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A rare Charles River sanctuary with a front-row seat to nature's quiet beauty. Set among lush perennial gardens, this unique home offers abundant privacy and a peaceful natural backdrop. Built in 1862, the residence has been thoughtfully expanded over the years while preserving its original character and charm.River views can be enjoyed from nearly every room and are especially striking from the expansive glass-enclosed sunroom, where the landscape changes beautifully with the seasons. Recent upgrades include full interior and exterior painting, a new roof, HVAC, windows, doors, and more.The open, flexible layout is ideal for creative living, entertaining, and working from home. Ideally located with easy access to Wellesley Center and just minutes from South Natick, Elm Bank Reservation, and the historic Bacon Free Library. A truly special home in an extraordinary natural setting.

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Basic Information

  • Bedrooms3
  • Mls StatusActive
  • Bathroom3
  • Lot Features Flood Plain
  • Parcel Number M:178 R:004 S:,264188

Tax Information

  • Tax Assessed Value $1,367,000
  • Tax Year 2025
  • Taxes$14,053

School Information

  • High School Wellesley
  • Elementary SchoolHunnewell
  • High SchoolWellesley
  • Junior HighWms

Parking

  • Parking Spaces6
  • Covered Spaces 1
  • Garage YN Yes
  • Open Parking YN Yes
  • Parking Features
    • Attached
    • Garage Door Opener
    • Off Street
    • Paved
    • Paved Drive
    • Stone/Gravel

Rooms

  • Bathrooms Total Decimal 2.5
  • Bedroom 2 Second,11 x 24
  • Dining Room First,19 x 16
  • Full Bath2
  • Half Baths1
  • Kitchen First,15 x 16
  • Living Room First,28 x 13
  • Master Bedroom Second,17
  • Office Second,15 x 13

Basic Information

  • List Price$1,595,000
  • MLS Number73499017
  • Modification Date06/24/2026
  • Property SubTypeSingle Family Residence

Location

  • Address30 S River Street
  • Building Number30
  • CountyNorfolk
  • StateMA
  • StreetS River Street
  • TownWellesley
  • Zip02482

Building

  • Attached Garage YN Yes
  • BasementSump Pump, Concrete
  • Building Area Units Square Feet
  • Construction Materials Frame
  • Door Features French Doors
  • FireplaceYes
  • Fireplace Features Dining Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • Fireplaces Total 2
  • FoundationConcrete Perimeter, Stone
  • Garage Spaces1
  • Patio And Porch Features Deck - Exterior, Deck, Deck - Wood, Deck - Composite
  • Property StyleFarmhouse
  • Rooms8
  • Utilities For Gas Range, For Gas Oven, For Gas Dryer
  • Year Built1862
  • Year Built Details Actual
  • Year Built Source Public Records

Property

  • Acreage0.41

Interior

  • Flooring Wood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wood
  • Interior Features
    • Bathroom - Half
    • Beamed Ceilings
    • Ceiling Fan(s)
    • Loft
    • Office
    • Sitting Room
    • Study
    • Sun Room
    • Vaulted Ceiling(s)
    • Wet bar

Exterior

  • Exterior Features
    • Balcony
    • Balcony - Exterior
    • Balcony / Deck
    • Deck
    • Deck - Composite
    • Deck - Wood
    • Garden
    • Sprinkler System
    • Storage
  • RoofShingle

Utilities

  • Cooling Central Air
  • Cooling YN Yes
  • Electric 200+ Amp Service
  • Heat SystemYes
  • Heating Baseboard, Radiant, Natural Gas
  • Sewer Public Sewer
  • Water Source Public

Property Information

  • Square Feet3,012
  • Building Area Source Measured
  • Living Area 3,012
  • Lot Size Square Feet 17,719
  • Lot Size Units Acres
  • View YN Yes

Amenities

  • Amenities
    • Conservation Area
    • Golf
    • House of Worship
    • Medical Facility
    • Park
    • Private School
    • Public School
    • Shopping
    • University
    • Walk/Jog Trails
  • Appliances IncludedGas Water Heater, Range, Disposal, Trash Compactor, Microwave, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer

Other

  • Date Listed04/09/2026
  • Farm Land Area Units Square Feet
  • View Count8

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Listed by Amy Jacobson of William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

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