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Listing broker remarks

OFFER DEADLINE MONDAY AT 6PM. Please make all offers good for 24 hours and attached in 1 PDF. Set on a coveted, quiet cul-de-sac in Wellesley Farms, this beautifully appointed Colonial has been extensively renovated and is perfectly located—just minutes from the commuter rail and moments from nature trails and neighborhood shops. The owners worked with one of the area’s premier builders to thoughtfully remodel the home while preserving its original character, with careful attention paid to every detail. The fully renovated kitchen features custom beaded-inset cabinetry, super white quartzite countertops, a large island with custom woodworking, and a suite of top-of-the-line Wolf and Bosch appliances. Filled with natural light from a large skylight, the kitchen opens to a sun-filled family room with a custom wood-paneled cathedral ceiling and a wall of windows overlooking the large private backyard and patio.An elegant living room with a handsome fireplace and original built-in bookcases, and a dining room featuring classic wainscoting, designer wallpaper, and built-in cabinetry, complete the main living spaces. A fully renovated powder room includes a custom vanity and quartzite countertop that complement the kitchen. A convenient mudroom and laundry with custom cabinetry and washer and dryer add to the ease of everyday living.On the second floor, three generous bedrooms are equipped with custom closets, and a fully renovated full bath features custom cabinetry, quartzite countertops, nonslip tile floors, and Kohler bathtub, shower, and fixtures. The finished lower level provides flexible additional living space, including an oversized bedroom suite with a full bath, a large recreation room, and additional storage, offering flexibility for guests, work, play, and more.Outside, the expansive yard was thoughtfully redesigned by an award-winning landscape architect, with new plantings, a spacious bluestone patio, Wi-Fi-controlled irrigation, and a new cedar fence. Additional improvements include a brick-and-bluestone front entrance, new exterior doors, new lighting, a new boiler, new basement flooring, a reverse osmosis water filter, copper downspouts, French drains, smart thermostats, smart locks, and an EV charger.— Hope McDermott Real Estate

Key details

  • 2,721 sq ft
  • 9,165 lot sq ft
  • 3 beds
  • 2.5 baths
  • 1937 built
  • $769 / sq ft
  • $14,526 2026 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠7⁠9⁠0⁠2⁠4⁠
Last updated
Address
4 Woodlawn Oval
Town
Wellesley, MA
ZIP
02481
Deed (Bk/Pg)
36025 / 420

Historic designations

MACRIS Inventory
Lincoln, John L. House · includes WEL.207

What this means for buyers →

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Neighborhood: Wellesley

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.