Norfolk County and Wellesley Town property record for 52 Cottage St, Wellesley, MA 02482
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,352 sqft · built 1861 |
| Lot Size | 0.555 acres (24,155 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $2,000,000 (Aug 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $21,540 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | WELLM:113R:022S |
| Primary APN | WELLM:113R:022S |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,352 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1861 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1983 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 24,155 sqft (0.555 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Old Parcel Number | WELLM:113R:022S: |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 52 COTTAGE ST |
| City | WELLESLEY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02482-6913 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR10 |
| Jurisdiction | WELLESLEY MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WELLESLEY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| 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 Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 52 COTTAGE ST, WELLESLEY, MA 02482-6913 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Living Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 18, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 18, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 26, 1987 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202659671 |
| Deed Book / Page | 43314 / 460 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000059671 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WELLESLEY MA |
| Recording Date | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Property Address | 52 COTTAGE ST, WELLESLEY, MA 02482-6913 |
| Document Number | 0000059671 |
| Book / Page | 43314 / 460 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202659671 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 9, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 52 COTTAGE ST, WELLESLEY, MA 02482-6913 |
| Document Number | 0000059672, |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Book Page | 43314/462 |
| Instrument | 202659672 |
| Name | FIRST CITIZEN B&T CO |
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| Type | ARM |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6% |
| Initial Type | Adjustable Rate |
| Type Change Date | Sep 1, 2036 |
| Index | Other |
| Margin | 3 |
| Max Rate | -1% |
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 | $21,540.00 (+7.57%) | $2,118,000 (+8.73%) Land $1,670,000 Building $448,000 | $1,987,186 (-6.83%) |
| 2025 | $20,025.00 (+2.87%) | $1,948,000 (+4.17%) Land $1,547,000 Building $401,000 | $2,132,845 (+3.02%) |
| 2024 | $19,467.00 (+1.26%) | $1,870,000 (+11.38%) Land $1,485,000 Building $385,000 | $2,070,240 |
| 2023 | $19,225.00 | $1,679,000 Land $1,325,000 Building $354,000 |
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 | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2001) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2001 · tidal / storm surge |
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 | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 96% 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 |
|---|---|
| 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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