Primary bedroom
- Level
- Second
- Area
- 273 sqft
- Length
- 13 ft
- Width
- 21 ft
- Features
- Bathroom - Full · Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink · Walk-In Closet(s) · Flooring - Hardwood · Recessed Lighting · Remodeled
39 Fairbanks Ave · Wellesley
For sale
FOR SALE · MLS #73573659
$3,995,000
- beds
- 5
- baths
- 5.5
- sqft
- 5,059
39 Fairbanks Ave
Wellesley, MA 02481
LOCATION
Property location
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39 Fairbanks Ave, Wellesley, MA 02481Open Street View
Walnut to Fairbanks
- Home type
- Single Family Residence
- Interior living area
- 5,059 sqft
- Year built
- 1930
- Lot size
- 20,745 sqft (about 0.48 acres)
- Parking spaces
- 8
- Price per sqft
- $790/sqft
About this home
Nestled in one of the area's most coveted neighborhoods with a seamless commute to Boston, this exceptional residence offers the perfect balance of luxury, privacy, and convenience. Thoughtfully gut-renovated with the finest materials and craftsmanship, the home showcases an open-concept floor plan designed for both elegant entertaining and everyday living. Expansive windows flood the interiors with natural light, creating bright, inviting spaces even on the gloomiest days. At the heart of the home is a stunning designer kitchen complemented by a fully equipped catering butler's pantry. A spacious three-car garage and custom mudroom provide exceptional functionality for modern living. Flexible living spaces include two private offices, while generously sized bedrooms each enjoy their own dedicated bathrooms. The finished walkout lower level is bathed in natural light and offers abundant additional and flexible living space. Professionally landscaped grounds provide remarkable privacy .
Listed by Donahue Maley and Burns Team · Compass
MLS PIN #73573659 · Updated 10/21/2026, 10:26:00 AM ET
Facts & features
Home overview
- Property subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Property category
- Residential
- MLS status
- Active
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Full bathrooms
- 5
- Half bathrooms
- 1
- Total bathrooms
- 5.5
- Total rooms
- 10
- Living area
- 5,059 sqft
- Living area source
- Measured
- Above grade finished area
- 4,210 sqft
- Below grade finished area
- 849 sqft
- Building area
- 5,059
- Building area units
- Square Feet
- Building area source
- Measured
- Area includes basement
- Yes
- Area disclosures
- SF is approximate
Interior & systems
- Heating
- Forced Air · Electric Baseboard · Heat Pump · Natural Gas · Ductless
- Heating available
- Yes
- Heating zones
- 5
- Cooling
- Central Air · Ductless
- Cooling available
- Yes
- Appliances
- Range · Dishwasher · Disposal · Refrigerator · Freezer · Washer · Dryer
- Flooring
- Tile · Hardwood · Flooring - Vinyl · Flooring - Hardwood
- Interior features
- Bathroom - Full · Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall · Recessed Lighting · Bathroom · Exercise Room · Office
- Laundry
- Second Floor
- Basement
- Full · Partially Finished · Walk-Out Access
- Fireplace
- Yes
- Fireplaces
- 2
- Fireplace features
- Family Room · Living Room
- Primary bathroom features
- Yes
Room details
Bedroom 2
- Level
- Second
- Area
- 322 sqft
- Length
- 23 ft
- Width
- 14 ft
- Features
- Closet · Flooring - Hardwood · Recessed Lighting
Bedroom 3
- Level
- Second
- Area
- 182 sqft
- Length
- 13 ft
- Width
- 14 ft
- Features
- Closet · Flooring - Hardwood · Recessed Lighting
Bedroom 4
- Level
- Second
- Area
- 252 sqft
- Length
- 12 ft
- Width
- 21 ft
- Features
- Bathroom - Full · Closet · Flooring - Hardwood · Recessed Lighting
Bedroom 5
- Level
- Basement
- Area
- 320 sqft
- Length
- 20 ft
- Width
- 16 ft
- Features
- Closet · Flooring - Vinyl · Exterior Access · Recessed Lighting
Living room
- Level
- First
- Area
- 273 sqft
- Length
- 13 ft
- Width
- 21 ft
- Features
- Flooring - Hardwood · French Doors · Recessed Lighting
Dining room
- Level
- First
- Area
- 234 sqft
- Length
- 18 ft
- Width
- 13 ft
- Features
- Flooring - Hardwood
Family room
- Level
- First
- Area
- 378 sqft
- Length
- 21 ft
- Width
- 18 ft
- Features
- Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built · Flooring - Hardwood · Recessed Lighting
Kitchen
- Level
- First
- Area
- 294 sqft
- Length
- 14 ft
- Width
- 21 ft
- Features
- Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built · Flooring - Hardwood · Dining Area · Pantry · Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid · Recessed Lighting · Remodeled
Office
- Level
- First
- Area
- 72 sqft
- Length
- 9 ft
- Width
- 8 ft
- Features
- Flooring - Hardwood · Recessed Lighting
Bathroom 1
- Level
- First
- Features
- Bathroom - Half
Bathroom 2
- Level
- Second
- Features
- Bathroom - Full · Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink · Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower
Bathroom 3
- Level
- Second
- Features
- Bathroom - Full · Bathroom - Tiled With Tub
Construction & condition
- Year built
- 1930
- Year built source
- Public Records
- Year built details
- Renovated Since
- Architectural style
- Dutch Colonial
- Construction materials
- Frame
- Foundation
- Concrete Perimeter
- Roof
- Shingle
- Attached property
- No
- Home warranty
- No
- Exterior color
- White
- Accessory dwelling unit
- N
- Year round use
- Yes
Garage & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 8
- Parking features
- Attached · Heated Garage · Storage · Paved Drive · Off Street · Driveway
- Garage
- Yes
- Garage spaces
- 3
- Attached garage
- Yes
- Covered spaces
- 3
- Carport
- No
- Open parking
- Yes
- Open parking spaces
- 5
Lot & outdoor features
- Lot area
- 20,745 sqft (about 0.48 acres)
- Lot size
- 0.48 acres
- Reported lot area
- 0.48
- Lot size units
- Acres
- Exterior features
- Deck · Professional Landscaping · Sprinkler System
- Patio & porch
- Deck
- Spa
- No
- Waterfront
- No
- Beachfront
- No
- Water views
- No
Utilities & infrastructure
- Water source
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Road frontage
- Public
HOA & community
- Homeowners association
- No
- Community features
- Public Transportation · Shopping · Tennis Court(s) · Park · Walk/Jog Trails · Highway Access · Public School
- Subdivision
- Poets
- Senior community
- No
Taxes & property records
- Annual property tax
- $23,860
- Tax year
- 2025
- Assessed value
- $2,321,000
- Parcel number
- M:035 R:108 S:,257830
- Zoning
- SR15
- Registry book
- 40739
- Registry page
- 266
Location & listed schools
- City
- Wellesley
- County
- Norfolk
- State
- MA
- ZIP code
- 02481
- Listed elementary school
- Wps
- Listed middle school
- Wms
- Listed high school
- Whs
- Directions
- Walnut to Fairbanks
Listing & disclosures
- MLS number
- 73573659
- Listing date
- 2026-09-08
- Original entry date
- 2026-09-09
- Status changed
- 2026-09-09
- Listing modified
- 2026-10-21
- Original list price
- $3,995,000
- Current list price
- $3,995,000
- List price per sqft
- $789.68
- Days on market
- 43
- Property market time
- 43
- Listing terms
- Contract
- Disclosure indicator
- N
- Lead paint
- Unknown
- Exclusions
- Drapes - See Agent, Bedroom Chandelier, Bathroom Mirror
Price & tax details
Current asking price$3,995,000
Original asking price$3,995,000
Listed on2026-09-08
Days on market43
| Year | Property tax | Assessed value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $23,860 | $2,321,000 |
These records are supplied by the current listing. Assessed value is not market value; confirm taxes with the local assessor.
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