Primary bedroom
- Level
- Main,First
- Area
- 167.28 sqft
- Length
- 13.6 ft
- Width
- 12.3 ft
- Features
- Closet · Flooring - Wood
29 Cottage Street · Wellesley
For sale
FOR SALE · MLS #73562667
$1,650,000
- beds
- 4
- baths
- 4
- sqft
- 2,086
29 Cottage Street
Wellesley, MA 02482
LOCATION
Property location
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Grove Street or Washington Street to Cottage Street
- Home type
- Single Family Residence
- Interior living area
- 2,086 sqft
- Year built
- 1869
- Lot size
- 12,800 sqft (about 0.29 acres)
- Parking spaces
- 6
- Price per sqft
- $791/sqft
About this home
Opportunity knocks for home-owners and builders alike! Nestled in the heart of Wellesley’s coveted Historic District on prestigious Cottage Street, this picturesque 1870s New England Colonial offers a blend of timeless historic character with unmatched expansion opportunity in a highly sought-after location. The main home offers 4 beds, 3 baths, and an incredible canvas for a buyer ready to bring their personal touch, or execute a complete vision without paying for someone else’s cosmetic choices.Step outside to discover a secluded backyard retreat built for relaxation and entertaining. A fabulous deck overlooks the private, fenced-in yard, and a dedicated pool house completes the oasis with the 4th bath, providing ultimate convenience for guests and poolside gatherings.What truly sets this residence apart is the substantial planning already secured for the next owner: the property comes with an approved 2025 Historic District Commission (HDC) Certificate of Appropriateness for a stunning custom expansion designed by renowned Royer Architects, allowing you to bypass the lengthy municipal review process and move straight toward building equity.The location delivers ultra-easy lifestyle access to the best of Wellesley: you are just steps from the scenic Brook Path for morning walks and a pleasant stroll from Wellesley’s vibrant town center with boutique shopping, top-tier dining, and the commuter rail station. Situated in the highly sought-after, state-of-the-art HUNNEWELL Elementary School district.Whether you choose to move in, refresh the interiors, or build out the approved expansion, this home represents a rare chance in an unbeatable neighborhood.
Listed by Paula Carens · Paula Carens
MLS PIN #73562667 · Updated 9/23/2026, 3:05:00 AM ET
Facts & features
Home overview
- Property subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Property category
- Residential
- MLS status
- Active
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full bathrooms
- 4
- Half bathrooms
- 0
- Total bathrooms
- 4
- Total rooms
- 8
- Living area
- 2,086 sqft
- Living area source
- Owner
- Above grade finished area
- 2,086 sqft
- Below grade finished area
- 0 sqft
- Building area
- 2,086
- Building area units
- Square Feet
- Building area source
- Owner
- Area includes basement
- No
- Area disclosures
- does include pool house with full bath
- Main level bedrooms
- 1
Interior & systems
- Heating
- Oil
- Heating available
- Yes
- Heating zones
- 2
- Cooling
- Window Unit(s) · 3 or More
- Cooling available
- Yes
- Appliances
- Gas Water Heater · Range · Dishwasher · Microwave · Refrigerator · Washer · Dryer · Water Treatment
- Flooring
- Wood · Tile · Vinyl · Concrete
- Interior features
- Bathroom - Full · Sun Room · Bathroom · Sauna/Steam/Hot Tub
- Laundry
- In Basement
- Basement
- Partial · Interior Entry · Bulkhead · Concrete · Slab · Unfinished
- Fireplace
- Yes
- Fireplaces
- 1
- Fireplace features
- Living Room
- Electrical service
- 110 Volts · Circuit Breakers · Knob & Tube Wiring
- Windows
- Storm Window(s)
Room details
Bedroom 2
- Level
- Second
- Area
- 176.88 sqft
- Length
- 13.4 ft
- Width
- 13.2 ft
- Features
- Flooring - Wood
Bedroom 3
- Level
- Second
- Area
- 97.97 sqft
- Length
- 10.1 ft
- Width
- 9.7 ft
- Features
- Flooring - Wood
Bedroom 4
- Level
- Second
- Area
- 191.52 sqft
- Length
- 13.3 ft
- Width
- 14.4 ft
- Features
- Flooring - Wood
Living room
- Level
- Main,First
- Area
- 195.64 sqft
- Length
- 13.4 ft
- Width
- 14.6 ft
- Features
- Flooring - Wood
Family room
- Level
- Main,First
- Area
- 210.8 sqft
- Length
- 13.6 ft
- Width
- 15.5 ft
- Features
- Flooring - Wood
Kitchen
- Level
- Main,First
- Area
- 215.22 sqft
- Length
- 21.1 ft
- Width
- 10.2 ft
- Features
- Exterior Access · Gas Stove
Bathroom 1
- Level
- First
- Area
- 49.4 sqft
- Length
- 7.6 ft
- Width
- 6.5 ft
Bathroom 2
- Level
- First
- Area
- 54.72 sqft
- Length
- 5.7 ft
- Width
- 9.6 ft
Bathroom 3
- Level
- Second
- Area
- 48.1 sqft
- Length
- 6.5 ft
- Width
- 7.4 ft
Construction & condition
- Year built
- 1869
- Year built source
- Public Records
- Year built details
- Actual,Renovated Since
- Architectural style
- Colonial · Antique
- Construction materials
- Frame
- Foundation
- Stone · Slab
- Roof
- Shingle
- Attached property
- No
- Home warranty
- No
- Energy efficient features
- Thermostat
- Exterior color
- gray
- Accessory dwelling unit
- N
- Year round use
- Yes
Garage & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 6
- Parking features
- Paved Drive · Off Street · Paved
- Garage
- No
- Garage spaces
- 0
- Covered spaces
- 0
- Open parking
- Yes
- Open parking spaces
- 6
Lot & outdoor features
- Lot area
- 12,800 sqft (about 0.29 acres)
- Lot size
- 0.29 acres
- Reported lot area
- 0.29
- Lot size units
- Acres
- Lot features
- Level
- Exterior features
- Porch · Deck · Pool - Inground · Cabana · Storage · Sprinkler System · Fenced Yard
- Patio & porch
- Porch · Deck
- Fencing
- Fenced/Enclosed · Fenced
- Other structures
- Cabana
- Private pool
- Yes
- Pool features
- In Ground
- Spa
- No
- Waterfront
- No
- Waterfront features
- Lake/Pond · 1 to 2 Mile To Beach · Beach Ownership(Public)
- Beachfront
- Yes
- Water views
- No
Utilities & infrastructure
- Water source
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Utilities
- for Gas Range
- Road frontage
- Public
HOA & community
- Homeowners association
- No
- Community features
- Public Transportation · Shopping · Tennis Court(s) · Park · Walk/Jog Trails · Golf · Medical Facility · Bike Path · Highway Access · House of Worship · Private School · Public School · T-Station · University
- Subdivision
- Cottage Street
- Senior community
- No
Taxes & property records
- Annual property tax
- $14,298.31
- Tax year
- 2026
- Assessed value
- $1,393,000
- Parcel number
- 262228
- Zoning
- SR-10
- Registry book
- 36406
- Registry page
- 489
- Tax lot
- 12,800
Location & listed schools
- City
- Wellesley
- County
- Norfolk
- State
- MA
- ZIP code
- 02482
- Listed elementary school
- Hunnewell
- Listed middle school
- Wellesley
- Listed high school
- Wellesley
- Directions
- Grove Street or Washington Street to Cottage Street
Listing & disclosures
- MLS number
- 73562667
- Listing date
- 2026-08-12
- Original entry date
- 2026-08-12
- Status changed
- 2026-09-19
- Listing modified
- 2026-09-23
- Original list price
- $1,675,000
- Current list price
- $1,650,000
- List price per sqft
- $790.99
- Days on market
- 42
- Property market time
- 154
- Listing terms
- Contract
- Disclosures
- Audio/Visual security on the property. Some knob and tube wiring.
- Disclosure indicator
- N
- Lead paint
- Unknown
- Exclusions
- Audio / Visual Security And Internet Systems
Price & tax details
Current asking price$1,650,000
Original asking price$1,675,000
Listed on2026-08-12
Days on market42
| Year | Property tax | Assessed value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $14,298.31 | $1,393,000 |
These records are supplied by the current listing. Assessed value is not market value; confirm taxes with the local assessor.
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SCHOOLS & EDUCATION
Schools & performance
School names, grades and state-reported measures are listed below.
Schools named in the listing
98DESE percentile
MLS-listed elementary
Hunnewell
Grades K · 1 · 2 · 3 · 4 · 5
Progress toward targets 89%
96DESE percentile
MLS-listed middle
Wellesley Middle
Grades 6 · 7 · 8
Progress toward targets 85%
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MLS-listed high school
Wellesley
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