Plymouth County and Norwell Town property record for 159 Forest St, Norwell, MA 02061
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,014 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 9.03 acres (393,347 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $831,000 (Aug 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $12,486 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Refinance Aug 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | NORW M:57 L:27 |
| Primary APN | NORW M:57 L:27 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,014 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,669 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,014 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,380 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,808 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 393,347 sqft (9.03 acres) |
| Pool Type | Pool with Hot Tub/Spa |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 20C |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 159 FOREST ST |
| City | NORWELL |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02061-2120 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Lot Number | 27 |
| Jurisdiction | NORWELL MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NORWELL |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 504102 |
159 Forest St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since May 2025.
Source: Plymouth County and Norwell Town records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 FOREST ST, NORWELL, MA 02061-2120 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 10, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance QUICKEN LOANS INC |
| Aug 1, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer USAA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 1, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 1, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 48742 / 159 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 6, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 059924-244 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NORWELL MA |
| Property Address | 159 FOREST ST, NORWELL, MA 02061-2120 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 054372-309 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 10, 2021 |
| Book Page | 54372/309 |
| Instrument | 16389 |
| Name | QUICKEN LOANS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Lending Institution |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 349 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NORWELL MA |
| Recording Date | Aug 1, 2017 |
| Property Address | 159 FOREST ST, NORWELL, MA 02061-2120 |
| Document Number | 48742-159 |
| Book / Page | 048742 / 000159 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 31, 2017 |
| Instrument | 64509 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 22, 2017 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $3,789.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 159 FOREST ST NORWELL MA 020612120, NORWELL, MA 02061-2120 |
| Document Number | 48742-162 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 1, 2017 |
| Book Page | 048742/000162 |
| Instrument | 64510 |
| Name | USAA |
|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 31, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 159 Forest St was $12,486, down 5.1% from the year before.
Source: Plymouth County and Norwell Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Plymouth County |
| County Subdivision | Norwell Town |
| Unified School District | Norwell School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,486.00 (-5.08%) | $955,300 (-2.25%) Land $429,900 Building $525,400 | $1,263,975 |
| 2024 | $13,154.00 (-10.4%) | $977,300 (+1.79%) Land $428,400 Building $548,900 | |
| 2023 | $14,680.00 | $960,100 Land $381,400 Building $578,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 159 Forest St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 11, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 159 Forest St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | NORWELL WATER DEPARTMENT serves 11,495 people · EPA ID MA4219000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2024 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 33 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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