Plymouth County and Norwell Town property record for 236 Forest St, Norwell, MA 02061
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,232 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 2.01 acres (87,556 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $7,328 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | NORW M:56 L:6 |
| Primary APN | NORW M:56 L:6 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,232 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,752 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,232 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,088 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,088 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 87,556 sqft (2.01 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 20A |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 236 FOREST ST |
| City | NORWELL |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02061-2119 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | NORWELL MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NORWELL |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 504102 |
236 Forest St is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Plymouth County and Norwell Town records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 236 FOREST ST, NORWELL, MA 02061-2119 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 236 Forest St was $7,328, down 6.1% 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 | $7,328.00 (-6.06%) | $560,700 (-3.26%) Land $364,400 Building $196,300 | $743,565 |
| 2024 | $7,801.00 (-5.19%) | $579,600 (+7.71%) Land $363,000 Building $216,600 | |
| 2023 | $8,228.00 | $538,100 Land $323,200 Building $214,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 236 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 236 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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