$2,195,000

5 Tennyson Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481

5 beds |
4 baths |
2,811 sqft

Single-Family Home
Built in 1936
0.26acre lot
2 car garage
$781/sqft
Listed 2 days ago

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.

Listing Status:: Active
Date Added:: March 2, 2026
Data Last Updated:: March 4, 2026 at 1:05PM
Listing Office:: Rutledge Properties : 781-235-4663
Listing Agent:: Betsy Kessler : 617-306-6884
MLS ID:: 73481579

General: Closet/Cabinets - Custom BuiltRecessed LightingBathroom - FullBathroom - Tiled With Tub & ShowerBonus RoomBathroom
Appliances: Gas Water HeaterRangeDishwasherDisposalMicrowaveRefrigeratorFreezer
Laundry: In Basement
Basement: FullPartially FinishedUnfinished
Flooring: CarpetHardwoodFlooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
A/C: Central AirHeat Pump
Heating: Electric BaseboardSteamHeat PumpNatural Gas
Fireplace: Living RoomFireplaceFireplaces: 1
Disability Feature: None

General: PatioBalconyRain GuttersProfessional LandscapingSprinkler SystemFenced Yard
Style: Colonial
Parking: AttachedStoragePaved DriveOff StreetParking spaces: 6

Roofing: Slate
General: FrameConcrete Perimeter

Road/Access: Public
Originating MLS: MLS Property Information Network
County: Norfolk

Zoning: SR15M:043 R:004 S:258131
Fencing: Fenced

Utilities: for Gas Range
Water: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Source: MLS Property Information Network

This listing courtesy of Betsy Kessler , Rutledge Properties

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Location

Schools Nearby

Otho L. Schofield Elementary School

27 Cedar St, Wellesley Hills, MA, 02481

Grades KG-5

0.46 miles away

Wellesley Middle School

50 Kingsbury St, Wellesley Hills, MA, 02481

Grades 6-8

1.77 miles away

Wellesley High School

50 Rice St, Wellesley Hills, MA, 02481

Grades 9-12

1.51 miles away

Disclaimer: School and School District information courtesy of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). School boundaries may change. Proximity to listed schools does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Contact the school district for more information and exact boundaries.