NOT LISTED FOR SALE

20 Forest St Norwell, MA 02061

Estimated Value: $802,000 - $899,891

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,522 Sq Ft
$241/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 15, 2022

Last sale price $687,000 $195 Per Sq Ft

Est. 23% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,536/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 3.45 Acre Lot
  • Custom Closet System
  • Deck
  • William Gould Vinal Rated A-
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • 2-minute walk to Gaffield Park

About This Home

As of November 2022

Walk EVERYWHERE from this superbly located spacious, antique Cape with newer additions sited behind stone walls on almost 3.5 acres close to Gaffield Park, Norris Reservation, walking trails & Norwell’s town center. Once inside, you will immediately feel "at home”. The country kitchen leads to a newer family room addition with wetbar & screened porch - bringing the outdoors in. The great room addition over the 2-car garage provides ample lounge & play space. A formal dining room, den, living room, home office & full bath complete the 1st floor. Upstairs are 3 bedrooms including a primary suite PLUS an additional 1/2 bath. Rich wood floors throughout, 3 fireplaces & fine architectural details add to the home’s warmth & charm. Step outdoors to an expansive, private yard - perfect for gardening, play space or a pool! Brand NEW 4-BR Septic to be installed. Located in the heart of Norwell w/the South Shore’s TOP RATED schools, commuter options & a quick zip to the coast & beaches. WOW!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Poppy Troupe

Coldwell Banker Realty - Norwell - Hanover Regional Office Listed on: 09/13/2022

Coldwell Banker Realty - Norwell - Hanover Regional Office

Last Buyer's Agent

Michael Ruh

MTR Advisory LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,695

Year Built

  • Built in 1750

Lot Details

  • 3.45 Acre Lot
  • Near Conservation Area
  • Fenced
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Tuck Under Parking
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Open Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Post and Beam
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 3,522 Sq Ft Home
  • Wet Bar
  • Wainscoting
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Decorative Lighting
  • Stained Glass
  • Picture Window
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Home Office
  • Library
  • Bonus Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Laminate Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Custom Closet System
  • Dual Closets
  • Linen Closet
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Electric Dryer Hookup

Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
  • Block Basement Construction

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • Cole Elementary School
  • NMS Middle School
  • NHS High School

Utilities

  • 3+ Cooling Systems Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Pellet Stove burns compressed wood to generate heat
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Oil Water Heater
  • Private Sewer
  • High Speed Internet

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1101827

Community Details

Amenities

  • Shops

Recreation

  • Park
  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,695

Year Built

Built in 1750

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Cape
  • Year Built: 1750
  • Buyer Agency: 2.5
  • Transaction Broker: 2.5
  • Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Compensation Based On: Gross/Full Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Flooring - Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Ceiling - Beamed, Bonus Room, Library, Office, Entry Hall, Wet Bar
  • Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Appliances: Range,Dishwasher,Refrigerator, Oil Water Heater, Utility Connections for Electric Range, Utility Connections for Electric Oven, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Beamed Ceilings, Flooring - Wood
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 187
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Beamed Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Closet - Linen, Closet, Flooring - Wood
  • Room Bedroom3 Area: 210
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.5
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full, Skylight, Ceiling Fan(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Closet, Flooring - Wood
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 187
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Bathroom 1 Area: 42
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Area: 54
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Skylight, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom 3 Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Paper Based
  • Bathroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 3 Area: 72
  • Room Dining Room Features: Beamed Ceilings, Closet, Flooring - Wood, Wainscoting, Lighting - Pendant
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Dining Room Area: 195
  • Room Family Room Level: First
  • Room Family Room Features: Skylight, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood, Wet Bar, Exterior Access, High Speed Internet Hookup
  • Room Family Room Area: 500
  • Room Kitchen Level: Main
  • Room Kitchen Features: Closet, Flooring - Vinyl, Window(s) - Picture, Window(s) - Stained Glass, Dining Area, Countertops - Upgraded, Kitchen Island, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Exterior Access, Lighting - Pendant, Vestibule, Closet - Double
  • Room Kitchen Area: 300
  • Laundry Features: First Floor
  • Room Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Living Room Area: 324
  • Room Living Room Features: Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove, Beamed Ceilings, Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Stained Glass, Closet - Double
  • Room Office Level: First
  • Room Office Area: 35
  • Room Office Features: Flooring - Wood
  • Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Concrete
  • Living Area: 3522
  • Window Features: Skylight(s), Window(s) - Stained Glass
  • MAIN LO: AN6181
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 205.85
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 195.06
  • MAIN SO: NB5296

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Balcony - Exterior
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Post & Beam
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Exterior, Porch, Screened
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Shingle, Wood
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage YN: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Under, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 8

Utilities

  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer
  • Cooling: Wall Unit(s), 3 or More
  • Heating: Baseboard, Oil
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Security Features: Security System
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 1101827
  • Zoning: RES
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Wooded
  • Lot Size Acres: 3.45
  • Lot Size Area: 3.45
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 150282
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • PAGE: 31
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Annual Amount: 11695.49
  • Tax Book Number: 54750

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 14, 2010
Sold by
Forest Street Rt
Bought by
Enright Judith
Total Days on Market
7
Current Estimated Value
$847,723

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$50,000
Interest Rate
4.37%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 9, 2006
Sold by
Enright Judith P
Bought by
Forest Street Rt
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Enright Judith -- --
Forest Street Rt -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Ruh Michael $549,600
Closed Enright Judith P $78,000
Closed Enright Judith P $50,000
Previous Owner Enright Judith P $90,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/15/2022 11/15/22 Sold $687,000 -5.2% $195 / Sq Ft
09/21/2022 09/21/22 Pending -- -- --
09/13/2022 09/13/22 For Sale $725,000 -- $206 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Tax History Compared to Growth

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 $9,320 $713,100 $378,700 $334,400
2024 $10,744 $798,200 $377,200 $421,000
2023 $12,602 $824,200 $335,900 $488,300
2022 $11,695 $703,700 $267,900 $435,800
2021 $11,438 $675,200 $281,000 $394,200
2020 $10,507 $631,800 $281,000 $350,800
2019 $10,793 $658,100 $275,300 $382,800
2018 $10,528 $644,300 $281,000 $363,300
2017 $9,992 $607,400 $281,000 $326,400
2016 $10,022 $607,400 $281,000 $326,400
2015 $10,245 $620,900 $281,000 $339,900
2014 $9,391 $573,700 $264,400 $309,300
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73035851

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: NORW-000058-000000-000016