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$1,671,779$604 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

20 HOWE ST

WELLESLEY, MA 02482
3
Beds
3.5
Baths
2,768 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.
0.27 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1915
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$1.7M
$1.6M low$1.8M high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$13,991 (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.$1,361,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,022,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$339,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$2,205,330

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyNORFOLK
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1980
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.27
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(4)

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
Isaac Sprague Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.4 mi
M
Wellesley Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.7 mi
H
Wellesley High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi

District: Wellesley School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02482These 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.79
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.99
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.70

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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.27%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.4%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.13,654
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,850 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$209,564
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$298,285
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

20 Howe 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.

  • Worth more than 90% of homes in Norfolk County
  • Costs less per square foot than 91% of homes in Wellesley 02482
  • Bigger than 84% of homes in Norfolk County
  • Has a smaller lot than 71% of homes in Wellesley Square
  • Older than 89% of homes in Wellesley 02482

What homes are worth in Wellesley 02482

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$757K$5M

This home is worth more than 36% of homes in Wellesley 02482.

How it measures up in Wellesley 02482

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Wellesley 02482.

Estimated value$1,671,779
CheaperTypical $1,919,218Pricier

Pricier than 36% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$604
CheaperTypical $833Pricier

Pricier than 9% of homes nearby

Living area2,768 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,339 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 64% of homes nearby

Lot size0.27 ac
SmallerTypical 0.3 acBigger

Bigger than 42% of homes nearby

Year built1915
OlderTypical 1955Newer

Newer than 11% of homes nearby

How 20 Howe St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWellesley SquareWellesley 02482Norfolk County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,671,77950% of homes36% of homes90% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$60412% of homes9% of homes80% of homes
Living areabigger than2,768 ft²78% of homes64% of homes84% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.27 ac29% of homes42% of homes38% of homes
Year builtnewer than191515% of homes11% of homes15% of homes

About 20 Howe St

How much is 20 Howe St, Wellesley, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 20 Howe St, Wellesley, MA is $1,671,779 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $1,574,673 to $1,768,885. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 20 Howe St, Wellesley, MA last sell?

20 Howe St, Wellesley, MA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 20 Howe St, Wellesley, MA?

20 Howe St, Wellesley, MA has 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 2,768 square feet of living space and a 0.27-acre lot.

When was 20 Howe St, Wellesley, MA built?

20 Howe St, Wellesley, MA was built in 1915, making it 111 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 20 Howe St, Wellesley, MA?

20 Howe St, Wellesley, MA is assigned to Isaac Sprague Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Wellesley Middle School (middle), rated A; Wellesley High School (high), rated A+. All sit in Wellesley School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 20 Howe St, Wellesley, MA compare to other homes in Wellesley 02482?

Among the 3,546 homes in Wellesley 02482, it is worth more than 36% of them ($1,671,779 against a typical $1,919,218), its price per square foot is higher than 9% of them ($604 against a typical $833), it is bigger than 64% of them (2,768 ft² against a typical 2,339 ft²), its lot is bigger than 42% of them (0.27 ac against a typical 0.3 ac) and it is newer than 11% of them (1915 against a typical 1955). Measured against all of Norfolk County, it is worth more than 90% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 20 Howe St, Wellesley, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 20 Howe St, Wellesley, MA was $13,991. The county assessed it at $1,361,000.

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