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Last sold for $5,000 on Oct 31, 2001

231 FOREST ST

WELLESLEY, MA 02481
4
Beds
2
Baths
174.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1931
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.$5,000 · Oct 31, 2001

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.174.14
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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 largest lots in Babson Park
  • Older than 74% of homes in Wellesley Hills 02481

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 size174.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.38 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built1931
OlderTypical 1949Newer

Newer than 26% of homes nearby

How 231 Forest St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBabson ParkWellesley Hills 02481Norfolk County
Lot sizebigger than174.14 acalmost all homesalmost all homesalmost all homes
Year builtnewer than193142% of homes26% of homes26% of homes

About 231 Forest St

When did 231 Forest St, Wellesley, MA last sell?

231 Forest St, Wellesley, MA last sold on Oct 31, 2001 for $5,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 231 Forest St, Wellesley, MA?

231 Forest St, Wellesley, MA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a 174.14-acre lot.

When was 231 Forest St, Wellesley, MA built?

231 Forest St, Wellesley, MA was built in 1931, making it 95 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 231 Forest St, Wellesley, MA?

231 Forest St, Wellesley, MA is assigned to Wellesley High School (high), rated A+; Horatio H. Hunnewell Elementary School (elementary), 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 231 Forest St, Wellesley, MA compare to other homes in Wellesley Hills 02481?

Among the 4,594 homes in Wellesley Hills 02481, its lot is bigger than almost all of them (174.14 ac against a typical 0.38 ac) and it is newer than 26% of them (1931 against a typical 1949). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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