Norfolk County and Wellesley Town property record for 36 Swarthmore Rd, Wellesley, MA 02482
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,878 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 0.46 acres (20,051 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $850,000 (Nov 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $16,730 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | WELL M:088 R:049 S:C |
| Primary APN | WELL M:088 R:049 S:C |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,878 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1977 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 20,051 sqft (0.46 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 36 SWARTHMORE RD |
|---|---|
| City | WELLESLEY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02482-6609 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR20 |
| Jurisdiction | WELLESLEY MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WELLESLEY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1017 |
| Census Tract | 404400 |
36 Swarthmore Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2009.
Source: Norfolk County and Wellesley Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 36 SWARTHMORE RD, WELLESLEY, MA 02482-6609 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 16, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 16, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 23, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2009126472 |
| Deed Book / Page | 27221 / 267 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 36 Swarthmore Rd was $16,730, up 5.7% 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 | $16,730.00 (+5.68%) | $1,645,000 (+6.82%) Land $1,193,000 Building $452,000 | $1,955,819 (+3.98%) |
| 2025 | $15,831.00 (+3.17%) | $1,540,000 (+4.48%) Land $1,141,000 Building $399,000 | $1,880,905 (+7.31%) |
| 2024 | $15,344.00 (-0.44%) | $1,474,000 (+9.51%) Land $1,089,000 Building $385,000 | $1,752,845 |
| 2023 | $15,412.00 | $1,346,000 Land $996,000 Building $350,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 36 Swarthmore Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 | 8 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1978–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2019 · rainfall accumulation |
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 36 Swarthmore 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 88% 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 277 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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