Google street view image for 56 Cottage St, Wellesley, MA 02482

Off market dec 1985 for $239K

$1,981,351

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,553/mo

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3.5 ba

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2,284

sq ft

56 Cottage St, Wellesley, MA 02482

About this home

56 Cottage St is a 2,284 square foot house on a 10,019 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. - it last sold on December 01, 1985 for $239,000. Based on Redfin's Wellesley data, we estimate the home's value is $1,981,351.

Single-familyProperty Type

1876Year Built

10,019 sq ftLot Size

$867Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$1,981,351

$1.7M since sold in December 1985$139K since October

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This home's estimate is 11% higher than the average sale price ($1.78M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD OCT 23, 2026
$2,100,000
A
3 beds2.5 baths2,298 sq ft
16 Abbott St, Wellesley, MA 02482
SOLD JUL 16, 2026
$1,925,000
B
3 beds2.5 baths2,433 sq ft
58 Leighton Rd, Wellesley, MA 02482
SOLD AUG 20, 2026
$1,700,000
C
5 beds3.5 baths2,802 sq ft
18 Benvenue St, Wellesley, MA 02482
SOLD OCT 30, 2026
$1,860,000
D
4 beds3.5 baths3,093 sq ft
35 Forest St, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUL 16, 2026
$1,800,000
E
3 beds2 baths2,056 sq ft
12 Cottage St, Wellesley, MA 02482
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$1,325,000
F
5 beds3.5 baths2,694 sq ft
207 Weston Rd, Wellesley, MA 02482

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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

9 MoM

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Sale history for 56 Cottage St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$14,427 (+7.4%)

$963,000 + $297,000

$1,260,000

2022

$13,432 (+7.8%)

$833,000 + $317,000

$1,150,000

2021

$12,455 (+1.6%)

$743,000 + $317,000

$1,060,000

2020

$12,254

$743,000 + $317,000

$1,060,000

2019

$12,264 (−4.7%)

$743,000 + $317,000

$1,060,000

2018

$12,870 (+1.4%)

$797,000 + $280,000

$1,077,000

2017

$12,698 (+10.4%)

$797,000 + $280,000

$1,077,000

2015

$11,502 (+8.5%)

$725,000 + $270,000

$995,000

2014

$10,605 (+2.8%)

$576,000 + $343,000

$919,000

2013

$10,319 (+2.6%)

$540,000 + $342,000

$882,000

2012

$10,056 (+4.7%)

$540,000 + $336,000

$876,000

2011

$9,601 (+4.7%)

$483,000 + $357,000

$840,000

2010

$9,170 (−2.6%)

$518,000 + $357,000

$875,000

2009

$9,413

$680,000 + $314,000

$994,000

Tax history for 56 Cottage St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$14,427 (+7.4%)

$963,000 + $297,000

$1,260,000

2022

$13,432 (+7.8%)

$833,000 + $317,000

$1,150,000

2021

$12,455 (+1.6%)

$743,000 + $317,000

$1,060,000

2020

$12,254

$743,000 + $317,000

$1,060,000

2019

$12,264 (−4.7%)

$743,000 + $317,000

$1,060,000

2018

$12,870 (+1.4%)

$797,000 + $280,000

$1,077,000

2017

$12,698 (+10.4%)

$797,000 + $280,000

$1,077,000

2015

$11,502 (+8.5%)

$725,000 + $270,000

$995,000

2014

$10,605 (+2.8%)

$576,000 + $343,000

$919,000

2013

$10,319 (+2.6%)

$540,000 + $342,000

$882,000

2012

$10,056 (+4.7%)

$540,000 + $336,000

$876,000

2011

$9,601 (+4.7%)

$483,000 + $357,000

$840,000

2010

$9,170 (−2.6%)

$518,000 + $357,000

$875,000

2009

$9,413

$680,000 + $314,000

$994,000

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Property details

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Type: Full

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 3
# of 1/2 Baths: 1

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Hot Water

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace

Room Information
# of Rooms: 7

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Old
Construction Type: Frame
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding/Shingle

Property Information
Subdivision Name: WELLESLEY
Living Sq. Ft: 2,284
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 2

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 10,019
Municipality Name: WELLESLEY
Acres: 0.23
Zoning Code: SR10
State Use Description: 1-FAMILY RESIDENCE

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2023

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,284
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 10,019 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1876
Year Renovated: 1993
County: Norfolk County
APN: 261393

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

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 • 1.0mi

8/10

Wellesley High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi

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

$1.88M – $2.28M

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Home values near 56 Cottage St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
59 Cottage St, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$2,150,831
58 Cottage St, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2873 Sq. Ft.	$2,240,138
42 Cottage St, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1740 Sq. Ft.	$1,665,987
55 Cottage St, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3800 Sq. Ft.	$2,442,250
15 Tappan Rd, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3404 Sq. Ft.	$2,631,959
7 Tappan Rd, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2808 Sq. Ft.	$1,804,705
145 Grove St, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2054 Sq. Ft.	$1,895,278

Address	Redfin Estimate
57 Cottage St, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1522 Sq. Ft.	$1,673,380
38 Cottage St, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1571 Sq. Ft.	$1,338,505
49 Cottage St, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$2,079,742
47 Cottage St, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1794 Sq. Ft.	$1,837,452
11 Tappan Rd, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2820 Sq. Ft.	$1,970,754
5 Tappan Rd, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2354 Sq. Ft.	$2,077,642
137 Grove St, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2997 Sq. Ft.	$2,261,246

Address	Redfin Estimate
52 Cottage St, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2352 Sq. Ft.	$2,234,532
40 Cottage St, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1400 Sq. Ft.	$1,403,447
45 Cottage St, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3544 Sq. Ft.	$2,777,234
41 Cottage St, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2261 Sq. Ft.	$1,830,212
9 Tappan Rd, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2533 Sq. Ft.	$2,380,795
151 Grove St, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3206 Sq. Ft.	$2,257,199
10 West Riding St, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2435 Sq. Ft.	$2,165,444

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