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Last sold for $1,750,000 on May 31, 2018

173 FOREST ST

WELLESLEY HILLS, MA 02481
5
Beds
5 / 2
Baths
4,571 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.
0.46 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1989
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
10
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.$1,750,000 · May 31, 2018

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$22,739 (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.$2,212,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,284,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$928,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$2,862,160

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Colonial
CountyNORFOLK
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.46
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
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(5)

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.

H
Wellesley High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi
M
Wellesley Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.2 mi
E
Horatio H. Hunnewell Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.3 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%

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

173 Forest St 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.

  • Bigger than 97% of homes in Norfolk County
  • Newer than 81% of homes in Norfolk County

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 area4,571 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,973 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 84% of homes nearby

Lot size0.46 ac
SmallerTypical 0.37 acBigger

Bigger than 63% of homes nearby

Year built1989
OlderTypical 1948Newer

Newer than 80% of homes nearby

How 173 Forest St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBabson ParkWellesley Hills 02481Norfolk County
Living areabigger than4,571 ft²73% of homes84% of homes97% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.46 ac55% of homes63% of homes59% of homes
Year builtnewer than198980% of homes80% of homes81% of homes

About 173 Forest St

When did 173 Forest St, Wellesley Hills, MA last sell?

173 Forest St, Wellesley Hills, MA last sold on May 31, 2018 for $1,750,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 173 Forest St, Wellesley Hills, MA?

173 Forest St, Wellesley Hills, MA has 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 4,571 square feet of living space and a 0.46-acre lot.

When was 173 Forest St, Wellesley Hills, MA built?

173 Forest St, Wellesley Hills, MA was built in 1989, making it 37 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 173 Forest St, Wellesley Hills, MA?

173 Forest St, Wellesley Hills, MA is assigned to Wellesley High School (high), rated A+; Wellesley Middle School (middle), rated A; Horatio H. Hunnewell Elementary School (elementary), rated A. All sit in Wellesley School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 173 Forest St, Wellesley Hills, MA compare to other homes in Wellesley Hills 02481?

Among the 4,594 homes in Wellesley Hills 02481, it is bigger than 84% of them (4,571 ft² against a typical 2,973 ft²), its lot is bigger than 63% of them (0.46 ac against a typical 0.37 ac) and it is newer than 80% of them (1989 against a typical 1948). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 173 Forest St, Wellesley Hills, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 173 Forest St, Wellesley Hills, MA was $22,739. The county assessed it at $2,212,000.

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