🏠 Top 10 Highest Home Sales in Wellesley, MA (2023–2025)

Wellesley’s real estate market continues to prove why it’s one of the most desirable — and competitive — suburban markets in Massachusetts. Between 2023 and late 2025, 672 single-family homes changed hands, with an average sale price topping $2.3 million. But at the very top of the market, luxury buyers pushed prices well into the multi-million range, redefining local benchmarks.

Here’s a look at the 10 highest single-family home sales in Wellesley since 2023, showcasing the town’s most prestigious properties.

🏆 1. 184 Cliff Road — $14,750,000 (April 2, 2025)

  • Size: 14,663 sq. ft.

  • Built: 2014

  • Price per sq. ft.: $1,005.93

This modern estate on Cliff Road commands the top spot — and by a wide margin. Offering nearly 15,000 square feet of living space, the property blends timeless architecture with state-of-the-art amenities. The price per square foot breaking $1,000 underscores the intensity of Wellesley’s luxury segment.

🥈 2. 15 Valley Road — $10,500,000 (February 9, 2023)

  • Size: 13,501 sq. ft.

  • Built: 2012

  • Price per sq. ft.: $777.72

A signature estate that set the tone for post-pandemic luxury buying in Wellesley. With its resort-style pool and sprawling lawns, this sale marked one of the earliest signs of the market’s resurgence in 2023.

🥉 3. 42 Cranmore Road — $7,800,000 (September 4, 2024)

  • Size: 8,200 sq. ft.

  • Built: 2024

  • Price per sq. ft.: $951.22

New construction continues to drive record prices. This 2024-built property combines cutting-edge design and energy efficiency — traits increasingly sought by high-end buyers.

4. 121 Livingston Road — $6,900,000 (September 26, 2024)

  • Size: 10,090 sq. ft.

  • Built: 2006

  • Price per sq. ft.: $683.85

A stately Colonial with timeless elegance. The sale underscores how well-maintained, high-end resales can still command near-new construction pricing.

5. 55 Old Farm Road — $6,390,000 (February 5, 2025)

  • Size: 8,211 sq. ft.

  • Built: 2013

  • Price per sq. ft.: $778.22

Situated in one of Wellesley’s most sought-after neighborhoods, this home exemplifies the enduring demand for luxury family estates.

6. 15 Croton Street — $6,300,000 (April 8, 2024)

  • Size: 8,725 sq. ft.

  • Built: 2015

  • Price per sq. ft.: $722.06

This 2015-built modern colonial blends open living with sophisticated finishes. The sale highlighted a strong spring market in 2024.

7. 9 Bellevue Road — $6,200,000 (April 28, 2025)

  • Size: 7,569 sq. ft.

  • Built: 2025

  • Price per sq. ft.: $819.13

Another 2025 new build commanding premium pricing — showing that demand for brand-new, turn-key homes remains sky-high in Wellesley.

8. 11 Falmouth Road — $6,000,000 (April 28, 2025)

  • Size: 8,012 sq. ft.

  • Built: 2016

  • Price per sq. ft.: $748.88

Sold the same day as the Bellevue property — possibly part of a flurry of high-end spring transactions that pushed April 2025 to record volume.

9. 15 Lathrop Road — $6,000,000 (May 30, 2025)

  • Size: 8,108 sq. ft.

  • Built: 2025

  • Price per sq. ft.: $740.01

New construction continues to dominate top sales — proof that buyers are willing to pay a premium for modern layouts and energy-efficient systems.

10. 115 Woodlawn Avenue — $5,850,000 (August 29, 2023)

  • Size: 5,800 sq. ft.

  • Built: 2023

  • Price per sq. ft.: $1,008.62

Though smaller in total square footage, this home boasts the highest price per square foot on the list, breaking $1,000. Its blend of design, location, and quality craftsmanship made it a standout in 2023.

💡 Market Insights

  • Luxury demand remains robust: Nearly all top sales exceeded $6 million, even as interest rates climbed.

  • New construction dominates: 6 of the 10 homes were built since 2013, with multiple from 2024–2025.

  • Rising price efficiency: Several properties surpassed $1,000/sq. ft., signaling record-breaking land and build values.

  • Peak months: April and May 2025 saw multiple luxury closings — a sign of strong spring momentum.

🧭 Final Takeaway

From Cliff Road’s commanding $14.75M sale to the strong run of 2025 new builds, Wellesley’s top-tier real estate continues to attract discerning buyers. With the town’s blend of prestige, schools, and proximity to Boston, expect luxury demand to remain resilient — even in a fluctuating interest-rate climate.

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