Plymouth County and Norwell Town property record for 239 River St, Norwell, MA 02061
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 4,343 sqft · built 1997 |
| Lot Size | 1.05 acres (45,738 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,720,000 (May 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $21,200 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2023 Sale & Mortgage Jun 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | NORW M:71 L:65 |
| Primary APN | NORW M:71 L:65 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,343 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 9,793 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,890 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 1,127 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,890 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 202 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1997 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1997 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 45,738 sqft (1.05 acres) |
| Pool Type | Spa / Hot Tub (No Pool) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 25A |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 239 RIVER ST |
| City | NORWELL |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02061-2209 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Lot Number | 65 |
| Jurisdiction | NORWELL MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NORWELL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 504102 |
239 River St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2023.
Source: Plymouth County and Norwell Town records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 239 RIVER ST, NORWELL, MA 02061-2209 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 16, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage TD BANK NA |
| Jun 20, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 16, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 16, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 20, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NORWELL MA |
| Recording Date | May 16, 2023 |
| Property Address | 239 RIVER ST, NORWELL, MA 02061-2209 |
| Document Number | 0000842437 |
| Instrument Date | May 16, 2023 |
| Instrument | 842437 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 2, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 239 RIVER ST, NORWELL, MA 02061-2209 |
| Document Number | 0000842438 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 16, 2023 |
| Instrument | 842438 |
| Name | TD BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.38% |
| Type Change Date | Jun 1, 2028 |
| Max Rate At Change | 3% |
| Index | Other |
| Margin | 3 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NORWELL MA |
| Recording Date | Jun 20, 2018 |
| Property Address | 239 RIVER ST, NORWELL, MA 02061-2209 |
| Document Number | 0000772951 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 19, 2018 |
| Instrument | 772951 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 10, 2018 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $4,628.40 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
The 2025 property tax bill for 239 River St was $21,200, up 4.6% 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 | $21,200.00 (+4.64%) | $1,622,000 (+7.77%) Land $433,800 Building $1,188,200 | $1,906,175 |
| 2024 | $20,259.00 (-10.65%) | $1,505,100 (+1.49%) Land $409,300 Building $1,095,800 | |
| 2023 | $22,675.00 | $1,483,000 Land $300,400 Building $1,182,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 239 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 239 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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