Homes, values and local insight for Wellesley, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. Typical home value $2,022,000.
Reviewed and updated October 3, 2026 by Ryan and Megan Winslow, Winslow Homes
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Wellesley is a Norfolk County suburb west of Boston known as home to Wellesley College, Babson College and a MassBay Community College campus. It is the town where the Boston Marathon passes the Wellesley College Scream Tunnel and reaches its midpoint in Wellesley Square. Three commuter rail stations, 48 miles of trails and Morses Pond round out daily life.
Settlers bought the land from chiefs Nehoiden and Maugus in the 1630s as part of Dedham, and it later became West Needham, a farming area. Henry Durant founded Wellesley College in 1875 and named it for his neighbor Horatio Hollis Hunnewell, whose estate was called Wellesley, and on April 6, 1881 the legislature created the Town of Wellesley. In 1914 Wellesley became the first town in America to adopt zoning laws, and Wellesley College professor Katharine Lee Bates wrote "America the Beautiful" in 1893. Wellesley is a commuter suburb with village centers such as Wellesley Square and Wellesley Hills, busy with college students, families and Boston commuters. Residents run much of town life through volunteer boards and Town Meeting, and weekends center on the trails, Morses Pond and village shops.
The main downtown along Central Street, Washington Street, Church Street and Grove Street. It holds most of the town's shops and restaurants, the Wellesley Free Library at 530 Washington Street and the Wellesley Square commuter rail station at 1 Grove Street. The Town launched a Wellesley Square Improvement Project in June 2026 to improve pedestrian safety, traffic flow and parking. ( source )
Village in the 02481 ZIP code centered on Washington Street, with Clock Tower Park, Green's Hardware, the Hills branch library at 210 Washington Street and the Wellesley Hills commuter rail station at 341 Washington Street. The town's Halloween Stroll takes place here each October. ( source )
Village served by the Wellesley Farms commuter rail station at 90 Croton Street, one of three Wellesley stops on the Framingham/Worcester Line. ( source )
Northwest village along Weston Road. Its landmark is the Fells Branch Library at 308 Weston Road, the oldest public building in Wellesley, built as a schoolhouse in 1858. The Hardy School and the Morses Pond beach entrance off Weston Road are close by. ( source )
A local historic district of 65 properties overseen by the Wellesley Historic District Commission, which must review changes to exterior architectural features. ( source )
Chef Dave Becker's self-described quasi Mediterranean restaurant. Dinner only, no reservations, first come first served, closed Mondays. ( source )
Mediterranean and American with Turkish influence · 555 Washington StreetLongtime cafe built on the motto "Smile, Share and Serve" with a Turkish-influenced Mediterranean menu, catering and private events. ( source )
New England kitchen with Southern California style · 190 Linden StreetOpened in 2007 by John and Laura Wolfe as an offshoot of their La Jolla restaurant, with seasonal dishes and nachos regulars rave about. ( source )
Spanish tapas · 45 Church StreetSmall shared plates and wine, with dine-in, takeout and delivery. ( source )
Italian trattoria · 16 Washington StreetOpen daily for Italian dinners, takeout and catering, including homemade lasagna. ( source )
Thai and sushi · 90 Central StreetThai kitchen with an omakase experience and Northeastern Isan specialties at its Wellesley location. ( source )
Tacos, cocktails and brunch · Wellesley SquareTaco and cocktail spot with brunch and live music every Friday. ( source )
Breakfast and lunch · 300 Washington StreetReopened in July 2026 with a Mediterranean-leaning breakfast and lunch menu, carrying on the Maugus name that has served Wellesley since the 1930s. ( source )
Main library at 530 Washington Street with branches in Wellesley Hills (210 Washington Street) and the Fells (308 Weston Road). It offers study and meeting rooms, museum passes, a Library of Things and a Short Story Dispenser. ( source )
Coffee shop that opened in May 2026 on Central Street in Wellesley Square. ( source )
Small park in Wellesley Hills across from Green's Hardware. It hosts the town's free Halloween Stroll with games and music. ( source )
Home of the Wellesley Recreation Department at 90 Washington Street, with rentable space and the base for town programs and teen center activities. ( source )
Wellesley's Council on Aging community center at 500 Washington Street, open weekdays 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ( source )
Independent bookstore at 82 Central Street with regular in-store author events, book groups, used books and consignment. ( source )
Shopping center at 181 Linden Street anchored by a Roche Bros. supermarket, with shops, services and courtyard events such as a June Strawberry Social and December Holiday Stroll. ( source )
Long-standing hardware store owned by Tom Green, in Wellesley Hills across from Clock Tower Park. ( source )
Wellesley Historical Society shop selling local history books and gifts, open Wednesday and Saturday mornings and online. ( source )
About 100-acre pond with the town beach, lifeguards in summer, boating, fishing and Sunday afternoon summer concerts. Beach access is off Turner Road from Weston Road, with resident and season passes. ( source )
in townLinear park along Fuller Brook with walking paths and bridges, rebuilt in a three-year town project that restored the brook, dredged ponds and replanted the landscape. ( source )
in town48 miles of trails, 30 of them marked and connected with color-coded arrows, linking conservation lands such as Centennial Reservation, Rocky Ledges and the Town Forest, plus 5.6 miles of the Cochituate Aqueduct Trail. ( source )
in townDCR reservation at 900 Washington Street with woodlands, canoeing and kayaking, fishing, hiking, a boat ramp and picnic area. Open sunrise to sunset. ( source )
about 5 milesNearest state park, on the three-part Lake Cochituate, with swimming, boating, fishing, kayak rentals and the 1.5 mile Snake Brook Trail. ( source )
about 15 milesFreshwater wetlands along the Sudbury and Concord Rivers with woodland trails, a non-motorized boat launch and an observation tower for birding. ( source )
about 20 milesNational park at the North Bridge and Battle Road where the first battle of the Revolution was fought on April 19, 1775, with ranger talks and walks. ( source )
Art museum at 106 Central Street, free and open Tuesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., with rotating exhibitions, tours and artist talks. ( source )
22 acres of outdoor gardens and the Global Flora conservatory on the college campus, with free admission and student-led tours. ( source )
Massachusetts Horticultural Society's garden, open daily, with seasonal displays and signature events such as Tulip Mania, Sunflower Spectacular and the Festival of Trees. The society also offers Hunnewell Estate tours. ( source )
Wellesley Historical Society museum at 323 Washington Street with exhibits, speakers and a collection founded in 1925. ( source )
Fairsted, the home and office of landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted, who with H.H. Richardson worked on Wellesley's early railroad stations. ( source )
The course runs about four miles through Wellesley, past the Wellesley College Scream Tunnel near mile 12 and through Wellesley Square at the race midpoint. ( source )
MayTown celebration with the Veterans' Parade to Wellesley Square, a picnic in the park, concerts, a 5K Wonder Run, department open houses and fireworks at Hunnewell Field. ( source )
July and AugustSunday afternoon outdoor concerts at the town beach for residents and season pass holders. ( source )
October 31Free family trick-or-treat walk through Wellesley Hills businesses starting at Clock Tower Park, with games and music. ( source )
DecemberSeasonal courtyard event with live entertainment at the Linden Street shopping center. ( source )
Bates, Fiske, Hardy, Hunnewell, Schofield, Sprague
MiddleWellesley Middle School
HighWellesley High School
PrivateDana Hall School (girls), Tenacre Country Day School
Listed for reference, not ranked. Confirm school zoning for any address with the district. ( source )
Route 9 (Worcester Street), Route 16 (Washington Street), Route 135 (Central Street), I-95/Route 128 on the east edge and I-90 (Mass Pike) just north of town
AirportsBoston Logan International, about 30 to 45 min depending on traffic; Worcester Regional, about 45 min
Natick: about 10 min Newton: about 15 min Framingham: about 15 min Boston: about 30 min MBTA Framingham/Worcester Line stops at Wellesley Square, Wellesley Hills and Wellesley FarmsRyan and Megan Winslow, broker owners of Winslow Homes. REALTOR® since 2009, 3,000+ homes sold, broker in FL, MA, CT and RI, U.S. Army Retired.
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The typical home in Wellesley is worth $2,022,000, 161% above the Norfolk County typical value of $773,000 and 206% above the Massachusetts typical value of $662,000.
Zillow Home Value Index for Wellesley, August 2026. The middle of the market for single family homes and condos.
Home values in Wellesley moved +37.3% over five years and +73.3% over ten.
Median gross rent in Wellesley. Useful for investors running rental numbers.
Share of occupied homes in Wellesley lived in by the owner.
Older homes often need inspection focus on roof, systems and windows.
Median household income in Wellesley.
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Typical value $1,560,000 · 32,931 residents
Area guide →Typical value $889,000 · 37,316 residents
Area guide →Typical value $2,252,000 · 11,827 residents
Area guide →Typical value $1,509,000 · 90,700 residents
Area guide →Typical value $1,773,000 · 6,057 residents
Area guide →Typical value $1,151,000 · 14,054 residents
Area guide →See the full Norfolk County real estate guide or the Massachusetts real estate guide.
The Zillow Home Value Index for Wellesley was $2,022,000 in August 2026, +5.1% over the past year.
Wellesley is in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
About 31,242 people as of the 2024 Census Bureau estimate, up from 29,425 in 2020.
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84% of occupied homes in Wellesley are owner occupied, based on the 2019 to 2023 American Community Survey.
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The typical home in Wellesley is worth $2,198,441 as of August 2026, across 2 ZIP codes ranging from $1,826,562 in 02482 to $2,198,441 in 02481. Values moved +5.2% over the last 12 months at the middle ZIP code.
| ZIP | Typical value | 12 months | 5 years | Median sale, Mar to May 2026 | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02481 | $2,198,441 | +5.0% | +37.2% | $2,475,000 | 15 |
| 02482 | $1,826,562 | +5.2% | +39.8% |
Sources: Zillow Home Value Index through August 2026 and the Redfin Data Center ZIP code tracker, March to May 2026. Ask Ryan and Megan for a value for your own home.
