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$1,490,183$583 / 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 89How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

5 ELM ST

WELLESLEY HILLS, MA 02481
3
Beds
2 / 2
Baths
2,556 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.
1947
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.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$1.5M
$1.3M low$1.7M high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$12,692 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$1,248,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,120,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$128,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,256,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,548,153

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.25 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.Single Family Residence
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.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
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(2)

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
Otho L. Schofield Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.8 mi
H
Wellesley High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 mi
M
Wellesley Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.4 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%

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How this home compares

5 Elm 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 less than 88% of homes in Wellesley Farms
  • Costs less per square foot than 89% of homes in Wellesley Hills 02481
  • Bigger than 80% of homes in Norfolk County
  • Older than 66% of homes in Norfolk County

What homes are worth in Wellesley Hills 02481

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

This home
$999K$6M

This home is worth more than 17% 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.

Estimated value$1,490,183
CheaperTypical $2,200,872Pricier

Pricier than 17% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$583
CheaperTypical $787Pricier

Pricier than 11% of homes nearby

Living area2,556 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,967 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 37% of homes nearby

Lot size0.46 ac
SmallerTypical 0.37 acBigger

Bigger than 60% of homes nearby

Year built1947
OlderTypical 1949Newer

Newer than 49% of homes nearby

How 5 Elm St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWellesley FarmsWellesley Hills 02481Norfolk County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,490,18312% of homes17% of homes87% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$58314% of homes11% of homes77% of homes
Living areabigger than2,556 ft²30% of homes37% of homes80% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.46 ac53% of homes60% of homes58% of homes
Year builtnewer than194758% of homes49% of homes34% of homes

About 5 Elm St

How much is 5 Elm St, Wellesley Hills, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5 Elm St, Wellesley Hills, MA is $1,490,183 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $1,320,377 to $1,659,989. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5 Elm St, Wellesley Hills, MA last sell?

5 Elm St, Wellesley Hills, MA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5 Elm St, Wellesley Hills, MA?

5 Elm St, Wellesley Hills, MA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,556 square feet of living space and a 0.46-acre lot.

When was 5 Elm St, Wellesley Hills, MA built?

5 Elm St, Wellesley Hills, MA was built in 1947, making it 79 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 5 Elm St, Wellesley Hills, MA?

5 Elm St, Wellesley Hills, MA is assigned to Otho L. Schofield 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 5 Elm St, Wellesley Hills, MA compare to other homes in Wellesley Hills 02481?

Among the 4,594 homes in Wellesley Hills 02481, it is worth more than 17% of them ($1,490,183 against a typical $2,200,872), its price per square foot is higher than 11% of them ($583 against a typical $787), it is bigger than 37% of them (2,556 ft² against a typical 2,967 ft²), its lot is bigger than 60% of them (0.46 ac against a typical 0.37 ac) and it is newer than 49% of them (1947 against a typical 1949). Measured against all of Norfolk County, it is worth more than 87% 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 5 Elm St, Wellesley Hills, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 5 Elm St, Wellesley Hills, MA was $12,692. The county assessed it at $1,248,000.

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