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  • Single Family
  • 7 Beds
  • 3 Full Baths
  • 6,550 Sq. Ft.
  • 2.5 Acres
  • 10 Car Garage
  • Updated 17 hours ago

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166 Norwell Ave,Norwell, MA 02061

166 Norwell AveNorwellMA02061

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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. 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, this home offers remarkable flexibility. A five-room suite with its own entrance occupied the rear wing and can easily be recreated, 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 collector, or for someone who needs 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.

Full Property Details for 166 Norwell Ave

General

  • Price: $1,800,000
  • Taxes: $19,464 (2025)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MLSPin
  • MLS ID: 73578685
  • Updated: 9/23/2026
  • Added to Site: 6 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Number of Rooms: 18
  • Interior Features: Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Window Seat, Bedroom, Home Office, Study, Bonus Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Number of Fireplaces: 6
  • Fireplace(s): Dining Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Main - Full Baths: 3
  • Bathroom 1: Full Bathroom, Bathroom with Tub and Shower, First
  • Bathroom 2: Full Bathroom, Hardwood Flooring, Second
  • Bathroom 3: Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Hard, Third

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 7
  • Primary Bedroom: Second
  • Bedroom 2: Closet, Hardwood Flooring, Second
  • Bedroom 3: Closet, Hardwood Flooring, Second
  • Bedroom 4: Hardwood Flooring, Second

Other Rooms

  • Living Room: Custom-Built Closet/Cabinets, Hardwood Flooring, First
  • Family Room: Full Bathroom, Walk-In Closet(s), Chair Rail, Open Floorplan, Lighting - Pendant, Closet - Double, First
  • Kitchen: Closet, Custom-Built Closet/Cabinets, Hardwood Flooring, Dining Area, Stone/Granite/Solid Countertops, Kitchen Island, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Stove, Lighting - Pendant, Window Seat, First
  • Dining Room: Closet, Hardwood Flooring, Chair Rail, First
  • Office: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Exterior Access, Window Seat, Main
  • Laundry: Flooring - Hardwood, Second Floor

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Barn/Stable, Garden, Horses Permitted, Stone Wall
  • Color: yellow

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 10
  • Total Spaces: 16
  • Parking Features: Detached, Carriage Shed, Barn, Oversized, Off Street, Stone/Gravel

Location

  • County: Plymouth
  • Driving Directions: In Norwell- Take Main St. to Norwell Avenue or you can take Rt. 53 to Grove Street to Norwell Ave.

School Information

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

Heating & Cooling

  • Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating Type: Forced Air, Baseboard, Natural Gas, Fireplace
  • Heating Fuel: Forced Air, Baseboard, Natural Gas, Fireplace

Utilities

  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Water: Public
  • Utility Description: Connection for Gas Range

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Antique
  • Exterior Const.: Frame
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Interior Entry, Unfinished
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Square Feet: 6,550
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Public Records
  • Year Built: 1820

Additional Structures

  • Other Structures: Barn/Stable

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 2.5
  • Lot Dimensions: 2.5
  • Frontage: Public
  • Street/Road Desc.: Paved
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Cleared, Gentle Sloping, Level

Financial Considerations

  • Price Per Sq. Ft.: $274.81
  • Tax Amount: $19,464
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Terms: Contract

Disclosures and Reports

  • Exclusions: Dining Room Chandelier.
  • Property ID: 1101003
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Schools serving 166 Norwell Ave

School District:Norwell School District
NameGradesDistance
William G Vinal
102 Old Oaken Bucket Road, Norwell, MA 02061
PK-50.5 mi
Norwell Middle School
328 Main Street, Norwell, MA 02061
6-81.4 mi
Norwell High School
18 South Street, Norwell, MA 02061
9-122.1 mi
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Price & Sales History for 166 Norwell Ave Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Details
Price
Change
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9/18/2026
Listed
$1,800,000
80%
MLS
6/30/2016
Sold
$1,000,000
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Tax History for 166 Norwell Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$19,464
12%
$1,489,200
15%
2024
$17,409
2%
$1,293,400
15%
2023
$17,148
3%
$1,121,500
12%
2022
$16,673
10%
$1,003,200
12%
2021
$15,166
5%
$895,300
3%
2020
$14,423
-9%
$867,300
-10%
2019
$15,854
1%
$966,700
1%
2018
$15,623
14%
$956,100
15%
2017
$13,670
-6%
$831,000
-6%
2016
$14,522
1%
$880,100
1%
2015
$14,360
17%
$870,300
16%
2014
$12,314
11%
$752,200
9%
2013
$11,123
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$690,900
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166 Norwell Ave, Norwell, MA 02061 (MLS# 73578685) is a Single Family property with 7 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. 166 Norwell Ave is currently listed for $1,800,000 and was received on September 18, 2026. This property is listed by Anne Greene from our Hingham & Hull Office.Want to learn more about 166 Norwell Ave? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in South Stoughton? You can browse all South Stoughton real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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