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$770,107$891 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 85How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

53 RUSSELL RD

WELLESLEY, MA 02482
2
Beds
2
Baths
864 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
3,123 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1939
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$770K
$653K low$887K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$770,107
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$616,086

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,543 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$831,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$744,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$87,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$793,820

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.6 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyNORFOLK
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.07
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
John D. Hardy Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Wellesley Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.3 mi
H
Wellesley High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.8 mi

District: Wellesley School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02482These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.79
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.99
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.70

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.27%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.4%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.13,654
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,850 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$209,564
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$298,285
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.52%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

53 Russell Rd measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 97% of homes in Wellesley 02482
  • Costs more per square foot than 92% of homes in Norfolk County
  • Among the smallest homes in Wellesley 02482
  • Among the smallest lots in Wellesley 02482
  • Older than 71% of homes in Norfolk County

What homes are worth in Wellesley 02482

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$735K$4.8M

This home is worth more than 3% of homes in Wellesley 02482.

How it measures up in Wellesley 02482

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Wellesley 02482.

Estimated value$770,107
CheaperTypical $1,915,941Pricier

Pricier than 3% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$891
CheaperTypical $837Pricier

Pricier than 62% of homes nearby

Living area864 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,329 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Lot size3,123 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.3 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1939
OlderTypical 1955Newer

Newer than 34% of homes nearby

How 53 Russell Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWellesley 02482Norfolk County
Estimated valuepricier than$770,1073% of homes54% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$89162% of homes92% of homes
Living areabigger than864 ft²almost no homes6% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,123 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than193934% of homes29% of homes

About 53 Russell Rd

How much is 53 Russell Rd, Wellesley, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 53 Russell Rd, Wellesley, MA is $770,107 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $653,011 to $887,203. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 53 Russell Rd, Wellesley, MA last sell?

53 Russell Rd, Wellesley, MA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 53 Russell Rd, Wellesley, MA?

53 Russell Rd, Wellesley, MA has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 864 square feet of living space and a 0.07-acre lot.

When was 53 Russell Rd, Wellesley, MA built?

53 Russell Rd, Wellesley, MA was built in 1939, making it 87 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 53 Russell Rd, Wellesley, MA?

53 Russell Rd, Wellesley, MA is assigned to John D. Hardy Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Wellesley Middle School (middle), rated A; Wellesley High School (high), rated A+. All sit in Wellesley School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 53 Russell Rd, Wellesley, MA compare to other homes in Wellesley 02482?

Among the 3,546 homes in Wellesley 02482, it is worth more than 3% of them ($770,107 against a typical $1,915,941), its price per square foot is higher than 62% of them ($891 against a typical $837), it is bigger than almost none of them (864 ft² against a typical 2,329 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (3,123 ft² against a typical 0.3 ac) and it is newer than 34% of them (1939 against a typical 1955). Measured against all of Norfolk County, it is worth more than 54% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 53 Russell Rd, Wellesley, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 53 Russell Rd, Wellesley, MA was $8,543. The county assessed it at $831,000.

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