Norfolk County and Wellesley Town property record for 48 Abbott Rd, Wellesley Hills, MA 02481
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 4.5 ba · 5,197 sqft · built 1895 |
| Lot Size | 0.367 acres (16,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $2,612,500 (Jul 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $35,381 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2019 Line of Credit Sep 2019 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | WELL M:065 R:018 S |
| Primary APN | WELL M:065 R:018 S |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 5,197 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1895 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1895 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 16,000 sqft (0.367 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 48 ABBOTT RD |
|---|---|
| City | WELLESLEY HILLS |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02481-7519 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR20 |
| Jurisdiction | WELLESLEY MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WELLESLEY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 404202 |
48 Abbott Rd is owner-occupied and held in a trust since July 2019.
Source: Norfolk County and Wellesley Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 48 ABBOTT RD, WELLESLEY HILLS, MA 02481-7519 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIRST REPUBLIC BANK |
| Sep 30, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage OCEANS 11 |
| Jul 25, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage CITY NATIONAL BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 25, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 25, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 18, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201962749 |
| Deed Book / Page | 36995 / 395 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 17, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 36995-395 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WELLESLEY MA |
| Property Address | 48 ABBOTT RD, WELLESLEY, MA 02481-7519 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 22, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 36982-218 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 22, 2019 |
| Book Page | 36982/218 |
| Instrument | 61106 |
| Name | FIRST REPUBLIC BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 25 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2021 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WELLESLEY MA |
| Property Address | 48 ABBOTT RD, WELLESLEY, MA 02481-7519 |
| Document Number | 37464-50 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 30, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 7, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 100 WELLS AVE NEWTON MA 024593242, NEWTON, MA 02459-3242 |
| Document Number | 37464-50 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 20, 2019 |
| Book Page | 037464/000050 |
| Instrument | 121330 |
| Name | OCEANS 11 |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WELLESLEY MA |
| Recording Date | Jul 25, 2019 |
| Property Address | 48 ABBOTT RD, WELLESLEY, MA 02481-7519 |
| Document Number | 36995-395 |
| Book / Page | 36995 / 395 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 17, 2019 |
| Instrument | 62749 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 48 ABBOTT RD, WELLESLEY, MA 02481-7519 |
| Document Number | 62751 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 25, 2019 |
| Instrument | 62751 |
| Name | CITY NATIONAL BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 48 Abbott Rd was $35,381, up 6.5% 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 | $35,381.00 (+6.52%) | $3,479,000 (+7.68%) Land $1,208,000 Building $2,271,000 | $3,609,399 (+1.04%) |
| 2025 | $33,215.00 (+0.62%) | $3,231,000 (+1.89%) Land $1,208,000 Building $2,023,000 | $3,572,380 (+6.18%) |
| 2024 | $33,010.00 (+0.1%) | $3,171,000 (+10.1%) Land $1,208,000 Building $1,963,000 | $3,364,615 |
| 2023 | $32,976.00 | $2,880,000 Land $1,078,000 Building $1,802,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 48 Abbott 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 Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 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 risk around 48 Abbott 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 97% of the US · lower than 94% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 299 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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