Sprague School location, location, location! Wonderfully updated and expanded Colonial seamlessly melds old world charm and modern amenity. Fabulous views from nearly every room showcase the expansive greenery of the endless fields and full playground in the distance - all offering a true extension of your backyard for daily outdoor enjoyment! Formal fireplaced living room and dining room open to fully renovated kitchen with granite island. Gracious fireplaced 30' x 21' great room with walls of windows offers a sunny year-round retreat perfect for gatherings large or small. Convenient sunroom completes the first floor. Second and third floors offer 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths with another potential home office. No need to drive with Sprague School, Wellesley Middle School and the Linden Square shops, restaurants and train just a short distance away! If you find you're needing more breathing room, there's no better way to bridge the urban to suburban and enjoy the Wellesley Life!
Single-familyProperty Type
1930Year Built
0.28 acresLot Size
$574Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Jill Boudreau• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Wellesley - Central St.
Bought with 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 71 Oak St
Date
Event
Price
MLS PIN #72016504
Aug 26, 2016
Sold
$965,000
$337/sq ft
Jul 14, 2016
Pending
—
Jun 15, 2016
Price Changed
$995,000
$347/sq ft
Jun 2, 2016
Listed
$1,075,000
$375/sq ft
MLS PIN #70025411
May 6, 2005
Sold
$707,000
$247/sq ft
Mar 8, 2005
Listing Removed
—
Apr 28, 2004
Listed
$719,900
$251/sq ft
This 3/4 bedroom, sun-filled 1930s colonial boasts over 3,000 sq. ft. of living space. Fourth bedroom on third floor. Needs some updating, reap the rewards. Short walk to town, train and schools.
MLS PIN #30609584
Oct 15, 2002
Sold
$689,000
$240/sq ft
Aug 20, 2002
Listing Removed
—
May 22, 2002
Listed
$689,000
$240/sq ft
WONDERFUL COL. IN MINT CONDITION. CLOSE TO DOWNTOWN. THIS HOME OFFERS 10 RMS, 3 BDRMS & 2.5 BA. HDWD FLRS & VERY LARGE FAM ROOM W/ FIREPLACE. NEW BATHROOMS AND PAINT THROUGHOUT. STEPS TO THE NEW SPRAGUE SCHOOL.
Public Records
Feb 1, 1990
Sold
$750,000
$262/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$12,847 (+7.3%)
$785,000 + $337,000
$1,122,000
2022
$11,972 (+2.4%)
$674,000 + $351,000
$1,025,000
2021
$11,691 (+1.6%)
$644,000 + $351,000
$995,000
2020
$11,502 (+2.9%)
$644,000 + $351,000
$995,000
2019
$11,177 (−1.7%)
$615,000 + $351,000
$966,000
2018
$11,376 (+13.4%)
$598,000 + $354,000
$952,000
2017
$10,033 (+1.9%)
$598,000 + $253,000
$851,000
2016
$9,843 (+5.8%)
$588,000 + $244,000
$832,000
2015
$9,306 (+9.6%)
$560,000 + $245,000
$805,000
2014
$8,493 (+10.0%)
$463,000 + $273,000
$736,000
2013
$7,722 (+1.9%)
$435,000 + $225,000
$660,000
2012
$7,577 (+2.8%)
$435,000 + $225,000
$660,000
2011
$7,372 (+13.5%)
$406,000 + $239,000
$645,000
2010
$6,498 (+3.8%)
$435,000 + $185,000
$620,000
2009
$6,260
$502,000 + $159,000
$661,000
Tax history for 71 Oak St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$12,847 (+7.3%)
$785,000 + $337,000
$1,122,000
2022
$11,972 (+2.4%)
$674,000 + $351,000
$1,025,000
2021
$11,691 (+1.6%)
$644,000 + $351,000
$995,000
2020
$11,502 (+2.9%)
$644,000 + $351,000
$995,000
2019
$11,177 (−1.7%)
$615,000 + $351,000
$966,000
2018
$11,376 (+13.4%)
$598,000 + $354,000
$952,000
2017
$10,033 (+1.9%)
$598,000 + $253,000
$851,000
2016
$9,843 (+5.8%)
$588,000 + $244,000
$832,000
2015
$9,306 (+9.6%)
$560,000 + $245,000
$805,000
2014
$8,493 (+10.0%)
$463,000 + $273,000
$736,000
2013
$7,722 (+1.9%)
$435,000 + $225,000
$660,000
2012
$7,577 (+2.8%)
$435,000 + $225,000
$660,000
2011
$7,372 (+13.5%)
$406,000 + $239,000
$645,000
2010
$6,498 (+3.8%)
$435,000 + $185,000
$620,000
2009
$6,260
$502,000 + $159,000
$661,000
*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
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.28 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,865
Year built
1932
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Norfolk County
APN
262667
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: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Under, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Stone Wall
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.28
Lot Features: Cleared
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $9,843
Tax Year: 2016
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: Linden to Everett to Westerly to Oak Street
UnparsedAddress: 71 Oak Street, Wellesley MA 02482
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, University
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,865
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 0.28 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1932
Year Renovated: —
County: Norfolk County
APN: 262667
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023
Other
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Sprague Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi
9/10
Wellesley Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
8/10
Wellesley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
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 • 02482
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Sun exposure
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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4.4 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$1.56M – $1.89M
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