29 Cottage Street, Wellesley MA 02482

Wellesley, MA 02482
$800,000
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,904
Sq Ft
$420
Price/Sq Ft
0.29
Acres
1870
Year Built
1
Garage Space
25
Days on Market
Sold 2003 Listed Oct 23, 2002 • MLS# 30660982 Copied! • Updated Jan 24, 2003

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $809,000
Final Sale Price: $800,000
Difference: $9,000 (-1.1%)
Performance Metrics
98.9%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
25
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $425
Sale $/sq ft: $420
This property sold for $420 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 1.1% below the original asking price.

With only 25 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 5 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$420/sq ft
Area Median
$680/sq ft
Difference
38.3%

This property sold below the area median, potentially representing good value for the buyer.

About this home

DELIGHTFUL GREEK REVIVAL IN THE HEART OF WELLESLEY'S HISTORIC DISTRICT. BEAUTIFULLY MAINTAINED AND DECORATED. EAT-IN KITCHEN W/PERGO FLOORING. LARGE,LEVEL FENCED YARD. WALK TO TOWN, TRAIN AND HUNNEWLL SCHOOL.

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Price & Status History

Market Insights

99.6%
Price Range
26
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73584265
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Sep 30, 2026
$6,500
MLS #73584265 - Active
Current Active Listing - MLS #73562667
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Aug 12, 2026
$1,650,000
MLS #73562667 - Active
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Sold
Jan 24, 2003
$800,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 26
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Listed for Sale
Oct 23, 2002
$809,000
Original listing
Agent: Roberta Swenson Office: Rutledge Properties

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2002 $4,820 $595,000

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$4,820
Tax Year 2002
HOA Fee
$0
Per month
Assessed Value
$595,000

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1870
Living Area 1,904 sq ft
Lot Size 0.29 acres
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 8

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Radiant, Oil
Cooling None
Flooring Wood, Flooring - Stone/ceramic Tile
Appliances Gas Water Heater
Fireplace Living Room
Fireplaces 1
Basement Full
Laundry First Floor
Features Den

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Colonial, Antique
Roof Shingle
Features Porch, Patio, Fenced Yard
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing Fenced
Patio/Porch Porch, Patio
Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street
Total Spaces 3
Electric None
Water Public, City/town Water
Sewer Public Sewer, City/town Sewer
Gas None
Other None
Annual Tax $4,820
Assessed Value $595,000
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures Centricon Sys 2001, Nursery Closet/hall
Exclusions Dr Chand,Wshr/Dryr/Fridge/Bdrm Wndw Trts
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
House Color YELLOW
Sq Ft Source Owner
Documents None
County Norfolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 26 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1870
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,904 sq ft
Total Rooms
8

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Appliances: Gas Water Heater
Interior Features: Den
Windows:
Basement: Full
Laundry: First Floor
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial, Antique
Year Built: 1870
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Stone

Utilities & Systems

Heating: Baseboard, Radiant, Oil
Heating Zones: 2
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Fenced Yard
Patio & Porch: Porch, Patio
Fencing: Fenced
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Frontage: 80.00 ft
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1
Total Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Living Room
Community Amenities:
School District
Wellesley School District local
A+
🎓 Where Graduates Go Class of 2021
81% attend college
78% 4-Year 3% 2-Year 56% Out of State 2% Working
✓ School Safety 2024-25
0.3% Low
0.3% Suspensions 0.5% In-School
↓ 5.2% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

10 schools
Tenacre Country Day School
0.4 mi
Grades PK-06
Star Academy Boston (Wellesley Campus)
0.7 mi
Grades PK-12
St. John the Evangelist School
3.0 mi
Grades PK-06
A
Hunnewell School
0.5 mi | #157 of 825 | Score: 56.7
Dropped 68 spots from last year
-1.5 below state avg
307 students Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
A
Sprague Elementary School
1.1 mi | #163 of 825 | Score: 56.5
Dropped 127 spots from last year
-1.8 below state avg
276 students Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
A+
John D Hardy School
1.4 mi | #43 of 825 | Score: 62.8
Dropped 15 spots from last year
+4.6 above state avg
310 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
A
Katharine Lee Bates School
1.8 mi | #125 of 825 | Score: 57.9
Dropped 120 spots from last year
-0.3 below state avg
272 students Moderate
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
A+
Joseph E Fiske School
2.9 mi | #39 of 825 | Score: 63.1
Improved 21 spots from last year
+4.9 above state avg
263 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
Preschool at Wellesley Schools
2.9 mi
79 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK
A
Schofield School
3.0 mi | #138 of 825 | Score: 57.3
Dropped 74 spots from last year
-0.9 below state avg
274 students Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
M

Middle Schools

1 school
A+
Wellesley Middle School
1.1 mi | #7 of 352 | Score: 64.3
Same rank as last year
+6.1 above state avg
910 students Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

3 schools
Dana Hall School
0.3 mi
Grades 06-12
A+
Wellesley Sr High School
1.2 mi | #27 of 346 | Score: 71.5
Improved 64 spots from last year
+13.3 above state avg
1,231 students Diverse
20 sports • 2,762 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Strong Athletics
Grades 09-12
North American Hockey Academy
1.7 mi
Grades 09-12
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Neighborhood

29 Cottage Street, Wellesley MA 02482

Wellesley, MA 02482

Listing Information

Listing Agent Roberta Swenson
Listing Office Rutledge Properties
Office Phone 781-235-4663
Agent MLS ID BB901081
Office MLS ID BB3820
Listing Data Updated Jan 24, 2003 2:24 PM EST
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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