43 Monadnock Rd, Wellesley, MA, 02481
About This Home
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!
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1937
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Slate
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Gas Water Heater
- Laundry features: Second Floor
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Full,Finished
Bathroom1
- Features: Bathroom - Half
- Level: First
Bathroom2
- Features: Bathroom - Full
- Level: Third
Bathroom3
- Features: Bathroom - Half
- Level: Basement
Bedroom2
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Closet
- Level: Second
- Area: 240
Bedroom3
- Features: Closet
- Level: Second
- Area: 182
Bedroom4
- Features: Closet
- Level: Second
- Area: 168
Bedroom5
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Third
- Area: 286
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Dining Room
- Features: Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
- Level: First
- Area: 270
Family Room
- Features: Coffered Ceiling(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Wet Bar, Sunken
- Level: First
- Area: 638
Features
- Vaulted Ceiling(s),Closet,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Den,Sitting Room,Bedroom,Bonus Room,Play Room,Game Room,Walk-up Attic
- Flooring: Wood,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Number of fireplaces: 5
- Fireplace features: Family Room,Living Room,Master Bedroom
- Fireplace: Yes
- Finished area below ground: 870
- Finished area above ground: 6,868
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Baseboard,Natural Gas,Fireplace
- Cooling features: None
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 7,738
- Total interior livable area: 7,738 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: Dining Area, Pantry, Kitchen Island
- Level: First
- Area: 420
Living Room
- Features: Coffered Ceiling(s), Window(s) - Picture, Sunken
- Level: First
- Area: 459
Master Bathroom
- Features: Yes
Master Bedroom
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Walk-In Closet(s), Wainscoting
- Level: Second
- Area: 391
Property
Details
- Parcel number: M:118 R:004 S:,261510
- Zoning: SR20
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Patio,Professional Landscaping,Sprinkler System,Gazebo,Stone Wall
Lot
- Lot size: 0.98 Acres
Parking
- Total spaces: 13
- Parking features: Attached,Paved Drive,Off Street
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Covered spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Uncovered spaces: 10
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Inland Flooding
- Ice Storm
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Massachusetts Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $30,313 | $363,756 |
| Home Insurance * | $1,275 | $15,300 |
| Property Taxes | $5,143 | $61,716 |
| Electricity | $1,525 | $18,310 |
| Total | $38,256 | $459,072 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Massachusetts FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
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Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
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Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-07 | Listed for sale | $5,995,000 |
| 1997-08-29 | Sold | $2,150,000 |
| 1992-05-29 | Sold | $1,642,500 |
| 1989-04-05 | Sold | $1,450,000 |
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