Perfect combination of urban and suburban! Wonderfully appointed and ideally located, this in-town gem is a minute from the Sprague, Wellesley Middle and High Schools, all the shops and restaurants on Linden Street and Wellesley's popular Brook Path. No need to drive to Whole Foods, get a cup of coffee or catch the train! Meticulously maintained period detail melds with every imaginable amenity on three updated finished floors. The 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home offers high ceilings throughout, a fireplaced living room, dining room with built-in China cupboard and custom window seat, bright white granite and stainless kitchen with an adjoining sunny family room with custom plantation shutters. Gracious master suite with double vanity carrara bath and generous walk-in-closet. Finished lower level playroom or private in-home office with custom built-ins. Enjoy a Wellesley tradition with your choice of front row seats from your enclosed porch to cheer on the runners at the Boston Marathon!
Single-familyProperty Type
1922Year Built
8,922 sq ftLot Size
$767Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Jill Boudreau• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Wellesley - Central St.
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Market trends in 02482, MA
Last updated October 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Seller's market
Sale-to-list price
98.1%
1.2% MoM
Median sale price
$2.0M
$179K MoM
Avg. days on market
19d
1 days MoM
Recently sold homes
53
9 MoM
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Sale history for 480 Washington St
Date
Event
Price
MLS PIN #71795316
May 4, 2015
Sold
$845,000
$453/sq ft
Mar 13, 2015
Pending
—
Mar 11, 2015
Relisted
—
Mar 6, 2015
Pending
—
Feb 26, 2015
Listed
$840,000
$450/sq ft
MLS PIN #71034039
Apr 23, 2010
Sold
$725,000
$389/sq ft
Mar 22, 2010
Contingent
—
Mar 9, 2010
Price Changed
$745,000
$399/sq ft
Feb 17, 2010
Listed
$785,000
$421/sq ft
Much admired "Old Style" colonial with exquisite renovations plus family room and master bedroom suite addition make this irresistible! Renovations and updates, inside & out, include kitchen, bathrooms, appliances,central air, windows, deck, siding and finished basement! High ceilings, Old World elegance and top notch improvements! This "home to love" is centrally located near shopping, train, library, schools and Brook Path. Move right in to this sparkling "in town" treasure!
MLS PIN #70545236
Jun 6, 2007
Sold
$759,000
$407/sq ft
Apr 16, 2007
Listing Removed
—
Mar 22, 2007
Listed
$759,000
$407/sq ft
Exquisite renovations plus family room & master bedroom suite addition make this irresistible! Renovation included all new windows, siding, applicances, central air, bathrooms, kitchens!! Old world elegance with top notch improvements! Hi ceilings throughout! Appealing and impeccable! Centrally located near shopping, train, Brook Path - truly an "in town" treasure!
MLS PIN #70137065
May 5, 2005
Sold
$795,000
$426/sq ft
Mar 17, 2005
Listing Removed
—
Jan 20, 2005
Listed
$795,000
$426/sq ft
MLS PIN #30657643
Dec 3, 2002
Sold
$449,000
$241/sq ft
Nov 5, 2002
Listing Removed
—
Oct 14, 2002
Listed
$449,000
$241/sq ft
Public Records
May 1, 1991
Sold
$260,000
$139/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$11,290 (−1.1%)
$675,000 + $311,000
$986,000
2022
$11,411 (−0.6%)
$628,000 + $349,000
$977,000
2021
$11,480 (+1.6%)
$628,000 + $349,000
$977,000
2020
$11,294 (+8.7%)
$628,000 + $349,000
$977,000
2019
$10,390 (+7.3%)
$568,000 + $330,000
$898,000
2018
$9,680 (+1.4%)
$557,000 + $253,000
$810,000
2017
$9,550 (+8.0%)
$557,000 + $253,000
$810,000
2015
$8,843 (+6.6%)
$518,000 + $247,000
$765,000
2014
$8,297 (−2.1%)
$440,000 + $279,000
$719,000
2013
$8,471 (+1.9%)
$413,000 + $311,000
$724,000
2012
$8,312 (+9.8%)
$413,000 + $311,000
$724,000
2011
$7,567 (+5.1%)
$337,000 + $325,000
$662,000
2010
$7,200 (+13.5%)
$362,000 + $325,000
$687,000
2009
$6,345
$414,000 + $256,000
$670,000
Tax history for 480 Washington St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$11,290 (−1.1%)
$675,000 + $311,000
$986,000
2022
$11,411 (−0.6%)
$628,000 + $349,000
$977,000
2021
$11,480 (+1.6%)
$628,000 + $349,000
$977,000
2020
$11,294 (+8.7%)
$628,000 + $349,000
$977,000
2019
$10,390 (+7.3%)
$568,000 + $330,000
$898,000
2018
$9,680 (+1.4%)
$557,000 + $253,000
$810,000
2017
$9,550 (+8.0%)
$557,000 + $253,000
$810,000
2015
$8,843 (+6.6%)
$518,000 + $247,000
$765,000
2014
$8,297 (−2.1%)
$440,000 + $279,000
$719,000
2013
$8,471 (+1.9%)
$413,000 + $311,000
$724,000
2012
$8,312 (+9.8%)
$413,000 + $311,000
$724,000
2011
$7,567 (+5.1%)
$337,000 + $325,000
$662,000
2010
$7,200 (+13.5%)
$362,000 + $325,000
$687,000
2009
$6,345
$414,000 + $256,000
$670,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,712 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,866
Year built
1922
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Norfolk County
APN
260612
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem, Paved
Directions: Washington Street between Sessions and Morton
UnparsedAddress: 480 Washington Street, Wellesley MA 02482
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Stable(s), Golf, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, University
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,866
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 8,712 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1922
Year Renovated: —
County: Norfolk County
APN: 260612
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023
Other
Listing Information
Exclusions: Please See Listing Broker.
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Hunnewell Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
9/10
Wellesley Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi
8/10
Wellesley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi
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
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Estimated sale price
$1.36M – $1.65M
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