$1,900,000

166 Norwell Ave Norwell, MA 02061

Estimated payment $11,954/month

Total Views 13,558
7 Beds
3 Baths
6,550 Sq Ft
$290 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Barn
  • Horses Allowed On Property
  • Granite Flooring
  • William Gould Vinal Rated A-
  • Scenic Views
  • Custom Closet System

About This Home

Welcome to THE Norwell House. This locally iconic property is all you expect and more! A grand foyer with a stunning three story stairway, a sweeping veranda, exquisite detail inside and out and the biggest, coolest barn around. Entertainers will love the newly expanded kitchen with secondary prep kitchen in the butler's pantry that flows to both interior and outdoor gathering spaces. There are 7 bedrooms and a total of eighteen rooms including a five room apartment with separate entrance in the rear wing. The space is flexible for multiple uses including space for extended families or a potential ADU. The property consists of 1.5 acres with stonework and mature landscaping. The magnificent 6,500 square foot Barn can house up to 10 vehicles with a play space on the second floor. Current owners have tackled many updates and repairs during ownership including new roof, heat, updated insulation and kitchen. Add'l 1 acre lot being engineered and sold seperately.

Listing Agent

Laurie Detwiler

William Raveis R.E. & Home Services Listed on: 07/09/2025

William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $19,464

Year Built

  • Built in 1820

Lot Details

  • 1.5 Acre Lot
  • Near Conservation Area
  • Gentle Sloping Lot
  • Garden
  • Additional Land
  • Property is zoned RES A

Parking

  • 10 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Shed

Home Design

  • Antique Architecture
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 6,550 Sq Ft Home
  • Mud Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Home Office
  • Game Room
  • Utility Room with Study Area
  • Scenic Vista Views
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Interior Basement Entry

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Granite

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 7 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Custom Closet System
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Porch

Schools

  • Vinal Elementary School
  • NMS Middle School
  • NHS High School

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Baseboard Heating
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Private Sewer

Additional Features

  • Property is near schools
  • Barn
  • Horses Allowed On Property

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:44 L:26,1101003

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Recreation

  • Jogging Path

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$19,464

Year Built

Built in 1820

Lot Details

0

Parking

10

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Antique
  • Year Built: 1820
  • Year Built Details: Renovated Since
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood, Flooring - Wood, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Bedroom, Home Office, Study, Game Room, Mud Room
  • Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 7
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom5 Level: Third
  • Room Bedroom5 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower
  • Bathroom 3 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower
  • Bathroom 3 Level: Third
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Family Room Level: First
  • Room Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island
  • Laundry Features: Second Floor
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Office Level: First
  • Room Office Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Basement: Interior Entry, Unfinished
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 6550
  • Living Area: 6550
  • Spa YN: No
  • MAIN LO: M59500
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 290.08
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 290.08
  • Insulation: Full

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Garden, Horses Permitted
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Foundation Details: Granite
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Horse YN: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
  • Roof: Shingle
  • View: Scenic View(s)
  • View YN: Yes
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 10
  • Attached Garage YN: No
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 10
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Carriage Shed, Barn, Oversized
  • Total Parking Spaces: 6

Utilities

  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Forced Air, Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area, Public School
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:44 L:26,1101003
  • Zoning: RES A
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Additional Land Avail., Gentle Sloping
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.5
  • Lot Size Area: 1.5
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 65340
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • PAGE: 273

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 19464
  • Tax Book Number: 47128

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

MLS Schools

  • High School: Nhs
  • Elementary School: Vinal
  • Middle Or Junior School: Nms

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $19,464 $1,489,200 $512,800 $976,400
2024 $17,409 $1,293,400 $387,200 $906,200
2023 $17,148 $1,121,500 $297,800 $823,700
2022 $16,673 $1,003,200 $260,300 $742,900
2021 $15,166 $895,300 $273,400 $621,900
2020 $14,423 $867,300 $273,400 $593,900
2019 $15,854 $966,700 $273,400 $693,300
2018 $4,402 $956,100 $273,400 $682,700
2017 $13,670 $831,000 $273,400 $557,600
2016 $14,522 $880,100 $273,400 $606,700
2015 $14,360 $870,300 $273,400 $596,900
2014 $12,314 $752,200 $271,900 $480,300
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/09/2025 07/09/25 For Sale $1,900,000 +90.0% $290 / Sq Ft
06/30/2016 06/30/16 Sold $1,000,000 +0.1% $153 / Sq Ft
04/26/2016 04/26/16 Pending -- -- --
03/18/2016 03/18/16 For Sale $999,000 -- $153 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Not Resolvable $1,000,000 --
Deed $390,000 --
Deed $390,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $800,000 Unknown
Closed $800,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $249,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $193,800 No Value Available
Previous Owner $207,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $28,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

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Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73402137

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: NORW-000044-000000-000026