166 Norwell Ave Norwell, MA 02061
Property details
About 166 Norwell Ave
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.
Highlights
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Wood, Flooring - Wood, Flooring - Hardwood
- Interior: Bedroom, Home Office, Study, Game Room, Mud Room
- Fireplace: Dining Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom
- Total Bedroom Count: 7
- Garage Space: 10 spaces
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: Detached, Carriage Shed, Barn, Oversized
- View: Other
- Exterior: Porch, Patio, Garden, Horses Permitted
- Architectural Style: Antique
- Heating: Forced Air, Baseboard, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Window Unit(s)
- List Price: $1,900,000
- Price/SqFt: $290
- Annual Tax Amount: $17,409
- Tax Year: 2024
- Lot: Gentle Sloping
- Directions: Main Street to Norwell Ave or Grove Street to Norwell Ave
- Year Built: 1820
- Living Area: 6,550 SqFt
- Lot Size: 1.5 Acres
- MLS Number: 73402137
- MLS Name: MLS Property Information Network
- Office Name: William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
- Office Phone: (781) 659-6650
- Listing Agent: The Laurie Detwiler Team
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2016 | Home Sold | $1,000,000 |
| Apr 26, 1996 | Home Sold | $390,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,293,400 | $17,409 |
| 2023 | $1,121,500 | $17,148 |
| 2022 | $1,003,200 | $16,673 |
| 2021 | $895,300 | $15,166 |
| 2020 | $867,300 | $14,423 |
| 2019 | $966,700 | $15,854 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
7
William G Vinal
Public District PK-5
0.4 mi
•102 Old Oaken Bucket Rd
8
Cushing Elementary School
Public District KG-5
2.8 mi
•1 Aberdeen Dr
7
Hatherly Elementary School
Public District KG-5
3.7 mi
•72 Ann Vinal Rd
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $114,718. Most Norwell, MA residents have annual incomes between $100k-200k. The most common type of family is married, with kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.
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Skiing/snowboarding
PGA/LPGA
Extreme Sports
Where do the neighbors shop?
BJs Wholesale Club
Stein Mart
Academy Sports & Outdoors
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Panera
Cracker Barrel
Bob Evans
What do the neighbors drive?
Infiniti
Lexus
Lincoln
What do the neighbors listen to?
Adult Hits
Oldies
News/Talk/Information
Frequently asked questions
About 166 Norwell Ave
The listing price of 166 Norwell Ave property is $1,900,000.
The property 166 Norwell Ave is a house located in Norwell, Massachusetts, 02061.
Active Listing: 166 Norwell Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 166 Norwell Ave are: William G Vinal (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Cushing Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Hatherly Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Norwell Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Gates Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Cohasset Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Norwell High School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Scituate High School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), So Shore Vocational Technical High School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $17,409 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on June 30, 2016 for $1,000,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 166 Norwell Ave has 7 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
The property 166 Norwell Ave is 6,550 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 166 Norwell Ave is 1820.
This home is located at 166 Norwell Ave in Norwell, MA and zip code 02061. This 6,550 square foot home, which was built in 1820, sits on a 1.50 acre lot. Features: 7 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 9, 2025 and is currently priced at $1,900,000.
In June 2025 more than 7 listings in Norwell, MA were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 4 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 3 were sold below. The number of listings in Norwell, MA increased by 13.5% between May and June 2025. The median list price of listings available in June 2025 was $1,125,000, while the average time on the real estate market was 23 days.