Norfolk County and Wellesley Town property record for 8 Cavanaugh Rd, Wellesley Hills, MA 02481
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,261 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.221 acres (9,640 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $625,000 (Jun 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $17,045 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | WELL M:181 R:065 S |
| Primary APN | WELL M:181 R:065 S |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,261 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 9,640 sqft (0.221 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 8 CAVANAUGH RD |
|---|---|
| City | WELLESLEY HILLS |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02481-1116 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR10 |
| Jurisdiction | WELLESLEY MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WELLESLEY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3016 |
| Census Tract | 404301 |
8 Cavanaugh Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2001.
Source: Norfolk County and Wellesley Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8 CAVANAUGH RD, WELLESLEY HILLS, MA 02481-1116 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Al (and Others) |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 15, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 15, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 8 Cavanaugh Rd was $17,045, up 6.9% 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 | $17,045.00 (+6.91%) | $1,676,000 (+8.06%) Land $982,000 Building $694,000 | $1,872,764 (+16.19%) |
| 2025 | $15,944.00 (+9.4%) | $1,551,000 (+10.79%) Land $1,026,000 Building $525,000 | $1,611,770 (-4.57%) |
| 2024 | $14,574.00 (+4.59%) | $1,400,000 (+15.04%) Land $892,000 Building $508,000 | $1,689,005 |
| 2023 | $13,935.00 | $1,217,000 Land $758,000 Building $459,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8 Cavanaugh Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2008.
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 | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2008) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2008 · 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.
The area around 8 Cavanaugh Rd has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 475 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.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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