This charming Bungalow with an inviting front porch complete with a swing, will steal your heart. A gracious foyer leads to a sun-filled open concept living room & kitchen for easy everyday living. The separate dining room is perfect for entertaining. The versatile first floor includes a full bath & laundry room and a bonus room offering flexibility as a home office, guest room, playroom & a mudroom. The 2nd floor has 3 generous bedrooms and a luxurious spa-like bath room featuring double sinks, a soaking tub, & a stall shower. Step outside to enjoy a terrific fenced in backyard and deck—ideal for pets and relaxing summer evenings with family & friends. Perfectly situated a short distance to the vibrant Linden Square shops & restaurants, public schools, and Commuter Train. Experience the best of both worlds, where urban convenience meets the peace, space and charm of the suburbs. It is the home you have been waiting for and one not to miss!
Linden Square, located between Wellesley Square and Newton Lower Falls, is a village-style and retail-focused Wellesley neighborhood with a walkable commercial strip and leafy residential side streets. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Linden Street and Washington Street junction, where sidewalk patios, independent boutiques, and polished everyday services keep the sidewalks active. Community pillars include The Linden Store, Wellesley Books, and the Wellesley Theatre Project, each adding a local, small-town cadence to errands and evenings. Architecture shifts from classic New England colonials to tidy mid-century homes, with mature trees softening the streetscape. A compact, park-like feel comes through at nearby public greens and playing fields. Commuter rhythms orbit the MBTA Worcester Line, while the retail core stays human-scaled and conversational.
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Market insights
20 Hill Top Rd · $1,485,000
DAYS ON MARKET
16 days
The average home goes pending in 19 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
103.2%
Most homes are selling 3% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$1,485,000
Median sale price in this area is $838,273. (44% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
15% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
7 total rooms
Closets throughout
Recessed and overhead lighting
Home office
Bedrooms
Primary bedroom (second floor) with ceiling fan and walk-in closet, carpeted, overhead lighting
Bedroom 2 (second floor) with closet, carpeted, overhead lighting
Bedroom 3 (second floor) with closet, carpeted, overhead lighting
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms
First-floor full bathroom with tiled tub/shower and pedestal sink
Second-floor full bathroom with double vanity, tiled shower stall, tub, and recessed lighting
Kitchen
Stone/granite countertops
Upgraded cabinets
Stainless steel appliances
Gas stove
Peninsula layout
Pendant and overhead lighting
Slider and exterior access
Range hood
Laundry & utility
Laundry closet on first floor (approx. 9x16)
Washer and dryer included
Gas water heater
Flooring
Hardwood flooring in main living areas
Wall-to-wall carpet in bedrooms
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating (natural gas)
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Porch and deck
Rain gutters
Screens
Fenced yard
Level lot
Public road frontage
Home design
Single family residence
Above-grade finished area approximately 1,835 sq ft
Exterior color: grey
No ADU listed
Renovated since original construction
Parking
Detached garage (2 spaces)
2 covered spaces
2 open/off-street spaces (4 total parking spaces)
Construction
Frame construction
Concrete perimeter foundation
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electric service with circuit breakers
HOA & community
Community offers public transportation, shopping, tennis courts, walk/jog trails, houses of worship, public schools, T-Station access, and nearby university
Not a senior community
Other
Two heating zones
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
CHARMING, SPARKLING ARTS & CRAFTS GEM WITH MANY UPDATES. WONDERFUL FRONT PORCH, FIREPLACED LIVING ROOM, NEW FULL BATH FLEXIBLE FLOORPLAN ALLOWS FOR DEN ON 1ST FLOOR. FRESH DECOR. 2 CAR GARAGE, CAC, WALK TO ALL LOCATION. NEW SPRAGUE SCHOOL!
Public Records
Dec 12, 2000
Sold
$440,000
$240/sq ft
MLS PIN #50319401
Aug 28, 1996
Sold
$255,000
$139/sq ft
May 11, 1996
Listing Removed
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Mar 4, 1996
Listed
$265,000
$144/sq ft
CHARMING CAPE-STYLE HOME IN WALK TO TOWN LOCATION. HAS NEW KITCHEN WITH OAK CABINETS AND QUARRY TILE FLOOR. FIREPLACED LIVING ROOM, DINING ROOM WITH BUILT-INS. ONE FULL BATH. POTENTIAL. NOTICE TO SHOW!
Public Records
Jul 10, 1992
Sold
$200,000
$109/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$12,549 (+8.7%)
$719,000 + $377,000
$1,096,000
2022
$11,540 (+2.1%)
$617,000 + $371,000
$988,000
2021
$11,304 (+1.6%)
$591,000 + $371,000
$962,000
2020
$11,121 (+14.0%)
$591,000 + $371,000
$962,000
2019
$9,754 (+11.8%)
$564,000 + $279,000
$843,000
2018
$8,724 (+1.5%)
$532,000 + $198,000
$730,000
2017
$8,595 (+12.1%)
$531,000 + $198,000
$729,000
2015
$7,664 (+5.1%)
$473,000 + $190,000
$663,000
2014
$7,293 (+16.5%)
$391,000 + $241,000
$632,000
2013
$6,260 (+1.9%)
$367,000 + $168,000
$535,000
2012
$6,142 (+5.8%)
$367,000 + $168,000
$535,000
2011
$5,806 (+16.1%)
$342,000 + $166,000
$508,000
2010
$4,999 (+2.5%)
$367,000 + $110,000
$477,000
2009
$4,877
$424,000 + $91,000
$515,000
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
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Lot size
6,098 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1998
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,835
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,835
Year built
1935
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Norfolk County
APN
261221
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.
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
Wellesley, MA • 02482
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Sun exposure
86/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.8 hrs
4.6 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 20 Hill Top Rd
$1,428,560
$56K under list price of $1.49M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $830K to $2.2M.