Off market jul 2008 for $822K

$1,579,589

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,700/mo

•

1,512

sq ft

21 Cottage St, Wellesley, MA 02482

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1857Year Built

0.28 acresLot Size

$1,045Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Carol A. Baker • Rutledge Properties

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

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•Source:MLS PIN #70736760

Redfin Estimate

$1,579,589

$757K since sold in July 2008$6,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 1% higher than the average sale price ($1.56M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD NOV 2, 2026
$1,300,000
A
4 beds2 baths1,570 sq ft
7 Dexter Rd, Wellesley, MA 02482
SOLD OCT 23, 2026
$2,100,000
B
3 beds2.5 baths2,298 sq ft
16 Abbott St, Wellesley, MA 02482
SOLD JUL 16, 2026
$1,800,000
C
3 beds2 baths2,056 sq ft
12 Cottage St, Wellesley, MA 02482
SOLD DEC 1, 2025
$1,525,000
D
3 beds1.5 baths1,522 sq ft
57 Cottage St, Wellesley, MA 02482
SOLD AUG 6, 2026
$1,177,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths3,129 sq ft
642 Worcester St, Wellesley, MA 02482
SOLD SEP 17, 2026
$1,485,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,835 sq ft
20 Hill Top Rd, Wellesley, MA 02482

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Market trends in 02482, MA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

98.1%

1.2% MoM

Median sale price

$2.0M

$179K MoM

Avg. days on market

19d

1 days MoM

Recently sold homes

9 MoM

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Sale history for 21 Cottage St

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Jul 31, 2008

Sold

$822,500

$544/sq ft

MLS PIN #70736760

Jul 31, 2008

Listing Removed

—

Jul 31, 2008

Sold

$822,500

$544/sq ft

Apr 29, 2008

Contingent

—

Apr 20, 2008

Listing Removed

—

Apr 2, 2008

Listed

$849,500

$562/sq ft

Public Records

Mar 23, 2004

Sold

$773,200

$511/sq ft

MLS PIN #30775196

Mar 23, 2004

Sold

$775,000

$513/sq ft

Nov 1, 2003

Listing Removed

—

Oct 1, 2003

Listed

$785,000

$519/sq ft

Public Records

May 28, 1999

Sold

$508,980

$337/sq ft

MLS PIN #30294269

Apr 15, 1999

Sold

$510,000

$337/sq ft

Feb 17, 1999

Listed

$522,500

$346/sq ft

Public Records

Jun 1, 1990

Sold

$216,500

$143/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$12,916 (+5.6%)

$1,005,000 + $123,000

$1,128,000

2022

$12,229 (+9.1%)

$869,000 + $178,000

$1,047,000

2021

$11,210 (+1.7%)

$776,000 + $178,000

$954,000

2020

$11,028

$776,000 + $178,000

$954,000

2019

$11,038 (−1.0%)

$776,000 + $178,000

$954,000

2018

$11,149 (+1.4%)

$812,000 + $121,000

$933,000

2017

$11,000 (+11.3%)

$812,000 + $121,000

$933,000

2015

$9,884 (+15.4%)

$739,000 + $116,000

$855,000

2014

$8,563 (+5.2%)

$587,000 + $155,000

$742,000

2013

$8,143 (+1.9%)

$551,000 + $145,000

$696,000

2012

$7,990 (+8.4%)

$551,000 + $145,000

$696,000

2011

$7,372 (+3.3%)

$492,000 + $153,000

$645,000

2010

$7,137 (−8.8%)

$528,000 + $153,000

$681,000

2009

$7,822

$693,000 + $133,000

$826,000

Tax history for 21 Cottage St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$12,916 (+5.6%)

$1,005,000 + $123,000

$1,128,000

2022

$12,229 (+9.1%)

$869,000 + $178,000

$1,047,000

2021

$11,210 (+1.7%)

$776,000 + $178,000

$954,000

2020

$11,028

$776,000 + $178,000

$954,000

2019

$11,038 (−1.0%)

$776,000 + $178,000

$954,000

2018

$11,149 (+1.4%)

$812,000 + $121,000

$933,000

2017

$11,000 (+11.3%)

$812,000 + $121,000

$933,000

2015

$9,884 (+15.4%)

$739,000 + $116,000

$855,000

2014

$8,563 (+5.2%)

$587,000 + $155,000

$742,000

2013

$8,143 (+1.9%)

$551,000 + $145,000

$696,000

2012

$7,990 (+8.4%)

$551,000 + $145,000

$696,000

2011

$7,372 (+3.3%)

$492,000 + $153,000

$645,000

2010

$7,137 (−8.8%)

$528,000 + $153,000

$681,000

2009

$7,822

$693,000 + $133,000

$826,000

*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

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.28 Acres

Year renovated

1990

Sq. Ft.

1,512

Year built

1857

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

262231

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Detached, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 238
Length: 14
Width: 17
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 130
Length: 13
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Living Room Information
Area: 196
Length: 14
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Area: 156
Length: 13
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Area: 182
Length: 13
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 195
Length: 13
Width: 15
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Basement Information
Basement: Full

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement, Washer Hookup

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Den

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,512
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Certified Historic
Color: White

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Professional Landscaping, Fenced Yard

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.28
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,398
Tax Year: 2008

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas

Location

Location Information
Directions: Rte 16 to Cottage
UnparsedAddress: 21 Cottage St, Wellesley MA 02482

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Sidewalks

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,512
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.28 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1857
Year Renovated: 1990
County: Norfolk County
APN: 262231

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

Hunnewell Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

9/10

Wellesley Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi

8/10

Wellesley High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi

10/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

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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Wellesley, MA • 02482

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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

$1.50M – $1.82M

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Home values near 21 Cottage St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
16 Cottage St, Wellesley, MA 6 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2775 Sq. Ft.	$2,087,134
26 Cottage St, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3468 Sq. Ft.	$2,698,788
29 Cottage St, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 2086 Sq. Ft.	$1,571,885
15 Cottage St, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1035 Sq. Ft.	$1,389,228
17 Cottage St, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3058 Sq. Ft.	$2,083,812
24 Cottage St Apartment 3, Wellesley, MA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1261 Sq. Ft.	$991,554
56 Denton Rd, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1609 Sq. Ft.	$1,531,393

Address	Redfin Estimate
20 Cottage St, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 99999 Sq. Ft.	$1,528,460
28 Cottage St, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1560 Sq. Ft.	$1,517,369
25 Cottage St, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2191 Sq. Ft.	$1,672,273
14 Cottage St, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1660 Sq. Ft.	$1,564,159
24 Cottage St Apartment 1, Wellesley, MA 1 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 912 Sq. Ft.	$712,268
24 Cottage St Apartment 24, Wellesley, MA 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 912 Sq. Ft.	$728,971
8 Homestead Rd, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4760 Sq. Ft.	$2,596,333

Address	Redfin Estimate
22 Cottage St, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3460 Sq. Ft.	$2,454,208
30 Cottage St, Wellesley, MA 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1184 Sq. Ft.	$1,441,779
23 Cottage St, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2026 Sq. Ft.	$1,635,016
19 Cottage St, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1900 Sq. Ft.	$2,097,672
24 Cottage St Apartment 2, Wellesley, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 802 Sq. Ft.	$810,217
52 Denton Rd, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2244 Sq. Ft.	$1,970,688
6 Appleby Rd, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3068 Sq. Ft.	$2,358,553

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