Norfolk
County Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell reported that during the
first half of 2026, ten properties, a mix of commercial and residential,
each sold for more than $20 million with an average price of $29.5
million.
The following prices pertain to real estate sales from January 1, 2026, to June 30, 2026.
The ten properties were:
10...29
& 31 Wall Street, Foxborough, known as Foxmeadow Farm, a recently
constructed mixed-use development consisting of 50 apartments and
approximately 4,600 square feet of commercial space in downtown
Foxborough, sold in February for $20,375,000.
9.…333
Lee Street, Brookline, an 11-bedroom, 11-bath, 20,000-square-foot
mansion in the Chestnut Hill neighborhood, sold in March for
$22,150,000. The residence is situated on more than three acres of land
and features a carriage house, as well as a separate indoor swimming
pool pavilion connected to the main residence by an underground
passageway.
8.…40
Robbie Road, Avon, a warehouse and distribution facility known as the
Odyssey Building, sold in January for $22,200,000. Located within the
Avon Industrial Park, the property contains approximately 156,000 square
feet of industrial space with extensive loading capabilities.
7.…978
Worcester Street, Wellesley, home to the Mass General Brigham
Newton-Wellesley Ambulatory Care Center, a two-story, approximately
25,000-square-foot medical office building along Route 9, sold in March
for $25,550,000. The outpatient facility provides primary care, imaging,
laboratory, orthopedic, and specialty medical services.
6.…324
Washington Street, Wellesley, known as Phillips Park Apartments, a
49-unit apartment complex situated on approximately 1.9 acres of land
adjacent to the Wellesley Hills commuter rail station, sold in January
for $26,500,000.
5.…175
Revere Street, Canton, home to Cornerstone at Canton, an assisted
living and memory care community, sold in June for $27,285,000. Opened
in 2015, the facility contains 87 residential units and provides
assisted living and specialized memory care services.
4.…80-84
Wilson Way, Westwood, a research and development building containing
approximately 117,000 square feet, sold in January for $30,000,000.
Situated on more than 10 acres near Route 1 and Interstate 95, the
property is occupied by Beth Israel Lahey Health Specialty Pharmacy.
3.…206
Grove Street, Franklin, [pictured above] a modern industrial warehouse and distribution
facility containing approximately 152,000 square feet, sold in January
for $32,400,000. Constructed in 2021, the property was designed as a
logistics facility with significant loading capacity and access to
Interstate 495.
2.…100
West Street, Needham, a 4.3-acre redevelopment site located adjacent to
the Needham Heights commuter rail station, sold in January for
$40,000,000. Formerly the site of an assisted living and skilled nursing
facility, the property is slated for redevelopment into a 189-unit
multifamily residential community.
1.…399
Chestnut Hill Avenue, Brookline, a 160,000-square-foot mixed-use
property at Cleveland Circle featuring the AC Hotel Boston Cleveland
Circle, ground-floor restaurants, retail space, and 92 residential
living spaces, sold in February for $48,910,848. Situated at the
crossroads of Brookline, Brighton, and Chestnut Hill, the property is
located in one of the area’s most active neighborhoods.
The
top sales appear to have been a combination of apartment complexes,
distribution facilities, and private residences. The state and Norfolk
County collected excise taxes totaling nearly $1,346,900 from these 10
sales.
“The
variety in these real estate transactions bodes well for the Norfolk
County economy, with high-value properties selling in both commercial
and residential sectors,” stated Norfolk County Register of Deeds
William P. O’Donnell. “This indicates that Norfolk County is not only a
desirable place to live and work but also a magnet for business,
industry, and trade. Overall, the strength of the local real estate
market underscores the county’s attractiveness and its potential for
continued growth and prosperity.”
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