3 Ordway Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481 Property Records

Norfolk County and Wellesley Town property record for 3 Ordway Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details6 bd · 5 ba · 6,087 sqft · built 1951
Lot Size0.577 acres (25,115 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$3,050,000 (Aug 2023)
Tax Bill$32,086 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2022 Refinance
May 2022 Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APNWELL M:066 R:002 S

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNWELL M:066 R:002 S

Interior

Bedrooms6 Beds
Full Baths5 Baths
Half Baths2 Half Baths
Total Rooms11 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area6,087 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1951
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2004
Architectural StyleColonial
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area25,115 sqft (0.577 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHot Water
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Street Address3 ORDWAY RD
CityWELLESLEY HILLS
StateMA
Zip02481-6708
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeSR20
JurisdictionWELLESLEY MA
Township / Civil DivisionWELLESLEY
Census Block Group4
Census Block4015
Census Tract404202

Owner

3 Ordway Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2023.

Source: Norfolk County and Wellesley Town records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address3 ORDWAY RD, WELLESLEY HILLS, MA 02481-6708
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingHusband and Wife

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 23, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance
FIRST REPUBLIC BANK
May 23, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · ARM
FIRST REPUBLIC BANK
Aug 30, 2023Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleAug 30, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed SaleAug 30, 2023 · Amount on File
Prior SaleApr 26, 2005 · Amount on File
Prior Transfer DateAug 29, 2023
Prior Transfer Doc0001525830
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

May 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionWELLESLEY MA
Property Address3 ORDWAY RD, WELLESLEY, MA 02481-6708
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 31, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0001503466
DateMay 23, 2022
Instrument1503466
Lender
NameFIRST REPUBLIC BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Refinance
AmountAmount on Record
Term301 Months
DueJun 1, 2047

May 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionWELLESLEY MA
Property Address3 ORDWAY RD, WELLESLEY, MA 02481-6708
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 31, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0001503465
DateMay 23, 2022
Instrument1503465
Lender
NameFIRST REPUBLIC BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeARM
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueJun 1, 2052
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate3.3%
Type Change DateAug 1, 2027
Index1-Year CMT

August 2023: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionWELLESLEY MA
Recording DateAug 30, 2023
Property Address3 ORDWAY RD, WELLESLEY, MA 02481-6708
Document Number0001525830
Instrument DateAug 29, 2023
Instrument1525830
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 15, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address3 ORDWAY RD, WELLESLEY, MA 02481-6708
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 3 Ordway Rd was $32,086, up 2.8% from the year before.

Source: Norfolk County and Wellesley Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMassachusetts
CountyNorfolk County
County SubdivisionWellesley Town
Unified School DistrictWellesley School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$32,086.00 (+2.81%)$3,155,000 (+3.92%) Land $1,514,000 Building $1,641,000$3,469,017 (+2.12%)
2025$31,210.00 (+0.1%)$3,036,000 (+1.37%) Land $1,514,000 Building $1,522,000$3,396,915 (+19.34%)
2024$31,178.00 (+1.49%)$2,995,000 (+11.63%) Land $1,514,000 Building $1,481,000$2,846,390
2023$30,720.00$2,683,000 Land $1,351,000 Building $1,332,000

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 3 Ordway 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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies2 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

Wildfire risk around 3 Ordway 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 RiskLow
lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.7% of Massachusetts
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemWELLESLEY WATER DIVISION
serves 29,550 people · EPA ID MA3317000
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionJun 2025
Lead4 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 141 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Verizon
Fiber
2,300 / 2,300
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 2,000

May also be available: AT&T.

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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