Norfolk County and Wellesley Town property record for 20 Sumner Rd, Wellesley Hills, MA 02481
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 4 ba · 3,322 sqft · built 1929 |
| Lot Size | 0.37 acres (16,108 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,275,000 (Jun 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $20,798 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | WELL M:067 R:014 S |
| Primary APN | WELL M:067 R:014 S |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,322 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1929 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2018 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 16,108 sqft (0.37 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 20 SUMNER RD |
|---|---|
| City | WELLESLEY HILLS |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02481-6733 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR20 |
| Jurisdiction | WELLESLEY MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WELLESLEY |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4016 |
| Census Tract | 404202 |
20 Sumner Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2011.
Source: Norfolk County and Wellesley Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 20 SUMNER RD, WELLESLEY HILLS, MA 02481-6733 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 23, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 23, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2011122 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 20 Sumner Rd was $20,798, up 6% 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 | $20,798.00 (+5.98%) | $2,045,000 (+7.12%) Land $1,212,000 Building $833,000 | $2,306,271 (-9.52%) |
| 2025 | $19,625.00 (+0.07%) | $1,909,000 (+1.33%) Land $1,212,000 Building $697,000 | $2,548,850 (-1.15%) |
| 2024 | $19,612.00 (+1.59%) | $1,884,000 (+11.74%) Land $1,212,000 Building $672,000 | $2,578,490 |
| 2023 | $19,305.00 | $1,686,000 Land $1,082,000 Building $604,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 20 Sumner Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 20 Sumner 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 96% of the US · lower than 92% 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 141 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: AT&T.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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