Norfolk County and Wellesley Town property record for 490 Washington St, Wellesley, MA 02482
| Property Type | Medical Building |
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| Lot Size | 0.544 acres (23,700 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $400,000 (Dec 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $15,519 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Refinance Mar 2021 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | WELL M:111 R:016 S |
| Primary APN | WELL M:111 R:016 S |
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| Lot Area | 23,700 sqft (0.544 acres) |
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| Street Address | 490 WASHINGTON ST |
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| City | WELLESLEY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02482-5907 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Medical Building |
| Jurisdiction | WELLESLEY MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WELLESLEY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 404400 |
490 Washington St, a commercial property, is held in a trust since December 1997.
Source: Norfolk County and Wellesley Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
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| Mailing Address | 490 WASHINGTON ST, WELLESLEY, MA 02482-5907 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Date | Document |
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| Mar 16, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance FIRST REPUBLIC BANK |
| Mar 16, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance FIRST REPUBLIC BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 12, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 12, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WELLESLEY MA |
| Property Address | 490 WASHINGTON ST, WELLESLEY, MA 02482-5907 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 2, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 39140-208 |
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| Date | Mar 16, 2021 |
| Book Page | 39140/208 |
| Instrument | 34219 |
| Name | FIRST REPUBLIC BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | WELLESLEY MA |
| Property Address | 490 WASHINGTON ST, WELLESLEY, MA 02482-5907 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 2, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 39140-250 |
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| Date | Mar 16, 2021 |
| Book Page | 39140/250 |
| Instrument | 34221 |
| Name | FIRST REPUBLIC BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 490 Washington St was $15,519, down 1.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $15,519.00 (-1.07%) | $1,526,000 (-) Building $1,526,000 |
| 2025 | $15,687.00 (+5.6%) | $1,526,000 (+6.94%) Building $1,526,000 |
| 2024 | $14,855.00 (+8.11%) | $1,427,000 (+18.92%) Building $1,427,000 |
| 2023 | $13,740.00 | $1,200,000 Building $1,200,000 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 490 Washington St 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 490 Washington St 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.7% 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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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