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$1,575,000

20 Shaw Rd, Wellesley MA 02481
Wellesley, MA 02481
Listed by Beyond Boston Properties Group
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2.5
Living area
2,212 sqft
Year built
1936

About this home

Ideally situated on a picturesque, tree-lined street in the heart of Wellesley, this beautifully appointed home pairs timeless style with effortless everyday living. Sun-filled rooms and hardwood floors create a warm, inviting backdrop, while the spacious family room with fireplace and custom built-ins flows seamlessly to a private home office. The chef’s kitchen features custom cabinetry, a Wolf gas 6 burner range + premium appliances, wine refrigerator, breakfast bar and a generous dining area with French doors opening to an expansive deck – perfect for outdoor dining and entertaining. A charming sunroom offers additional flexibility for work or relaxation, while a thoughtfully designed mudroom with custom cubbies adds everyday functionality. Elegant 1st floor powder room. Upstairs, the serene primary suite features a marble bath with radiant heated floors, complemented by two additional bedrooms and an updated full bath with a double vanity. The finished lower level provides flexible space for recreation, fitness or play. Just minutes from Linden Square and within easy walking distance of Sprague Elementary, Wellesley Middle School, shops, restaurants and the Wellesley Hills commuter rail, this exceptional home offers the best of in-town Wellesley living. The walk up, unfinished 3rd floor offers expansion opportunities. 2020 Burnham Boiler; 2019 lower level renovation with French drain, sump pump with backup battery; high-end integrated sound system on 1st floor & deck; 2013 roof. Assumable VA loan: buyer may qualify to assume seller's below market rate VA mortgage, subject to lender approval and buyer's creditworthiness. See listing agents for details.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS
MLS Property Information Network
MLS #
73590895
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
N/A
Status
Active
Days on market
7
On market date
October 14, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
2.5
Garage spaces
1
Parking spaces
5
Lot size
0.2 acres
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary
Sprague Elementary School
0.83 mi away · Grades 0-5
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
303
Student:teacher ratio
11.2:1
District
Wellesley
Middle
Wellesley Middle
0.48 mi away · Grades 6-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
1,008
Student:teacher ratio
9.4:1
District
Wellesley
High
Wellesley Sr High
0.5 mi away · Grades 9-12
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
1,406
Student:teacher ratio
11.9:1
District
Wellesley

Walkability

Blended score for Wellesley's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). EPA National Walkability Index only -- nearby-amenity data not cached yet for this area.

79
Walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
15.8 / 20 -- Most walkable

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Wellesley, from live MLS data.

On the market 7 days -- 108 fewer days than Wellesley's current average of 115 days.
For reference, the median list price across 183 active listings in Wellesley right now is $1,747,200.

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Est. monthly payment
$9,635/mo
$315,000 down
$1,260,000 loan
Principal & interest$8,172
Property tax (est.)$1,313
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by MLS Property Information Network via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 7 days ago.

Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.