OFF MARKET

Off market aug 2004 for $2.5M

$3,900,183

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $15,649/mo

•

5,656

sq ft

81 Forest, Wellesley, MA 02481

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1925Year Built

0.71 acresLot Size

$690Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 garage spacesParking

Listed by Elaine Bannigan • Pinnacle Residential

Bought with Paul Foglia • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Wellesley - Central St.

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•Source:MLS PIN #30816953

Redfin Estimate

$3,900,183

$1.4M since sold in August 2004$17K since October

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This home's estimate is 7.7% higher than the average sale price ($3.62M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 22, 2026
$4,400,000
A
5 beds4.5 baths4,628 sq ft
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SOLD OCT 9, 2026
$5,005,000
B
6 beds4.5 baths7,013 sq ft
32 Arlington Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$3,900,000
C
5 beds3.5 baths5,074 sq ft
33 Hundreds Cir, 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 28, 2026
$2,280,000
E
5 beds5.5 baths4,453 sq ft
25 Hillside Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUL 8, 2026
$2,935,000
F
5 beds3.5 baths4,364 sq ft
49 Whittier Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481

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Market trends in 02481, MA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

98.1%

0.6% MoM

Median sale price

$2.3M

$359K MoM

Avg. days on market

19d

0 days MoM

Recently sold homes

6 MoM

New listings for sale

NEW 19 HRS AGO
$1,300,000
4 beds2.5 baths2,150 sq ft
96 Washburn Ave, Wellesley, MA 02481
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Sale history for 81 Forest

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #30816953

Aug 6, 2004

Sold

$2,500,000

$442/sq ft

Jul 13, 2004

Listing Removed

—

Feb 25, 2004

Listed

$2,495,000

$441/sq ft

MLS PIN #30699508

Aug 19, 2003

Sold

$2,460,000

$435/sq ft

Jul 9, 2003

Listing Removed

—

Mar 18, 2003

Listed

$2,785,000

$492/sq ft

MLS PIN #50376147

Aug 27, 1997

Sold

$785,000

$139/sq ft

May 22, 1997

Listing Removed

—

May 14, 1997

Listed

$795,000

$141/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$33,205 (+1.0%)

$1,419,000 + $1,481,000

$2,900,000

2022

$32,879 (+2.6%)

$1,271,000 + $1,544,000

$2,815,000

2021

$32,054 (+1.6%)

$1,184,000 + $1,544,000

$2,728,000

2020

$31,536 (−1.6%)

$1,184,000 + $1,544,000

$2,728,000

2019

$32,060 (+6.8%)

$1,227,000 + $1,544,000

$2,771,000

2018

$30,030 (+1.4%)

$869,000 + $1,644,000

$2,513,000

2017

$29,616 (+0.2%)

$868,000 + $1,644,000

$2,512,000

2015

$29,570 (+1.2%)

$854,000 + $1,704,000

$2,558,000

2014

$29,231 (−6.0%)

$757,000 + $1,776,000

$2,533,000

2013

$31,087 (+1.9%)

$709,000 + $1,948,000

$2,657,000

2012

$30,502 (+1.4%)

$709,000 + $1,948,000

$2,657,000

2011

$30,084 (+7.2%)

$662,000 + $1,970,000

$2,632,000

2010

$28,076 (+7.7%)

$709,000 + $1,970,000

$2,679,000

2009

$26,071

$883,000 + $1,870,000

$2,753,000

Tax history for 81 Forest

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$33,205 (+1.0%)

$1,419,000 + $1,481,000

$2,900,000

2022

$32,879 (+2.6%)

$1,271,000 + $1,544,000

$2,815,000

2021

$32,054 (+1.6%)

$1,184,000 + $1,544,000

$2,728,000

2020

$31,536 (−1.6%)

$1,184,000 + $1,544,000

$2,728,000

2019

$32,060 (+6.8%)

$1,227,000 + $1,544,000

$2,771,000

2018

$30,030 (+1.4%)

$869,000 + $1,644,000

$2,513,000

2017

$29,616 (+0.2%)

$868,000 + $1,644,000

$2,512,000

2015

$29,570 (+1.2%)

$854,000 + $1,704,000

$2,558,000

2014

$29,231 (−6.0%)

$757,000 + $1,776,000

$2,533,000

2013

$31,087 (+1.9%)

$709,000 + $1,948,000

$2,657,000

2012

$30,502 (+1.4%)

$709,000 + $1,948,000

$2,657,000

2011

$30,084 (+7.2%)

$662,000 + $1,970,000

$2,632,000

2010

$28,076 (+7.7%)

$709,000 + $1,970,000

$2,679,000

2009

$26,071

$883,000 + $1,870,000

$2,753,000

*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

4.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

30,748

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

5,656

Year built

1925

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

259076

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 23, 2025.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 3
# of Covered Spaces: 3
Parking Spaces: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 375
Length: 25
Width: 15
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s)

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #4 Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #5 Information
Level: Second

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 4
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Living Room Information
Area: 420
Length: 30
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Area: 336
Length: 21
Width: 16
Level: First

Dining Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Level: First
Features: Dining Area

Basement Information
Basement: Full

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Second Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 11
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Other

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 4,400
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: DEEP CREAM

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Security Features: Security System

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.7
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $16,478
Tax Year: 2004

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air

Location

HOA Information
Homeowners Association Membership Not Required

Location Information
Directions: CORNER OF WHITING
UnparsedAddress: 81 Forest, Wellesley MA 02481

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

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 5,656
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 7
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.71 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: —
County: Norfolk County
APN: 259076
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —

Home facts updated by owner on Aug 23, 2025

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3

Listing Information
Exclusions: Named Party
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

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

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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

$3.71M – $4.49M

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Home values near 81 Forest

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
77 Forest Street, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 7 Baths \| 7034 Sq. Ft.	$5,219,479
78 Forest Street, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4292 Sq. Ft.	$3,000,377
104 Forest Street, Wellesley, MA 6 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$3,074,143
7 Allen Road, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 6 Baths \| 5229 Sq. Ft.	$3,722,105
21 Whiting Road, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2889 Sq. Ft.	$2,698,434
11 Arlington Road, Wellesley, MA 6 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4129 Sq. Ft.	$2,942,100
10 Allen Road, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4720 Sq. Ft.	$2,795,410

Address	Redfin Estimate
73 Forest Street, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 4280 Sq. Ft.	$2,830,402
82 Forest Street, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3572 Sq. Ft.	$2,541,235
108 Forest Street, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4635 Sq. Ft.	$2,811,306
18 Whiting Road, Wellesley, MA 6 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 4726 Sq. Ft.	$3,335,464
9 Whiting Road, Wellesley, MA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3645 Sq. Ft.	$3,067,760
4 Whiting Road, Wellesley, MA 7 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 8865 Sq. Ft.	$6,481,133
16 Framar Road, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,907,366

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86 Forest Street, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2013 Sq. Ft.	$1,796,846
69 Forest Street, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4200 Sq. Ft.	$3,280,173
26 Whiting Road, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3419 Sq. Ft.	$2,586,175
21 Franklin Road, Wellesley, MA 6 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 4465 Sq. Ft.	$2,722,363
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