Off market aug 1995 for $289K

$2,182,131

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,207/mo

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3,500

sq ft

42 Rice St, Wellesley, MA

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1943Year Built

0.38 acresLot Size

$623Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Susan Sullivan • Century 21 Westward Homes

Bought with • Century 21 Westward Homes

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•Source:MLS PIN #50291499

Redfin Estimate

$2,182,131

$1.9M since sold in August 1995$49K since September

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This home's estimate is 40.6% higher than the average sale price ($1.55M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$1,282,000
A
3 beds2 baths2,122 sq ft
6 Wareland 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 AUG 5, 2026
$2,325,000
C
4 beds3.5 baths3,406 sq ft
53 Audubon 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 SEP 22, 2026
$1,511,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths2,100 sq ft
81 Seaver St, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$1,560,000
F
3 beds2 baths2,786 sq ft
69 Donizetti St, Wellesley, MA 02482

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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

99.8%

1.3% MoM

Median sale price

$2.5M

$90K MoM

Avg. days on market

17d

2 days MoM

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6 MoM

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Sale history for 42 Rice St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$18,549 (+9.2%)

$938,000 + $682,000

$1,620,000

2022

$16,994 (−0.6%)

$775,000 + $680,000

$1,455,000

2021

$17,096 (+5.5%)

$775,000 + $680,000

$1,455,000

2020

$16,207 (+3.5%)

$775,000 + $627,000

$1,402,000

2019

$15,654 (+2.3%)

$743,000 + $610,000

$1,353,000

2018

$15,296 (+2.8%)

$675,000 + $605,000

$1,280,000

2017

$14,879 (+8.5%)

$675,000 + $587,000

$1,262,000

2015

$13,710 (−1.4%)

$634,000 + $552,000

$1,186,000

2014

$13,906 (−5.5%)

$573,000 + $632,000

$1,205,000

2013

$14,719 (+1.9%)

$537,000 + $721,000

$1,258,000

2012

$14,442 (+23.9%)

$537,000 + $721,000

$1,258,000

2011

$11,659 (+5.9%)

$439,000 + $581,000

$1,020,000

2010

$11,014 (+9.2%)

$470,000 + $581,000

$1,051,000

2009

$10,086

$537,000 + $528,000

$1,065,000

Tax history for 42 Rice St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$18,549 (+9.2%)

$938,000 + $682,000

$1,620,000

2022

$16,994 (−0.6%)

$775,000 + $680,000

$1,455,000

2021

$17,096 (+5.5%)

$775,000 + $680,000

$1,455,000

2020

$16,207 (+3.5%)

$775,000 + $627,000

$1,402,000

2019

$15,654 (+2.3%)

$743,000 + $610,000

$1,353,000

2018

$15,296 (+2.8%)

$675,000 + $605,000

$1,280,000

2017

$14,879 (+8.5%)

$675,000 + $587,000

$1,262,000

2015

$13,710 (−1.4%)

$634,000 + $552,000

$1,186,000

2014

$13,906 (−5.5%)

$573,000 + $632,000

$1,205,000

2013

$14,719 (+1.9%)

$537,000 + $721,000

$1,258,000

2012

$14,442 (+23.9%)

$537,000 + $721,000

$1,258,000

2011

$11,659 (+5.9%)

$439,000 + $581,000

$1,020,000

2010

$11,014 (+9.2%)

$470,000 + $581,000

$1,051,000

2009

$10,086

$537,000 + $528,000

$1,065,000

*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

16,669

Year renovated

2011

Sq. Ft.

3,500

Year built

1943

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

260015

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

Green

Last updated by owner on Sep 24, 2025.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second

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

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: Second

Living Room Information
Level: First

Family Room Information
Level: Basement

Dining Room Information
Level: First

Kitchen Information
Level: First
Features: Dining Area

Basement Information
Basement: Full

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 5

Exterior

Building Information
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck
Exterior Features: Porch, Deck, Professional Landscaping

Property Information
Security Features: Security System

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.38
Lot Features: Corner Lot

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,535

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Steam, Oil

Location

Location Information
Directions: RTE 16
UnparsedAddress: 42 Rice Street, Wellesley MA

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,500
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 5
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.38 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1943
Year Renovated: 2011
County: Norfolk County
APN: 260015
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Green

Home facts updated by owner on Sep 24, 2025

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Hunnewell Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi

9/10

Wellesley Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi

8/10

Wellesley High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.2mi

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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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

$2.07M – $2.51M

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Home values near 42 Rice St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
18 Rice Street, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3438 Sq. Ft.	$2,062,386
32 Rice Street, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1408 Sq. Ft.	$1,299,632

Address	Redfin Estimate
38 Rice Street, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1834 Sq. Ft.	$1,456,908
28 Rice Street, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1682 Sq. Ft.	$1,441,391

Address	Redfin Estimate
36 Rice Street, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1490 Sq. Ft.	$1,503,325
26 Rice Street, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 3158 Sq. Ft.	$1,673,898

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