Google street view image for 55 Hillside, Wellesley, MA 02481

Off Market Nov 2004 for $925K

$2,535,474

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,622/mo

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1,782

sq ft

55 Hillside, Wellesley, MA 02481

About this home

Rarely available charming 8 room 1948 Royal Barry Wills colonial on 24,678 s.f. level corner lot on quiet street in desirable Wellesley Farms surrounded on three sides by town conservation land within five minute walk to Wellesley Farms commuter rail. Two oversized fireplaces, updated kitchen w\ wood countertops and stainless steel appliances, unique family room, attic loft office with skylight, screened porch and Nantucket style deck with sliding French doors, new Pella windows throughout.

Single-familyProperty Type

1948Year Built

0.57 acresLot Size

$1,423Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Mark Owen • Mark M. Owen Esq.

Bought with Mark Owen • Mark M. Owen Esq.

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•Source:MLS PIN #70094592

Redfin Estimate

$2,535,474

$1.6M since sold in November 2004$4,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 83.1% higher than the average sale price ($1.38M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD NOV 20, 2025
$1,690,000
A
3 beds1.5 baths2,014 sq ft
4 Southwick Cir, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$1,282,000
B
3 beds2 baths2,122 sq ft
6 Wareland Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD MAY 28, 2026
$1,350,000
C
4 beds2 baths2,079 sq ft
11 Springdale, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$1,130,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,431 sq ft
36 Kimlo Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD AUG 3, 2026
$1,525,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths2,290 sq ft
22 Standish Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD APR 24, 2026
$1,330,000
F
3 beds2 baths2,231 sq ft
43 Bancroft Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481

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$5,340/mo

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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

101.8%

+0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$2.4M

$26K MoM

Avg. days on market

15d

0 days MoM

Recently sold homes

25 MoM

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3D WALKTHROUGH
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$2,049,000
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Sale history for 55 Hillside

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$23,175 (+7.3%)

$1,063,000 + $961,000

$2,024,000

2022

$21,596 (+4.1%)

$952,000 + $897,000

$1,849,000

2021

$20,751 (+1.6%)

$869,000 + $897,000

$1,766,000

2020

$20,415

$869,000 + $897,000

$1,766,000

2019

$20,433 (−1.2%)

$869,000 + $897,000

$1,766,000

2018

$20,674 (+1.4%)

$769,000 + $961,000

$1,730,000

2017

$20,385 (+1.3%)

$768,000 + $961,000

$1,729,000

2015

$20,126 (−0.6%)

$756,000 + $985,000

$1,741,000

2014

$20,253 (+6.0%)

$625,000 + $1,130,000

$1,755,000

2013

$19,106 (+1.9%)

$586,000 + $1,047,000

$1,633,000

2012

$18,747 (+2.2%)

$586,000 + $1,047,000

$1,633,000

2011

$18,345 (+5.1%)

$501,000 + $1,104,000

$1,605,000

2010

$17,449 (+6.4%)

$561,000 + $1,104,000

$1,665,000

2009

$16,402

$716,000 + $1,016,000

$1,732,000

Tax history for 55 Hillside

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$23,175 (+7.3%)

$1,063,000 + $961,000

$2,024,000

2022

$21,596 (+4.1%)

$952,000 + $897,000

$1,849,000

2021

$20,751 (+1.6%)

$869,000 + $897,000

$1,766,000

2020

$20,415

$869,000 + $897,000

$1,766,000

2019

$20,433 (−1.2%)

$869,000 + $897,000

$1,766,000

2018

$20,674 (+1.4%)

$769,000 + $961,000

$1,730,000

2017

$20,385 (+1.3%)

$768,000 + $961,000

$1,729,000

2015

$20,126 (−0.6%)

$756,000 + $985,000

$1,741,000

2014

$20,253 (+6.0%)

$625,000 + $1,130,000

$1,755,000

2013

$19,106 (+1.9%)

$586,000 + $1,047,000

$1,633,000

2012

$18,747 (+2.2%)

$586,000 + $1,047,000

$1,633,000

2011

$18,345 (+5.1%)

$501,000 + $1,104,000

$1,605,000

2010

$17,449 (+6.4%)

$561,000 + $1,104,000

$1,665,000

2009

$16,402

$716,000 + $1,016,000

$1,732,000

*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

0.57 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

5,048

Year built

2005

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

258456

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: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 242
Length: 11
Width: 22
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 143
Length: 11
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 99
Length: 9
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

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

Living Room Information
Area: 242
Length: 11
Width: 22
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Balcony / Deck

Family Room Information
Area: 132
Length: 11
Width: 12
Level: Basement
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Dining Room Information
Area: 143
Length: 11
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 135
Length: 9
Width: 15
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Finished, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Radon Remediation System, Concrete

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

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Door Features: Insulated Doors, Storm Door(s)
Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
Flooring: Wood, Carpet
Interior Features: Walk-Up Attic

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,782
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since
Color: Red

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Deck
Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Deck, Rain Gutters, Decorative Lighting, Screens

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat
Security Features: Security System

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.56
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,069.04
Tax Year: 2004

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Electric Baseboard, Hot Water, Oil

Location

HOA Information
Homeowners Association Membership Not Required

Location Information
Directions: Rte. 16 to Hillside
UnparsedAddress: 55 Hillside, Wellesley MA 02481

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Sidewalks

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 5,048
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.57 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2005
Year Renovated: —
County: Norfolk County
APN: 258456

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
Exclusions: W&D,Fridge,Selected Lighting,Drapes,Shelves
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Schofield Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi

8/10

Wellesley Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi

8/10

Wellesley High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi

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

Wellesley, MA • 02481

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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

$2.41M – $2.92M

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Home values near 55 Hillside

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
47 Hillside Road, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3104 Sq. Ft.	$2,387,911
70 Glen Road, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2387 Sq. Ft.	$1,849,634

Address	Redfin Estimate
85 Hillside Road, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1632 Sq. Ft.	$1,894,218
12 Indian Springs Way, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2760 Sq. Ft.	$1,663,077

Address	Redfin Estimate
84 Hillside Road, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1152 Sq. Ft.	$1,283,645
16 Indian Springs Way, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3365 Sq. Ft.	$2,350,049

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