Unique Homes MA

12 Cottage Street, Wellesley

Sold $1,775,000

  • 3 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 2,056 sqft
  • 1869 built
  • $863/sqft
  • MLS #7⁠3⁠5⁠1⁠4⁠0⁠6⁠1⁠

Listing data updated

Listing broker remarks

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.— Rutledge Properties

Key details

  • sold
  • 2,056 sq ft
  • 9,721 lot sq ft
  • 3 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 1869 built
  • $863 / sq ft
  • $14,916 2026 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠1⁠4⁠0⁠6⁠1⁠
Last updated
Address
12 Cottage Street
Town
Wellesley, MA
ZIP
02482
Sold for
$1,800,000
Deed (Bk/Pg)
41668 / 570

Historic designations

Local Historic District
Cottage Street Local Historic District
MACRIS Inventory
Lovewell, Charles B. House

What this means for buyers →

Map

Neighborhood: Wellesley

National Historic Landmark

Federally designated as nationally significant — the highest U.S. historic recognition. Section 106 review applies to federal undertakings affecting the property.

National Register

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Owners may qualify for the 20% federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit on certified rehabilitation work.

State Register

Listed on the Massachusetts State Register of Historic Places.

Local Historic District

Inside a Local Historic District. Exterior changes visible from a public way require approval from the local historic district commission.

Local Landmark

Individually designated by the town as a local landmark. Exterior alterations require commission approval.

MACRIS Inventory

Documented in MACRIS, the state historic inventory. Informational only — no regulatory constraints.

Article 85 (Boston)

Subject to Boston Article 85 demolition-delay review, which can pause demolition of buildings 50+ years old for up to 90 days.

Ch. 91 Waterways License

An active MassDEP permit for a dock, pier, seawall, or other structure on or over a Massachusetts waterway. Many older licenses are not digitized; this record is provided for reference only.

Massachusetts Great Pond

A Great Pond under M.G.L. Ch. 91 — the Commonwealth retains public rights to fish and navigate these state-designated waters. Private docks and other waterfront structures require a Waterways License from MassDEP.

Likely Great Pond

The MLS listing describes this property as being on a Great Pond, which would be a state-designated water body under M.G.L. Ch. 91. GIS data did not independently confirm the pond name — verification needed.