29 Cottage St

$1,850,000
Price
5
Beds
2,267 Sq. Ft.
$816 / Sq. Ft.
2,267
Sq. Ft.
$816
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Located in the Dana Hall neighborhood of Wellesley, this expansive 5-bedroom, 4-bath home offers a highly desirable and flexible layout, complemented by a detached guest suite, ideal for extended family, an au pair, or visiting guests. The beautifully updated kitchen features ample storage, quality finishes, and seamless flow to sun-filled living spaces, creating an inviting setting for everyday living and casual gatherings. Generously sized bedrooms and a clean, well-lit basement round out the interior....Located in the Dana Hall neighborhood of Wellesley, this expansive 5-bedroom, 4-bath home offers a highly desirable and flexible layout, complemented by a detached guest suite, ideal for extended family, an au pair, or visiting guests. The beautifully updated kitchen features ample storage, quality finishes, and seamless flow to sun-filled living spaces, creating an inviting setting for everyday living and casual gatherings. Generously sized bedrooms and a clean, well-lit basement round out the interior. A sparkling pool anchors warm-weather entertaining, while the expansive deck overlooking the large, flat, fenced-in yard provides generous space for grilling, dining, lounging, and hosting. Mature landscaping enhances privacy and curb appeal, and the location offers close proximity to top-rated schools, shops, commuter routes, and recreation. 29 Cottage Street delivers the complete package—flexible living, beautiful indoor-outdoor spaces, and a layout that supports every stage of life.
  1. Listed by James Gulden • Redfin Corp.

Property Details for 29 Cottage Street

Town
Wellesley
Area
MA-Wellesley
Architectural Style
Colonial, Antique
Style
Colonial, Antique
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
4.00
Parking Spaces Total
4
LISTING UPDATED: 12/07/2025 03:11 AM

Property Details for 29 Cottage Street

StatusActive
MLS #73459390
Days on Market21
Taxes$13,580 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1869
CountyNorfolk County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Redfin Corp., James Gulden
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Building Information for 29 Cottage Street

Stories-Year Built1869Building Size-Lot Size0.29 AC / 12,800 SF

Payment Calculator

$10,273 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$9,142

Property Taxes

$1,132

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 29 Cottage Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Living Area: 2267.0
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Wps
  • High School: Whs
  • Middle School: Wms
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Bulkhead, Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 4.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 4
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 4.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • FireplaceFeatures: Dining Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Marble
  • Interior Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Bonus Room, Bathroom, Sauna/Steam/Hot Tub
  • Interior Features: Sauna/Steam/Hot Tub, Intercom, Window AC
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Other Equipment: Intercom
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Deck, Patio, Pool - Inground, Storage Shed, Fenced Yard
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Pool - Inground, Storage Shed, Porch, Deck, Patio
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck, Patio
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Heated, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Heated, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Heated, Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Slider
  • Bedroom4 Level: First
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom5 Level: First
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Marble
  • Bathroom2 Level: First
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Hardwood,Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Buyer and Buyer's Agent to verify all information and perform their own due diligence. Square footage was measured and includes the Guest Suite. Cameras may be on the premises. Sale includes the basement refrigerator as well as the sauna.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:125 R:095 S:,262228
  • Assessments: $1,321,000
  • Book: 36406
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: SR10
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone, Slab
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 29 Cottage Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 3, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73459390

$1,850,000—
Nov 1, 2018

Sold

MLS PIN #72358993

$930,000—
Sep 21, 2018

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72358993

—
Sep 21, 2018

Contingent

MLS PIN #72358993

—
Jul 10, 2018

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72358993

$1,195,000—
Jul 28, 2008

Expired

MLS PIN #70656957

$995,000—
Oct 1, 2007

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70656957

$995,000—
Jun 1, 2007

Expired

MLS PIN #70384904

$1,095,000—
May 10, 2006

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70384904

$1,175,000—
Jan 24, 2003

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #108175298

$800,000

+7.2% / yr

Jan 24, 2003

Sold

MLS PIN #30660982

$800,000—
Nov 18, 2002

Contingent

MLS PIN #30660982

—
Oct 23, 2002

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30660982

$809,000—
Jul 20, 2001

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #88462720

$720,000

+11.6% / yr

Jul 20, 2001

Sold

MLS PIN #30500283

$720,000—
May 7, 2001

Contingent

MLS PIN #30500283

—
May 2, 2001

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30500283

$719,000—
Jun 11, 1997

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #88443120

$459,000

+11.1% / yr

Jun 11, 1997

Sold

MLS PIN #50368407

$459,000—
Mar 18, 1997

Contingent

MLS PIN #50368407

—
Mar 17, 1997

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #50368407

$459,000—
May 29, 1992

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #88445635

$270,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/03/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73459390

$1,850,000
11/01/2018

Sold

MLS PIN #72358993

$930,000
09/21/2018

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72358993

—
09/21/2018

Contingent

MLS PIN #72358993

—
07/10/2018

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72358993

$1,195,000
07/28/2008

Expired

MLS PIN #70656957

$995,000
10/01/2007

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70656957

$995,000
06/01/2007

Expired

MLS PIN #70384904

$1,095,000
05/10/2006

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70384904

$1,175,000
01/24/2003

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #108175298

$800,000

+7.2% / yr

01/24/2003

Sold

MLS PIN #30660982

$800,000
11/18/2002

Contingent

MLS PIN #30660982

—
10/23/2002

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30660982

$809,000
07/20/2001

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #88462720

$720,000

+11.6% / yr

07/20/2001

Sold

MLS PIN #30500283

$720,000
05/07/2001

Contingent

MLS PIN #30500283

—
05/02/2001

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30500283

$719,000
06/11/1997

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #88443120

$459,000

+11.1% / yr

06/11/1997

Sold

MLS PIN #50368407

$459,000
03/18/1997

Contingent

MLS PIN #50368407

—
03/17/1997

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #50368407

$459,000
05/29/1992

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #88445635

$270,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 29 Cottage Street

Taxable ValueLand$1,180,000Additions$141,000Total$1,321,000
Tax Record2025$13,580 ($1,132 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,684 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,684 SqFtStories2Lot Size12,800 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1869Year Renovated1986ZoningSR10CountyNORFOLKAPNWELL M:125 R:095 S:Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 29 Cottage Street

This home is within Wellesley School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Hunnewell Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Wellesley Middle School
Public6 to 8

Wellesley High School
Public9 to 12

Dana Hall School
Private6 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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29 Cottage Street is a single family home for sale in Wellesley, MA 02482. This property was listed for sale on December 3, 2025 by Redfin Corp., it's currently listed at $1,850,000. It has been on the market for a total of 21 days and was last sold on November 1, 2018. This listing's school district is Wellesley School District. Nearby schools include Hunnewell Elementary School, Wellesley Middle School and Wellesley High School. 29 Cottage Street is a 5-bed, 4-bath, 2,267 sqft single family home built in 1869.

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Listing Courtesy of Redfin Corp., James Gulden

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