Google street view image for 859 Worcester St, Wellesley, MA 02481

Off market aug 1997 for $610K

$1,024,278

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $4,115/mo

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1,568

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859 Worcester St, Wellesley, MA 02481

About this home

859 Worcester St is a 1,568 square foot house on a 9,148 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. - it last sold on August 11, 1997 for $610,000. Based on Redfin's Wellesley data, we estimate the home's value is $1,024,278.

Single-familyProperty Type

1926Year Built

9,148 sq ftLot Size

$653Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$1,024,278

$414K since sold in August 1997$106K since September

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This home's estimate is 22% lower than the average sale price ($1.31M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 19, 2026
$1,300,000
A
3 beds1.5 baths1,841 sq ft
35 Cleveland Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUN 15, 2026
$1,450,000
B
3 beds2 baths2,149 sq ft
30 Pine Plain Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD NOV 12, 2025
$835,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,555 sq ft
847 Worcester St, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD SEP 2, 2026
$1,310,000
D
2 beds2 baths1,521 sq ft
15 Fenmere Ave, Wellesley, MA 02482
SOLD AUG 11, 2026
$1,180,000
E
3 beds1.5 baths1,743 sq ft
16 Sunnyside Ave, Wellesley, MA 02482
SOLD JUL 9, 2026
$1,805,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths2,644 sq ft
22 Lafayette Cir, 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 859 Worcester St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$6,057 (+0.5%)

$487,000 + $42,000

$529,000

2022

$6,027 (−0.6%)

$450,000 + $66,000

$516,000

2021

$6,063 (+9.5%)

$450,000 + $66,000

$516,000

2020

$5,537

$417,000 + $62,000

$479,000

2019

$5,542 (−4.6%)

$417,000 + $62,000

$479,000

2018

$5,808 (+1.4%)

$442,000 + $44,000

$486,000

2017

$5,730 (+12.9%)

$442,000 + $44,000

$486,000

2015

$5,075 (+19.2%)

$399,000 + $40,000

$439,000

2014

$4,258 (+4.0%)

$316,000 + $53,000

$369,000

2013

$4,095 (+1.9%)

$304,000 + $46,000

$350,000

2012

$4,018 (+8.8%)

$304,000 + $46,000

$350,000

2011

$3,692 (+2.7%)

$275,000 + $48,000

$323,000

2010

$3,595 (+1.5%)

$295,000 + $48,000

$343,000

2009

$3,542

$328,000 + $46,000

$374,000

Tax history for 859 Worcester St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$6,057 (+0.5%)

$487,000 + $42,000

$529,000

2022

$6,027 (−0.6%)

$450,000 + $66,000

$516,000

2021

$6,063 (+9.5%)

$450,000 + $66,000

$516,000

2020

$5,537

$417,000 + $62,000

$479,000

2019

$5,542 (−4.6%)

$417,000 + $62,000

$479,000

2018

$5,808 (+1.4%)

$442,000 + $44,000

$486,000

2017

$5,730 (+12.9%)

$442,000 + $44,000

$486,000

2015

$5,075 (+19.2%)

$399,000 + $40,000

$439,000

2014

$4,258 (+4.0%)

$316,000 + $53,000

$369,000

2013

$4,095 (+1.9%)

$304,000 + $46,000

$350,000

2012

$4,018 (+8.8%)

$304,000 + $46,000

$350,000

2011

$3,692 (+2.7%)

$275,000 + $48,000

$323,000

2010

$3,595 (+1.5%)

$295,000 + $48,000

$343,000

2009

$3,542

$328,000 + $46,000

$374,000

*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: 1

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Steam

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace

Room Information
# of Rooms: 6

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Fair
Building Style Type: Old
Construction Type: Frame
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding/Shingle

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,568
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 2

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 9,148
Municipality Name: WELLESLEY
Acres: 0.21
Zoning Code: SR10
State Use Description: 1-FAMILY RESIDENCE

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2023

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,568
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 9,148 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1926
Year Renovated: —
County: Norfolk County
APN: 263879

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Around this home

Schools

Katharine Lee Bates Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi

8/10

Wellesley Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi

8/10

Wellesley High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi

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

50% 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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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

$974,000 – $1.18M

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Home values near 859 Worcester St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
855 Worcester St, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1404 Sq. Ft.	$1,030,148
842 Worcester St, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1712 Sq. Ft.	$1,107,278

Address	Redfin Estimate
847 Worcester St, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1555 Sq. Ft.	$1,106,278
846 Worcester St, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2001 Sq. Ft.	$1,111,739

Address	Redfin Estimate
843 Worcester St, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1666 Sq. Ft.	$953,987
848 Worcester St, Wellesley, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,002,439

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