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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $1,300,000 on Jan 31, 2025

679 WORCESTER ST

WELLESLEY, MA 02481
5
Beds
3
Baths
3,291 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.
0.84 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1870
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
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.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,300,000 · Jan 31, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$14,813 (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.$1,441,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,313,000
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.$1,441,000

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.8 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.34%
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.0.2 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Colonial
CountyNorfolk
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.84
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes

Transaction History(5)

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.

M
Wellesley Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.4 mi
E
Katharine Lee Bates Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.7 mi
H
Wellesley High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 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

679 Worcester 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.

  • Bigger than 91% of homes in Norfolk County
  • Has a bigger lot than 94% of homes in Wellesley Hills 02481
  • Among the oldest homes in Cliff Estates

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.

Living area3,291 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,958 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 60% of homes nearby

Lot size0.84 ac
SmallerTypical 0.37 acBigger

Bigger than 94% of homes nearby

Year built1870
OlderTypical 1948Newer

Newer than 2% of homes nearby

How 679 Worcester St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCliff EstatesWellesley Hills 02481Norfolk County
Living areabigger than3,291 ft²36% of homes60% of homes91% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.84 ac93% of homes94% of homes74% of homes
Year builtnewer than1870almost no homes2% of homes2% of homes

About 679 Worcester St

When did 679 Worcester St, Wellesley, MA last sell?

679 Worcester St, Wellesley, MA last sold on Jan 31, 2025 for $1,300,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 679 Worcester St, Wellesley, MA?

679 Worcester St, Wellesley, MA has 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3,291 square feet of living space and a 0.84-acre lot.

When was 679 Worcester St, Wellesley, MA built?

679 Worcester St, Wellesley, MA was built in 1870, making it 156 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 679 Worcester St, Wellesley, MA?

679 Worcester St, Wellesley, MA is assigned to Wellesley Middle School (middle), rated A; Katharine Lee Bates Elementary School (elementary), 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 679 Worcester St, Wellesley, MA compare to other homes in Wellesley Hills 02481?

Among the 4,594 homes in Wellesley Hills 02481, it is bigger than 60% of them (3,291 ft² against a typical 2,958 ft²), its lot is bigger than 94% of them (0.84 ac against a typical 0.37 ac) and it is newer than 2% of them (1870 against a typical 1948). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 679 Worcester St, Wellesley, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 679 Worcester St, Wellesley, MA was $14,813. The county assessed it at $1,441,000.

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