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Off Market May 2019 for $610K

$1,168,528

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,762/mo

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1,868

sq ft

490 Worcester St, Wellesley, MA 02481

About this home

Opportunity awaits. Sprawling single family, three bedroom, two bath ranch perched atop a knoll overlooking the Hills of Wellesley. Watch the Boston Marathon from your back patio! House being sold "as is" to the discerning buyer. Close to train and retail, easy access to commuter routes. House has gone before the Historic Preservation Demolition Review and been deemed not preferably preserved. Buyer to do their due diligence on next steps for obtaining permits for demolition/renovations.

Single-familyProperty Type

1946Year Built

1.77 acresLot Size

$626Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Joanne Mullowney • Rutledge Properties

Bought with Brian and Diana Segool • Bowes Real Estate Real Living

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•Source:MLS PIN #72465829

Redfin Estimate

$1,168,528

$559K since sold in May 2019$2,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 29.9% lower than the average sale price ($1.67M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$1,282,000
A
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SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$1,130,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,431 sq ft
36 Kimlo Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD SEP 14, 2026
$1,505,000
C
3 beds2 baths2,496 sq ft
7 Grantland Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUN 26, 2026
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D
4 beds3.5 baths3,738 sq ft
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SOLD JUN 16, 2026
$1,250,000
E
3 beds3 baths1,808 sq ft
12 Wareland Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD AUG 3, 2026
$1,525,000
F
3 beds2.5 baths2,290 sq ft
22 Standish Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481

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Market trends in 02481, MA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

99.8%

1.3% MoM

Median sale price

$2.5M

$91K MoM

Avg. days on market

17d

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Sale history for 490 Worcester St

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72465829

May 31, 2019

Sold

$610,000

$327/sq ft

Mar 18, 2019

Pending

—

Mar 15, 2019

Listed

$598,000

$320/sq ft

MLS PIN #30401422

Jul 28, 2000

Sold

$359,000

$192/sq ft

May 1, 2000

Listing Removed

—

Apr 12, 2000

Listed

$389,000

$208/sq ft

Public Records

May 1, 1982

Sold

$115,000

$62/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$9,320 (−3.3%)

$736,000 + $78,000

$814,000

2022

$9,636 (+6.2%)

$680,000 + $145,000

$825,000

2021

$9,071 (−7.7%)

$651,000 + $121,000

$772,000

2020

$9,826 (+6.4%)

$756,000 + $94,000

$850,000

2019

$9,233 (+36.3%)

$721,000 + $77,000

$798,000

2018

$6,776 (+1.4%)

$492,000 + $75,000

$567,000

2017

$6,685 (+16.6%)

$492,000 + $75,000

$567,000

2015

$5,734 (+13.2%)

$428,000 + $68,000

$496,000

2014

$5,066 (−0.7%)

$354,000 + $85,000

$439,000

2013

$5,101 (+1.9%)

$357,000 + $79,000

$436,000

2012

$5,005 (+6.0%)

$357,000 + $79,000

$436,000

2011

$4,721 (+3.3%)

$324,000 + $89,000

$413,000

2010

$4,569 (+0.3%)

$347,000 + $89,000

$436,000

2009

$4,555

$401,000 + $80,000

$481,000

Tax history for 490 Worcester St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$9,320 (−3.3%)

$736,000 + $78,000

$814,000

2022

$9,636 (+6.2%)

$680,000 + $145,000

$825,000

2021

$9,071 (−7.7%)

$651,000 + $121,000

$772,000

2020

$9,826 (+6.4%)

$756,000 + $94,000

$850,000

2019

$9,233 (+36.3%)

$721,000 + $77,000

$798,000

2018

$6,776 (+1.4%)

$492,000 + $75,000

$567,000

2017

$6,685 (+16.6%)

$492,000 + $75,000

$567,000

2015

$5,734 (+13.2%)

$428,000 + $68,000

$496,000

2014

$5,066 (−0.7%)

$354,000 + $85,000

$439,000

2013

$5,101 (+1.9%)

$357,000 + $79,000

$436,000

2012

$5,005 (+6.0%)

$357,000 + $79,000

$436,000

2011

$4,721 (+3.3%)

$324,000 + $89,000

$413,000

2010

$4,569 (+0.3%)

$347,000 + $89,000

$436,000

2009

$4,555

$401,000 + $80,000

$481,000

*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

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

77,000

Year renovated

2020

Sq. Ft.

1,868

Year built

1946

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

259361

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Mar 18, 2021.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 3
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Under, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 252
Length: 21
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: First

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 120
Length: 12
Width: 10
Level: First

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

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

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

Living Room Information
Area: 322
Length: 23
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 168
Length: 14
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Basement Information
Basement: Partial, Partially Finished, Garage Access

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 4
Fireplace Features: Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Interior Features: Den, Play Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,868
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Brick
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio

Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.76
Lot Features: Wooded
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $9,233
Tax Year: 2019

Utilities

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

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Oil, Fireplace(s)
Cooling: Wall Unit(s)

Location

Location Information
Directions: GPS
UnparsedAddress: 490 Worcester St, Wellesley MA 02481

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Highway Access

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,868
Stories: 1.0
Parking Spaces: 5
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 1.77 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1946
Year Renovated: 2020
County: Norfolk County
APN: 259361
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —

Home facts updated by owner on Mar 18, 2021

Other

Listing Information
Exclusions: Washer, Dryer And Refrigerator.
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Sprague Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.2mi

9/10

Wellesley Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi

8/10

Wellesley High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi

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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Estimated sale price

$1.11M – $1.34M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
460 Worcester Street, Wellesley, MA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1248 Sq. Ft.	$717,004
502 Worcester Street, Wellesley, MA 8 Beds \| 6 Baths \| 3937 Sq. Ft.	$1,743,776

Address	Redfin Estimate
500 Worcester Street, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3257 Sq. Ft.	$1,830,297
493 Worcester Street, Wellesley, MA 6 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3743 Sq. Ft.	$1,901,905

Address	Redfin Estimate
489 Worcester Street, Wellesley, MA 6 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 5714 Sq. Ft.	$2,864,120
325 Washington Street, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 4015 Sq. Ft.	$1,285,478

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