Norfolk County and Wellesley Town property record for 28 Cliff Rd, Wellesley Hills, MA 02481
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,162 sqft · built 1983 |
| Lot Size | 0.465 acres (20,245 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,005,000 (Jun 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $17,736 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2017 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | WELL M:074 R:038 S |
| Primary APN | WELL M:074 R:038 S |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,162 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1983 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1983 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 20,245 sqft (0.465 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 28 CLIFF RD |
|---|---|
| City | WELLESLEY HILLS |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02481-3024 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR20 |
| Legal Subdivision | WELLESLEY |
| Jurisdiction | WELLESLEY MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WELLESLEY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 404201 |
28 Cliff Rd is owner-occupied and held in a trust since May 2025.
Source: Norfolk County and Wellesley Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 28 CLIFF RD, WELLESLEY HILLS, MA 02481-3024 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 9, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 9, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 18, 1991 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 28856 / 244 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 8, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 042445-523 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WELLESLEY MA |
| Property Address | 28 CLIFF RD, WELLESLEY, MA 02481-3024 |
| Document Number | 35593-565 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 12, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 28, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 35593-565 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 14, 2017 |
| Book Page | 035593/000565 |
| Instrument | 8413 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 13, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 28 Cliff Rd was $17,736, up 4.3% 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 | $17,736.00 (+4.31%) | $1,744,000 (+5.44%) Land $1,184,000 Building $560,000 | $2,183,278 (+6.67%) |
| 2025 | $17,003.00 (+3.05%) | $1,654,000 (+4.35%) Land $1,130,000 Building $524,000 | $2,046,775 (-1.41%) |
| 2024 | $16,500.00 (+1.91%) | $1,585,000 (+12.09%) Land $1,076,000 Building $509,000 | $2,076,130 |
| 2023 | $16,190.00 | $1,414,000 Land $954,000 Building $460,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 28 Cliff Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1982.
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 | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1982–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2021 · Tropical Storm Henri |
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 28 Cliff 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 | 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 239 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 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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