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40 Chestnut St, Wellesley, MA

Wellesley · MA 02481

$2,450,000
Price
5
Beds
3.5
Baths
3369
Sq. ft.

Overview

Property type: Single Family
Year built: Built in 1901
Lot size: 0.3 Acre Lot
Price per square foot: $727 / Sq.Ft
Parking: 2 Garage Spaces
Heating & cooling: Heat, Gas, AC

About this home

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.

Neighborhood & Transit

Wellesley Farms

40 Chestnut St, Wellesley · MA 02481

Nearby transit

Within 0.5 mile, measured straight-line to the nearest station entrance.

  • Wellesley Hills Commuter Rail 1 route 0.43 mi
    • Framingham/Worcester Line

Price Insight

Days on Market:
268 days
Listing Price:
$2,450,000
Price per Sq.Ft:
$727
Tax Assessment:
$2,038,000 in 2025
Taxes:
$1,746 / Monthly

Home Facts

Interior Features

Bedrooms
5
Full Bathrooms
3
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
3,369 Sq.Ft (Includes Basement)
Broker Disclosure about Living Area
Below Grade square footage is approximate based on photographer laser measuring
Kitchen
Main Floor, Breakfast Bar, Stainless Steel Appliances, Pot Filler Faucet, Eat-in Kitchen, Stone Countertops, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Main Level, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Pendant, Dishwasher, Range, Vent Hood, Garbage Disposal, Garbage Compactor, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Primary Bedroom
Floor 2, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, En-suite bathroom
Laundry
Unknown
Living levels
Unknown
Rooms
9
Above grade area
2573
Flooring
Tile, Hardwood, Stone / Slate
Lead paint
Unknown

Utilities

Heating Type
Central Heat, Forced Air, Gas, Unit Control
Heating Zone
1
Cooling
Ductless Mini-Split System, Central Air, Heat Pump
Cooling Zones
2
Water
City/Town Water
Sewer
City/Town Sewer
Electric Features
110 Volts, 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers, 200 Amps

Exterior Features

Lot Size
12,881 Sq.Ft
Lot Description
Paved Drive, Gentle Slope
Exterior Features
Stone Wall, Porch, Patio, Gutters, Storage Shed, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting

Parking

Garage Parking
2 Parking Spaces, Detached, Garage Door Opener
Off Street Parking
None, Off-Street, Paved Driveway

Construction Details

Construction Type
Frame
Siding
Shingles, Wood
Roof
Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles

Green Features

Electric Vehicle Charger
Unknown
Solar Panels
Unknown
Green Certified
Unknown
Insulation Features
Unknown
Energy Features
Unknown

Room details

Living room level
First Floor
Living room dimensions
19X17
Living room features
Fireplace, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture, Window(s) - Stained Glass, Recessed Lighting, Pocket Door
Dining room level
First Floor
Dining room dimensions
16X13
Dining room features
Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Lighting - Overhead, Pocket Door
Kitchen dimensions
16X14
Primary bedroom dimensions
18X15
Bedroom 2 level
Second Floor
Bedroom 2 dimensions
17X13
Bedroom 2 features
Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Stained Glass, Lighting - Overhead
Bedroom 3 level
Second Floor
Bedroom 3 dimensions
12X12
Bedroom 3 features
Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Sconce
Bedroom 4 level
Third Floor
Bedroom 4 dimensions
15X12
Bedroom 4 features
Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
Bedroom 5 level
Third Floor
Bedroom 5 dimensions
18X15
Bedroom 5 features
Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
Bathroom 1 level
Second Floor
Bathroom 1 dimensions
10X5
Bathroom 1 features
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Lighting - Sconce, Lighting - Overhead
Bathroom 2 level
Second Floor
Bathroom 2 dimensions
7X5
Bathroom 2 features
Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Closet, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Overhead
Bathroom 3 level
Basement
Bathroom 3 dimensions
9X7
Bathroom 3 features
Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Lighting - Sconce

Listing information

Listing agent
Paul Neavyn
Listing office
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
MLS PIN #
73474474
Disclosure
Seller's Disclosure, Lead Paint Disclosure, and Home Inspection Disclosure attached.
Disclosure
Below Grade square footage is approximate based on photographer laser measuring