Off market apr 1998 for $569K

$1,777,538

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,143/mo

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185 Washington St, Wellesley, MA

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1844Year Built

10,186 sq ftLot Size

2 car garageParking

Listed by Donna Scott • Carlson GMAC Real Estate

Bought with • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Wellesley - Central St.

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•Source:MLS PIN #50389578

Redfin Estimate

$1,777,538

$1.2M since sold in April 1998$10K since October

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This home's estimate is 3.6% higher than the average sale price ($1.72M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 6, 2026
$1,830,000
A
4 beds2.5 baths2,670 sq ft
14 Standish Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD AUG 19, 2026
$1,895,000
B
4 beds3 baths2,695 sq ft
25 Riverdale Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD AUG 12, 2026
$1,016,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,521 sq ft
6 Oakland Cir, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD SEP 14, 2026
$1,505,000
D
3 beds2 baths2,496 sq ft
7 Grantland Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$2,100,000
E
4 beds3.5 baths2,953 sq ft
2 Woodlawn Oval, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUN 3, 2026
$1,953,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths2,627 sq ft
92 Woodlawn Ave, Wellesley, MA 02481

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$1,653,443

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$4,982/mo

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Market trends in 02481, MA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

98.7%

1.1% MoM

Median sale price

$2.6M

$87K MoM

Avg. days on market

20d

3 days MoM

Recently sold homes

20 MoM

New listings for sale

FOR SALE BY OWNER
$2,150,000
5 beds4.5 baths3,700 sq ft
19 Bluebird Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481

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Sale history for 185 Washington St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$11,656 (−7.7%)

$611,000 + $407,000

$1,018,000

2022

$12,626 (+4.5%)

$616,000 + $465,000

$1,081,000

2021

$12,079 (+1.6%)

$563,000 + $465,000

$1,028,000

2020

$11,884 (+7.2%)

$563,000 + $465,000

$1,028,000

2019

$11,084 (−8.8%)

$531,000 + $427,000

$958,000

2018

$12,153 (+2.6%)

$602,000 + $415,000

$1,017,000

2017

$11,849 (+5.6%)

$602,000 + $403,000

$1,005,000

2015

$11,225 (+10.4%)

$592,000 + $379,000

$971,000

2014

$10,167 (−2.4%)

$461,000 + $420,000

$881,000

2013

$10,413 (+1.9%)

$432,000 + $458,000

$890,000

2012

$10,217 (+4.3%)

$432,000 + $458,000

$890,000

2011

$9,796 (+3.7%)

$370,000 + $487,000

$857,000

2010

$9,442 (+2.9%)

$414,000 + $487,000

$901,000

2009

$9,176

$528,000 + $441,000

$969,000

Tax history for 185 Washington St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$11,656 (−7.7%)

$611,000 + $407,000

$1,018,000

2022

$12,626 (+4.5%)

$616,000 + $465,000

$1,081,000

2021

$12,079 (+1.6%)

$563,000 + $465,000

$1,028,000

2020

$11,884 (+7.2%)

$563,000 + $465,000

$1,028,000

2019

$11,084 (−8.8%)

$531,000 + $427,000

$958,000

2018

$12,153 (+2.6%)

$602,000 + $415,000

$1,017,000

2017

$11,849 (+5.6%)

$602,000 + $403,000

$1,005,000

2015

$11,225 (+10.4%)

$592,000 + $379,000

$971,000

2014

$10,167 (−2.4%)

$461,000 + $420,000

$881,000

2013

$10,413 (+1.9%)

$432,000 + $458,000

$890,000

2012

$10,217 (+4.3%)

$432,000 + $458,000

$890,000

2011

$9,796 (+3.7%)

$370,000 + $487,000

$857,000

2010

$9,442 (+2.9%)

$414,000 + $487,000

$901,000

2009

$9,176

$528,000 + $441,000

$969,000

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

2.5

Stories

Lot width

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Lot depth

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Lot size

10,019 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1997

Sq. Ft.

2,671

Year built

1873

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

258515

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

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Features

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Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 420
Length: 21
Width: 20
Level: Second

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 169
Length: 13
Width: 13
Level: Second

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 120
Length: 12
Width: 10
Level: Second

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 120
Length: 12
Width: 10
Level: Second

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: Second

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second

Living Room Information
Area: 224
Length: 16
Width: 14
Level: First

Family Room Information
Area: 456
Length: 24
Width: 19
Level: First

Dining Room Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: First

Kitchen Information
Area: 300
Length: 20
Width: 15
Level: First

Basement Information
Basement: Full

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8

Exterior

Building Information
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Exterior Features: Porch

Property Information
Security Features: Security System

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.23
Lot Features: Corner Lot

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
UnparsedAddress: 185 Washington Street, Wellesley MA

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,671
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 10,019 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1873
Year Renovated: 1997
County: Norfolk County
APN: 258515

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Schofield Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi

8/10

Wellesley Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi

8/10

Wellesley High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi

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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In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$1.69M – $2.05M

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Home values near 185 Washington St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
189 Washington Street, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3335 Sq. Ft.	$1,812,989
190 Washington Street, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2437 Sq. Ft.	$1,536,270

Address	Redfin Estimate
192 Washington Street, Wellesley, MA 6 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 4640 Sq. Ft.	$1,979,358
196 Washington Street, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 5150 Sq. Ft.	$3,447,474

Address	Redfin Estimate
186 Washington Street, Wellesley, MA 6 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3172 Sq. Ft.	$1,974,221
188 Washington Street, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3270 Sq. Ft.	$1,995,025

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