Plymouth County and Norwell Town property record for 231 River St, Norwell, MA 02061
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,594 sqft · built 2008 |
| Lot Size | 1.02 acres (44,431 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $895,000 (Jan 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $19,036 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Refinance Mar 2021 Refinance + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | NORW M:71 L:19 |
| Primary APN | NORW M:71 L:19 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,594 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 7,798 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,452 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,432 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,432 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2008 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2008 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 44,431 sqft (1.02 acres) |
| Pool Type | Spa / Hot Tub (No Pool) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 25A |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 231 RIVER ST |
| City | NORWELL |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02061-2211 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | NORWELL MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NORWELL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 504102 |
231 River St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2017.
Source: Plymouth County and Norwell Town records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 231 RIVER ST, NORWELL, MA 02061-2211 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
| Mar 15, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
| Jan 4, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PREMIA MTG |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 4, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 4, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 15, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Transfer Doc | 0000754810 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NORWELL MA |
| Property Address | 231 RIVER ST, NORWELL, MA 02061-2211 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000812864 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 15, 2021 |
| Instrument | 812864 |
| Name | LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2036 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NORWELL MA |
| Property Address | 231 RIVER ST, NORWELL, MA 02061-2211 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 2, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 812864 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 15, 2021 |
| Instrument | 812864 |
| Name | LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2036 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NORWELL MA |
| Recording Date | Jan 4, 2017 |
| Property Address | 231 RIVER ST, NORWELL, MA 02061-2211 |
| Document Number | 0000754810 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 3, 2017 |
| Instrument | 754810 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 26, 2017 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $4,081.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 231 RIVER ST NORWELL MA 020612211, NORWELL, MA 02061-2211 |
| Document Number | 754812, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 4, 2017 |
| Instrument | 754812 |
| Name | PREMIA MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 3, 2047 |
| Rate | 3% |
|---|
The 2025 property tax bill for 231 River St was $19,036, up 6.2% 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 | $19,036.00 (+6.16%) | $1,456,500 (+9.33%) Land $433,400 Building $1,023,100 | $1,682,735 |
| 2024 | $17,931.00 (+8.14%) | $1,332,200 (+22.84%) Land $408,900 Building $923,300 | |
| 2023 | $16,582.00 | $1,084,500 Land $300,200 Building $784,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 231 River St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 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 | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1978–2018) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2018 · tidal / storm surge |
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 River 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 42 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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