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$2,195,000
5 Beds 4 Baths
HOA
N/A
SQFT
2811
5 Tennyson Rd
Wellesley, MA 02481
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Property Description

Set on a tree-lined street in everyone’s favorite Poet’s Corner neighborhood, this 1930s Colonial blends timeless character with modern comfort. A handsome slate roof and welcoming façade set the tone for the gracious interiors within. The home offers five bedrooms and three-and-a-half baths, including a serene primary suite with ensuite bath. The floor plan features front and back staircases, central air, and a finished third floor with two generously sized bedrooms and an updated bath—ideal for guests, teens, or a home office. Outside, enjoy a charming brick patio, fenced yard, and easy access to Warren Park, major routes, and Boston.

Property Details

Amenities

  • Conservation Area
  • Golf Course
  • Highway Access
  • House of Worship
  • Medical Facility
  • Park
  • Private School
  • Public School
  • Public Transportation
  • Shopping
  • T-Station
  • University

Kitchen, Dining, and Appliances

  • Kitchen Level: First Floor
  • Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Countertops - Upgraded, Crown Molding, Exterior Access, Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Dishwasher, Disposal, Freezer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
  • Dining Room Level: First Floor
  • Dining Room Features: Crown Molding, Flooring - Hardwood

Bathrooms

  • Full Baths: 3
  • Half Baths 1
  • Master Bath: 1
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First Floor
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second Floor
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Flooring - Marble, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled
  • Bathroom 3 Level: Second Floor
  • Bathroom 3 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower

Bedrooms

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Master Bedroom Features: Balcony / Deck, Bathroom - Full, Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second Floor
  • Master Bedroom Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second Floor
  • Master Bedroom Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead

Other Rooms

  • Total Rooms: 10
  • Living Room Level: First Floor
  • Living Room Features: Crown Molding, Fireplace, Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
  • Family Room Level: First Floor
  • Family Room Features: Crown Molding, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Recessed Lighting
  • Laundry Room Features: Full, Partially Finished, Unfinished Basement

Utilities

  • Heating: Electric Baseboard, Gas, Heat Pump, Steam
  • Heat Zones: 3
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump
  • Cooling Zones: 3
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range
  • Water: City/Town Water
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer

Garage & Parking

  • Garage Parking: Attached, Storage
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
  • Parking Spaces: 6

Interior Features

  • Square Feet: 2811
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Accessability Features: No

Construction

  • Year Built: 1936
  • Type: Detached
  • Style: Colonial
  • Construction Type: Frame
  • Foundation Info: Poured Concrete
  • Roof Material: Slate
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Warranty: No

Exterior & Lot

  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Fenced Yard, Gutters, Patio, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System
  • Road Type: Public

Other Information

  • MLS ID# 73481579
  • Last Updated: 03/02/26
  • HOA: No
  • Reqd Own Association: Unknown

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Seller's Representative: Betsy Kessler, Rutledge Properties
Sub Agent Compensation: n/a
Buyer Agent Compensation: n/a
Facilitator Compensation: n/a
Compensation Based On: n/a
Sub-Agency Relationship Offered: No

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