40 Oakland Street, Wellesley – Redevelopment Opportunity

A 45-acre parcel, including a 5-acre parking lot, has been determined surplus by MassBay Community College. The property is close to Route 9 and the Wellesley Hills Commuter Rail Station.

Details

• The property will be redeveloped for housing use as authorized by the Affordable Homes Act and as part of the State Land for Homes initiative.
• A parking study is underway to determine the best way for MassBay’s parking needs to be replicated elsewhere on the campus. 
• Proceeds can be applied toward capital needs associated with construction of a new MassBay Center for Cybersecurity Education, Health, and Wellness.  

Community Engagement Information

MassBay has hosted two community meetings, September 25th and October 8th, during which members of the public were welcome to share their feedback following a brief presentation, which can be found below. DCAMM and EOHLC will review feedback received for consideration, including public and written comments, written feedback on presentation boards, and digital surveys completed online. 

Access the 40 Oakland Street Project Digital Survey that will be available until 11:30 p.m. on Friday, October 31, 2025.

Next Steps

DCAMM will review local feedback from initial community meetings and other sources of information, such as our digital survey and a forthcoming local notice period.