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Listing broker remarks

Wonderful opportunity! Don’t miss this charming Wellesley home located in a desirable neighborhood. This flexible property is currently configured as a two-family residence, making it an excellent starter home with the added benefit of rental income to offset your mortgage. It can also be easily converted back into a spacious single-family dwelling, perfect for accommodating an extended family. The home features a classic wrap-around porch and is set on a generous 13,000 SF lot that offers endless outdoor potential, plus a large detached 2-car garage. Easy highway access to RT 95 and the Mass Pike.— eXp Realty

Key details

  • 2,233 sq ft
  • 13,809 lot sq ft
  • 4 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 1910 built
  • $581 / sq ft
  • $8,831 2025 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠4⁠0⁠1⁠0⁠8⁠
Last updated
Address
31 Lantern Lane
Town
Wellesley, MA
ZIP
02481
Deed (Bk/Pg)
37190 / 113

Historic designations

MACRIS Inventory
Young, Sarah 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.