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Wellesley

24 min to Boston
"Where every house has a wine cellar and every kid has a tutor"
Median Price
$1,866,000
$750/sqft
School Rating
9.9/10
Excellent
Appreciation
3.5%
per year
Commute
24 min
to downtown

Financing Considerations

Properties in Wellesley typically require jumbo financing with stricter underwriting, larger down payments (20–25%+), and higher reserve requirements.

Learn about loan thresholds, property condition impact, flood/wind insurance, and how vintage homes (common in many MA towns) affect mortgage approval.

✨The Vibe

Ultra-affluent, education-obsessed, country club culture

What It's Really Like

Ultra-affluent suburb with top-tier schools, luxury amenities, and prestigious address

Best For

  • ✓Ultra-luxury buyers
  • ✓Education excellence
  • ✓Prestige seekers
  • ✓Long-term wealth

Avoid If

  • ✗You're not ready for $50K property taxes
  • ✗You want diversity
  • ✗You hate keeping up with Joneses

🌟Highlights

🎓#1 ranked schools in Massachusetts
🏫Wellesley College here
⛳Multiple country clubs
💎Prestige address recognized nationwide

Insider Tips

  • 💡Wellesley Farms is most exclusive
  • 💡Wellesley Hills has better walkability
  • 💡Property taxes fund incredible schools

Demographics

Population
13,426
Median Age
33.2
Median Income
$309,421
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