30 S River St, Wellesley, MA, 02482
About This Home
A rare riverfront sanctuary with a front-row seat to nature’s quiet beauty. This unique home is set among lush perennial gardens offering abundant privacy and a peaceful natural backdrop. Built in 1862, the home has been thoughtfully expanded over the years while preserving its original character. River views can be enjoyed from nearly every room and are especially striking from the expansive glass-enclosed sunroom. Recent upgrades include interior and exterior painting, a new roof, HVAC, windows, doors, and more. The open, flexible layout is perfect for creative living, entertaining, and working from home. Ideally located with easy access to Wellesley Center, South Natick, and Elm Bank Reservation. Whether you’re an artist, gardener, or nature lover seeking peace and beauty, this is a truly special offering.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1862
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter,Stone
- Roof: Shingle
- Construction materials: Frame
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Farmhouse
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Gas Water Heater,Range,Disposal,Trash Compactor,Microwave,ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator,ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer,ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher,ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer
- Laundry features: Laundry Closet,Gas Dryer Hookup,Second Floor
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Sump Pump,Concrete
Bedroom2
- Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 264
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Dining Room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 304
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s),Vaulted Ceiling(s),Wet bar,Bathroom - Half,Beamed Ceilings,Sun Room,Sitting Room,Study,Office,Loft
- Door features: French Doors
- Flooring: Wood,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wood
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Dining Room,Living Room,Master Bedroom
- Fireplace: Yes
- Finished area above ground: 3,012
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Baseboard,Radiant,Natural Gas
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 3,012
- Total interior livable area: 3,012 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: Skylight, Beamed Ceilings, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Gas Stove
- Level: First
- Area: 240
Living Room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 364
Master Bathroom
- Features: Yes
Master Bedroom
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors
- Level: Second
- Area: 306
Office
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wood, French Doors
- Level: Second
- Area: 195
Property
Details
- Parcel number: M:178 R:004 S:,264188
- Zoning: SR15
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck - Exterior,Deck,Deck - Wood,Deck - Composite
- Exterior features: Balcony / Deck,Balcony - Exterior,Deck,Deck - Wood,Deck - Composite,Balcony,Storage,Sprinkler System,Garden
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Scenic View(s),Water,River
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: River,Water
Lot
- Lot size: 0.41 Acres
- Features: Flood Plain
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Attached,Paved Drive,Off Street,Stone/Gravel,Paved
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Covered spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Uncovered spaces: 5
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
- Hurricane
- 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 | $7,964 | $95,568 |
| Home Insurance * | $259 | $3,108 |
| Property Taxes | $1,351 | $16,212 |
| Electricity | $593 | $7,127 |
| Total | $10,167 | $122,004 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Massachusetts FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-09 | Listed for sale | $1,675,000 |
| 2025-11-13 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2025-11-10 | Listed for sale | $1,800,000 |
| 2023-07-28 | Sold | $1,300,000 |
| 2023-06-21 | Contingent | $1,439,000 |
| 2023-06-08 | Price change | $1,439,000 |
| 2023-05-12 | Listed for sale | $1,495,000 |
| 2012-12-16 | Sold | $742,000 |
| 2011-12-16 | Sold | $742,000 |
| 2011-09-21 | Price change | $850,000 |
| 2011-03-26 | Price change | $975,000 |
| 2010-06-26 | Listed for sale | $1,170,000 |
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