Off Market Oct 2005 for $586K

$1,216,561

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,163/mo

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2,230

sq ft

701 Worcester St, Wellesley, MA 02481

About this home

Authentic 1900 Victorian farmhouse situated in a wooded cul de sac atop Worcester Street, has wonderful original details, hardwood floors, meticulously cared for and sensitively updated. This home offers 4 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, two fireplaces (Mstr.Bed & Fam. Rm.) Updated kitchen with maple cabinentry, GE appliances & a pantry mudroom. New roof, 2/3 acre lot with circular driveway and in Upham School district. Quality, value and charm define this home!

Single-familyProperty Type

1900Year Built

0.65 acresLot Size

$546Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

6 spacesParking

Listed by Sandra Avellone • Prudential Town and Country

Bought with Mark O'Donnell • William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

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•Source:MLS PIN #70254961

Redfin Estimate

$1,216,561

$630K since sold in October 2005$28K since August

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This home's estimate is 32% lower than the average sale price ($1.79M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JAN 27, 2026
$1,610,000
A
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SOLD AUG 5, 2026
$2,325,000
B
4 beds3.5 baths3,406 sq ft
53 Audubon Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUN 12, 2026
$1,630,000
C
4 beds3 baths2,527 sq ft
21 Howe St, Wellesley, MA 02482
SOLD APR 16, 2026
$1,635,650
D
4 beds2.5 baths2,112 sq ft
15 Clifton Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD APR 7, 2026
$2,525,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths2,726 sq ft
71 Westgate Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD DEC 3, 2025
$1,010,000
F
4 beds2 baths1,743 sq ft
365 Weston Rd, Wellesley, MA 02482

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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

2 days MoM

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Sale history for 701 Worcester St

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #70254961

Oct 31, 2005

Sold

$586,500

$263/sq ft

Sep 16, 2005

Listing Removed

—

Sep 8, 2005

Listed

$619,000

$278/sq ft

MLS PIN #30452782

May 18, 2001

Sold

$482,500

$216/sq ft

Feb 22, 2001

Listing Removed

—

Oct 12, 2000

Listed

$499,000

$224/sq ft

MLS PIN #30259990

Nov 2, 1998

Sold

$300,000

$135/sq ft

Sep 21, 1998

Listing Removed

—

Sep 18, 1998

Listed

$299,000

$134/sq ft

Public Records

Jun 1, 1992

Sold

$295,000

$132/sq ft

Public Records

May 11, 1992

Sold

$208,000

$93/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$9,526 (−2.0%)

$738,000 + $94,000

$832,000

2022

$9,718 (−0.6%)

$681,000 + $151,000

$832,000

2021

$9,776 (+9.5%)

$681,000 + $151,000

$832,000

2020

$8,924

$632,000 + $140,000

$772,000

2019

$8,932 (+19.0%)

$632,000 + $140,000

$772,000

2018

$7,505 (+1.4%)

$499,000 + $129,000

$628,000

2017

$7,404 (+12.0%)

$499,000 + $129,000

$628,000

2015

$6,612 (+13.2%)

$455,000 + $117,000

$572,000

2014

$5,839 (+2.1%)

$360,000 + $146,000

$506,000

2013

$5,721 (+1.9%)

$346,000 + $143,000

$489,000

2012

$5,614 (+6.1%)

$346,000 + $143,000

$489,000

2011

$5,292 (+3.9%)

$313,000 + $150,000

$463,000

2010

$5,093 (−2.0%)

$336,000 + $150,000

$486,000

2009

$5,199

$463,000 + $86,000

$549,000

Tax history for 701 Worcester St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$9,526 (−2.0%)

$738,000 + $94,000

$832,000

2022

$9,718 (−0.6%)

$681,000 + $151,000

$832,000

2021

$9,776 (+9.5%)

$681,000 + $151,000

$832,000

2020

$8,924

$632,000 + $140,000

$772,000

2019

$8,932 (+19.0%)

$632,000 + $140,000

$772,000

2018

$7,505 (+1.4%)

$499,000 + $129,000

$628,000

2017

$7,404 (+12.0%)

$499,000 + $129,000

$628,000

2015

$6,612 (+13.2%)

$455,000 + $117,000

$572,000

2014

$5,839 (+2.1%)

$360,000 + $146,000

$506,000

2013

$5,721 (+1.9%)

$346,000 + $143,000

$489,000

2012

$5,614 (+6.1%)

$346,000 + $143,000

$489,000

2011

$5,292 (+3.9%)

$313,000 + $150,000

$463,000

2010

$5,093 (−2.0%)

$336,000 + $150,000

$486,000

2009

$5,199

$463,000 + $86,000

$549,000

*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

1.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.65 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,233

Year built

1897

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

262573

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: 6
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Shared Driveway

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 182
Length: 14
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 196
Length: 14
Width: 14
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 260
Length: 20
Width: 13
Level: Third

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

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second

Living Room Information
Area: 196
Length: 14
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Family Room Information
Area: 150
Length: 15
Width: 10
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Area: 196
Length: 14
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Kitchen Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Pantry

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Bulkhead

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet
Interior Features: Walk-Up Attic

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,230
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Putty

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Exterior Features: Porch, Rain Gutters, Storage, Professional Landscaping, Fenced Yard

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.64
Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Wooded
Road Frontage Type: Public, Dead End

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,040
Tax Year: 2005

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, for Electric Dryer, Icemaker Connection
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: 220 Volts

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Oil

Location

Location Information
Directions: Rt 9 West,right after Roberts Rd- between Roberts Rd and Westgate (Left Driveway)
UnparsedAddress: 701 Worcester Street, Wellesley MA 02481

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,233
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 0.65 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1897
Year Renovated: —
County: Norfolk County
APN: 262573

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
Exclusions: Washer And Dryer,Brass Switch Plates
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Katharine Lee Bates Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi

8/10

Wellesley Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi

8/10

Wellesley High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi

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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Estimated sale price

$1.16M – $1.40M

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Home values near 701 Worcester St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
679 Worcester St, Wellesley, MA 8 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3291 Sq. Ft.	$1,510,530
707 Worcester St, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3068 Sq. Ft.	$1,457,587

Address	Redfin Estimate
675 Worcester St, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1697 Sq. Ft.	$919,896
689 Worcester St, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2078 Sq. Ft.	$1,238,601

Address	Redfin Estimate
711 Worcester St, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 2290 Sq. Ft.	$1,396,508
683 Worcester St, Wellesley, MA 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1576 Sq. Ft.	$1,007,743

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