Off market jun 2004 for $600K

$1,311,375

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,713/mo

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1,725

sq ft

78 Prospect St, Wellesley, MA 02481

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1938Year Built

6,468 sq ftLot Size

$760Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by Beth Petrone • Hammond Residential R. E.

Bought with Kathleen Iovanni • Hammond Residential

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•Source:MLS PIN #70027417

Redfin Estimate

$1,311,375

$711K since sold in June 2004$6,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 0.7% lower than the average sale price ($1.32M) of 6 comparable homes.

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B
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C
3 beds1.5 baths1,760 sq ft
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D
4 beds1.5 baths1,200 sq ft
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E
3 beds2.5 baths2,332 sq ft
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F
3 beds2.5 baths2,447 sq ft
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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 78 Prospect St

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #70027417

Jun 29, 2004

Sold

$600,000

$348/sq ft

May 19, 2004

Listing Removed

—

May 1, 2004

Listed

$599,900

$348/sq ft

Public Records

Dec 27, 2000

Sold

$523,000

$303/sq ft

MLS PIN #50291803

Sep 6, 1995

Sold

$175,000

$101/sq ft

Jul 7, 1995

Listing Removed

—

Jun 30, 1995

Listed

$210,000

$122/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$11,129 (+7.5%)

$730,000 + $242,000

$972,000

2022

$10,348 (+9.5%)

$627,000 + $259,000

$886,000

2021

$9,447 (+1.6%)

$545,000 + $259,000

$804,000

2020

$9,294

$545,000 + $259,000

$804,000

2019

$9,302 (+9.9%)

$545,000 + $259,000

$804,000

2018

$8,461 (+1.4%)

$518,000 + $190,000

$708,000

2017

$8,347 (+1.8%)

$518,000 + $190,000

$708,000

2016

$8,198 (+5.5%)

$509,000 + $184,000

$693,000

2015

$7,768 (+4.8%)

$487,000 + $185,000

$672,000

2014

$7,409 (+1.8%)

$403,000 + $239,000

$642,000

2013

$7,277 (+9.7%)

$378,000 + $244,000

$622,000

2012

$6,635 (+4.4%)

$378,000 + $200,000

$578,000

2011

$6,355 (+4.0%)

$370,000 + $186,000

$556,000

2010

$6,110 (+9.2%)

$397,000 + $186,000

$583,000

2009

$5,597

$420,000 + $171,000

$591,000

Tax history for 78 Prospect St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$11,129 (+7.5%)

$730,000 + $242,000

$972,000

2022

$10,348 (+9.5%)

$627,000 + $259,000

$886,000

2021

$9,447 (+1.6%)

$545,000 + $259,000

$804,000

2020

$9,294

$545,000 + $259,000

$804,000

2019

$9,302 (+9.9%)

$545,000 + $259,000

$804,000

2018

$8,461 (+1.4%)

$518,000 + $190,000

$708,000

2017

$8,347 (+1.8%)

$518,000 + $190,000

$708,000

2016

$8,198 (+5.5%)

$509,000 + $184,000

$693,000

2015

$7,768 (+4.8%)

$487,000 + $185,000

$672,000

2014

$7,409 (+1.8%)

$403,000 + $239,000

$642,000

2013

$7,277 (+9.7%)

$378,000 + $244,000

$622,000

2012

$6,635 (+4.4%)

$378,000 + $200,000

$578,000

2011

$6,355 (+4.0%)

$370,000 + $186,000

$556,000

2010

$6,110 (+9.2%)

$397,000 + $186,000

$583,000

2009

$5,597

$420,000 + $171,000

$591,000

*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

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

6,534 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,642

Year built

1938

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

257788

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Parking Spaces: 2

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second

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

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Living Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Level: First
Features: Skylight

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Interior Features: Den

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,725
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.14

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,143
Tax Year: 2004

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Oil
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
UnparsedAddress: 78 Prospect Street, Wellesley MA 02481

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,642
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,534 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1938
Year Renovated: —
County: Norfolk County
APN: 257788

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Schofield Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi

8/10

Wellesley Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.0mi

8/10

Wellesley High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi

10/10

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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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Wellesley, MA • 02481

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Estimated sale price

$1.25M – $1.51M

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Home values near 78 Prospect St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
80 Prospect Street, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1822 Sq. Ft.	$1,472,820
66 Prospect Street, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1296 Sq. Ft.	$1,044,450

Address	Redfin Estimate
76 Prospect Street, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1168 Sq. Ft.	$1,139,573
67 Prospect Street, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1656 Sq. Ft.	$1,092,235

Address	Redfin Estimate
72 Prospect Street, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 960 Sq. Ft.	$1,098,383
73 Prospect Street, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1920 Sq. Ft.	$1,476,236

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