Norfolk County and Wellesley Town property record for 38 Cottage St, Wellesley, MA 02482
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,496 sqft · built 1871 |
| Lot Size | 0.219 acres (9,552 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $425,000 (Nov 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $13,841 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | WELL M:125 R:065 S |
| Primary APN | WELL M:125 R:065 S |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,496 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1871 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1871 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 9,552 sqft (0.219 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 38 COTTAGE ST |
|---|---|
| City | WELLESLEY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02482-6902 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR10 |
| Jurisdiction | WELLESLEY MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WELLESLEY |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5001 |
| Census Tract | 404400 |
Source: Norfolk County and Wellesley Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 33 BROAD ST, 600, BOSTON, MA 02109-4238 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 14, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 14, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2006120141 |
| Deed Book / Page | 24263 / 280 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $13,841.00 (+2.62%) | $1,361,000 (+3.73%) Land $1,092,000 Building $269,000 | $1,739,438 (-23.17%) |
| 2025 | $13,487.00 (+2.66%) | $1,312,000 (+3.96%) Land $1,058,000 Building $254,000 | $2,264,135 (+59.05%) |
| 2024 | $13,137.00 (+3.83%) | $1,262,000 (+14.21%) Land $1,016,000 Building $246,000 | $1,423,575 |
| 2023 | $12,652.00 | $1,105,000 Land $906,000 Building $199,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1979–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2019 · other causes |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 278 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: T-Mobile.
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