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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $631,500 on Jun 30, 2005

138 WALNUT ST # 140

WELLESLEY, MA 02481
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,736 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.74 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1855
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$631,500 · Jun 30, 2005

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$14,803 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$1,440,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,353,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$87,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,373,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
CountyNorfolk
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.74
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Steam
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(7)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Otho L. Schofield Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.1 mi
H
Wellesley High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.9 mi
M
Wellesley Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.2 mi

District: Wellesley School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02481These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.58
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.101
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.74

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.34%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.5%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.16,028
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,822 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$238,777
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$335,604
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.52%

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How this home compares

138 Walnut St # 140 measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Smaller than 87% of homes in Wellesley Hills 02481
  • Has a bigger lot than 97% of homes in Poets Area
  • Among the oldest homes in Poets Area

How it measures up in Wellesley Hills 02481

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Wellesley Hills 02481.

Living area1,736 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,952 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 13% of homes nearby

Lot size0.74 ac
SmallerTypical 0.37 acBigger

Bigger than 91% of homes nearby

Year built1855
OlderTypical 1949Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 138 Walnut St # 140 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePoets AreaWellesley Hills 02481Norfolk County
Living areabigger than1,736 ft²20% of homes13% of homes53% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.74 ac97% of homes91% of homes72% of homes
Year builtnewer than1855almost no homesalmost no homesalmost no homes

About 138 Walnut St # 140

When did 138 Walnut St # 140, Wellesley, MA last sell?

138 Walnut St # 140, Wellesley, MA last sold on Jun 30, 2005 for $631,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 138 Walnut St # 140, Wellesley, MA?

138 Walnut St # 140, Wellesley, MA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,736 square feet of living space and a 0.74-acre lot.

When was 138 Walnut St # 140, Wellesley, MA built?

138 Walnut St # 140, Wellesley, MA was built in 1855, making it 171 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 138 Walnut St # 140, Wellesley, MA?

138 Walnut St # 140, Wellesley, MA is assigned to Otho L. Schofield Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Wellesley High School (high), rated A+; Wellesley Middle School (middle), rated A+. All sit in Wellesley School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 138 Walnut St # 140, Wellesley, MA compare to other homes in Wellesley Hills 02481?

Among the 4,594 homes in Wellesley Hills 02481, it is bigger than 13% of them (1,736 ft² against a typical 2,952 ft²), its lot is bigger than 91% of them (0.74 ac against a typical 0.37 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1855 against a typical 1949). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 138 Walnut St # 140, Wellesley, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 138 Walnut St # 140, Wellesley, MA was $14,803. The county assessed it at $1,440,000.

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