Norfolk County and Wellesley Town property record for 56 Cottage St, Wellesley, MA 02482
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,284 sqft · built 1876 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $239,000 (Dec 1985) |
| Tax Bill | $15,764 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2026 Transfer Apr 2019 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | WELL M:113 R:023 S |
| Primary APN | WELL M:113 R:023 S |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,284 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1876 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1993 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 10,000 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 56 COTTAGE ST |
|---|---|
| City | WELLESLEY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02482-6913 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR10 |
| Legal Subdivision | WELLESLEY |
| 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 File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 56 COTTAGE ST, WELLESLEY, MA 02482-6913 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Apr 25, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BANK OF AMERICA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 1, 1985 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 1, 1985 · Amount on File |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 16, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000067638 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WELLESLEY MA |
| Recording Date | Sep 16, 2026 |
| Property Address | 56 COTTAGE ST, WELLESLEY, MA 02482-6913 |
| Document Number | 0000067638 |
| Book / Page | 43371 / 360 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 16, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202667638 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 6, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 56 COTTAGE ST, WELLESLEY, MA 02482-6913 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WELLESLEY MA |
| Property Address | 56 COTTAGE ST, WELLESLEY, MA 02482-6913 |
| Document Number | 36801-27 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 25, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 4, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 56 COTTAGE ST WELLESLEY MA 024826913, WELLESLEY, MA 02482-6913 |
| Document Number | 36801-27 |
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| Date | May 16, 2019 |
| Book Page | 036801/000027 |
| Instrument | 37112 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 15, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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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 | $15,764.00 (+4.53%) | $1,550,000 (+5.66%) Land $1,165,000 Building $385,000 | $1,752,723 (+12.44%) |
| 2025 | $15,081.00 (+2.89%) | $1,467,000 (+4.19%) Land $1,124,000 Building $343,000 | $1,558,760 (+7.81%) |
| 2024 | $14,657.00 (+1.59%) | $1,408,000 (+11.75%) Land $1,079,000 Building $329,000 | $1,445,900 |
| 2023 | $14,427.00 | $1,260,000 Land $963,000 Building $297,000 |
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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