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97 Arnold RoadWellesley, MA 02481

Cliff Estates · Norfolk County

$4,980,000List price
5Beds
4.5Baths
5,296Sq Ft
1936Year built
0.52Acre lot
3Garage
2 weeks agoOn market

Description

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 a plus! Outside, enjoy professionally landscaped grounds with mature trees and beautiful plantings. Exceptionally maintained and beautifully decorated throughout, this elegant Cliff Estates home offers a rare combination of timeless style, generous living space, and effortless everyday comfort.

Property Information

Property type
Residential
Sub-type
Single Family Residence
Style
Colonial
Year built
1936
Living area
5,296 Sq Ft
Lot size
0.52 acres
Garage spaces
3
Parking spaces
7
Zoning
SR20
Days on market
14
MLS® Listing#
73574731

Property Features

Interior
Walk-In Closet(s) · Recessed Lighting · Central Vacuum · Pantry
Exterior
Rain Gutters
Appliances
Gas Water Heater · Oven · Dishwasher · Disposal · Range · Refrigerator · Freezer · Washer · Dryer · Range Hood · Plumbed For Ice Maker
Cooling
Central Air · Zoned
Heating
Natural Gas · Forced Air · Fireplace(s) · Zoned
Flooring
Tile · Carpet · Hardwood
Fireplace
Living Room
Basement
Full · Finished · Walk-Out Access · Interior Entry
Parking
Paved · Attached · Garage Door Opener · Heated Garage · Storage · Off Street · Garage
Laundry
Electric Dryer Hookup · Washer Hookup
Patio
Deck · Patio
Fencing
Stone
Lot features
Corner Lot
Construction
Frame · Brick
Foundation
Concrete Perimeter
Roof
Slate
Security
Security System
Sewer
Public Sewer
Water source
Public

Rooms

Second

  • Bedroom 215x14
  • Bedroom 317x11
  • Bedroom 415x12
  • Master Bedroom18x14

Basement

  • Bedroom 512x11

First

  • Dining Room15x14
  • Family Room27x21
  • Kitchen22x14
  • Living Room24x14

Main

  • Office14x11

Schools

Elementary
Sprague
Middle
Wellesley
High
Wellesley

Financial Details

HOA
None
Annual taxes
$36,643Tax year 2026
Assessed value
$3,603,000
Parcel number
261066

Directions

Lowell Road to Arnold Road

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Listing Courtesy: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty - 7812378181

Presented by: Bobby Morgenstern

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Wellesley Market Statistics

How this home compares to 63 active listings in Wellesley, MA

Wellesley medianThis listing
Median listing price$1,000,000+$4,980,000
Median days on market5614
Median Sq Ft3,7255,296
Median price / Sq Ft$653$940

Market statistics compiled from active EXIT Realty® and MLS listings in Wellesley, MA.

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