OFF MARKET

Off market aug 2024 for $1.6M

$1,951,105

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,516/mo

•

3,408

sq ft

27 Forest St, Wellesley, MA 02481

About this home

Fantastic opportunity in desirable Country Club neighborhood! Oversized large flat yard w/ easy access to Wellesley Hills Train, Brook Path & wonderful shops & restaurants. Impressive kitchen with center island, updated stainless steel appliances, incredible built-in storage plus laundry, flows into spacious bright dining area / attached large office all with radiant floor heating. Enjoy outdoor dining or access to peaceful gardens from attached large sunny deck. Light filled family room w/ fireplace & bay window opens to formal living room perfect for entertaining. Enjoy master suite w/ extensive closet space & full bathroom. 3 additional beds & full bath complete the 2nd floor. Bonus 3rd floor bedroom w/ full bathroom, plenty of storage is an ideal space great for in-law/ guest space. Private indoor access to unfinished basement & two car garage, would also make additional gym/ playroom. High ceilings & great sunlight makes this home hard to resist! Park on Paine St.

Single-familyProperty Type

1892Year Built

0.36 acresLot Size

$573Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Melissa Dailey • Coldwell Banker Realty - Wellesley

Bought with Shasha Chang • Peace of Mind Realty

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•Source:MLS PIN #73247923

Redfin Estimate

$1,951,105

$331K since sold in August 2024$19K since September

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This home's estimate is 17.1% lower than the average sale price ($2.35M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAY 6, 2026
$2,450,000
A
5 beds4.5 baths3,369 sq ft
40 Chestnut St, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD AUG 5, 2026
$2,325,000
B
4 beds3.5 baths3,406 sq ft
53 Audubon Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUN 12, 2026
$2,225,000
C
5 beds3.5 baths2,590 sq ft
120 Forest St, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$2,480,000
D
4 beds3.5 baths3,610 sq ft
10 Kirkland Cir, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD OCT 14, 2026
$2,108,000
E
4 beds4 baths3,136 sq ft
8 Wilson St, Wellesley, MA 02482
SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$2,525,000
F
4 beds3.5 baths3,497 sq ft
35 Arnold 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

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

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Sale history for 27 Forest St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$12,961 (+4.4%)

$915,000 + $217,000

$1,132,000

2022

$12,416 (−0.6%)

$757,000 + $306,000

$1,063,000

2021

$12,490 (+1.6%)

$757,000 + $306,000

$1,063,000

2020

$12,288 (+3.0%)

$757,000 + $306,000

$1,063,000

2019

$11,929

$725,000 + $306,000

$1,031,000

2018

$11,938 (+1.4%)

$672,000 + $327,000

$999,000

2017

$11,778 (+7.2%)

$672,000 + $327,000

$999,000

2015

$10,982 (−1.8%)

$632,000 + $318,000

$950,000

2014

$11,182 (+8.5%)

$570,000 + $399,000

$969,000

2013

$10,308 (+1.9%)

$535,000 + $346,000

$881,000

2012

$10,114 (+10.3%)

$535,000 + $346,000

$881,000

2011

$9,167 (+5.0%)

$437,000 + $365,000

$802,000

2010

$8,730 (+7.1%)

$468,000 + $365,000

$833,000

2009

$8,154

$535,000 + $326,000

$861,000

Tax history for 27 Forest St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$12,961 (+4.4%)

$915,000 + $217,000

$1,132,000

2022

$12,416 (−0.6%)

$757,000 + $306,000

$1,063,000

2021

$12,490 (+1.6%)

$757,000 + $306,000

$1,063,000

2020

$12,288 (+3.0%)

$757,000 + $306,000

$1,063,000

2019

$11,929

$725,000 + $306,000

$1,031,000

2018

$11,938 (+1.4%)

$672,000 + $327,000

$999,000

2017

$11,778 (+7.2%)

$672,000 + $327,000

$999,000

2015

$10,982 (−1.8%)

$632,000 + $318,000

$950,000

2014

$11,182 (+8.5%)

$570,000 + $399,000

$969,000

2013

$10,308 (+1.9%)

$535,000 + $346,000

$881,000

2012

$10,114 (+10.3%)

$535,000 + $346,000

$881,000

2011

$9,167 (+5.0%)

$437,000 + $365,000

$802,000

2010

$8,730 (+7.1%)

$468,000 + $365,000

$833,000

2009

$8,154

$535,000 + $326,000

$861,000

*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

3.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.36 Acres

Year renovated

1996

Sq. Ft.

3,408

Year built

1892

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

259411

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: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Under, Storage, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 234
Length: 13
Width: 18
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Skylight,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Balcony / Deck,Recessed Lighting

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 288
Length: 16
Width: 18
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 182
Length: 14
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 132
Length: 11
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 180
Length: 15
Width: 12
Level: Third
Features: Bathroom - Full,Skylight,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Flooring - Laminate

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

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

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

Living Room Information
Area: 210
Length: 14
Width: 15
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Recessed Lighting

Family Room Information
Area: 304
Length: 16
Width: 19
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Recessed Lighting

Dining Room Information
Area: 273
Length: 13
Width: 21
Level: First

Kitchen Information
Area: 154
Length: 14
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Dining Area,Balcony - Exterior,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting,Stainless Steel Appliances,Lighting - Pendant

Office Room Information
Area: 180
Length: 12
Width: 15
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Unfinished

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: First Floor

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 10
Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Laminate, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior Features: Home Office, Sitting Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,408
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Renovated Since

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Wood
Exterior Features: Deck - Wood, Rain Gutters, Storage

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.36
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $13,741
Tax Year: 2024

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Baseboard, Hot Water, Radiant, Natural Gas

Location

Location Information
Directions: Washington Street to Forest Street
UnparsedAddress: 27 Forest Street, Wellesley MA 02481

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,408
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.36 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1892
Year Renovated: 1996
County: Norfolk County
APN: 259411

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 4

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

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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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

$1.85M – $2.24M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
39 Forest Street, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1980 Sq. Ft.	$1,382,438
23 Forest Street, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2954 Sq. Ft.	$2,041,654

Address	Redfin Estimate
35 Forest Street, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3093 Sq. Ft.	$1,946,694
24 Forest Street, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4096 Sq. Ft.	$2,349,209

Address	Redfin Estimate
31 Forest Street, Wellesley, MA 6 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3131 Sq. Ft.	$1,813,243
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