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Listing broker remarks

Fabulous opportunity to build your dream home or renovate the existing home in the coveted Bates neighborhood. This expansive 40,000 square foot lot is steps to the elementary school, Boulder Brook conservation land, hiking trails & tennis courts. Buyer & buyers agent to do their own due diligence.— Coldwell Banker Realty - Wellesley

Key details

  • 1,595 sq ft
  • 40,000 lot sq ft
  • 3 beds
  • 1.5 baths
  • 1900 built
  • $1,379 / sq ft
  • $19,779 2025 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠4⁠9⁠4⁠0⁠6⁠5⁠
Last updated
Address
53 Elmwood Rd
Town
Wellesley, MA
ZIP
02481
Deed (Bk/Pg)
41581 / 409

Map

Neighborhood: Bates

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.