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Last sold for $305,000 on Feb 1, 1990

231 FOREST ST

WELLESLEY, MA 02481
0
Baths
1,804 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$305,000 · Feb 1, 1990

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$709,000 (2025)
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$709,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$715,000

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.32 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Public School (Administration, Campus, Dorms, Instruction)
CountyNorfolk
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.04

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 · 0.6 mi
E
Horatio H. Hunnewell Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.1 mi
M
Wellesley Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.2 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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

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

231 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.

  • Among the smallest lots in Babson Park

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.

Lot size1,804 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.38 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

How 231 Forest St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBabson ParkWellesley Hills 02481Norfolk County
Lot sizebigger than1,804 ft²almost no homesalmost no homesalmost no homes

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