81 Alder Rd · Westwood

FOR SALE · MLS #73575962

$1,149,000

beds
4
baths
2.5
sqft
2,240

81 Alder Rd

Westwood, MA 02090

LOCATION

Property location

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81 Alder Rd, Westwood, MA 02090Open Street View

Rt 109 to Pond St. to Oak St. to Fensview or Sumac Dr to Alder Rd.

Home type
Single Family Residence
Interior living area
2,240 sqft
Year built
1963
Lot size
40,000 sqft (about 0.92 acres)
Parking spaces
4
Price per sqft
$513/sqft

About this home

Ideally located on a serene Tree street within walking distance of Martha Jones School, this inviting split-level 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home combines a thoughtful layout, bright living spaces, and easy indoor-outdoor living. A welcoming portico with brick walkway introduces the home, while mature landscaping and a two-car garage add to its curb appeal and everyday convenience.The main level features beautiful hardwood floors throughout and an open, airy floor plan designed for both comfortable living and entertaining. The fireplaced living room features a picture window and offers a built-in bookcase. The space flows seamlessly into the eat-in kitchen, where dark cherry cabinetry, granite countertops, stainless-steel appliances, and a breakfast bar create a warm and functional gathering space. The adjacent dining room is surrounded by windows, filling the space with natural light and providing direct access to the outdoor patio, perfect for extending gatherings outside. Two generous bedrooms share a well-appointed hall bathroom with a double vanity, while the expanded primary suite offers exceptional space and privacy with two closets and a beautifully appointed ensuite featuring a riverstone shower. The lower level adds even greater versatility, featuring a 4th bedroom or can easily adapt to a perfect space for a home office, fitness studio or hobby room. A family room with a second fireplace and wet bar set the space for movie nights, game days, or relaxed entertaining. A convenient mudroom off the garage includes a cedar closet, double coat closet, and half bath. Beyond the utility/laundry room, a separate workshop offers additional storage and workspace along with exterior access to the yard. Outside, the patio provides a natural extension of the living space, with convenient access from both the home and the two-car garage. Mature landscaping on a level wooded lot and an irrigation system complete the property, creating a beautifully established setting.Thoughtfully designed, wonderfully versatile, home offers the space, light, and flexibility to fit the way you live. Take the virtual tour and envision the potential this home offers!

Listed by The Jowdy Group · RE/MAX Distinct Advantage
MLS PIN #73575962 · Updated 10/11/2026, 9:13:00 PM ET

Facts & features

Home overview
Property subtype
Single Family Residence
Property category
Residential
MLS status
Active
Bedrooms
4
Full bathrooms
2
Half bathrooms
1
Total bathrooms
2.5
Total rooms
9
Living area
2,240 sqft
Living area source
Public Record
Above grade finished area
1,680 sqft
Below grade finished area
560 sqft
Building area
2,240
Building area units
Square Feet
Building area source
Public Records
Area includes basement
Yes
Area disclosures
Measurements are deemed highly reliable, but not guaranteed.
Main level bathrooms
1
Interior & systems
Heating
Baseboard · Natural Gas
Heating available
Yes
Cooling
Central Air
Cooling available
Yes
Appliances
Range · Dishwasher · Disposal · Refrigerator · Washer · Range Hood
Flooring
Tile · Vinyl · Hardwood · Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile · Flooring - Vinyl
Interior features
Vaulted Ceiling(s) · Lighting - Pendant · Bathroom - Half · Cedar Closet(s) · Closet · Lighting - Overhead · Entrance Foyer · Mud Room
Laundry
Gas Dryer Hookup · Washer Hookup · Lighting - Overhead · In Basement
Basement
Full · Partially Finished · Walk-Out Access · Interior Entry · Garage Access
Fireplace
Yes
Fireplaces
2
Fireplace features
Family Room · Living Room
Electrical service
Circuit Breakers · 200+ Amp Service
Doors
French Doors
Primary bathroom features
Yes
Room details

Primary bedroom

Level
First
Area
418.6 sqft
Length
16.1 ft
Width
26 ft
Features
Bathroom - Full · Closet · Flooring - Hardwood · Recessed Lighting · Lighting - Overhead

Bedroom 2

Level
First
Area
124.26 sqft
Length
11.4 ft
Width
10.9 ft
Features
Closet · Flooring - Hardwood · Lighting - Overhead

Bedroom 3

Level
First
Area
106.47 sqft
Length
9.1 ft
Width
11.7 ft
Features
Closet · Flooring - Hardwood · Lighting - Overhead

Bedroom 4

Level
Basement
Area
107.73 sqft
Length
8.1 ft
Width
13.3 ft
Features
Flooring - Vinyl · Lighting - Overhead · Crown Molding

Living room

Level
Main,First
Area
295.4 sqft
Length
21.1 ft
Width
14 ft
Features
Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built · Flooring - Hardwood · Window(s) - Picture · Recessed Lighting

Dining room

Level
Main,First
Area
214.56 sqft
Length
15.11 ft
Width
14.2 ft
Features
Beamed Ceilings · Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile · French Doors · Exterior Access · Lighting - Overhead

Family room

Level
Basement
Area
270.6 sqft
Length
20.5 ft
Width
13.2 ft
Features
Closet · Flooring - Vinyl · Wet Bar · Lighting - Sconce · Lighting - Overhead

Kitchen

Level
Main,First
Area
258.69 sqft
Length
22.11 ft
Width
11.7 ft
Features
Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile · Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid · Countertops - Upgraded · Breakfast Bar / Nook · Cabinets - Upgraded · Open Floorplan · Recessed Lighting · Stainless Steel Appliances · Gas Stove · Lighting - Pendant · Lighting - Overhead

Bathroom 1

Level
Main,First
Area
87.75 sqft
Length
7.5 ft
Width
11.7 ft
Features
Bathroom - Full · Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink · Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower · Closet - Linen · Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile · Recessed Lighting · Lighting - Sconce · Lighting - Overhead

Bathroom 2

Level
First
Area
45.45 sqft
Length
4.5 ft
Width
10.1 ft
Features
Bathroom - Full · Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall · Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile · Lighting - Sconce

Bathroom 3

Level
Basement
Area
31.5 sqft
Length
5 ft
Width
6.3 ft
Features
Flooring - Vinyl · Lighting - Sconce

Price & tax details

Current asking price$1,149,000
Original asking price$1,149,000
Listed on2026-09-11
Days on market30
Tax record supplied by MLS
YearProperty taxAssessed value
2026$13,896$1,079,700

These records are supplied by the current listing. Assessed value is not market value; confirm taxes with the local assessor.

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SCHOOLS & EDUCATION

Schools & performance

2026 MA DESE

School names, grades and state-reported measures are listed below.

Schools named in the listing

99DESE percentile

MLS-listed elementary

Martha Jones

Grades K · 1 · 2 · 3 · 4 · 5

Progress toward targets 91%

—DESE percentile

MLS-listed middle

Thurston

School name supplied by the listing; confirm with the district.

96DESE percentile

MLS-listed high school

Westwood High

Grades 9 · 10 · 11 · 12

Progress toward targets 70%

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