Off Market Oct 2009 for $1.2M

$2,812,305

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $8,243/mo

•

3,900

sq ft

39 Cottage St, Wellesley, MA 02482

About this home

Much admired Cottage Street property. Truly spectacular “double” lot of 26,000+ sq ft for gorgeous flat, open yard with new landscaping, pool, and fence. Turn of the century gem has undergone major rehab to systems, exterior, and interior updates. Walk to everything location – enjoy all that in town Wellesley Square living offers. Rare opportunity to own one of Wellesley’s most coveted properties.

Single-familyProperty Type

1896Year Built

0.6 acresLot Size

$721Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Christine Lawrence • Rutledge Properties

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

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•Source:MLS PIN #70932364

Redfin Estimate

$2,812,305

$1.5M since sold in October 2009$103K since August

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This home's estimate is 33.2% higher than the average sale price ($2.11M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$2,200,000
A
5 beds3.5 baths2,840 sq ft
11 Sterling Rd, Wellesley, MA 02482
SOLD AUG 20, 2026
$1,700,000
B
5 beds3.5 baths2,802 sq ft
18 Benvenue St, 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 JUN 30, 2026
$1,325,000
D
5 beds3.5 baths2,694 sq ft
207 Weston Rd, Wellesley, MA 02482
SOLD JUN 2, 2026
$2,040,000
E
5 beds3 baths2,465 sq ft
170 Benvenue St, Wellesley, MA 02482
SOLD APR 28, 2026
$3,000,000
F
5 beds3.5 baths2,875 sq ft
20 Arden Rd, Wellesley, MA 02482

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Market trends in 02482, MA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

99.3%

1.1% MoM

Median sale price

$1.9M

$8K MoM

Avg. days on market

18d

3 days MoM

Recently sold homes

16 MoM

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Sale history for 39 Cottage St

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #70932364

Oct 23, 2009

Sold

$1,275,000

$327/sq ft

Oct 3, 2009

Contingent

—

Sep 8, 2009

Price Changed

$1,450,000

$372/sq ft

Jun 10, 2009

Listed

$1,495,000

$383/sq ft

Public Records

Feb 20, 2007

Sold

$650,500

$167/sq ft

MLS PIN #70515652

Feb 20, 2007

Sold

$1,301,000

$334/sq ft

Feb 1, 2007

Listing Removed

—

Jan 24, 2007

Listed

$1,195,000

$306/sq ft

Unique opportunity and available for the first time in many years. Spacious 1915 Arts & Crafts Shingle-Style home with unique, original unspoiled detail set on an unusually large, level lot in Wellesley's Historic District. Three floors of living space with high ceilings, unpainted woodwork & moldings and original light fixtures. Convenient Dana Hall location offers easy access to the Brook Path, Wellesley Square, commuter train, shops, restaurants and more.

Public Records

Oct 1, 1991

Sold

$160,000

$41/sq ft

Public Records

Jul 1, 1990

Sold

$340,000

$87/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$26,095 (+7.0%)

$1,379,000 + $900,000

$2,279,000

2022

$24,388 (+5.8%)

$1,192,000 + $896,000

$2,088,000

2021

$23,042 (+1.4%)

$1,065,000 + $896,000

$1,961,000

2020

$22,715 (+1.0%)

$1,065,000 + $900,000

$1,965,000

2019

$22,492 (+4.3%)

$1,065,000 + $879,000

$1,944,000

2018

$21,570 (+1.4%)

$868,000 + $937,000

$1,805,000

2017

$21,281 (+1.1%)

$868,000 + $937,000

$1,805,000

2016

$21,046 (+6.0%)

$854,000 + $925,000

$1,779,000

2015

$19,849 (+2.2%)

$790,000 + $927,000

$1,717,000

2014

$19,422 (−7.2%)

$628,000 + $1,055,000

$1,683,000

2013

$20,931 (+1.9%)

$589,000 + $1,200,000

$1,789,000

2012

$20,538 (+57.6%)

$589,000 + $1,200,000

$1,789,000

2011

$13,030 (+6.5%)

$527,000 + $613,000

$1,140,000

2010

$12,230 (+23.5%)

$564,000 + $603,000

$1,167,000

2009

$9,906

$741,000 + $305,000

$1,046,000

Tax history for 39 Cottage St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$26,095 (+7.0%)

$1,379,000 + $900,000

$2,279,000

2022

$24,388 (+5.8%)

$1,192,000 + $896,000

$2,088,000

2021

$23,042 (+1.4%)

$1,065,000 + $896,000

$1,961,000

2020

$22,715 (+1.0%)

$1,065,000 + $900,000

$1,965,000

2019

$22,492 (+4.3%)

$1,065,000 + $879,000

$1,944,000

2018

$21,570 (+1.4%)

$868,000 + $937,000

$1,805,000

2017

$21,281 (+1.1%)

$868,000 + $937,000

$1,805,000

2016

$21,046 (+6.0%)

$854,000 + $925,000

$1,779,000

2015

$19,849 (+2.2%)

$790,000 + $927,000

$1,717,000

2014

$19,422 (−7.2%)

$628,000 + $1,055,000

$1,683,000

2013

$20,931 (+1.9%)

$589,000 + $1,200,000

$1,789,000

2012

$20,538 (+57.6%)

$589,000 + $1,200,000

$1,789,000

2011

$13,030 (+6.5%)

$527,000 + $613,000

$1,140,000

2010

$12,230 (+23.5%)

$564,000 + $603,000

$1,167,000

2009

$9,906

$741,000 + $305,000

$1,046,000

*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

5.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

26,131

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

3,900

Year built

1896

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

262225

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

Pool

Last updated by owner on Dec 23, 2023.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 8
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 221
Length: 13
Width: 17
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 221
Length: 13
Width: 17
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 156
Length: 12
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 264
Length: 12
Width: 22
Level: Third
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 264
Length: 12
Width: 22
Level: Third
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

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

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Living Room Information
Area: 280
Length: 20
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Area: 221
Length: 13
Width: 17
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 208
Length: 16
Width: 13
Level: First

Basement Information
Basement: Full

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Second Floor

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 10
Window Features: Screens
Interior Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,882
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Pink

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Exterior Features: Porch, Pool - Inground, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Screens, Fenced Yard

Pool Information
Has Private Pool
Pool Features: In Ground

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.6
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $8,657
Tax Year: 2008

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: 200+ Amp Service

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

Location

Location Information
Directions: Grove or Washington to Cottage
UnparsedAddress: 39 Cottage St, Wellesley MA 02482

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

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 5.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,900
Stories: 3.0
Parking Spaces: 8
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.6 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1896
Year Renovated: —
County: Norfolk County
APN: 262225
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Pool

Home facts updated by owner on Dec 23, 2023

Other

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 • 1.0mi

8/10

Wellesley High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi

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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Historical weather

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

$2.69M – $3.25M

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Home values near 39 Cottage St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
26 Cottage St, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3468 Sq. Ft.	$2,691,868
30 1/2 Cottage St, Wellesley, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 805 Sq. Ft.	$962,410

Address	Redfin Estimate
28 Cottage St, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1560 Sq. Ft.	$1,421,993
32 Cottage St, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2400 Sq. Ft.	$1,811,258

Address	Redfin Estimate
30 Cottage St, Wellesley, MA 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1184 Sq. Ft.	$1,363,908
34 Cottage St, Wellesley, MA 6 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 4140 Sq. Ft.	—

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