Think New England and you'll be on one of Wellesley's picturesque streets in Bates School area! This lovely colonial brims with charm and many updates: newer kitchen with custom cabinetry, stainless appliances, hardwood floors adjacent to gracious dining room with triple windows, built-in cabinet. A traditional fireplaced living room adjoins a home office/sunroom and vaulted ceiling family room that overlooks one of the most inviting landscaped yards with flowering trees, stone patio, and well designed stone fire-pit area. The 2d floor includes 3 bedrooms, nursery/study, full bath, and walk-up stairs to 3rd floor. The finished area in basement is perfect for exercise and recreation. Additional updates include first floor lav, three mahogany deck/stair entrances, beautiful stone walkways, and new driveway. Welcome to a special treat, ready for you!
- MLS# 72687154
- Date Listed07/08/2020
- Bedrooms 3
- Bathrooms 1 Full baths, 1 Half baths
- Lot Size 0.21 acres (9,148 sq. ft)
- Sewer Public Sewer
- Property Type Single Family
- County Norfolk
- Year Built 1928
- Water Public
- Square Feet 1,808 sq. ft
- Price Per Sq. Ft $497.23
Interior Features
- Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater
- Flooring Tile, Hardwood
- Cooling Window Unit(s)
- Heating Steam, Oil
Exterior / Lot Features
- Roof Shingle
- Lot Size Acres 0.21
- Lot Size SQFT 9,147.60
- Lot Features Level
Directions
Weston Rd., Rt. on Elmwood, Left on Cavanagh
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount $10,127
- Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Nearby Schools
Source: School Digger
Preschool At Wellesley Schools
Public • PK - PK • Serves this home
4.82 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8 • Serves this home
2.13 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12 • Serves this home
2.8 mi
Distance
Preschool At Wellesley Schools
Public • PK - PK • Serves this home
4.82 mi
Distance
Public • PK - 3
5.1 mi
Distance
Public • PK - 3
5.32 mi
Distance
Public • PK - 5
5.7 mi
Distance
Public • PK - PK
5.99 mi
Distance
Blocks Pre School @ Juniper Hill
Public • PK - PK
7.03 mi
Distance
Public • PK - 5
7.28 mi
Distance
William F. Stanley Elementary School
Public • PK - 5
7.68 mi
Distance
Public • PK - 5
9.91 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8 • Serves this home
2.13 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8
3 mi
Distance
Public • 5 - 8
3.48 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8
3.87 mi
Distance
Public • 4 - 5
5.1 mi
Distance
Christa Mcauliffe Charter School
Public • 6 - 8
5.55 mi
Distance
Public • 5 - 8
5.91 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8
6.59 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 6
6.87 mi
Distance
Public • 7 - 8
7 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12 • Serves this home
2.8 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
3 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
4.5 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
5.04 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
6.37 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
6.62 mi
Distance
Private • 06 - 12
1.04 mi
Distance
Private • 08 - 12
1.09 mi
Distance
Brandon School & Residental Treatment
Private • 02 - 12
2.09 mi
Distance
Private • 05 - 12
2.75 mi
Distance
Walnut Hill School For The Arts
Private • 09 - 12
3.29 mi
Distance
Private • UG - UG
4.56 mi
Distance
Private • KG - UG
5.65 mi
Distance
Private • 03 - 12
6.52 mi
Distance
Private • 08 - 11
7.12 mi
Distance
Private • UG - UG
7.45 mi
Distance
Sales & Tax History
Source: Public Records
| Street Address | Beds | Baths | Sold Date | List Price | Valuation Date | Valuation Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 313 North Main Street | Listing | 2 | 2 | Dec 18, 2025 | $525,000 | Feb 23, 2024 | $448,038 |
| 48 Fuller Rd | Listing | 4 | 2 | Dec 03, 2025 | $810,000 | Jan 24, 2024 | $810,000 |
| 58 Norwich Road | Listing | 4 | 4 | Jan 16, 2026 | $2,249,000 | Mar 21, 2024 | $2,012,445 |
| 26 Winter Street | Listing | 4 | 3 | Dec 22, 2025 | $1,088,000 | Feb 23, 2024 | $1,027,081 |
| 36 Oakridge Rd | 6 | 7 | Dec 06, 2025 | $4,999,000 | Feb 01, 2026 | - |
| 5 Oakridge Ave. | 5 | 4 | Jan 31, 2026 | $1,849,999 | Feb 01, 2026 | - |
| 20 Walcott St | 4 | 4 | Dec 06, 2025 | $1,549,000 | Feb 01, 2026 | - |
| 48 Shady Hill Road | 4 | 5 | Dec 10, 2025 | $1,595,000 | Feb 01, 2026 | - |
| 45 Mayo Rd | 3 | 2 | Jan 11, 2026 | $1,300,000 | Feb 01, 2026 | - |
| 19 Harwood Road | 5 | 4 | Dec 13, 2025 | $1,948,000 | Feb 01, 2026 | - |
Population & Environment
Source: Sperling's Best Places
| Zip | City | County | National | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | N/A | 14,421 | 725,326 | 335,858,263 |
| Population Density | N/A | 2,879 | 1,831 | 95 |
| People per Household | N/A | 2.8 | 2.5 | 2.6 |
| Median Age | N/A | 33.9 | 43 | 39.1 |
| Median Income | N/A | $182,173 | $108,049 | $66,222 |
| Average Income | N/A | $96,489 | $57,162 | $35,475 |
| Cost of Living Index | 146 | 139 | 117 | 100 |
| Zip | City | County | National | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January Avg. High Temp | N/A°F | 17.29°F | 18.1°F | 22.6°F |
| July Avg. High Temp | N/A°F | 83.13°F | 81.2°F | 86.2°F |
| Annual Precipitation | N/A" | 45.45" | 51.22" | 38" |
36/100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score ®
46/100
Bikable
Bike Score ®
Overview
Most errands require a car. It is possible to get on a bus. Minimal bike infrastructure.Walkability averages in the surrounding area
The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 21/100, Transit Score: 0/100, Bike Score: 27/100.
Property Change History
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Frequently Asked Questions for 20 Cavanagh RD.
Source: Realty.com
20 Cavanagh Rd., Wellesley, MA 02481 is a Single Family 1,808 sq. ft. home listed for sale. Realty.com has 28 photos available of this 3 bed, 2 bath house, listed at $899,000. View sales and tax history, use our mortgage calculator and more on Realty.com
Realty.com has 28 photos of 20 Cavanagh RD..
Our records indicate that 20 Cavanagh RD. was built in 1928.
The full address for this home is 20 Cavanagh Rd., Wellesley, MA 02481.
20 Cavanagh RD. has been listed on Realty.com since Wed July 08, 2020
Most errands require a car. It is possible to get on a bus. Minimal bike infrastructure.
The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 21/100, Transit Score: 0/100, Bike Score: 27/100.
There are 3 schools assigned to this home. Check out the schools near 20 Cavanagh RD.. Preschool At Wellesley Schools (Grades: PK - PK), Wellesley Middle School (Grades: 6 - 8), Wellesley Senior High School (Grades: 9 - 12)
Listing provided courtesy of:
Coldwell Banker Realty - Wellesley
(tel: 781-237-9090)
Listing agent:
Patricia O'sullivan
(tel: 781-622-0679)
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