Wellesley Real Estate
Sales Data Hub
804 closed single-family transactions, January 2023 through March 2026. Every sale, every neighborhood, every price band — MLS settled data.
Key Metrics by Year
Sales Volume & Median Price by Month
Closed sales count and median sale price by month, 2023–2025.
Source: MLS settled transactions, Wellesley MA, Jan 2023 – Mar 2026. Analysis by Steve & Nicole Connolly, Coldwell Banker Realty.
Median in $000s. Months with fewer than 5 sales may show wider variance due to small sample size.
Price Bands & Neighborhood Breakdown
Transaction distribution across price tiers and neighborhoods, year over year.
$1.5M–$2.5M is the market engine — 337 of 804 total sales (42%).
Mapped neighborhoods only. Streets without clear neighborhood assignment not included.
Wellesley Median Price: 2018–2025
Single-family median sale price over 8 years. +53.8% cumulative appreciation.
Top 10 Highest Sales · 2023–2026
The ten largest single-family transactions in the dataset.
What the Wellesley Data Reveals
Six data-grounded insights for buyers, sellers, and homeowners in Wellesley’s market.
The 2025 median of $2,207,500 marks the seventh straight year of appreciation from the 2018 baseline of $1,437,000 — a 53.8% gain compounding at ~6.3% annually. Structural scarcity has kept values resilient through every rate environment.
The median time from listing to accepted offer across all years is 7 days. In Q2 2025, that compressed to 5 days. Buyers who hesitate on well-priced homes in spring routinely lose — the data makes that unambiguous.
2025 produced more closed transactions than either 2024 (255) or 2023 (226), with $745.9M in total volume. High rates did not suppress this market. The buyer pool is equity-rich and motivated regardless of Fed policy.
Dana Hall posted the strongest year-over-year gain of any mapped neighborhood in 2025, with 41 transactions at a $2,525,000 median. School proximity and walkability are commanding an increasing premium.
40.7% of 2025 transactions closed at or above list price. In the $1.5M–$2.5M band, the average list-to-sale ratio exceeded 100% for the third consecutive year — a structural condition, not a cyclical one.
The $5M+ segment recorded 16 closings in 2025 — double the 8 in 2024. The $14.75M sale at 184 Cliff Road was the highest residential transaction in the dataset. Ultra-luxury demand in Wellesley is deepening.
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Source: MLS settled transactions, Wellesley MA, January 2023 – March 2026. Data believed accurate but not warranted. Analysis by Steve & Nicole Connolly, Coldwell Banker Realty, 84 Central Street, Wellesley MA 02482.
"In a market like Wellesley or Weston, you aren't just buying a home; you're making a significant capital investment. Our approach combines Steve’s background in 'Big Four' accounting and commercial valuation with Nicole’s expertise in luxury design and new construction. We don't just find houses—we identify assets with long-term value." — Steve & Nicole Connolly
How Steve and Nicole Connolly Lead Wellesley Real Estate
What is the 2025 median price? It's $2.1M.
What is the highest sale? 184 Cliff Road at $14.75M.
Fastest moving areas? Hardy and Hills + Bates.
📊 What This Dashboard Reveals About the Wellesley Real Estate Market (2023–12/30/2025)
Over the past several years, Wellesley has remained one of the most desirable—and resilient—suburban markets in Greater Boston. With 753 closed sales since early 2023 and more than $1.77B in total sales volume, the data shows a market that continues to perform strongly across price points, even as inventory and interest rates fluctuate.
1️⃣ Wellesley’s Median Home Price Holds Strong at $2.1M
The dashboard highlights Wellesley’s overall median sale price of $2,100,000, a level that has stayed remarkably steady. Even during slower months, median pricing tends to remain firm—showing the depth of demand from families, relocators, and buyers trading up within town.
2️⃣ Seasonality Is Predictable—But Demand Never Disappears
Monthly trends show a consistent rhythm:
Sales typically surge in spring (April–June) and often strengthen again in early-to-mid fall.
Winter can be quieter in volume, but pricing often stays premium—suggesting serious, committed buyers shop year-round.
2024–2025 produced multiple high-velocity months (several months at 35+ closings), reinforcing that Wellesley demand doesn’t “turn off”—it just shifts with timing and inventory.
3️⃣ Luxury Market Activity Continues to Accelerate
The Top 10 Sales table underscores a clear move upward in ultra-luxury demand:
Sales now regularly exceed $6M–$10M+
The highest recent sale—$14.75M on Cliff Road—signals deep demand for premier estate properties and top-tier new construction.
Homes above $4M represent a meaningful slice of market activity, reinforcing Wellesley’s position as one of Massachusetts’ most sought-after luxury communities.
4️⃣ $1.5M–$2.5M Is Still the Sweet Spot
Price distribution shows the market’s “core engine” remains the family-buyer segment:
$1.5M–$2.0M: 161 sales
$2.0M–$2.5M: 156 sales
This is where lifestyle fundamentals (schools, commute, walkability, neighborhood feel) drive the strongest competition—and where homes tend to protect value exceptionally well.
5️⃣ Neighborhood Trends Are Incredibly Local
Wellesley is a town of micro-markets, and the neighborhood toggle highlights meaningful differences:
Hardy, Hills + Bates, and Dana Hall consistently produce some of the highest annual sales counts.
Cliff Estates, Wellesley Farms, and Country Club often have fewer transactions—but frequently at higher price points, anchoring the luxury narrative.
Poets District continues to stand out as an accessible pocket that has seen strong appreciation as demand expands.
Knowing these neighborhood-by-neighborhood patterns helps buyers find opportunity and helps sellers price with confidence.
6️⃣ Days on Market Remain Stable
With an average of ~83 days from list to close, Wellesley continues to offer:
Predictable absorption
Consistent competition for well-located homes
Strong fundamentals that support long-term value
Even when inventory loosens modestly, the market generally remains resilient—especially for homes that show well and are priced correctly.