Norfolk County and Wellesley Town property record for 56 Leighton Rd, Wellesley, MA 02482
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,179 sqft · built 1927 |
| Lot Size | 0.229 acres (9,975 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,247,000 (Feb 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $20,198 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | WELL M:125 R:132 S |
| Primary APN | WELL M:125 R:132 S |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,179 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1927 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1927 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 9,975 sqft (0.229 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 56 LEIGHTON RD |
|---|---|
| City | WELLESLEY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02482-6952 |
| 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 | 5 |
| Census Block | 5014 |
| Census Tract | 404400 |
Source: Norfolk County and Wellesley Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 56 LEIGHTON RD, WELLESLEY, MA 02482-6952 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 27, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 27, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 1, 1993 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 34940 / 398 |
| Transfer Doc | 034940-398 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WELLESLEY MA |
| Recording Date | Feb 27, 2017 |
| Property Address | 56 LEIGHTON RD, WELLESLEY, MA 02482-6952 |
| Document Number | 34940-398 |
| Book / Page | 34940 / 398 |
| Instrument | 17597 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $138.53 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 349400401 |
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| Date | Feb 27, 2017 |
| Instrument | 34940/0401 |
| Name | LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 27, 2047 |
| Rate | 2.95% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate At Change | 30.1% |
| Max Rate | 2.75% |
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 | $20,198.00 (+7.25%) | $1,986,000 (+8.41%) Land $1,165,000 Building $821,000 | $2,351,446 (+11.41%) |
| 2025 | $18,833.00 (+2.68%) | $1,832,000 (+3.97%) Land $1,123,000 Building $709,000 | $2,110,710 (+13.82%) |
| 2024 | $18,342.00 (+0.87%) | $1,762,000 (+10.96%) Land $1,078,000 Building $684,000 | $1,854,495 |
| 2023 | $18,183.00 | $1,588,000 Land $962,000 Building $626,000 |
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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1979–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2019 · other causes |
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 96% of the US · lower than 92% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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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