Exterior and Lot
- Porch - Enclosed
- Patio
- Sprinkler System
- Fenced Yard
- FencingFenced
- Patio and Porch FeaturesPorch - Enclosed, Patio
- Patio
- Porch
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Home Highlights
Fenced Yard
Fireplace2 fireplaces
$868 per Sq Ft35% above the Wellesley median ($645)
Minimal Flood RiskFEMA Zone X (unshaded)
About This Home
OFFER DEADLINE! Offers, if any, due Tuesday 10/6 at Noon: 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!
Read moreKey Details
MLS #73583173
Monthly HOA$0
Price / Sq Ft$868
Property TypeSingle Family
Subdivision
Tax (2026)$16,781
Assessed Value$1,650,000
How This Home Compares
vs. the 107 homes for sale in WellesleyPrice$1,995,000
Median $2,280,000
$675,000
$8,995,000
13% below the median Wellesley home ($2,280,000).
Price per Sq Ft$868
Median $645
$330
$2,121
35% above the median Wellesley home ($645).
Home Size2,298 sq ft
Median 3,813 sq ft
1,136 sq ft
10,318 sq ft
40% smaller than the median Wellesley home (3,813 sq ft).
Lot Size0.21 acres
Median 0.37 acres
0.11 acres
3.06 acres
45% smaller than the median Wellesley home (0.37 acres).
Days on Market19 days
Median 38 days
2 days
519 days
Newer to the market than most homes here (38 days median).
16 Abbott St at a Glance
MLS# 73583173
Offered at $1,995,000, this 3 bed, 2.5 bath home has 2,298 square feet of living space and was built in 1887. It sits in Wellesley, zoned for Sprague Elementary School, Wellesley Middle School and Wellesley High School.
Want to see it in person? Schedule a showing or call Keith Wade at 603-818-7976.
Property Details
Garage and Parking
- Open Parking
- Parking FeaturesPaved Drive
- Parking Total3
Building and Construction
- Total Square Feet Living2,298
- Year Built1887
- Above Grade Finished Area2,298
- Building Area Total2,298
- Building Area UnitsSquare Feet
- Foundation DetailsStone
- Property Age139
- Year Built DetailsApproximate
- Year Built SourcePublic Records
- Architectural StyleVictorian
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- Bedrooms3
- Total Bathrooms2.5
- Full Bathrooms2
- 1/2 Bathrooms1
- Primary Bathroom Features
Other Rooms
- Total Rooms8
- Basement FeaturesFull, Unfinished
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling FeaturesCentral Air
- Heating FeaturesForced Air, Natural Gas
- Heating
- Number of Fireplaces2
Land Info
- Lot Size Acres0.206382
- Lot Size Square Feet8,990
Homeowners Association
- AssociationNo
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees0
Amenities and Community Features
- Community FeaturesPublic Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, University
Other Property Info
- Annual Tax Amount16,781
- Source Listing StatusActive
- CountyNorfolk County
- DirectionsOff Weston Road to Abbott Street
- Tax Year2026
- Source Property TypeResidential
- Home WarrantyNo
- Parcel NumberM:0124 B:0063 L:0000,261935
- Postal Code Plus 46302
- ZoningSR10
- Property SubtypeSingle Family Residence
Utilities
- SewerPublic Sewer
- 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
$1,995,000
Last Sold $1,800,000 on 05-08-2023
First Recorded Sale $277,500 in 1990
SoldListed
| Date | Event | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| MLSListed | Listed | $1,995,000 | +$195,000+10.8% |
| 05-08-2023MLSSold | Sold | $1,800,000 | +$501,000+38.6% |
| MLSListed | Listed | $1,299,000 | +$588,000+82.7% |
| 11-07-2001Public RecordSold | Sold | $711,000 | +$433,500+156.2% |
| 07-01-1990Public RecordSold | Sold | $277,500 | — |
2026 Property Tax
$16,781per year
Assessed Value $1,650,000
Tax records back to 2003
| Year | Property Tax | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $16,781 | $1,650,000 |
| 2025 | $16,047 | $1,561,000 |
| 2024 | $15,636 | $1,502,000 |
| 2023 | $13,511 | $1,180,000 |
| 2022 | $12,474 | $1,068,000 |
| 2021 | $11,527 | $981,000 |
| 2020 | $11,340 | $981,000 |
| 2019 | $11,350 | $981,000 |
| 2018 | $11,651 | $975,000 |
| 2017 | $11,495 | $975,000 |
| 2015 | $10,312 | $892,000 |
| 2014 | $9,140 | $792,000 |
| 2006 | $6,639 | $798,000 |
| 2005 | $5,670 | $675,000 |
| 2004 | $5,453 | $637,000 |
| 2003 | $5,026 | $619,000 |
Sale prices from public records; list prices from the MLS. Taxes shown are for the prior owner and can change after a sale.
16 Abbott St FAQ
At $1,995,000, the asking price of 16 Abbott St is 12.5% below the median asking price of $2,280,000 for homes for sale in Wellesley.
- Its price per square foot is $868, 34.6% above the median of $645 for homes for sale in Wellesley.
- That is the 14th highest price per square foot of the 102 homes for sale in Wellesley that list their size.
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