Plymouth County and Norwell Town property record for 231 High St, Norwell, MA 02061
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,890 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.58 acres (25,265 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $304,000 (Feb 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $7,867 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | NORW M:18 L:11 |
| Primary APN | NORW M:18 L:11 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Half Baths | 4 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,890 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,780 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,506 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 476 sqft |
| Basement Area | 680 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 680 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 25,265 sqft (0.58 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 17B |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 231 HIGH ST |
| City | NORWELL |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02061-1833 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | NORWELL MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NORWELL |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3022 |
| Census Tract | 504101 |
231 High St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 2005.
Source: Plymouth County and Norwell Town records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 231 HIGH ST, NORWELL, MA 02061-1833 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 25, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 25, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 30050 / 249 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 231 High St was $7,867, up 1.4% 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 | $7,867.00 (+1.38%) | $601,900 (+4.41%) Land $323,100 Building $278,800 | $667,375 |
| 2024 | $7,760.00 (+1.74%) | $576,500 (+15.58%) Land $321,700 Building $254,800 | |
| 2023 | $7,627.00 | $498,800 Land $286,400 Building $212,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 231 High St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1979–1987) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 1987 · river or lake 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.
Wildfire risk around 231 High St is low, with less than 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 98% of the US · lower than 96% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 62 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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