X8 |
| Lead Paint: | Unknown |
| Listing Alert: | No |
| List Price Per Sqft: | $940.33 |
| Page: | 0000 |
| Price Per Sqft: | $940.33 |
| Square Feet Incl Base: | Yes |
| Original List Price: | $4,980,000 |
| Parking Total: | 7 |
| Room Bathroom1 Features: | Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile |
| Room Bathroom1 Level: | Basement |
| Room Bathroom2 Features: | Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile |
| Room Bathroom2 Level: | First |
| Room Bathroom3 Features: | Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile |
| Room Bathroom3 Level: | Second |
| Room Bedroom2 Area: | 210 |
| Room Bedroom2 Features: | Closet, Flooring - Hardwood |
| Room Bedroom2 Length: | 15 |
| Room Bedroom2 Level: | Second |
| Room Bedroom2 Width: | 14 |
| Room Bedroom3 Area: | 187 |
| Room Bedroom3 Features: | Bathroom - Full, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood |
| Room Bedroom3 Length: | 17 |
| Room Bedroom3 Level: | Second |
| Room Bedroom3 Width: | 11 |
| Room Bedroom4 Area: | 180 |
| Room Bedroom4 Features: | Closet, Flooring - Hardwood |
| Room Bedroom4 Length: | 15 |
| Room Bedroom4 Level: | Second |
| Room Bedroom4 Width: | 12 |
| Room Bedroom5 Area: | 132 |
| Room Bedroom5 Features: | Closet, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile |
| Room Bedroom5 Length: | 12 |
| Room Bedroom5 Level: | Basement |
| Room Bedroom5 Width: | 11 |
| Room Dining Room Area: | $210.00 |
| Room Dining Room Features: | Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting |
| Room Dining Room Length: | 15 |
| Room Dining Room Level: | First |
| Room Dining Room Width: | 14 |
| Room Family Room Area: | 567 |
| Room Family Room Features: | Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting |
| Room Family Room Length: | 27 |
| Room Family Room Level: | First |
| Room Family Room Width: | 21 |
| Room Kitchen Area: | 308 |
| Room Kitchen Features: | Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Pantry, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Cabinets - Upgraded, Recessed Lighting, Second Dishwasher, Gas Stove |
| Room Kitchen Length: | 22 |
| Room Kitchen Level: | First |
| Room Kitchen Width: | 14 |
| Room Living Room Area: | 336 |
| Room Living Room Features: | Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting |
| Room Living Room Length: | 24 |
| Room Living Room Level: | First |
| Room Living Room Width: | 14 |
| Room Master Bathroom Features: | Yes |
| Room Master Bedroom Area: | 252 |
| Room Master Bedroom Features: | Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood |
| Room Master Bedroom Length: | 18 |
| Room Master Bedroom Level: | Second |
| Room Master Bedroom Width: | 14 |
| Room Office Area: | 154 |
| Room Office Features: | Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors, Exterior Access |
| Room Office Length: | 14 |
| Room Office Level: | Main |
| Room Office Width: | 11 |
| Security Features: | Security System |
| Tax Assessed Value: | $3,603,000 |
| Tax Year: | 2026 |
| Year Built Details: | Actual, Renovated Since |
| Building Area Total: | 5,296 |
| Above Grade Finished Area: | 4,425 |
| Below Grade Finished Area: | 871 |
| Open Parking Spaces: | 4 |
| Insulation Feature: | Full, Mixed |
| Living Area Source: | Public Record |
| Adu: | N |
| Beachfront Flag: | No |
Listing Courtesy of: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Listing Agent: Bobby Morgenstern
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