12 Cottage Street, Wellesley MA 02482

Wellesley, MA 02482

$1,775,000

Est. $10,418/month

Beds

Baths

2,056

Sq Ft

$863

Price/Sq Ft

0.22

Acres

1869

Year Built

Single Family Residence

Type

9 hours 39 minutes

Time on Market

Active Listed May 6, 2026 • MLS# 73514061 Copied!

About this home

Village colonial circa 1869 nestled in the heart of Dana Hall Historic District is a jewel! This extremely well cared for beloved family home has a sun-filled living room with fireplace and built-ins, a first floor study and 3 large bedrooms on the second floor; walk-in closets in master bedroom. Abundant natural light and hardwood floors throughout. The kitchen with French doors opens to an inviting bluestone patio and beautifully landscaped, level backyard with stone wall and newly installed backyard fence. Brand new roof, new sprinkler system. Terrific family neighborhood!! Unbeatable location close to trains, shops, dining, Brook Path, library and top rated schools.

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Property Overview

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Listing Type

For Sale

Year Built

1869

Bedrooms

Full Bathrooms

Living Area

2,056 sq ft

Total Rooms

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential

Style Single Family Residence

Year Built 1869

Living Area 2,056 sq ft

Lot Size 0.22 acres

Bedrooms 3

Full Baths 2

Total Rooms 7

Interior

Heating Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas

Cooling Central Air

Flooring Hardwood, Flooring - Wood

Appliances Gas Water Heater

Fireplace Living Room

Fireplaces 1

Basement Unfinished

Laundry None

Features Study

Exterior

Construction Frame

Architecture Colonial

Roof Shingle

Features Patio, Fenced Yard

Pool None

Spa None

Fencing Fenced/enclosed, Fenced

Patio/Porch Patio

Parking

Features Paved Drive, Off Street

Total Spaces 2

Utilities

Electric None

Water Public

Sewer Public Sewer

Gas None

Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $14,916

Assessed Value $1,451,000

Interior Features

Flooring: Hardwood, Flooring - Wood

Appliances: Gas Water Heater

Interior Features: Study

Windows:

Basement: Unfinished

Laundry:

Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial

Year Built: 1869

Structure Type:

Exterior Materials: Frame

Roof: Shingle

Foundation: Stone

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas

Cooling: Central Air

Hot Water:

Water Source: Public

Sewer: Public Sewer

Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Patio, Fenced Yard

Patio & Porch: Patio

Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced

Other Structures:

Lot Features:

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Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 2

Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1

Fireplace Type: Living Room

Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, University

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12 Cottage Street, Wellesley MA 02482

Wellesley, MA 02482

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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

Elementary Schools

3 schools

Hunnewell School

0.3 mi | #162 of 824 | Score: 56.6

Dropped 73 spots from last year

-1.6 below state avg

294 students Moderate

Strong Attendance

Grades K-05

Tenacre Country Day School

0.5 mi

Grades PK-06

Star Academy Boston (Wellesley Campus)

0.5 mi

Grades PK-12

Middle Schools

1 school

A+

Wellesley Middle School

0.9 mi | #7 of 352 | Score: 64.5

Same rank as last year

+6.3 above state avg

919 students Diverse

Strong Attendance

Grades 06-08

High Schools

3 schools

Dana Hall School

0.3 mi

Grades 06-12

A+

Wellesley Sr High School

1.0 mi | #28 of 346 | Score: 71.3

Improved 63 spots from last year

+13.1 above state avg

1,262 students Diverse

20 sports • 2,762 athletes

Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Strong Athletics

Grades 09-12

North American Hockey Academy

1.5 mi

Grades 09-12

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May 6, 2026

$1,775,000

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Office: Rutledge Properties

Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
05/06/2026	🏠 Listed for Sale	$1,775,000	-	-	Original listing

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Date	Event	Price	Change
May 6, 2026	New Listing Added	$1,775,000	—

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Time on Market

9 hours 39 minutes

Price per Sq Ft

$863

Tax History

Year	Taxes	Assessment
2026	$14,916	$1,451,000

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$14,916

Tax Year 2026

Assessed Value

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Listing Information

Listing Agent Kathleen Hughto

Listing Office Rutledge Properties

Agent MLS ID CT003100

Office MLS ID BB3820

Listing Data Updated May 6, 2026 5:23 PM EDT

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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