$1,800,000
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166 Norwell Ave Norwell, MA 02061

Norwell Area

Estimated payment $11,784/month

7 Beds
3 Baths
6,550 Sq Ft
$275 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Marina
  • Community Stables
  • Horses Allowed On Property
  • William Gould Vinal Rated A
  • Barn or Stable
  • Medical Services

About This Home

Welcome to "The Norwell House", a gracious and distinctive New England estate set on 2.5 lush acres in the heart of Norwell. Rich in character, architectural detail and history, this is the kind of property that is increasingly difficult to come by, a home with a sense of permanence, built for generations and ready for its next chapter.From the moment you enter the grand foyer, the house makes an impression. A dramatic three-story staircase, floor-to-ceiling windows, beautiful period details and a sweeping veranda recall the elegance of an earlier era, while generous rooms and flexible living spaces make the home wonderfully suited to modern family life. At the heart of the house is a newly expanded kitchen designed for both everyday living and entertaining, complemented by a secondary prep kitchen within the butler’s pantry. The spaces flow naturally to gracious interior rooms and outdoor gathering areas, creating a home equally comfortable hosting holidays and celebrations or simply bringing family and friends together.With seven bedrooms and eighteen rooms in total, the estate offers remarkable flexibility. A five-room suite with its own entrance occupies the rear wing, providing possibilities for extended family (generational living), guests, an au pair, home offices or a potential ADU. The barn, at approximately 6,500 square feet is an extraordinary structure in its own right. It offers exceptional possibilities for the backyard gardener, an automobile collection, or a workshop/studio space. The expansive second floor provides an additional recreational and gathering space. Together with the surrounding acreage, it gives "The Norwell House" the character and versatility of a true gentleman’s farm.The current owners have undertaken substantial improvements during their stewardship of the property, including a new roof, heating upgrades, updated insulation and an expanded kitchen. For the antique lover, equestrian, collector, growing family or simply someone who appreciates homes that cannot be replicated today, The Norwell House offers something genuinely special: history, grace, space and possibility, all on Boston’s South Shore.

Listing Agent

Anne Greene

Coldwell Banker Realty - Hingham Listed on: 09/18/2026

Open House Schedule

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $19,464

Year Built

  • Built in 1820

Lot Details

  • 2.5 Acre Lot
  • Stone Wall
  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Cleared Lot
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned Res A

Parking

  • 10 Car Detached Garage
  • 6 Open Parking Spaces
  • Parking Shed
  • Stone Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Antique Architecture
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Marble or Granite Building Materials

Interior Spaces

  • 6,550 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • Chair Railings
  • Decorative Lighting
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Home Office
  • Bonus Room
  • Utility Room with Study Area
  • Scenic Vista Views
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Interior Basement Entry

Kitchen

  • Butlers Pantry
  • Stove
  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 7 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Custom Closet System
  • Dual Closets
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 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 public transit and schools
  • Barn or Stable
  • Horses Allowed On Property

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 26
  • Assessor Parcel Number 1101003

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Near Conservation Area

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops

Recreation

  • Marina
  • Park
  • Community Stables
  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$19,464

Year Built

Built in 1820

Lot Details

2.5 Acres

Parking

10

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Antique
  • Year Built: 1820
  • Year Built Details: Renovated Since
  • MLSPIN_ADU: N
  • MLSPIN_BEACHFRONT_FLAG: No
  • Special Features: OpenHouse

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Window Seat, Bedroom, Home Office, Study, Bonus 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: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom5 Level: Third
  • Room Bedroom5 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Walk-In Closet(s), 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, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bathroom 3 Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bathroom 3 Level: Third
  • Room Dining Room Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Chair Rail
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Family Room Level: First
  • Room Family Room Features: Bathroom - Full, Walk-In Closet(s), Chair Rail, Open Floorplan, Lighting - Pendant, Closet - Double
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Stove, Lighting - Pendant, Window Seat
  • Laundry Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Second Floor
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Office Level: Main
  • Room Office Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Exterior Access, Window Seat
  • Basement: Interior Entry, Unfinished
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 6550
  • Living Area: 6550
  • Spa YN: No
  • MAIN LO: AN6181
  • Insulation: Full

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Barn/Stable, Garden, Horses Permitted, Stone Wall
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Foundation Details: Granite
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Horse YN: Yes
  • Other Structures: Barn/Stable
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Shingle
  • View: Scenic View(s)
  • View YN: Yes
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 10
  • Attached Garage YN: No
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 10
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Open Parking Spaces: 6
  • Parking Features: Detached, Carriage Shed, Barn, Oversized, Off Street, Stone/Gravel
  • Total Parking Spaces: 16

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Stable(s), Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 1101003
  • Zoning: Res A
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Cleared, Gentle Sloping, Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.5
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 108900
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 19464
  • Tax Lot: 26

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

MLS Schools

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

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Tax History

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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
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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
09/18/2026 09/18/26 For Sale $1,800,000 +80.0% $275 / Sq Ft
06/30/2016 06/30/16 Sold $1,000,000 +0.1% $153 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
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)

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73578685

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: NORW-000044-000000-000026

Massachusetts Plymouth County Norwell 02061

166 Norwell Ave, Norwell, MA

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