560 Worcester Street, Wellesley MA 02481

Wellesley, MA 02481 • Wellesley Hills
$610,000
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,716
Sq Ft
$355
Price/Sq Ft
0.26
Acres
1938
Year Built
2
Garage Spaces
Single Family Residence
Type
96
Days on Market
Sold 2005 Listed May 26, 2005 • MLS# 70198250 Copied! • Updated Mar 31, 2025

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $649,000
Final Sale Price: $610,000
Difference: $39,000 (-6.0%)
Performance Metrics
94.0%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
96
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $378
Sale $/sq ft: $355
This property sold for $355 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 6.0% below the original asking price.

At 96 days on market, this property took longer than average to sell.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 13 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$355/sq ft
Area Median
$603/sq ft
Difference
41.1%

This property sold below the area median, potentially representing good value for the buyer.

About this home

Handsome center-entrance slate roof colonial; freshly updated inside and out; central air-conditioning; walk to Hills Square and Boston train. Lovely deck for entertaining and landscaped grounds. NEW SPRAGUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL!

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Price & Status History

Market Insights

61.4%
Price Range
98
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73566903
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Aug 21, 2026
$1,295,000
MLS #73566903 - Active
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Previous Transaction - MLS #70939565
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Previously Sold
Sep 28, 2009
$500,000
MLS #70939565
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Sold
Oct 7, 2005
$610,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 98
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Listed for Sale
May 26, 2005
$629,000
Original listing
Agent: Sally Harper Office: Re/max Carriage Way Assoc.

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2005 $3,965 $472,000

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$3,965
Tax Year 2005
Assessed Value
$472,000

Facts & Features

2 Car Garage
Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1938
Living Area 1,716 sq ft
Lot Size 0.26 acres
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 7

Interior

Heating Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Wood, Tile, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace Living Room
Fireplaces 1
Basement Partial, Garage Access
Laundry In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features Office

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Colonial
Roof Slate
Features Deck
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck
Garage Spaces 2
Has Garage Yes
Features Under, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street
Total Spaces 4
Electric Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Water Public, City/town Water
Sewer Public Sewer, City/town Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, For Gas Dryer, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Annual Tax $3,965
Assessed Value $472,000
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Association Required No
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures None
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Norfolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 98 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1938
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,716 sq ft
Total Rooms
7

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features: Office
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Partial, Garage Access
Laundry: In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial
Year Built: 1938
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Slate
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Utilities & Systems

Heating: Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling Zones: 1
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck
Patio & Porch: Deck
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Type: Attached
Total Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Under, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Living Room
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Sidewalks
School District
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
E

Elementary Schools

10 schools
Star Academy Boston (Wellesley Campus)
0.7 mi
Grades PK-12
Tenacre Country Day School
1.4 mi
Grades PK-06
St. John the Evangelist School
1.6 mi
Grades PK-06
A
Sprague Elementary School
0.7 mi | #163 of 825 | Score: 56.5
Dropped 127 spots from last year
-1.8 below state avg
276 students Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
A
Hunnewell School
0.9 mi | #157 of 825 | Score: 56.7
Dropped 68 spots from last year
-1.5 below state avg
307 students Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
A
Katharine Lee Bates School
1.1 mi | #125 of 825 | Score: 57.9
Dropped 120 spots from last year
-0.3 below state avg
272 students Moderate
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
A+
John D Hardy School
1.2 mi | #43 of 825 | Score: 62.8
Dropped 15 spots from last year
+4.6 above state avg
310 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
A
Schofield School
1.9 mi | #138 of 825 | Score: 57.3
Dropped 74 spots from last year
-0.9 below state avg
274 students Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
Preschool at Wellesley Schools
1.9 mi
79 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK
A+
Joseph E Fiske School
2.0 mi | #39 of 825 | Score: 63.1
Improved 21 spots from last year
+4.9 above state avg
263 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
M

Middle Schools

1 school
A+
Wellesley Middle School
0.4 mi | #7 of 352 | Score: 64.3
Same rank as last year
+6.1 above state avg
910 students Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

3 schools
Dana Hall School
1.2 mi
Grades 06-12
A+
Wellesley Sr High School
0.6 mi | #27 of 346 | Score: 71.5
Improved 64 spots from last year
+13.3 above state avg
1,231 students Diverse
20 sports • 2,762 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Strong Athletics
Grades 09-12
North American Hockey Academy
1.7 mi
Grades 09-12
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Neighborhood

Wellesley Hills

560 Worcester Street, Wellesley MA 02481

Wellesley, MA 02481

Listing Information

Listing Agent Sally Harper
Listing Office Re/max Carriage Way Assoc.
Office Phone 781-235-5590
Agent MLS ID BB301756
Office MLS ID BB2048
Listing Data Updated Mar 31, 2025 9:41 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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