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Last sold for $36,000 on Sep 25, 1978

48 CORNELL RD

WELLESLEY, MA 02482
5
Beds
3.5
Baths
2,359 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.
0.63 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1979
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.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$36,000 · Sep 25, 1978

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$15,215 (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.$1,435,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$673,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$761,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$2,632,450

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
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.2000
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.63
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
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
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

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
Horatio H. Hunnewell Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.0 mi
H
Wellesley High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 mi
M
Wellesley Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.6 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

48 Cornell Rd 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 75% of homes in Norfolk County
  • Has a bigger lot than 81% of homes in Wellesley 02482
  • Newer than 71% 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.

Living area2,359 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,326 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 51% of homes nearby

Lot size0.63 ac
SmallerTypical 0.3 acBigger

Bigger than 81% of homes nearby

Year built1979
OlderTypical 1955Newer

Newer than 71% of homes nearby

How 48 Cornell Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWellesley 02482Norfolk County
Living areabigger than2,359 ft²51% of homes75% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.63 ac81% of homes68% of homes
Year builtnewer than197971% of homes70% of homes

About 48 Cornell Rd

When did 48 Cornell Rd, Wellesley, MA last sell?

48 Cornell Rd, Wellesley, MA last sold on Sep 25, 1978 for $36,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 48 Cornell Rd, Wellesley, MA?

48 Cornell Rd, Wellesley, MA has 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 2,359 square feet of living space and a 0.63-acre lot.

When was 48 Cornell Rd, Wellesley, MA built?

48 Cornell Rd, Wellesley, MA was built in 1979, making it 47 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 48 Cornell Rd, Wellesley, MA?

48 Cornell Rd, Wellesley, MA is assigned to Horatio H. Hunnewell 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 48 Cornell Rd, Wellesley, MA compare to other homes in Wellesley 02482?

Among the 3,546 homes in Wellesley 02482, it is bigger than 51% of them (2,359 ft² against a typical 2,326 ft²), its lot is bigger than 81% of them (0.63 ac against a typical 0.3 ac) and it is newer than 71% of them (1979 against a typical 1955). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 48 Cornell Rd, Wellesley, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 48 Cornell Rd, Wellesley, MA was $15,215. The county assessed it at $1,435,400.

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