Charming cape on professionally landscaped property adjacent to Hunnewell Fields which includes public tennis courts, running/walking track, baseball/soccer/football fields & Brook path. Wellesley Hills commuter rail & supermarket a very short walk. Home under renovation including: New kitchen w/high-end SS Appl., cabinetry, granite counters, heating system/central AC, electrical & plumbing systems, roof, driveway & walkways. This home is located in a wonderful neighborhood close to everything!
Single-familyProperty Type
1914Year Built
7,160 sq ftLot Size
$858Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by H. Burdetta Juliani• Juliani Realty
Bought with Elizabeth Andres Miner• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Newton - Centre St.
IRRESISTIBLE OLD-STYLE CAPE NEAR SHOPS, COMMUTER RAIL, & TOWN TENNIS COURTS. CENTERPIECE EAT-IN KITCHEN W/WOODSTOVE. UPDATES PRESERVE CHARACTER OF HOUSE. COLORFUL PERENNIAL GARDEN FRAMES FRONT YARD.SHADED DECK REFRESHES IN SUMMER.
Public Records
Jun 1, 1992
Sold
$287,000
$179/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$11,347 (+11.4%)
$807,000 + $184,000
$991,000
2022
$10,185 (+3.8%)
$668,000 + $204,000
$872,000
2021
$9,811 (+1.6%)
$668,000 + $167,000
$835,000
2020
$9,653 (+3.4%)
$668,000 + $167,000
$835,000
2019
$9,337 (+7.6%)
$640,000 + $167,000
$807,000
2018
$8,676 (+1.4%)
$614,000 + $112,000
$726,000
2017
$8,560 (+10.9%)
$614,000 + $112,000
$726,000
2015
$7,722 (+3.6%)
$558,000 + $110,000
$668,000
2014
$7,455 (+5.3%)
$504,000 + $142,000
$646,000
2013
$7,079 (+1.9%)
$472,000 + $133,000
$605,000
2012
$6,945 (+16.8%)
$472,000 + $133,000
$605,000
2011
$5,944 (+12.8%)
$386,000 + $134,000
$520,000
2010
$5,271 (+2.1%)
$413,000 + $90,000
$503,000
2009
$5,161
$472,000 + $73,000
$545,000
Tax history for 15 Rice St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$11,347 (+11.4%)
$807,000 + $184,000
$991,000
2022
$10,185 (+3.8%)
$668,000 + $204,000
$872,000
2021
$9,811 (+1.6%)
$668,000 + $167,000
$835,000
2020
$9,653 (+3.4%)
$668,000 + $167,000
$835,000
2019
$9,337 (+7.6%)
$640,000 + $167,000
$807,000
2018
$8,676 (+1.4%)
$614,000 + $112,000
$726,000
2017
$8,560 (+10.9%)
$614,000 + $112,000
$726,000
2015
$7,722 (+3.6%)
$558,000 + $110,000
$668,000
2014
$7,455 (+5.3%)
$504,000 + $142,000
$646,000
2013
$7,079 (+1.9%)
$472,000 + $133,000
$605,000
2012
$6,945 (+16.8%)
$472,000 + $133,000
$605,000
2011
$5,944 (+12.8%)
$386,000 + $134,000
$520,000
2010
$5,271 (+2.1%)
$413,000 + $90,000
$503,000
2009
$5,161
$472,000 + $73,000
$545,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,160
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,600
Year built
1914
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Norfolk County
APN
259925
Parking Spaces
4
Basement
Yes
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
No
Features
Green
Last updated by owner on Mar 10, 2025.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Driveway, Paved
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: Rt 16 west. left onto Rice St
UnparsedAddress: 15 Rice Street, Wellesley MA 02481
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Public School, T-Station, University, Sidewalks
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,600
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 4
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 7,160 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1914
Year Renovated: —
County: Norfolk County
APN: 259925
HOA Dues: —
Garage: No
Features: Green
Home facts updated by owner on Mar 9, 2025
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2
Listing Information
Exclusions: Owner Will Sell At $545,000. As Is
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Hunnewell Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi
9/10
Wellesley Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
8/10
Wellesley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.3mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 97° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
54% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the
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Estimated sale price
$1.31M – $1.58M
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