Google street view image for 39 Forest St, Wellesley, MA 02481

Off market aug 1999 for $109K

$1,382,438

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $719/mo

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1.5 ba

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1,980

sq ft

39 Forest St, Wellesley, MA 02481

About this home

39 Forest St is a 1,980 square foot house on a 0.34 acre lot with 4 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms. - it last sold on August 12, 1999 for $109,500. Based on Redfin's Wellesley data, we estimate the home's value is $1,382,438.

Single-familyProperty Type

1930Year Built

0.34 acresLot Size

$698Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$1,382,438

$1.3M since sold in August 1999$2,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 4.3% higher than the average sale price ($1.33M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD APR 16, 2026
$1,635,650
A
4 beds2.5 baths2,112 sq ft
15 Clifton Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD SEP 14, 2026
$1,505,000
B
3 beds2 baths2,496 sq ft
7 Grantland Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$1,282,000
C
3 beds2 baths2,122 sq ft
6 Wareland Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$1,130,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,431 sq ft
36 Kimlo Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$1,150,000
E
3 beds1 bath1,892 sq ft
76 Seaver St, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD APR 9, 2026
$1,250,000
F
3 beds1 bath1,682 sq ft
28 Rice St, Wellesley, MA 02481

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Market trends in 02481, MA

Last updated October 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

New listings for sale

FOR SALE BY OWNER
$2,150,000
5 beds4.5 baths3,700 sq ft
19 Bluebird Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
3D WALKTHROUGH
$1,495,000
3 beds2 baths2,196 sq ft
28 Carver Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
EARLY ACCESS
$7,195,000
7 beds7 baths8,300 sq ft
6 Mountview Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
EARLY ACCESS
$3,395,000
5 beds5 baths4,400 sq ft
32 Wall St, Wellesley, MA 02481
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Sale history for 39 Forest St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$12,206 (+12.4%)

$889,000 + $177,000

$1,066,000

2022

$10,862 (−0.6%)

$735,000 + $195,000

$930,000

2021

$10,928 (+1.6%)

$735,000 + $195,000

$930,000

2020

$10,751 (+3.4%)

$735,000 + $195,000

$930,000

2019

$10,401 (+5.8%)

$704,000 + $195,000

$899,000

2018

$9,835 (+1.4%)

$668,000 + $155,000

$823,000

2017

$9,703 (+7.8%)

$668,000 + $155,000

$823,000

2015

$9,005 (+3.2%)

$628,000 + $151,000

$779,000

2014

$8,724 (+8.4%)

$567,000 + $189,000

$756,000

2013

$8,050 (+1.9%)

$532,000 + $156,000

$688,000

2012

$7,898 (+14.2%)

$532,000 + $156,000

$688,000

2011

$6,915 (+3.8%)

$434,000 + $171,000

$605,000

2010

$6,665 (+2.6%)

$465,000 + $171,000

$636,000

2009

$6,496

$532,000 + $154,000

$686,000

Tax history for 39 Forest St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$12,206 (+12.4%)

$889,000 + $177,000

$1,066,000

2022

$10,862 (−0.6%)

$735,000 + $195,000

$930,000

2021

$10,928 (+1.6%)

$735,000 + $195,000

$930,000

2020

$10,751 (+3.4%)

$735,000 + $195,000

$930,000

2019

$10,401 (+5.8%)

$704,000 + $195,000

$899,000

2018

$9,835 (+1.4%)

$668,000 + $155,000

$823,000

2017

$9,703 (+7.8%)

$668,000 + $155,000

$823,000

2015

$9,005 (+3.2%)

$628,000 + $151,000

$779,000

2014

$8,724 (+8.4%)

$567,000 + $189,000

$756,000

2013

$8,050 (+1.9%)

$532,000 + $156,000

$688,000

2012

$7,898 (+14.2%)

$532,000 + $156,000

$688,000

2011

$6,915 (+3.8%)

$434,000 + $171,000

$605,000

2010

$6,665 (+2.6%)

$465,000 + $171,000

$636,000

2009

$6,496

$532,000 + $154,000

$686,000

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Property details

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Type: Full

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of 1/2 Baths: 1

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Hot Water

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace

Room Information
# of Rooms: 8

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Colonial
Construction Type: Frame
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding/Shingle

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,980
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 2

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 14,810
Municipality Name: WELLESLEY
Acres: 0.34
Zoning Code: SR10
State Use Description: 1-FAMILY RESIDENCE

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2023

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,980
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.34 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: —
County: Norfolk County
APN: 259403

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Around this home

Schools

Hunnewell Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.0mi

9/10

Wellesley Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi

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

$1.31M – $1.59M

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Home values near 39 Forest St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
45 Forest St, Wellesley, MA 7 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 6785 Sq. Ft.	$3,474,536
31 Forest St, Wellesley, MA 6 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3131 Sq. Ft.	$1,813,243

Address	Redfin Estimate
41 Forest St, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2387 Sq. Ft.	$1,887,413
27 Forest St, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3408 Sq. Ft.	$1,951,105

Address	Redfin Estimate
35 Forest St, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3093 Sq. Ft.	$1,642,639
23 Forest St, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2954 Sq. Ft.	$2,041,654

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