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Listing broker remarks

Spectacular Wellesley single family home offering 3 bedrooms + office/4th bedroom, 2.5 baths and an unbeatable location just a short distance from Central and Church Streets! This gorgeous and charming victorian home is, bright has been thoughtfully updated throughout and well maintained. Welcomed by a gracious front entrance with double entry, antique staircase and traditional foyer opens to a large living room with bay window overlooking Abbott Street, built-ins, beautiful hardwood floors. Adjacent to the living room and the eat in kitchen is a large dining room. The eat-in kitchen offers an Island with breakfast bar and a separate dining area. A large patio off the kitchen offers seamless indoor/outdoor living. The first floor also has a large office/4th bedroom and a second staircase to the upper level. A generous primary suite features a private bath, vaulted ceilings, large windows and ample storage. 2 additional queen size bedrooms offer good storage and a shared bath. A sensational in town location is a short distance to the commuter rail, shops and restaurants. This wonderful antique home is complete with central air, a beautiful lot, and a paved driveway with parking for 3+ cars!— Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

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Key details

  • 2,298 sq ft
  • 8,990 lot sq ft
  • 3 beds
  • 2.5 baths
  • 1887 built
  • $868 / sq ft
  • $16,781 2026 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠8⁠3⁠1⁠7⁠3⁠
Last updated
Address
16 Abbott Street
Town
Wellesley, MA
ZIP
02482
Deed (Bk/Pg)
41180 / 523

Historic designations

Local Historic District
Cottage Street Local Historic District
MACRIS Inventory
Young, Caroline House

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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.