OFF MARKET

Off market may 2025 for $2.5M

$2,699,090

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,614/mo

•

3,468

sq ft

26 Cottage St, Wellesley, MA 02482

About this home

Open House Canceled. Beautifully renovated in the heart of Wellesley’s Dana Hall neighborhood, this stunning single-family home blends timeless exterior charm, with modern interior luxury. Nestled in the historic district and reimagined by Wellesley based designers, it features 5 spacious bedrooms, 3.5 designer baths, and a flexible open-concept layout filled with natural light. Enjoy high-enjavascript:__doPostBack('Mstr$cph$A1','')d finishes throughout, a chef’s kitchen with top-tier appliances and custom cabinetry, and seamless flow for entertaining. The home boasts all-new infrastructure including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, insulation, windows, and high-efficiency heat pumps. Set on a generous lot with a private yard, patio and a detached 2-car garage. Just steps to the commuter rail, the new Hunnewell Elementary, Wellesley Square, Linden Street, the Brook Path, shops, and restaurants. Come fall in love with this beautiful historic property in Wellesley!

Single-familyProperty Type

1871Year Built

9,518 sq ftLot Size

$778Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Endri Angjeli • Arrive Real Estate

Bought with Betsy Kessler • Rutledge Properties

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•Source:MLS PIN #73356755

Redfin Estimate

$2,699,090

$149K since sold in May 2025$7,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 27% higher than the average sale price ($2.13M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 20, 2026
$1,700,000
A
5 beds3.5 baths2,802 sq ft
18 Benvenue St, Wellesley, MA 02482
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$1,325,000
B
5 beds3.5 baths2,694 sq ft
207 Weston Rd, Wellesley, MA 02482
SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$2,400,000
C
5 beds3.5 baths3,860 sq ft
70 Curve St, Wellesley, MA 02482
SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$2,480,000
D
4 beds3.5 baths3,610 sq ft
10 Kirkland Cir, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUN 11, 2026
$2,400,000
E
5 beds2.5 baths3,176 sq ft
16 Denton Rd, Wellesley, MA 02482
SOLD APR 10, 2026
$2,450,000
F
6 beds3.5 baths3,642 sq ft
78 Denton Rd, Wellesley, MA 02482

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$5,334/mo

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Market trends in 02482, MA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

99.3%

1.1% MoM

Median sale price

$1.9M

$7K MoM

Avg. days on market

18d

3 days MoM

Recently sold homes

14 MoM

New listings for sale

OPEN TODAY, 11AM TO 12:30PM
$3,450,000
6 beds6 baths5,096 sq ft
39 Macarthur Rd, Wellesley, MA 02482
EARLY ACCESS
$1,879,000
5 beds4 baths2,464 sq ft
15 Abbott St, Wellesley, MA 02482
$1,595,000
6 beds3.5 baths4,032 sq ft
57 Benvenue St, Wellesley, MA 02482
$1,285,000
2 beds2 baths1,564 sq ft
75 Grove St #427, Wellesley, MA 02482
EARLY ACCESS
$1,395,000
3 beds2 baths1,632 sq ft
27 Oak St, Wellesley, MA 02482
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Sale history for 26 Cottage St

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #73356755

May 12, 2025

Sold

$2,550,000

$735/sq ft

Apr 8, 2025

Listed

$2,495,000

$719/sq ft

MLS PIN #73211830

Apr 18, 2024

Sold

$1,170,000

$337/sq ft

Mar 19, 2024

Contingent

—

Mar 13, 2024

Listed

$1,199,000

$346/sq ft

+23

Rare opportunity to create your own gem on a beloved street in the heart of Wellesley's picturesque historic neighborhood. Brimming with natural light, this charming home is exceptionally spacious and has hardwood floors, tall ceilings and bay windows. The flexible living space provides the opportunity for a potential first floor primary bedroom and wonderful additional space on the second and third floors allow lots of options. The delightful covered farmers porch is the perfect spot to relax and enjoy the outdoors. There is ample storage in the lower level with direct access to the back yard, and even a two car garage. Updates include newer roof, hot water tank, gas heat system. The grounds are level and very generous. Set just steps from the Fuller Brook Path, the new elementary school, town center, commuter rail and all the amenities Wellesley has to offer.

Public Records

Jul 28, 1995

Sold

$390,000

$112/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$11,748 (+6.7%)

$953,000 + $73,000

$1,026,000

2022

$11,014 (+9.8%)

$825,000 + $118,000

$943,000

2021

$10,035 (+1.7%)

$736,000 + $118,000

$854,000

2020

$9,872

$736,000 + $118,000

$854,000

2019

$9,881 (−5.4%)

$736,000 + $118,000

$854,000

2018

$10,444 (+1.4%)

$785,000 + $89,000

$874,000

2017

$10,304 (+10.7%)

$785,000 + $89,000

$874,000

2015

$9,306 (+18.1%)

$711,000 + $94,000

$805,000

2014

$7,882 (+8.3%)

$565,000 + $118,000

$683,000

2013

$7,277 (+1.9%)

$529,000 + $93,000

$622,000

2012

$7,141 (+0.6%)

$529,000 + $93,000

$622,000

2011

$7,098 (+3.6%)

$474,000 + $147,000

$621,000

2010

$6,854 (−9.0%)

$507,000 + $147,000

$654,000

2009

$7,529

$667,000 + $128,000

$795,000

Tax history for 26 Cottage St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$11,748 (+6.7%)

$953,000 + $73,000

$1,026,000

2022

$11,014 (+9.8%)

$825,000 + $118,000

$943,000

2021

$10,035 (+1.7%)

$736,000 + $118,000

$854,000

2020

$9,872

$736,000 + $118,000

$854,000

2019

$9,881 (−5.4%)

$736,000 + $118,000

$854,000

2018

$10,444 (+1.4%)

$785,000 + $89,000

$874,000

2017

$10,304 (+10.7%)

$785,000 + $89,000

$874,000

2015

$9,306 (+18.1%)

$711,000 + $94,000

$805,000

2014

$7,882 (+8.3%)

$565,000 + $118,000

$683,000

2013

$7,277 (+1.9%)

$529,000 + $93,000

$622,000

2012

$7,141 (+0.6%)

$529,000 + $93,000

$622,000

2011

$7,098 (+3.6%)

$474,000 + $147,000

$621,000

2010

$6,854 (−9.0%)

$507,000 + $147,000

$654,000

2009

$7,529

$667,000 + $128,000

$795,000

*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

9,583 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,896

Year built

1852

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

262193

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: 2
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Basement Information
Basement: Finished

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 12
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Wood, Vinyl

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,468
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual,Certified Historic

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed
Roof: Shingle

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.22
Lot Features: Gentle Sloping, Level

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $12,500
Tax Year: 2025

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 110 Volts, 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Heat Pump
Cooling: Heat Pump

Location

Location Information
Directions: GPS to address
UnparsedAddress: 26 Cottage St., Wellesley MA 02482

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,896
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 9,583 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1852
Year Renovated: —
County: Norfolk County
APN: 262193

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

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 • 1.0mi

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 • 02482

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Estimated sale price

$2.57M – $3.10M

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Home values near 26 Cottage St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
16 Cottage St, Wellesley, MA 6 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2775 Sq. Ft.	$2,180,522
28 Cottage St, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1560 Sq. Ft.	$1,425,490

Address	Redfin Estimate
20 Cottage St, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 99999 Sq. Ft.	$1,484,711
30 Cottage St, Wellesley, MA 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1184 Sq. Ft.	$1,357,617

Address	Redfin Estimate
22 Cottage St, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3460 Sq. Ft.	$2,404,584
30 1/2 Cottage St, Wellesley, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 805 Sq. Ft.	$949,210

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