Norfolk County and Wellesley Town property record for 17 Caroline St, Wellesley, MA 02481
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 4 ba · 3,539 sqft · built 2014 |
| Lot Size | 0.369 acres (16,072 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $24,439 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Mortgage Sep 2021 Transfer + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | WELL M:075 R:022 S |
| Primary APN | WELL M:075 R:022 S |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,539 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2014 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2014 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 16,072 sqft (0.369 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 17 CAROLINE ST |
|---|---|
| City | WELLESLEY HILLS |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02481-7504 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR10 |
| Jurisdiction | WELLESLEY MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WELLESLEY |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 404202 |
17 Caroline St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since September 2021.
Source: Norfolk County and Wellesley Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 17 CAROLINE ST, WELLESLEY HILLS, MA 02481-7504 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · ARM GUARANTEED RATE INC |
| Sep 22, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| May 19, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| May 11, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 11, 2018 |
| Deed Sale | May 11, 2018 |
| Prior Sale | May 2, 2016 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 13, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 1487776 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WELLESLEY MA |
| Property Address | 17 CAROLINE ST, WELLESLEY, MA 02481-7504 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0001480853 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 1480853 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | ARM |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 2.5% |
| Type Change Date | Jul 1, 2028 |
| Index | Other |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WELLESLEY MA |
| Recording Date | Sep 22, 2021 |
| Property Address | 17 CAROLINE ST, WELLESLEY, MA 02481-7504 |
| Document Number | 1487776 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 13, 2021 |
| Instrument | 1487776 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 8, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 17 CAROLINE ST, WELLESLEY, MA 02481-7504 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WELLESLEY MA |
| Recording Date | May 19, 2021 |
| Property Address | 17 CAROLINE ST, WELLESLEY, MA 02481-7504 |
| Document Number | 1477237 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 27, 2021 |
| Instrument | 1477237 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 4, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 17 CAROLINE ST, WELLESLEY, MA 02481-7504 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WELLESLEY MA |
| Recording Date | May 11, 2018 |
| Property Address | 17 CAROLINE ST, WELLESLEY, MA 02481-7504 |
| Document Number | 0000000365 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 29, 2018 |
| Instrument | 365 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 31, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Trust |
The 2026 property tax bill for 17 Caroline St was $24,439, up 2.8% from the year before.
Source: Norfolk County and Wellesley Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Norfolk County |
| County Subdivision | Wellesley Town |
| Unified School District | Wellesley School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $24,439.00 (+2.83%) | $2,403,000 (+3.94%) Land $1,161,000 Building $1,242,000 | $2,662,875 (+1.17%) |
| 2025 | $23,767.00 (+2.84%) | $2,312,000 (+4.14%) Land $1,161,000 Building $1,151,000 | $2,632,070 (+0.62%) |
| 2024 | $23,110.00 (+1.37%) | $2,220,000 (+11.5%) Land $1,110,000 Building $1,110,000 | $2,615,825 |
| 2023 | $22,797.00 | $1,991,000 Land $969,000 Building $1,022,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 17 Caroline St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 26, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 17 Caroline St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 92% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | WELLESLEY WATER DIVISION serves 29,550 people · EPA ID MA3317000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 299 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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