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Off Market Apr 2023 for $1.3M

$1,601,098

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,294/mo

•

1,740

sq ft

42 Cottage St, Wellesley, MA 02482

About this home

Feel instantly at home in this lovely 4 bed, 2 bath Colonial in beloved Dana Hall neighborhood. Front farmer’s porch leads to cozy living room, open to sun filled dining room. Delightful kitchen with white cabinets & black granite countertops, exterior vented gas stove and elegant glass cabinets above wet bar with bar sink. Second floor features three bedrooms and a full bathroom. Third floor with 4th bedroom and home office. Heart pine hardwood floors and tilt in double pane windows throughout. Rear deck off kitchen overlooks expansive yard with mature plantings. Approx. 230’ of the property borders Fuller Brook Park, a bike path leading to Ridge Hill Reservation, Elm Bank Reservation and other landmarks perfect for hiking, biking, or fishing. Walking distance to Wellesley Sq, Wellesley MBTA Station, Wellesley Free Public Library, Wellesley College, Hunnewell Elementary School, Dana Hall Private School and Nehoiden Golf Club.

Single-familyProperty Type

1900Year Built

0.37 acresLot Size

$920Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by The Synergy Group • The Synergy Group

Bought with McKenna Landry Team • Barrett Sotheby's International Realty

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•Source:MLS PIN #73082400

Redfin Estimate

$1,601,098

$226K since sold in April 2023$125K since August

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This home's estimate is 19.8% higher than the average sale price ($1.34M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$1,150,000
A
3 beds1 bath1,892 sq ft
76 Seaver St, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUN 12, 2026
$1,630,000
B
4 beds3 baths2,527 sq ft
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SOLD DEC 1, 2025
$1,525,000
C
3 beds1.5 baths1,522 sq ft
57 Cottage St, Wellesley, MA 02482
SOLD APR 9, 2026
$1,250,000
D
3 beds1 bath1,682 sq ft
28 Rice St, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD OCT 16, 2025
$1,520,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths2,956 sq ft
29 Denton Rd, Wellesley, MA 02482
SOLD JUL 28, 2026
$942,500
F
3 beds2 baths1,494 sq ft
26 Leach Ln, Natick, MA 01760

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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

New listings for sale

OPEN SUN, 11AM TO 12:30PM
$1,450,000
4 beds2.5 baths3,672 sq ft
484 Weston Rd, Wellesley, MA 02482
$2,450,000
6 beds5 baths5,268 sq ft
118 Benvenue St, Wellesley, MA 02482
OPEN SUN, 12PM TO 1PM
$3,995,000
5 beds5.5 baths5,210 sq ft
17 Midland Rd, Wellesley, MA 02482
$4,395,000
4 beds5.5 baths7,741 sq ft
150 Pond Rd, Wellesley, MA 02482
$2,995,000
5 beds3.5 baths3,850 sq ft
3 Macarthur Rd, Wellesley, MA 02482
EARLY ACCESS
Unknown
6 beds8 baths9,848 sq ft
182 Winding River Rd, Wellesley, MA 02482
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Sale history for 42 Cottage St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$13,855 (+5.6%)

$1,077,000 + $133,000

$1,210,000

2022

$13,117 (+9.1%)

$931,000 + $192,000

$1,123,000

2021

$12,020 (+1.6%)

$831,000 + $192,000

$1,023,000

2020

$11,826

$831,000 + $192,000

$1,023,000

2019

$11,836 (+2.2%)

$831,000 + $192,000

$1,023,000

2018

$11,580 (+1.4%)

$831,000 + $138,000

$969,000

2017

$11,425 (+1.6%)

$831,000 + $138,000

$969,000

2016

$11,250 (+9.1%)

$817,000 + $134,000

$951,000

2015

$10,312 (+15.3%)

$756,000 + $136,000

$892,000

2014

$8,944 (+5.3%)

$601,000 + $174,000

$775,000

2013

$8,494 (+1.9%)

$563,000 + $163,000

$726,000

2012

$8,334 (+8.5%)

$563,000 + $163,000

$726,000

2011

$7,681 (+3.5%)

$504,000 + $168,000

$672,000

2010

$7,420 (−7.9%)

$540,000 + $168,000

$708,000

2009

$8,059

$709,000 + $142,000

$851,000

Tax history for 42 Cottage St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$13,855 (+5.6%)

$1,077,000 + $133,000

$1,210,000

2022

$13,117 (+9.1%)

$931,000 + $192,000

$1,123,000

2021

$12,020 (+1.6%)

$831,000 + $192,000

$1,023,000

2020

$11,826

$831,000 + $192,000

$1,023,000

2019

$11,836 (+2.2%)

$831,000 + $192,000

$1,023,000

2018

$11,580 (+1.4%)

$831,000 + $138,000

$969,000

2017

$11,425 (+1.6%)

$831,000 + $138,000

$969,000

2016

$11,250 (+9.1%)

$817,000 + $134,000

$951,000

2015

$10,312 (+15.3%)

$756,000 + $136,000

$892,000

2014

$8,944 (+5.3%)

$601,000 + $174,000

$775,000

2013

$8,494 (+1.9%)

$563,000 + $163,000

$726,000

2012

$8,334 (+8.5%)

$563,000 + $163,000

$726,000

2011

$7,681 (+3.5%)

$504,000 + $168,000

$672,000

2010

$7,420 (−7.9%)

$540,000 + $168,000

$708,000

2009

$8,059

$709,000 + $142,000

$851,000

*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

1.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.37 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,643

Year built

1900

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

262201

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, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 143
Length: 13
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 110
Length: 11
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 143
Length: 11
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 182
Length: 14
Width: 13
Level: Third
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

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

Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 24
Length: 6
Width: 4
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 36
Length: 6
Width: 6
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Living Room Information
Area: 196
Length: 14
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Area: 182
Length: 14
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead

Kitchen Information
Area: 143
Length: 13
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Laminate

Office Room Information
Area: 168
Length: 14
Width: 12
Level: Third
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Concrete

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Office, Wet Bar

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,740
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: beige

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck
Exterior Features: Porch, Deck, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Screens, Garden

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Has Waterview
Other (See Remarks)

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.37
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $13,117
Tax Year: 2022

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers

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

Location

Location Information
Directions: Washington St or Grove to Cottage
UnparsedAddress: 42 Cottage St, Wellesley MA 02482

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Private School, University, Sidewalks

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,643
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.37 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: —
County: Norfolk County
APN: 262201

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

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

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Climate risks

7/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 71-79% chance 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

$1.52M – $1.84M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
52 Cottage St, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2352 Sq. Ft.	$2,231,107
28 Cottage St, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1560 Sq. Ft.	$1,427,482

Address	Redfin Estimate
56 Cottage St, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2284 Sq. Ft.	$1,842,510
30 Cottage St, Wellesley, MA 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1184 Sq. Ft.	$1,353,722

Address	Redfin Estimate
26 Cottage St, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3468 Sq. Ft.	$2,695,249
30 1/2 Cottage St, Wellesley, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 805 Sq. Ft.	$967,999

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