Real Estate Investing in Wellesley, Massachusetts

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2 ZIP codes • Population: 28,020 • Norfolk County

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Should you buy in Wellesley, MA? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
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Grade C (62/100)

Mixed — home prices are stretched relative to local incomes. Run the math on your specific situation.

📈 For Investors
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3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

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  • Tenant-protective state: Landlord rating 1.0/5 — slower evictions, more regulations.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

4.0/ 5

Appreciation

7.1% 5yr CAGR

1.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $2,046,534
Avg Monthly Rent $4,137
ZIP Codes 2

Investing in Wellesley Real Estate

Wellesley, MA covers 2 ZIP codes and a population but the investment metrics here are underwhelming — this is not a market to enter casually.

Across Wellesley's 2 ZIPs, fundamentals run thin: thin appreciation, soft rents, and demographic trends that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

Rent trends and price trends in Wellesley are both soft, which is the uncomfortable combination that defines distressed-leaning markets in Massachusetts.

Distressed-leaning demographics in Wellesley — soft income growth, high rent burden, population shifts — are among the reasons the ★★★☆☆ rating sits where it does.

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Old Colony Property Services is a condominium and HOA property management company serving the Old Colony area of Southeastern Massachusetts, including Canton, Easton, Brockton, and Bridgewater. summary from their website

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Bellevue Property Management is a home rental and property management company servicing Boston Metrowest, including Newton, Needham, Wellesley, Weston, Wayland, Natick, and Holliston. summary from their website

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The Triad Group is a real estate and development company specializing in taking development projects from vision to reality across the United States and globally. summary from their website

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Avg Home Value
$2,046,534
Avg Monthly Rent
$4,137
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (MA)

🎓 Colleges & Universities in Wellesley

2 Colleges 6,361 Students
B+
Wellesley College
4-Year Private · 2,418 students
B+
Babson College
4-Year Private · 3,943 students

ZIP Codes in Wellesley, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wellesley, MA

What is the investability score for Wellesley, MA?

With a 3.0/5 investability score, Wellesley, MA ranks as a solid market for rental property investors. Median prices of $2.0M and rents of $4,137/mo drive the underlying numbers.

What is the average home sale price in Wellesley, MA?

Wellesley, MA home values average about $2.0M. That price point suits investors targeting rentals with $4,137/mo in monthly income.

How much is rent in Wellesley, MA?

Average rent in Wellesley, MA is approximately $4,137/mo per month. Against $2.0M home values that yields a reasonable rent-to-price ratio.

Do landlords face vacancy issues in Wellesley, MA?

Wellesley, MA vacancy trends elevated. Investors running standard buy-and-hold plays see reasonable downtime between tenants.

What kind of tenants rent in Wellesley, MA?

Tenant demand in Wellesley, MA is solid. The local workforce $4,137/mo rents across most rental classes.

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