Norfolk County and Wellesley Town property record for 97 Russell Rd, Wellesley, MA 02482
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 801 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 0.173 acres (7,546 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $365,000 (Jul 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $7,719 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | WELL M:183 R:005 S |
| Primary APN | WELL M:183 R:005 S |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 801 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1915 |
| Architectural Style | Cottage |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 7,546 sqft (0.173 acres) |
| Street Address | 97 RUSSELL RD |
|---|---|
| City | WELLESLEY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02482-4327 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR10 |
| Legal Subdivision | PINE RDG PARK |
| Jurisdiction | WELLESLEY MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WELLESLEY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 404302 |
97 Russell Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2012.
Source: Norfolk County and Wellesley Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 97 RUSSELL RD, WELLESLEY, MA 02482-4327 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 27, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 27, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20128 |
| Deed Book / Page | 30238 / 156 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WELLESLEY MA |
| Recording Date | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Property Address | 97 RUSSELL RD, WELLESLEY, MA 02482-4327 |
| Document Number | 0000020211 |
| Book / Page | 43020 / 166 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 20, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202620211 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 97 RUSSELL RD, WELLESLEY, MA 02482-4327 |
| Document Number | 043020-166, |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Book Page | 43020/166 |
| Instrument | 202620211 |
| Name | MANUFACTURERS BANK AND TRUST COMPANY |
|---|
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.01% |
| Initial Type | Adjustable Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
The 2026 property tax bill for 97 Russell Rd was $7,719, down 5.4% 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 | $7,719.00 (-5.43%) | $759,000 (-4.41%) Land $737,000 Building $22,000 | $705,626 (-1.36%) |
| 2025 | $8,162.00 (-1.26%) | $794,000 (-) Land $789,000 Building $5,000 | $715,350 (+12.15%) |
| 2024 | $8,266.00 (-3.09%) | $794,000 (+6.58%) Land $789,000 Building $5,000 | $637,830 |
| 2023 | $8,530.00 | $745,000 Land $736,000 Building $9,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 97 Russell Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1978–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2010 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
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 97 Russell Rd 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 97% of the US · lower than 94% 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 246 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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