Welcome to 56 Ledgeways! Experience unparalleled luxury in this exceptional Wellesley Farms residence by award-winning architect Jan Gleysteen. Offering three levels of refined living and timeless elegance, this home features a fireplaced living room that opens to a tranquil sunroom, a formal dining area with custom cabinetry, and a light-filled family room adjoining a fireplaced sitting room, ideal for entertaining. The expansive chef’s kitchen showcases a wall of windows overlooking manicured grounds and a bluestone patio with a stonewall and built in grill. The private primary suite offers a sitting area, office, and dressing room. Meticulously renovated with custom millwork, wainscoting, and coffered ceilings, this home also boasts radiant heated floors, a heated driveway, and inviting outdoor spaces. With five additional bedrooms, a wine cellar, media room, and gym, this is a rare opportunity to own a crown jewel in Wellesley’s most coveted neighborhood, Wellesley Farms.
Sold for $4,400,000 on 12/01/25
$4,400,000
56 Ledgeways, Wellesley, MA 02481
6beds
7,000sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1983
0.62 Acres Lot
$4,404,800 Zestimate®
$629/sqft
$7,465 Estimated rent
Home value
$4,404,800
$4.14M - $4.67M
$7,465/mo
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: December 03, 2025 at 06:12am
Listed by:
Debi Benoit 617-962-9292,
William Raveis R.E. & Home Services 781-235-5000
Bought with:
Jarrett Hurwitz
Keller Williams Realty
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73445125
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 10
- Full bathrooms: 6
- 1/2 bathrooms: 4
Primary bedroom
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Walk-In Closet(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Dressing Room, Laundry Chute, Recessed Lighting, Archway
- Level: Second
- Area: 283.92
- Dimensions: 15.42 x 18.42
Bedroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Walk-In Closet(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Pendant
- Level: Second
- Area: 290.5
- Dimensions: 20.75 x 14
Bedroom 3
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 225.86
- Dimensions: 15.67 x 14.42
Bedroom 4
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Beamed Ceilings, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Third
- Area: 330.46
- Dimensions: 17.17 x 19.25
Bedroom 5
- Features: Beamed Ceilings, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Third
- Area: 325.31
- Dimensions: 16.33 x 19.92
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Half
- Level: First
- Area: 26.87
- Dimensions: 6.08 x 4.42
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Half
- Level: First
- Area: 37.22
- Dimensions: 5.58 x 6.67
Bathroom 3
- Features: Bathroom - Full
- Level: Second
- Area: 158.89
- Dimensions: 17.33 x 9.17
Dining room
- Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Wet Bar, Cable Hookup, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Decorative Molding
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 223.25
- Dimensions: 15.67 x 14.25
Family room
- Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Wet Bar, Cable Hookup, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Decorative Molding
- Level: First
- Area: 471.17
- Dimensions: 21.42 x 22
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island, Recessed Lighting, Window Seat
- Level: First
- Area: 208.69
- Dimensions: 15.75 x 13.25
Living room
- Features: Coffered Ceiling(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 530.06
- Dimensions: 15.67 x 33.83
Heating
- Central, Forced Air, Baseboard, Radiant, Humidity Control, Natural Gas, Hydronic Floor Heat(Radiant)
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: Dryer Hookup - Electric, Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Chute, In Basement
Features
- Closet, Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Beamed Ceilings, Coffered Ceiling(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Cabinets - Upgraded, Decorative Molding, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Cable Hookup, Bedroom, Bathroom, Sun Room, Sitting Room, Media Room, Wet Bar, Laundry Chute, Wired for Sound, Internet Available - Unknown
- Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Doors: Pocket Door, Insulated Doors, French Doors
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Full,Finished,Radon Remediation System
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Kitchen, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 7,000
- Total interior livable area: 7,000 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 5,194
- Finished area below ground: 1,806
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 9
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Paved Drive, Off Street
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Uncovered spaces: 6
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch, Patio
- Exterior features: Porch, Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Stone Wall
Lot
- Size: 0.62 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: M:094 R:032 S:,260297
- Zoning: SR20
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1983
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Generator, Circuit Breakers, Generator Connection
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection, Generator Connection
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Thermostat
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Highway Access
Location
- Region: Wellesley
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Seller W/Participate
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/1/2025 | Sold | $4,400,000-11.6%$629/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73445125 | ||
| 11/11/2025 | Contingent | $4,975,000$711/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73445125 | ||
| 10/17/2025 | Listed for sale | $4,975,000-4.3%$711/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73445125 | ||
| 10/11/2025 | Listing removed | $5,200,000$743/sqft |
Source: BHHS broker feed #73423785 | ||
| 9/1/2025 | Listed for sale | $5,200,000$743/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73423785 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $37,594 +7.2% | $3,657,000 +8.6% |
| 2024 | $35,061 +0.2% | $3,368,000 +10.2% |
| 2023 | $34,980 +1.3% | $3,055,000 +3.3% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 02481
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Sprague Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.3 mi
- 8/10Wellesley Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 10/10Wellesley High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Sprague
- Middle: W.M.S.
- High: W.H.S
Source: MLS PIN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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