Off market sep 2007 for $1M

$2,003,703

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $6,847/mo

•

2,954

sq ft

23 Forest St, Wellesley, MA 02481

About this home

A slice of country Victoriana in the heart of Wellesley Hills! Updated Victorian on magnificent level 23,000 sq ft+ lot with gardens and shade trees (perfect for a pool!), abuts town land and Brook Path. Steps to shops, tennis, recreation and train station. Many updates include central air, central vac and fabulous octagonal family room. Two car garage with upstairs room for office, studio or workshop. Sit out on the deck and enjoy the expansive and private view of gardens and parkland

Single-familyProperty Type

1899Year Built

0.55 acresLot Size

$678Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Kathy Kelley • Prudential Town and Country

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

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•Source:MLS PIN #70587576

Redfin Estimate

$2,003,703

$944K since sold in September 2007$193K since September

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This home's estimate is 0.6% higher than the average sale price ($1.99M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$1,610,000
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SOLD JUL 23, 2026
$2,772,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths2,550 sq ft
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SOLD SEP 14, 2026
$1,505,000
C
3 beds2 baths2,496 sq ft
7 Grantland Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$2,525,000
D
4 beds3.5 baths3,497 sq ft
35 Arnold Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD APR 9, 2026
$1,850,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths3,016 sq ft
15 Great Plain Ave, Wellesley, MA 02482
SOLD OCT 23, 2025
$1,690,762
F
4 beds2.5 baths3,040 sq ft
17 Longfellow Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481

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Market trends in 02481, MA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

99.8%

1.3% MoM

Median sale price

$2.5M

$91K MoM

Avg. days on market

17d

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Sale history for 23 Forest St

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #70587576

Sep 28, 2007

Sold

$1,060,000

$359/sq ft

Aug 26, 2007

Listing Removed

—

May 30, 2007

Listed

$1,095,000

$371/sq ft

MLS PIN #50348795

May 16, 1997

Sold

$615,000

$208/sq ft

Sep 24, 1996

Listing Removed

—

Sep 21, 1996

Listed

$629,000

$213/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$17,793 (+12.0%)

$1,119,000 + $435,000

$1,554,000

2022

$15,885 (−0.6%)

$926,000 + $434,000

$1,360,000

2021

$15,980 (+1.6%)

$926,000 + $434,000

$1,360,000

2020

$15,722 (+3.7%)

$926,000 + $434,000

$1,360,000

2019

$15,157 (+11.7%)

$887,000 + $423,000

$1,310,000

2018

$13,575 (+2.4%)

$697,000 + $439,000

$1,136,000

2017

$13,252 (+8.4%)

$697,000 + $427,000

$1,124,000

2015

$12,230 (−1.9%)

$656,000 + $402,000

$1,058,000

2014

$12,463 (+1.0%)

$592,000 + $488,000

$1,080,000

2013

$12,344 (+1.9%)

$555,000 + $500,000

$1,055,000

2012

$12,111 (+6.5%)

$555,000 + $500,000

$1,055,000

2011

$11,373 (+5.7%)

$453,000 + $542,000

$995,000

2010

$10,763 (+13.8%)

$485,000 + $542,000

$1,027,000

2009

$9,461

$555,000 + $444,000

$999,000

Tax history for 23 Forest St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$17,793 (+12.0%)

$1,119,000 + $435,000

$1,554,000

2022

$15,885 (−0.6%)

$926,000 + $434,000

$1,360,000

2021

$15,980 (+1.6%)

$926,000 + $434,000

$1,360,000

2020

$15,722 (+3.7%)

$926,000 + $434,000

$1,360,000

2019

$15,157 (+11.7%)

$887,000 + $423,000

$1,310,000

2018

$13,575 (+2.4%)

$697,000 + $439,000

$1,136,000

2017

$13,252 (+8.4%)

$697,000 + $427,000

$1,124,000

2015

$12,230 (−1.9%)

$656,000 + $402,000

$1,058,000

2014

$12,463 (+1.0%)

$592,000 + $488,000

$1,080,000

2013

$12,344 (+1.9%)

$555,000 + $500,000

$1,055,000

2012

$12,111 (+6.5%)

$555,000 + $500,000

$1,055,000

2011

$11,373 (+5.7%)

$453,000 + $542,000

$995,000

2010

$10,763 (+13.8%)

$485,000 + $542,000

$1,027,000

2009

$9,461

$555,000 + $444,000

$999,000

*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

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.55 Acres

Year renovated

1986

Sq. Ft.

2,986

Year built

1890

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

259412

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

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
Parking Spaces: 6
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Third
Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Balcony / Deck

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

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

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: Second

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Third

Living Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Level: First
Features: Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove,Cathedral Ceiling(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Dining Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Pantry

Kitchen Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area

Office Room Information
Level: First

Basement Information
Basement: Full

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 10
Interior Features: Office, Sitting Room, Exercise Room, Central Vacuum

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,954
Foundation Details: Stone
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Deck - Roof
Exterior Features: Deck, Patio, Sprinkler System, Deck - Roof

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.55
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $8,905
Tax Year: 2007

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water

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

Location

Location Information
Directions: Washington to Forest
UnparsedAddress: 23 Forest St, Wellesley MA 02481

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,986
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 0.55 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1890
Year Renovated: 1986
County: Norfolk County
APN: 259412

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Hunnewell Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.0mi

9/10

Wellesley Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi

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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Wellesley, MA • 02481

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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

$1.90M – $2.31M

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Home values near 23 Forest St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
35 Forest St, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3093 Sq. Ft.	$1,942,966
24 Forest St, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4096 Sq. Ft.	$2,341,485

Address	Redfin Estimate
31 Forest St, Wellesley, MA 6 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3131 Sq. Ft.	$1,798,819
36 Forest St, Wellesley, MA 6 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4935 Sq. Ft.	$2,316,782

Address	Redfin Estimate
27 Forest St, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3408 Sq. Ft.	$1,921,644
32 Forest St, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3876 Sq. Ft.	$2,202,053

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