Active

66 Days on market

43 Monadnock Road Wellesley — Photo 1 of 42

Recent Drop: $1,000,000

$5,995,000

$4,995,000

43 Monadnock Road, Wellesley, MA 02481

Wellesley, MA 02481 — Peirce Estates

Beds

Baths

SqFt

7,738

Style

Single Family

Built

1937

One of Wellelsey's signature properties! Rarely available 18 room estate w/ 4 floors of living situated in the heart of Peirce Estates. Stunning foyer w/ curved staircase. Sunken living room w/ coffered ceilings & stone fireplace. Oversized dining room w/ bay window plus large butler's pantry. Kitchen w/ stainless appliances, center island & breakfast nook. One of a kind family room filled w/ built-in bookcases, coffered ceiling, fireplace & wet bar perfect for entertaining & everyday living. Wood panel den/office. Main bedroom w/ 2 walk-in closets & fireplace. 3 additional beds & 2 baths. Large sitting room/bonus room w/ fireplace completes 2nd floor. Third floor w/ 2 more beds & bath plus another large bonus room with built-in bunk beds. Lower level w/ playroom, game room & bar room. Over 7700 sq ft with almost one acre of privacy abutting the reservoir. Fieldstone patio. 400 amp service. 3 car garage & steel beam construction. Your chance to own one of Wellesley's most iconic homes!

Market Value Analysis

This Property

Size (SqFt) →Price →

This Property$646/sqft

Local Avg (Wellesley)$660/sqft

2% BelowMarket Average

* Analysis is based on 23 actively listed and recently sold comparable properties strictly within Wellesley, MA.

Financials

Original Price$5,995,000

Annual Taxes$40,842

Parking

Garage3

Off-Street13

Interior Specifications

Total Rooms18

Fireplaces5

FlooringWood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

BasementFull, Finished

Climate & Utilities

HeatingBaseboard, Natural Gas, Fireplace

CoolingNone

WaterPublic

SewerPublic Sewer

Building & Exterior

Construction--

RoofSlate

FoundationConcrete Perimeter

ZoningSR20

Property & Lot

Acres0.98

SqFt Lot42,752

Lot Features--

Amenities & Appliances

Gas Water Heater

Geography

Floorplan Breakdown

Structural Layout

Third

Bedroom 5Bathroom 2

Second

Master BedroomBedroom 2Bedroom 3Bedroom 4

First

Living RoomDining RoomKitchenFamily RoomBathroom 1

Basement

Bathroom 3

Living Room

Lvl First

27 x 17

Coffered Ceiling(s), Window(s) - Picture, Sunken

Dining Room

Lvl First

15 x 18

Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Kitchen

Lvl First

28 x 15

Dining Area, Pantry, Kitchen Island

Family Room

Lvl First

29 x 22

Coffered Ceiling(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Wet Bar, Sunken

Master Bedroom

Lvl Second

23 x 17

Bathroom - Full, Walk-In Closet(s), Wainscoting

Bedroom 2

Lvl Second

15 x 16

Bedroom 3

Lvl Second

14 x 13

Closet

Bedroom 4

Lvl Second

12 x 14

Closet

Bedroom 5

Lvl Third

13 x 22

Bathroom - Full, Walk-In Closet(s)

Bathroom 1

Lvl First

Bathroom - Half

Bathroom 2

Lvl Third

Bathroom - Full

Bathroom 3

Lvl Basement

Bathroom - Half

Property History

Price Drop

$4,995,000

Was $5,995,000

Aug 21, 2026

MLS® 73545332

Listed

$5,995,000

Jul 6, 2026

MLS® 73545332

Population

17,415

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B01003)

Median Household Income

$250K

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B19013)

Renter-Occupied Homes

12.7%

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B25003)

New Construction Permits — Norfolk County

1,189 housing units permitted in the last 12 months (+21% vs the prior 12 months) — 706 in 5+ unit buildings

U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey (through Jun '26)

ADU Potential

Massachusetts allows one accessory dwelling unit by right in single-family zoning districts statewide (M.G.L. c. 40A §3; 760 CMR 71.00, effective Feb 2025). Estimated maximum ADU size for this property: 900 sq ft (the lesser of 900 sq ft or half the 7,738 sq ft principal dwelling). Lot size: 42,752 sq ft.

Based on listing data, which indicates the property type — not the zoning district. Local dimensional, septic (Title 5), and historic-district requirements still apply. Not legal advice — verify with the municipality.

Full Wellesley, MA market report ZIP 02481 market data

Listing Provided By

Listing Agent: Melissa Dailey

Listing Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Wellesley

MLS® Number: 73545332