Norfolk County and Wellesley Town property record for 178 Cedar St, Wellesley, MA 02481
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,417 sqft · built 2015 |
| Lot Size | 0.365 acres (15,911 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,600,000 (Jun 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $15,698 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2022 Refinance Jan 2021 Refinance + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | WELL M:016 R:066 S |
| Primary APN | WELL M:016 R:066 S |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,417 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2015 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2015 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 15,911 sqft (0.365 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 178 CEDAR ST |
|---|---|
| City | WELLESLEY HILLS |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02481-5513 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR15 |
| Jurisdiction | WELLESLEY MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WELLESLEY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1021 |
| Census Tract | 404100 |
Source: Norfolk County and Wellesley Town records · APN WELL M:016 R:066 S
Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 178 CEDAR ST, WELLESLEY HILLS, MA 02481-5513 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 01, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance DEDHAM INSTITUTION FOR SAVINGS |
| Jan 29, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
| Jun 13, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage NEEDHAM BANK |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 13, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 13, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 06, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 36873 / 140 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WELLESLEY MA |
| Property Address | 178 CEDAR ST, WELLESLEY, MA 02481-5513 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 03, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 040656-559 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 01, 2022 |
| Book Page | 40656/559 |
| Instrument | 58888 |
| Name | DEDHAM INSTITUTION FOR SAVINGS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Aug 01, 2042 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WELLESLEY MA |
| Property Address | 178 CEDAR ST, WELLESLEY, MA 02481-5513 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 03, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 038932-181 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 29, 2021 |
| Book Page | 38932/181 |
| Instrument | 12058 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 01, 2051 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WELLESLEY MA |
| Recording Date | Jun 13, 2019 |
| Property Address | 178 CEDAR ST, WELLESLEY, MA 02481-5513 |
| Document Number | 36873-140 |
| Book / Page | 36873 / 140 |
| Instrument Date | May 14, 2019 |
| Instrument | 46671 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 178 CEDAR ST, WELLESLEY, MA 02481-5513 |
| Document Number | 46672 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 13, 2019 |
| Instrument | 46672 |
| Name | NEEDHAM BANK |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Type Change Date | Jul 01, 2024 |
Source: Norfolk County and Wellesley Town records · Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Norfolk County |
| County Subdivision | Wellesley Town |
| Unified School District | Wellesley School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15,698.00 (+0.53%) | $1,527,000 (+1.8%) Land $723,000 Building $804,000 | $2,122,965 (+0.89%) |
| 2024 | $15,615.00 (-8.72%) | $1,500,000 (+0.4%) Land $723,000 Building $777,000 | $2,104,250 |
| 2023 | $17,106.00 | $1,494,000 Land $740,000 Building $754,000 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of May 26, 2026 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (2013–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2021 · Tropical Storm Henri |
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 96% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Radiate Holdings.
Based on FCC filings for 199 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | WELLESLEY WATER DIVISION serves 29,550 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, 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. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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