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296 Linden St, Wellesley, MA, 02481

3beds
2baths
1,813sqft
$1,198,000
$661price/sqft
$7,695/moest. monthly cost
$307,800/yrincome needed

About This Home

Location, Location, Location! Lovingly maintained Victorian home on a beautifully landscaped, fenced, level yard. First floor offers bright and inviting living room, dining room with French doors that lead to a large private brick patio, expanded and updated eat-in kitchen, and a large updated half bathroom. Three bedrooms and an updated full bath are located on the second floor. Additionally, there is a flexible bonus room located on the third floor that can be used as an office/playroom or fourth bedroom. This home is ideally situated just minutes from Linden Square, local shops, restaurants, schools, commuter rail, and Wellesley town center, with easy access to major routes and highways.

Getting Around

83
WalkingVery Walkable
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
49
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

9/10
8/10
Wellesley Middle SchoolGrades 6-80.1 mi
10/10
Wellesley High SchoolGrades 9-120.4 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1910

Materials

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter,Stone
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Construction materials: Frame

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Colonial,Victorian
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Gas Water Heater,Oven,Dishwasher,Disposal,Trash Compactor,Microwave,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer,Cooktop
  • Laundry features: First Floor,Gas Dryer Hookup,Washer Hookup

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Full,Unfinished

Bathroom1

  • Features: Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Level: Second

Bathroom2

  • Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Level: First

Bedroom2

  • Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Level: Second

Bedroom3

  • Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Level: Second

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full bathrooms: 1
  • 1/2 bathrooms: 1

Dining Room

  • Features: Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors
  • Level: First

Features

  • Bonus Room,Walk-up Attic,High Speed Internet
  • Door features: French Doors
  • Window features: Insulated Windows
  • Flooring: Wood,Tile,Carpet,Hardwood,Flooring - Wood
  • Finished area above ground: 1,813

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Natural Gas
  • Cooling features: Central Air

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,813
  • Total interior livable area: 1,813 sqft

Kitchen

  • Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Dining Area, Kitchen Island
  • Level: First

Living Room

  • Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wood
  • Level: First

Master Bathroom

  • Features: No

Master Bedroom

  • Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Level: Second

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 260552
  • Zoning: SR10

Features

  • Patio & porch: Porch,Patio
  • Exterior features: Porch,Patio,Rain Gutters,Professional Landscaping,Fenced Yard
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed,Fenced

Lot

  • Lot size: 6,490 sqft
  • Features: Level

Parking

  • Total spaces: 2
  • Parking features: Off Street
  • Uncovered spaces: 2

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Ice Storm
    Ice StormModerate
  • Tsunami
    TsunamiInsufficient Data

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Ice Storm
Tsunami

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Massachusetts Counties

Hurricane

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $6,057$72,684
Home Insurance *$254$3,048
Property Taxes $1,027$12,324
Electricity $357$4,290
Total$7,695$92,340
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$263,828/yr
40% on housing$230,850/yr
45% on housing$205,200/yr

Massachusetts FAIR Plan Programs

Massachusetts Property Insurance Underwriting Association

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Current Policies
Residential: 213,928Commercial: 230
Total Premiums$400.85M
Total Exposure$115.57B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 7.9%
7.9%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 7.9%
7.9%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: -0.5%
-0.5%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$661This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 02481$667
Norfolk County$448

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 02481$650
Norfolk County$427

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-07-09Listed for sale$1,198,000
1993-05-01Sold$404,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentMariam Priestley
BrokerageBerkshire Hathaway HomeServices Town and Country Real Estate

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