Norfolk County and Wellesley Town property record for 198 Winding River Rd, Wellesley, MA 02482
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 4.5 ba · 4,776 sqft · built 1966 |
| Lot Size | 2.93 acres (127,631 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $3,345,000 (Jul 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $43,578 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2023 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | WELL M:141 R:002 S |
| Primary APN | WELL M:141 R:002 S |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,776 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 900 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 900 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 2 Fireplaces |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1966 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2024 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 127,631 sqft (2.93 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 198 WINDING RIVER RD |
|---|---|
| City | WELLESLEY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02482-7320 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR40 |
| Jurisdiction | WELLESLEY MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WELLESLEY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2020 |
| Census Tract | 404400 |
198 Winding River Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2023.
Source: Norfolk County and Wellesley Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 198 WINDING RIVER RD, WELLESLEY, MA 02482-7320 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 14, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 14, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 22, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202344531 |
| Deed Book / Page | 41304 / 344 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WELLESLEY MA |
| Recording Date | Jul 14, 2023 |
| Property Address | 198 WINDING RIVER RD, WELLESLEY, MA 02482-7320 |
| Document Number | 041304-344 |
| Book / Page | 41304 / 344 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 14, 2023 |
| Instrument | 44531 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 28, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 198 WINDING RIVER RD, WELLESLEY, MA 02482-7320 |
| Document Number | 0000044532 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 14, 2023 |
| Instrument | 44532 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE |
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| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.75% |
| Type Change Date | Jan 8, 2033 |
| Max Rate At Change | 3% |
| Index | Other |
| Margin | 3 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 198 Winding River Rd was $43,578, up 33.4% 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 | $43,578.00 (+33.39%) | $4,285,000 (+34.83%) Land $2,298,000 Building $1,987,000 | $3,923,066 (+4.55%) |
| 2025 | $32,670.00 (+0.27%) | $3,178,000 (+1.53%) Land $2,056,000 Building $1,122,000 | $3,752,405 (+5.08%) |
| 2024 | $32,583.00 (-8.08%) | $3,130,000 (+1.1%) Land $2,177,000 Building $953,000 | $3,571,050 |
| 2023 | $35,449.00 | $3,096,000 Land $2,054,000 Building $1,042,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 198 Winding River Rd in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 26, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2001) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2001 · tidal / storm surge |
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 198 Winding River Rd 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 94% of the US · lower than 86% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 52 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband.
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