Norfolk County and Wellesley Town property record for 480 Washington St, Wellesley, MA 02482
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,866 sqft · built 1922 |
| Lot Size | 0.205 acres (8,922 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $845,000 (May 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $11,838 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | WELL M:099 R:027 S |
| Primary APN | WELL M:099 R:027 S |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,866 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1922 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1922 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 8,922 sqft (0.205 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 480 WASHINGTON ST |
|---|---|
| City | WELLESLEY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02482-5909 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | GR |
| Legal Subdivision | WHISPERING PINES |
| Jurisdiction | WELLESLEY MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WELLESLEY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 404400 |
480 Washington St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2015.
Source: Norfolk County and Wellesley Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 480 WASHINGTON ST, WELLESLEY, MA 02482-5909 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 4, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 4, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 23, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 33097 / 33 |
| Transfer Doc | 0033097-33 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 480 Washington St was $11,838, down 6.6% 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 | $11,838.00 (-6.6%) | $1,164,000 (-5.6%) Land $768,000 Building $396,000 | $1,411,019 (-6.18%) |
| 2025 | $12,675.00 (+3.01%) | $1,233,000 (+4.31%) Land $859,000 Building $374,000 | $1,504,040 (+5.17%) |
| 2024 | $12,305.00 (+8.99%) | $1,182,000 (+19.88%) Land $821,000 Building $361,000 | $1,430,130 |
| 2023 | $11,290.00 | $986,000 Land $675,000 Building $311,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 480 Washington St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 | 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.
The area around 480 Washington St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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 305 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.
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