OFF MARKET

Off market dec 2017 for $1.8M

$2,883,050

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $11,790/mo

•

4,280

sq ft

73 Forest St, Wellesley, MA 02481

About this home

Classic center entrance colonial in superior Country Club location. The light-filled, five bedroom property features incredible living space, plus a sprawling bonus au-pair or guest space with separate entrance, full bath, above the three car garage. The inviting front porch opens to a beautiful foyer which opens to a large fireplaced living room, dining room, open kitchen with island and breakfast nook, fireplaced family room with sliding doors that highlight a lovely outdoor space and private backyard. Mudroom with ample storage, spacious office/study and 2 half baths complete the first floor. The second floor is well-designed, and includes vaulted ceiling master, with lovely bath, 4 bedrooms, two Jack and Jill bathrooms and laundry. Exceptional space in lower level offers endless possibilities for recreation, and includes a gym, wine storage. Walking distance to commuter rail, shopping, Wellesley High School and the spectacular Brook Path. Don't miss this remarkable home!

Single-familyProperty Type

1955Year Built

0.59 acresLot Size

$674Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 garage spacesParking

Listed by Donahue Maley and Burns Team • Benoit Mizner Simon & Co. - Wellesley - Central St

Bought with Kerry Sullivan • William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

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•Source:MLS PIN #72228358

Redfin Estimate

$2,883,050

$1.0M since sold in December 2017$2,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 6.5% lower than the average sale price ($3.08M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 27, 2026
$3,050,000
A
5 beds4.5 baths3,773 sq ft
24 Radcliffe Rd, Wellesley, MA 02482
SOLD DEC 24, 2025
$2,354,000
B
4 beds4.5 baths4,211 sq ft
28 Clovelly, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$3,305,000
C
4 beds3.5 baths3,738 sq ft
117 Forest St, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUL 7, 2026
$3,200,000
D
5 beds4.5 baths4,010 sq ft
101 Edmunds Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$2,200,000
E
5 beds3.5 baths2,840 sq ft
11 Sterling Rd, Wellesley, MA 02482
SOLD JUL 22, 2026
$4,400,000
F
5 beds4.5 baths4,628 sq ft
133 Abbott Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481

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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

98.7%

1.1% MoM

Median sale price

$2.6M

$87K MoM

Avg. days on market

20d

3 days MoM

Recently sold homes

20 MoM

New listings for sale

EARLY ACCESS
$3,395,000
5 beds5 baths5,197 sq ft
32 Wall St, Wellesley, MA 02481
$1,599,000
3 beds2.5 baths2,592 sq ft
11 Martin Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
$4,195,000
5 beds6.5 baths5,465 sq ft
19 Orchard St, Wellesley, MA 02481
$4,750,000
6 beds6.5 baths6,133 sq ft
71 Fairbanks Ave, Wellesley, MA 02481
$1,980,000
4 beds2.5 baths3,330 sq ft
42 Sheridan Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
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Sale history for 73 Forest St

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72228358

Dec 15, 2017

Sold

$1,842,500

$430/sq ft

Oct 6, 2017

Pending

—

Sep 13, 2017

Listed

$1,949,000

$455/sq ft

MLS PIN #70000787

May 23, 2005

Sold

$1,975,000

$461/sq ft

Apr 21, 2005

Listing Removed

—

Mar 2, 2004

Listed

$2,095,000

$489/sq ft

MLS PIN #30304218

Jun 29, 1999

Sold

$1,460,000

$341/sq ft

Jun 28, 1999

Listing Removed

—

Mar 25, 1999

Listed

$1,495,000

$349/sq ft

MLS PIN #50396110

Jun 23, 1998

Sold

$600,000

$140/sq ft

Apr 22, 1998

Listing Removed

—

Apr 20, 1998

Listed

$625,000

$146/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$23,255 (+4.9%)

$1,295,000 + $736,000

$2,031,000

2022

$22,169 (+3.8%)

$1,161,000 + $737,000

$1,898,000

2021

$21,350 (+1.6%)

$1,080,000 + $737,000

$1,817,000

2020

$21,005 (−2.6%)

$1,080,000 + $737,000

$1,817,000

2019

$21,566 (+2.4%)

$1,121,000 + $743,000

$1,864,000

2018

$21,056 (+1.9%)

$853,000 + $909,000

$1,762,000

2017

$20,668 (+2.3%)

$854,000 + $899,000

$1,753,000

2015

$20,195 (−2.7%)

$839,000 + $908,000

$1,747,000

2014

$20,760 (−1.9%)

$744,000 + $1,055,000

$1,799,000

2013

$21,165 (+1.9%)

$698,000 + $1,111,000

$1,809,000

2012

$20,767 (+1.8%)

$698,000 + $1,111,000

$1,809,000

2011

$20,391 (+6.3%)

$651,000 + $1,133,000

$1,784,000

2010

$19,189 (+11.6%)

$698,000 + $1,133,000

$1,831,000

2009

$17,188

$868,000 + $947,000

$1,815,000

Tax history for 73 Forest St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$23,255 (+4.9%)

$1,295,000 + $736,000

$2,031,000

2022

$22,169 (+3.8%)

$1,161,000 + $737,000

$1,898,000

2021

$21,350 (+1.6%)

$1,080,000 + $737,000

$1,817,000

2020

$21,005 (−2.6%)

$1,080,000 + $737,000

$1,817,000

2019

$21,566 (+2.4%)

$1,121,000 + $743,000

$1,864,000

2018

$21,056 (+1.9%)

$853,000 + $909,000

$1,762,000

2017

$20,668 (+2.3%)

$854,000 + $899,000

$1,753,000

2015

$20,195 (−2.7%)

$839,000 + $908,000

$1,747,000

2014

$20,760 (−1.9%)

$744,000 + $1,055,000

$1,799,000

2013

$21,165 (+1.9%)

$698,000 + $1,111,000

$1,809,000

2012

$20,767 (+1.8%)

$698,000 + $1,111,000

$1,809,000

2011

$20,391 (+6.3%)

$651,000 + $1,133,000

$1,784,000

2010

$19,189 (+11.6%)

$698,000 + $1,133,000

$1,831,000

2009

$17,188

$868,000 + $947,000

$1,815,000

*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

0.59 Acres

Year renovated

1999

Sq. Ft.

4,280

Year built

1953

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

259078

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: 3
# of Covered Spaces: 3
Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Insulated, Paved Drive, Off Street, Driveway

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 252
Length: 14
Width: 18
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 198
Length: 11
Width: 18
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 196
Length: 14
Width: 14
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 154
Length: 11
Width: 14
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 176
Length: 16
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 4
# of Bathrooms (Half): 2
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower

Living Room Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture

Family Room Information
Area: 384
Length: 24
Width: 16
Level: First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Exterior Access,Slider

Dining Room Information
Area: 195
Length: 15
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture

Kitchen Information
Area: 330
Length: 15
Width: 22
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island

Office Room Information
Area: 120
Length: 12
Width: 10
Level: First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Entry

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Second Floor, Washer Hookup

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 11
Door Features: Storm Door(s), French Doors
Window Features: Window(s) - Picture, Insulated Windows
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Bathroom - Half, Closet, Bathroom - 3/4, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Walk-In Closet(s), Cable Hookup, Recessed Lighting, Home Office, Bathroom, Mud Room, Bonus Room, Central Vacuum, Wired for Sound

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 4,280
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Renovated Since
Color: grey

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Wood, Covered
Exterior Features: Deck - Wood, Covered Patio/Deck, Rain Gutters, Sprinkler System

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.59
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $20,668
Tax Year: 2017

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Electric Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: Washington Street (Rt 16) to Forest Street (corner of Park Ave)
UnparsedAddress: 73 Forest St, Wellesley MA 02481

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, University

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 5.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,280
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.59 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1953
Year Renovated: 1999
County: Norfolk County
APN: 259078

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Hunnewell Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.0mi

9/10

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

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

$2.74M – $3.32M

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Home values near 73 Forest St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
81 Forest St, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 5656 Sq. Ft.	$3,927,067
78 Forest St, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4292 Sq. Ft.	$2,965,142

Address	Redfin Estimate
77 Forest St, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 7 Baths \| 7034 Sq. Ft.	$5,328,193
82 Forest St, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3572 Sq. Ft.	$2,543,082

Address	Redfin Estimate
72 Forest St, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3424 Sq. Ft.	$2,690,913
86 Forest St, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2013 Sq. Ft.	$1,835,044

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