451 Wellesley St, Weston, MA, 02493
About This Home
Set on 5.6 private acres on Weston’s highly desirable south side, this impressive estate offers exceptional privacy and timeless appeal. Tucked at the end of a long, winding driveway, this Federal Colonial blends classic architecture with comfortable living, featuring sun-filled interiors, a dramatic two-story family room with fireplace, a bright sunroom, and a stylish home office. The flexible layout includes a first-floor bedroom suite ideal for guests, while upstairs offers five bedrooms, including a spacious primary suite with fireplace, luxurious bath, dressing area, and multiple walk-in closets, along with four additional bedrooms and three full baths. The finished walk-out lower level with a separate entrance includes a kitchen, bedroom, full bath, exercise and media rooms—perfect for extended living or entertaining. Complete with a five-car garage and located just minutes from the state’s top public schools, with convenient access to Boston.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1997
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
- Construction materials: Brick
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial,Federal
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Gas Water Heater,Range,Oven,Dishwasher,Disposal,Microwave,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer
- Laundry features: Gas Dryer Hookup,Washer Hookup
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 7
- Full bathrooms: 6
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Features
- Central Vacuum
- Door features: Insulated Doors
- Window features: Insulated Windows
- Flooring: Wood,Tile,Marble
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace: Yes
- Finished area below ground: 3,400
- Finished area above ground: 8,744
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Central,Baseboard
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 12,144
- Total interior livable area: 12,144 sqft
Master Bathroom
- Features: Yes
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 3687986
- Attached to another structure: Yes
- Zoning: RES
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch,Deck
- Exterior features: Porch,Deck,Rain Gutters,Fenced Yard
- Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed,Fenced
Lot
- Lot size: 5.64 Acres
- Features: Wooded
Parking
- Total spaces: 15
- Parking features: Attached,Off Street
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 5
- Covered spaces: 5
- 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
- Ice Storm
- Hurricane
- Inland Flooding
- 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 | $24,271 | $291,252 |
| Home Insurance * | $1,374 | $16,488 |
| Property Taxes | $4,426 | $53,112 |
| Electricity | $2,394 | $28,736 |
| Total | $32,465 | $389,580 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-01 | Listed for sale | $4,800,000 |
| 2024-02-29 | Listing removed | $5,000,000 |
| 2023-09-02 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2023-08-22 | Listed for sale | $5,000,000 |
| 2023-08-12 | Listed for rent | $20,000 |
| 2023-08-02 | Sold | $4,000,000 |
| 2023-06-15 | Contingent | $4,450,000 |
| 2023-03-29 | Listed for sale | $4,450,000 |
| 2022-11-19 | Listing removed | $5,100,000 |
| 2022-06-24 | Listed for sale | $5,100,000 |
| 2022-06-03 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2021-12-19 | Listed for sale | $5,100,000 |
| 2013-11-12 | Sold | $3,900,000 |
| 2013-08-13 | Listing removed | $3,999,999 |
| 2013-05-30 | Price change | $3,999,999 |
| 2013-05-15 | Price change | $4,150,000 |
| 2012-12-05 | Price change | $4,299,000 |
| 2012-06-22 | Price change | $4,495,000 |
| 2012-05-30 | Price change | $4,695,000 |
| 2012-04-23 | Price change | $4,700,000 |
| 2012-02-11 | Price change | $4,950,000 |
| 2011-12-08 | Price change | $5,100,000 |
| 2011-06-24 | Price change | $5,495,000 |
| 2011-04-03 | Listed for sale | $5,795,000 |
| 2011-03-01 | Sold | $274 |
| 2007-03-29 | Sold | $4,450,000 |
| 1998-05-01 | Sold | $1,972,000 |
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