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$1,995,000

Est. $12,721/mo —

•

2,298

sq ft

16 Abbott St, Wellesley, MA 02482

About this home

Spectacular Wellesley single family home offering 3 bedrooms + office/4th bedroom, 2.5 baths and an unbeatable location just a short distance from Central and Church Streets! This gorgeous and charming victorian home is, bright has been thoughtfully updated throughout and well maintained. Welcomed by a gracious front entrance with double entry, antique staircase and traditional foyer opens to a large living room with bay window overlooking Abbott Street, built-ins, beautiful hardwood floors. Adjacent to the living room and the eat in kitchen is a large dining room. The eat-in kitchen offers an Island with breakfast bar and a separate dining area. A large patio off the kitchen offers seamless indoor/outdoor living. The first floor also has a large office/4th bedroom and a second staircase to the upper level. A generous primary suite features a private bath, vaulted ceilings, large windows and ample storage. 2 additional queen size bedrooms offer good storage and a shared bath. A sensational in town location is a short distance to the commuter rail, shops and restaurants. This wonderful antique home is complete with central air, a beautiful lot, and a paved driveway with parking for 3+ cars!

Single-familyProperty Type

1887Year Built

8,990 sq ftLot Size

$868Price/Sq.Ft.

3 spacesParking

Listed by Michael Harper • Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

Listed by • Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

Listing updated: Sep 28, 2026 at 08:45am

Redfin checked: 3 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #73583173

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$12,721 per month

Principal and interest$11,023

Property taxes

$1,398

HOA dues

Home insurance

$299

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Wednesday, Sep 30

1:00pm - 2:30pm

Saturday, Oct 3

1:00pm - 2:30pm

Sunday, Oct 4

1:00pm - 2:30pm

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Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Hunnewell Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi

9/10

Wellesley Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi

8/10

Wellesley High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi

10/10

Provided by GreatSchools

About Historic

District

Historic District, located between Wellesley Square and the Hunnewell Fields, is a residential and civic Wellesley neighborhood with tree-lined streets and landmark architecture. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Central Street at Washington Street, where independent cafés, small galleries, and local services set a polished, walkable rhythm. Pillars include the Wellesley Free Library, the Wellesley Theatre Project, and the Davis Museum at Wellesley College. Queen Anne and Colonial Revival homes sit beside dignified civic buildings, giving daily errands a curated, small-town cadence. Pocket parks and playing fields thread through the area, while commuter rail service keeps the streetscape active without feeling hurried.

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Market insights

16 Abbott St · $1,995,000

DAYS ON MARKET

The average home goes pending in 22 days.

SALE-TO-LIST

Most homes are selling 1% above list price.

LIST PRICE

Median sale price in this area is $852,952. (57% lower than this home)

PRICE DROP

16% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.

Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bathroom

Bedroom

Living

Dining

Interior features
8 total rooms
Full, unfinished basement
2 fireplaces

Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
1 half bathroom
Master bathroom present

Heating & cooling
Forced air heating (natural gas)
Central air conditioning

Sale and tax history for 16 Abbott St

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #73583173

Sep 28, 2026

Listed

$1,995,000

$868/sq ft

MLS PIN #73097565

May 8, 2023

Sold

$1,800,000

$783/sq ft

Apr 17, 2023

Contingent

—

Apr 12, 2023

Listed

$1,299,000

$565/sq ft

+20

Discover the perfect blend of charm and modern convenience in this delightful 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath single family home located just a short distance from Central and Church Streets in the heart of Wellesley. This gorgeous, bright and airy, turn-key 2290 square foot home features an additional bedroom/office on the first floor and has undergone many updates. Some of the wonderful features of this home include but are not limited to: a updated eat- in kitchen, primary bedroom and bathroom, a back hall/mudroom, a second floor laundry room, high ceilings, hardwood floors throughout, and a vast patio off the kitchen for your summer parties. This location is unbeatable! The home is walkable to the commuter rail, shops, and restaurants. Don't miss out on this rare opportunity to own a stunning home in an A+ location!

Public Records

Nov 7, 2001

Sold

$711,000

$309/sq ft

Public Records

Jul 1, 1990

Sold

$277,500

$121/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$13,511 (+8.3%)

$942,000 + $238,000

$1,180,000

2022

$12,474 (+8.2%)

$815,000 + $253,000

$1,068,000

2021

$11,527 (+1.6%)

$728,000 + $253,000

$981,000

2020

$11,340

$728,000 + $253,000

$981,000

2019

$11,350 (−2.6%)

$728,000 + $253,000

$981,000

2018

$11,651 (+1.4%)

$771,000 + $204,000

$975,000

2017

$11,495 (+11.5%)

$771,000 + $204,000

$975,000

2015

$10,312 (+12.8%)

$695,000 + $197,000

$892,000

2014

$9,140 (+7.9%)

$552,000 + $240,000

$792,000

2013

$8,471 (+1.9%)

$517,000 + $207,000

$724,000

2012

$8,312 (+6.6%)

$517,000 + $207,000

$724,000

2011

$7,795 (+4.0%)

$463,000 + $219,000

$682,000

2010

$7,493 (−7.0%)

$496,000 + $219,000

$715,000

2009

$8,059

$652,000 + $199,000

$851,000

Public record

Beds

Baths

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

9,148 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Finished Sq. Ft.

2,290

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

2,290

Year built

1887

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

261935

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.

Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 97° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

50% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Wellesley, MA • 02482

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Redfin Estimate for 16 Abbott St

$1,988,223

$6,777 under list price of $2.00M

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Rental earnings

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