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Listing broker remarks

Once in a lifetime opportunity to own in Wellesley's most coveted premier historic location, Pond Road. Featuring the finest custom craftsmanship throughout, professionally engineered mechanical systems, smart house and professionally designed ultra high end finishes. Over 9400 sq ft of living space on 3 floors. The floor plan everybody wants with a 1200 sq ft great room and over 10 foot ceilings. Oversized mudroom and pantry. First floor includes white oak herring bone hardwoods. 2nd floor ceilings 14-20 feet! An incredible main suite. All bedrooms en-suite with walk-in closets. Plus a 2nd floor lounge room or incredible guest suite. Lower level is unprecedented with 17 ft ceiling in 1/2 court basketball/ rec room (size of space also work for squash) with viewing room including wet bar. Theatre/media room with additional wet bar plus a gym with full bath including steam shower. Large flat yard. Close to Wellesley trails and town center.— Coldwell Banker Realty - Wellesley

Key details

  • 9,400 sq ft
  • 1.01 acres
  • 5 beds
  • 6.5 baths
  • 2021 built
  • $605 / sq ft
MLS #
7⁠3⁠4⁠9⁠9⁠3⁠3⁠4⁠
Last updated
Address
196 Pond Road
Town
Wellesley, MA
ZIP
02482
Deed (Bk/Pg)
41333 / 388

Map

Neighborhood: Hunnewell Estates

National Historic Landmark

Federally designated as nationally significant — the highest U.S. historic recognition. Section 106 review applies to federal undertakings affecting the property.

National Register

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Owners may qualify for the 20% federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit on certified rehabilitation work.

State Register

Listed on the Massachusetts State Register of Historic Places.

Local Historic District

Inside a Local Historic District. Exterior changes visible from a public way require approval from the local historic district commission.

Local Landmark

Individually designated by the town as a local landmark. Exterior alterations require commission approval.

MACRIS Inventory

Documented in MACRIS, the state historic inventory. Informational only — no regulatory constraints.

Article 85 (Boston)

Subject to Boston Article 85 demolition-delay review, which can pause demolition of buildings 50+ years old for up to 90 days.

Ch. 91 Waterways License

An active MassDEP permit for a dock, pier, seawall, or other structure on or over a Massachusetts waterway. Many older licenses are not digitized; this record is provided for reference only.

Massachusetts Great Pond

A Great Pond under M.G.L. Ch. 91 — the Commonwealth retains public rights to fish and navigate these state-designated waters. Private docks and other waterfront structures require a Waterways License from MassDEP.

Likely Great Pond

The MLS listing describes this property as being on a Great Pond, which would be a state-designated water body under M.G.L. Ch. 91. GIS data did not independently confirm the pond name — verification needed.