Plymouth County and Norwell Town property record for 163 Washington St, Norwell, MA 02061
| Property Type | Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 4,562 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.778 acres (33,900 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $995,000 (Dec 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $14,585 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | NORW M:20 L:21 |
| Primary APN | NORW M:20 L:21 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Units | 12 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,562 sqft Total Area |
| Gross Area | 5,700 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,216 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 560 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,144 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,144 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 33,900 sqft (0.778 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 11B |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 163 WASHINGTON ST |
| City | NORWELL |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02061-1759 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
| Legal Lot Number | 21 |
| Jurisdiction | NORWELL MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NORWELL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 504101 |
163 Washington St, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in December 2020.
Source: Plymouth County and Norwell Town records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 163 WASHINGTON ST, NORWELL, MA 02061-1759 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 31, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 31, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 20, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 54115 / 59 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 27, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0054115-59 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NORWELL MA |
| Recording Date | Dec 31, 2020 |
| Property Address | 163 WASHINGTON ST, NORWELL, MA 02061-1759 |
| Document Number | 54115-59 |
| Book / Page | 054115 / 000059 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 27, 2020 |
| Instrument | 133228 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 19, 2021 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $4,537.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 803 MAIN ST NORWELL MA 020612323, NORWELL, MA 02061-2323 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 163 Washington St was $14,585, up 1.3% 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 | $14,585.00 (+1.31%) | $1,115,900 (+4.33%) Land $390,400 Building $725,500 | $1,239,845 |
| 2024 | $14,397.00 (-2.53%) | $1,069,600 (+10.72%) Land $368,400 Building $701,200 | |
| 2023 | $14,770.00 | $966,000 Land $337,700 Building $628,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 163 Washington St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 | 6 units insured incl. 4 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1978–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2010 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
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.
The area around 163 Washington St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
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 209 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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