Google street view image for 72 Forest St, Wellesley, MA 02481

Off market may 1994 for $460K

$2,660,682

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,107/mo

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4.5 ba

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3,424

sq ft

72 Forest St, Wellesley, MA 02481

About this home

72 Forest St is a 3,424 square foot house on a 0.69 acre lot with 4 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms. - it last sold on May 25, 1994 for $460,000. Based on Redfin's Wellesley data, we estimate the home's value is $2,660,682.

Single-familyProperty Type

1954Year Built

0.69 acresLot Size

$777Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$2,660,682

$2.2M since sold in May 1994$4,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 3.2% higher than the average sale price ($2.58M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$3,305,000
A
4 beds3.5 baths3,738 sq ft
117 Forest St, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD SEP 24, 2026
$2,040,000
B
4 beds4 baths2,998 sq ft
42 Temple Rd, Wellesley, MA 02482
SOLD DEC 24, 2025
$2,354,000
C
4 beds4.5 baths4,211 sq ft
28 Clovelly, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUL 27, 2026
$3,050,000
D
5 beds4.5 baths3,773 sq ft
24 Radcliffe Rd, Wellesley, MA 02482
SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$2,525,000
E
4 beds3.5 baths3,497 sq ft
35 Arnold Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$2,200,000
F
5 beds3.5 baths2,840 sq ft
11 Sterling Rd, Wellesley, MA 02482

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Market trends in 02481, MA

Last updated September 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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8 MoM

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Sale history for 72 Forest St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$21,320 (+6.1%)

$1,402,000 + $460,000

$1,862,000

2022

$20,090 (+4.6%)

$1,256,000 + $464,000

$1,720,000

2021

$19,200 (+1.6%)

$1,170,000 + $464,000

$1,634,000

2020

$18,889 (−2.6%)

$1,170,000 + $464,000

$1,634,000

2019

$19,403 (+20.9%)

$1,213,000 + $464,000

$1,677,000

2018

$16,049 (+1.4%)

$866,000 + $477,000

$1,343,000

2017

$15,834 (+4.2%)

$866,000 + $477,000

$1,343,000

2015

$15,201 (+0.6%)

$852,000 + $463,000

$1,315,000

2014

$15,106

$755,000 + $554,000

$1,309,000

2013

$15,093 (+1.9%)

$708,000 + $582,000

$1,290,000

2012

$14,809 (+2.8%)

$708,000 + $582,000

$1,290,000

2011

$14,402 (−2.5%)

$661,000 + $599,000

$1,260,000

2010

$14,777 (+5.0%)

$708,000 + $702,000

$1,410,000

2009

$14,072

$881,000 + $605,000

$1,486,000

Tax history for 72 Forest St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$21,320 (+6.1%)

$1,402,000 + $460,000

$1,862,000

2022

$20,090 (+4.6%)

$1,256,000 + $464,000

$1,720,000

2021

$19,200 (+1.6%)

$1,170,000 + $464,000

$1,634,000

2020

$18,889 (−2.6%)

$1,170,000 + $464,000

$1,634,000

2019

$19,403 (+20.9%)

$1,213,000 + $464,000

$1,677,000

2018

$16,049 (+1.4%)

$866,000 + $477,000

$1,343,000

2017

$15,834 (+4.2%)

$866,000 + $477,000

$1,343,000

2015

$15,201 (+0.6%)

$852,000 + $463,000

$1,315,000

2014

$15,106

$755,000 + $554,000

$1,309,000

2013

$15,093 (+1.9%)

$708,000 + $582,000

$1,290,000

2012

$14,809 (+2.8%)

$708,000 + $582,000

$1,290,000

2011

$14,402 (−2.5%)

$661,000 + $599,000

$1,260,000

2010

$14,777 (+5.0%)

$708,000 + $702,000

$1,410,000

2009

$14,072

$881,000 + $605,000

$1,486,000

*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: 4
# of 1/2 Baths: 1

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Hot Water

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Has Fireplace

Room Information
# of Rooms: 9

Exterior

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

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 3,424
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 2

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 30,056
Municipality Name: WELLESLEY
Acres: 0.69
Zoning Code: SR20
State Use Description: 1-FAMILY RESIDENCE

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2023

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,424
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.69 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1954
Year Renovated: —
County: Norfolk County
APN: 259082

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Around this home

Schools

Joseph E. Fiske Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.5mi

10/10

Wellesley Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi

8/10

Wellesley High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.3mi

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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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

$2.53M – $3.06M

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Home values near 72 Forest St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
81 Forest St, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 5656 Sq. Ft.	$3,863,323
78 Forest St, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4292 Sq. Ft.	$2,800,114

Address	Redfin Estimate
77 Forest St, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 7 Baths \| 7034 Sq. Ft.	$5,270,543
82 Forest St, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3572 Sq. Ft.	$2,513,413

Address	Redfin Estimate
73 Forest St, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 4280 Sq. Ft.	$2,886,791
86 Forest St, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2013 Sq. Ft.	$1,819,829

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