Norfolk County and Wellesley Town property record for 42 Halsey Ave, Wellesley, MA 02482
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 2,286 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.275 acres (11,960 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $193,000 (Mar 1991) |
| Tax Bill | $13,201 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2019 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | WELL M:172 R:072 S |
| Primary APN | WELL M:172 R:072 S |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,286 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 11,960 sqft (0.275 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 42 HALSEY AVE |
|---|---|
| City | WELLESLEY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02482-4445 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR10 |
| Jurisdiction | WELLESLEY MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WELLESLEY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 404302 |
42 Halsey Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since December 2024.
Source: Norfolk County and Wellesley Town records, as of October 20, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 42 HALSEY AVE, WELLESLEY, MA 02482-4445 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 29, 1991 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 29, 1991 · Amount on File |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 19, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0042188-27 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WELLESLEY MA |
| Property Address | 42 HALSEY AVE, WELLESLEY, MA 02482-4445 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 37404-471 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 4, 2019 |
| Book Page | 37404/471 |
| Instrument | 113168 |
| Name | BROOKLINE BANK |
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| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 42 Halsey Ave was $13,201, down 1.3% 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 | $13,201.00 (-1.29%) | $1,298,000 (-0.23%) Land $1,052,000 Building $246,000 | $1,564,836 (-34.65%) |
| 2025 | $13,374.00 (+7.24%) | $1,301,000 (+8.6%) Land $1,025,000 Building $276,000 | $2,394,380 (+4.36%) |
| 2024 | $12,471.00 (+5.13%) | $1,198,000 (+15.64%) Land $932,000 Building $266,000 | $2,294,250 |
| 2023 | $11,862.00 | $1,036,000 Land $826,000 Building $210,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 42 Halsey Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 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 | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1978–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2010 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
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 42 Halsey Ave is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 246 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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