Interior Features
- Walk-in Closet(s)
- Recessed Lighting
- Bathroom - Full
- Bathroom - Tiled with Shower Stall
- Pedestal Sink
- Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built
- Home Office
- Bathroom
- FlooringWood, Tile, Flooring - Wood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
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Home Highlights
Home Office
Fenced Yard
Fireplace
$609 per Sq Ft6% below the Wellesley median ($645)
About This Home
An inviting front porch welcomes you to this traditional New England Colonial, steeped in local history and timeless charm. Step inside the lovely foyer and gracious center hall, where a thoughtful floor plan offers effortless living and entertaining. An abundance of windows fills the home with natural light. The custom-designed kitchen is a chef's delight, featuring two sinks, two ovens, and generous counter and cabinet space. It opens to the formal dining room with its walk-in bay and the cozy family room, complete with built-ins. Pocket doors lead to the elegant living room, where a gas fireplace and window seat create the perfect setting for relaxing or enjoying a quiet read. Upstairs, the primary bedroom features two closets, a charming bay window, and an en suite bath with a large shower, double vanity and laundry. Two additional generously sized bedrooms and a full bath complete the second floor. The tree-top third-floor retreat, surrounded by a bank of windows, offers a peaceful and inspiring space for an office or studio, along with a fourth bedroom, full bath, and abundant storage. Designed by a Beacon Hill landscape architect, the beautifully landscaped grounds invite you to enjoy the brick patio and thoughtfully designed gardens. Two driveways provide parking for four cars.Ideally located near the Brook Path, Wellesley Hills commuter rail to Boston, restaurants, and cafes, with easy access to major commuting routes, this exceptional home offers the perfect blend of character, comfort, and convenience-an unbeatable offering for your next home.
Read moreKey Details
MLS #73575263
Monthly HOA$0
Price / Sq Ft$609
Property TypeSingle Family
SubdivisionWellesley Hills
Tax (2026)$14,624
Assessed Value$1,438,000
How This Home Compares
vs. the 107 homes for sale in WellesleyPrice$1,885,000
Median $2,280,000
$675,000
$8,995,000
17% below the median Wellesley home ($2,280,000).
Price per Sq Ft$609
Median $645
$330
$2,121
6% below the median Wellesley home ($645).
Home Size3,093 sq ft
Median 3,813 sq ft
1,136 sq ft
10,318 sq ft
19% smaller than the median Wellesley home (3,813 sq ft).
Lot Size0.23 acres
Median 0.37 acres
0.11 acres
3.06 acres
39% smaller than the median Wellesley home (0.37 acres).
Days on Market37 days
Median 38 days
2 days
519 days
About the same as the median Wellesley home.
35 Forest St at a Glance
MLS# 73575263
Offered at $1,885,000, this 4 bed, 3.5 bath home has 3,093 square feet of living space and was built in 1856. It sits in Wellesley Hills, Wellesley, zoned for Sprague Elementary School, Wellesley Middle School and Wellesley High School.
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Property Details
Kitchen and Appliances
- Water Heater
- Oven
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Microwave
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Washer
- Dryer
- Range Hood
- Laundry FeaturesSecond Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
- Dining Room Dimensions14' X 15'
- Dining Room FeaturesFlooring - Wood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Recessed Lighting
- Dining Room LevelFirst
- Dining Room Sqft210
- Kitchen Dimensions18' X 17'
- Kitchen FeaturesFlooring - Wood,Dining Area,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Peninsula
- Kitchen LevelFirst
- Kitchen Sqft306
Exterior and Lot
- Porch
- Patio
- Rain Gutters
- Storage
- Professional Landscaping
- Sprinkler System
- Fenced Yard
- FencingFenced
- Patio and Porch FeaturesPorch, Patio
- Road Frontage TypePublic
- Road ResponsibilityPublic Maintained Road
- Road Surface TypePaved
- Patio
- Porch
Garage and Parking
- Open Parking
- Parking FeaturesPaved Drive, Off Street, Driveway, Stone/Gravel, Paved
- Parking Total4
Building and Construction
- Total Square Feet Living3,093
- Year Built1856
- Above Grade Finished Area3,093
- Building Area Total3,093
- Building Area UnitsSquare Feet
- Foundation DetailsStone
- Property Age170
- RoofShingle
- Year Built DetailsApproximate
- Year Built SourcePublic Records
- Architectural StyleColonial, Farmhouse
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- Bedrooms4
- Primary Bedroom Dimensions13' X 15'
- Bedroom 2 Dimensions13' X 17'
- Bedroom 3 Dimensions12' X 15'
- Bedroom 4 Dimensions14' X 15'
- Primary Bedroom Sqft195
- Bedroom 2 Sqft221
- Bedroom 3 Sqft180
- Bedroom 4 Sqft210
- Primary Bedroom LevelSecond
- Bedroom 2 LevelSecond
- Bedroom 3 LevelSecond
- Bedroom 4 LevelThird
- Primary Bedroom FeaturesBathroom - Full,Walk-in Closet(s),Closet,Flooring - Wood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Recessed Lighting
- Bedroom 2 FeaturesCloset, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Recessed Lighting
- Bedroom 3 FeaturesWalk-in Closet(s), Flooring - Wood, Recessed Lighting
- Bedroom 4 FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Wood
- Total Bathrooms3.5
- Full Bathrooms3
- 1/2 Bathrooms1
- Bathroom 1 LevelFirst
- Bathroom 2 LevelSecond
- Bathroom 3 LevelSecond
- Primary Bathroom Features
- Bathroom 1 FeaturesBathroom - Half, Flooring - Wood
- Bathroom 2 FeaturesBathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled with Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Pedestal Sink
- Bathroom 3 FeaturesBathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled with Shower Stall, Closet - Linen, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Double Vanity, Dryer Hookup - Electric, Recessed Lighting, Washer Hookup
Other Rooms
- Total Rooms9
- Basement FeaturesFull, Bulkhead, Sump Pump, Dirt Floor, Concrete, Unfinished
- Family Room Dimensions12' X 15'
- Living Room Dimensions18' X 17'
- Family Room Sqft180
- Living Room Sqft306
- Office/Study Room Sqft168
- Family Room LevelFirst
- Living Room LevelFirst
- Office/Study Room LevelThird
- Family Room FeaturesCloset/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood, Recessed Lighting, Pocket Door
- Living Room FeaturesFlooring - Wood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Recessed Lighting, Pocket Door, Window Seat
- Office/Study Room FeaturesCloset - Walk-in, Flooring - Wood, Recessed Lighting
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling FeaturesCentral Air
- Fireplace FeaturesLiving Room
- Heating FeaturesForced Air, Natural Gas
- Heating
- Number of Fireplaces1
Land Info
- Lot DescriptionCorner Lot, Wooded, Level
- Lot Size Acres0.229568
- Lot Size Square Feet10,000
Homeowners Association
- AssociationNo
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees0
School Information
- Elementary SchoolWps
- High SchoolWhs
- Middle SchoolWellesley Middle
Amenities and Community Features
- Community FeaturesPublic Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station, University
Other Property Info
- Annual Tax Amount14,624
- Source Listing StatusUnder Agreement
- CountyNorfolk County
- DirectionsForest Street Off Rt. 16, Corner of Paine.
- Tax Year2026
- Source Property TypeResidential
- ExclusionsDr Light Fixture, Mirror in 1/2 Bath, 2 Wine Racks in Basement.
- Home WarrantyNo
- Source NeighborhoodWellesley Hills
- Parcel Number259404
- SubdivisionWellesley Hills
- ZoningSR10
- Property SubtypeSingle Family Residence
Utilities
- ElectricCircuit Breakers
- SewerPublic Sewer
- For Gas Range
- For Electric Dryer
- Washer Hookup
- Water SourcePublic
Schools Zoned for This Home
Wellesley School District
elementary · K-5Photo: webSprague Elementary School
9/10
middle · 6-8Photo: webWellesley Middle School
8/10
high · 9-12Photo: webWellesley High School
10/10
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Price History
Listed For
$1,885,000
Last Sold $248,800 on 05-01-1987
First Recorded Sale $248,800 in 1987
SoldListed
| Date | Event | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| MLSListed | Listed | $1,885,000 | +$1,880,500+41788.9% |
| 04-26-2013MLSListing Removed | Listing Removed | — | — |
| MLSListed for rent | Listed for rent | $4,500 | −$244,300−98.2% |
| 05-01-1987Public RecordSold | Sold | $248,800 | — |
2026 Property Tax
$14,624per year
Assessed Value $1,438,000
Tax records back to 2003
| Year | Property Tax | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $14,624 | $1,438,000 |
| 2025 | $13,549 | $1,318,000 |
| 2024 | $13,137 | $1,262,000 |
| 2023 | $12,755 | $1,114,000 |
| 2022 | $11,505 | $985,000 |
| 2021 | $11,574 | $985,000 |
| 2020 | $11,387 | $985,000 |
| 2019 | $11,072 | $957,000 |
| 2018 | $11,580 | $969,000 |
| 2017 | $11,425 | $969,000 |
| 2015 | $10,635 | $920,000 |
| 2014 | $10,698 | $927,000 |
| 2006 | $6,165 | $741,000 |
| 2005 | $5,292 | $630,000 |
| 2004 | $5,393 | $630,000 |
| 2003 | $4,953 | $610,000 |
Sale prices from public records; list prices from the MLS. Taxes shown are for the prior owner and can change after a sale.
35 Forest St FAQ
At $1,885,000, the asking price of 35 Forest St is 17.3% below the median asking price of $2,280,000 for homes for sale in Wellesley.
- Its price per square foot is $609, 5.5% below the median of $645 for homes for sale in Wellesley.
- That is the 41st lowest price per square foot of the 102 homes for sale in Wellesley that list their size.
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