New Listing
Open House
21 ELMWOOD RDWELLESLEY, MA 02481
5
4
4,086 SQ FT
Listing by Selectre Boston - Declan O'toole
MLS® #: 73576607
Fells
Wellesley
About the neighborhood
Fells offers a serene atmosphere characterized by quiet streets and minimal traffic noise, providing a peaceful environment. The neighborhood benefits from excellent access to numerous green spaces, including the well-known Kelly Memorial Field, enhancing outdoor enjoyment. Its cycling infrastructure supports comfortable rides throughout the area. Conveniently located bus stops connect residents to nearby destinations, while easy parking availability simplifies vehicle use. Nearby amenities include several grocery stores, restaurants, and cafes that cater to daily needs. Housing primarily consists of charming single detached residences with spacious three- and four-bedroom layouts, reflecting the area’s mid-20th-century development and classic architectural styles.
Highlights
This area is great forQuiet
This area is great forParks
This area is great forCar friendly
Characteristics
Transportation
Cars are a very good transportation option in this neighborhood. It is especially convenient to park. On the other hand, the public transit service in Fells is not very frequent. Nevertheless, the neighborhood is linked by a few bus lines, and bus stops are not very far-removed from most properties. This part of Wellesley is fairly cycling-friendly. Traveling as a pedestrian is not especially practical for house buyers in Fells since carrying out daily needs is sometimes challenging without the use of a car.
Services
It is very often an option for house buyers in Fells to do groceries without a car. A limited number of restaurants and cafes can be found as well. With respect to education, primary schools are easy to access without a vehicle from most homes for sale in this neighborhood. On the other hand, there are no high schools in Fells.
Character
Fells offers a slower-paced atmosphere and will appeal to those who enjoy spending time outdoors. There are around 30 parks nearby for residents to check out, such as Rocky Ledges and Boulder Brook Reservation, and they are very well-located, making it very easy to get to them. This neighborhood is very quiet overall, as the streets are generally very tranquil.
Car friendly8.0
Excellent access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a very low chance of parking problems
Cycling friendly5.6
Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling
Pedestrian friendly4.8
Some day-to-day needs are within walking distance
Transit friendly1.4
Few transit options
Restaurants4.4
Variety of restaurants within a short drive
Groceries7.0
Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Shopping4.4
Variety of shops within a short drive
Cafes3.2
Some cafés within a short drive
Quiet8.8
Very few sources of noise nearby
Nightlife1.8
Few or no bars within a short drive
Vibrant2.0
Calm atmosphere most of the day
Neighborhood Demographics
Median Household Income
- Median Per Capita Income
- $109,376
- Median Household Income
- $200,487
Housing Type
- 98.8% SINGLE DETACHED
- 0.4% SEMI DETACHED
- 0.3% MULTIPLEX (2-4 UNITS)
- 0.0% APARTMENT (5-19 UNITS)
- 0.5% APARTMENT (20+ UNITS)
- 0.0% MOBILE
- Single detached
- 98.8%
- Semi detached
- 0.4%
- Multiplex (2-4 units)
- 0.3%
- Apartment (5-19 units)
- 0.0%
- Apartment (20+ units)
- 0.5%
- Mobile
- 0.0%
Population Age
- Median Age
- 44.0%
- 0 to 4
- 7.5%
- 5 to 9
- 6.6%
- 10 to 14
- 11.7%
- 15 to 19
- 5.7%
- 20 to 24
- 3.3%
- 25 to 29
- 1.6%
- 30 to 34
- 3.8%
- 35 to 39
- 5.1%
- 40 to 44
- 6.1%
- 45 to 49
- 9.0%
- 50 to 54
- 7.4%
- 55 to 59
- 9.8%
- 60 to 64
- 7.8%
- 65 to 69
- 3.7%
- 70 to 74
- 3.0%
- 75 to 79
- 4.1%
- 80 to 84
- 1.6%
- 85 and over
- 2.0%
Education Level
- 0.6% DID NOT GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL
- 5.8% HIGH SCHOOL
- 3.7% SOME COLLEGE, NO DEGREE
- 1.5% DEGREE, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA BELOW BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 27.9% BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 33.3% MASTER'S DEGREE
- 14.1% PROFESSIONAL DEGREE
- 13.0% PHD
- Did not graduate high school
- 0.6%
- High School
- 5.8%
- Some college, no degree
- 3.7%
- Degree, certificate, or diploma below bachelor's degree
- 1.5%
- Bachelor's degree
- 27.9%
- Master's degree
- 33.3%
- Professional degree
- 14.1%
- PhD
- 13.0%
Commute Mode
- 1.3% FOOT
- 0.0% BIKE
- 8.3% TRANSIT
- 66.6% DRIVE
- 0.6% OTHER
- Foot
- 1.3%
- Bike
- 0.0%
- Transit
- 8.3%
- Drive
- 66.6%
- Other
- 0.6%
- None
- 23.3%
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