Norfolk County and Wellesley Town property record for 539 Worcester St, Wellesley, MA 02481
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3.5 ba · 1,841 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 0.461 acres (20,066 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $550,000 (Nov 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $11,401 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | WELL M:097 R:050 S |
| Primary APN | WELL M:097 R:050 S |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,841 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 600 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 600 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 20,066 sqft (0.461 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 539 WORCESTER ST |
|---|---|
| City | WELLESLEY HILLS |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02481-4928 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR20 |
| Jurisdiction | WELLESLEY MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WELLESLEY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 404201 |
539 Worcester St is owned by two individuals who bought it in November 2009.
Source: Norfolk County and Wellesley Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 GARRISON RD, WELLESLEY, MA 02482-2342 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 13, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 13, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 17, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 539 Worcester St was $11,401, down 3.3% 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 | $11,401.00 (-3.31%) | $1,121,000 (-2.27%) Land $869,000 Building $252,000 | $1,321,308 (+18.84%) |
| 2025 | $11,791.00 (+7.26%) | $1,147,000 (+8.62%) Land $888,000 Building $259,000 | $1,111,880 (+4.46%) |
| 2024 | $10,993.00 (+21.68%) | $1,056,000 (+33.84%) Land $846,000 Building $210,000 | $1,064,380 |
| 2023 | $9,034.00 | $789,000 Land $650,000 Building $139,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 539 Worcester St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1982.
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 | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1982–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2021 · Tropical Storm Henri |
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 539 Worcester 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 354 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 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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