Plymouth County and Norwell Town property record for 48 Central St, Norwell, MA 02061
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,527 sqft · built 1706 |
| Lot Size | 1.5 acres (65,340 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $860,000 (Jul 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $14,280 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2025 Line of Credit Jul 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | NORW M:47 L:5 |
| Primary APN | NORW M:47 L:5 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,527 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,661 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,681 sqft |
| Basement Area | 544 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 544 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1706 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1706 |
| Architectural Style | Historical |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 65,340 sqft (1.5 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 15C |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 48 CENTRAL ST |
| City | NORWELL |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02061-1308 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | NORWELL MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NORWELL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 504102 |
48 Central St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2021.
Source: Plymouth County and Norwell Town records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 48 CENTRAL ST, NORWELL, MA 02061-1308 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 9, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit TD BANK NA |
| Jul 26, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage CAMDEN NATIONAL BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 26, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 26, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 24, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202184254 |
| Deed Book / Page | 55362 / 113 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NORWELL MA |
| Property Address | 48 CENTRAL ST, NORWELL, MA 02061-1308 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 25, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 060025-186 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 9, 2025 |
| Book Page | 60025/186 |
| Instrument | 35310 |
| Name | TD BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2055 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NORWELL MA |
| Recording Date | Jul 26, 2021 |
| Property Address | 48 CENTRAL ST, NORWELL, MA 02061-1308 |
| Document Number | 055362-113 |
| Book / Page | 55362 / 113 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 26, 2021 |
| Instrument | 84254 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 17, 2022 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Address | 48 CENTRAL ST, NORWELL, MA 02061-1308 |
| Document Number | 0000084255 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 26, 2021 |
| Instrument | 84255 |
| Name | CAMDEN NATIONAL BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 48 Central St was $14,280, up 12.2% 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 | $14,280.00 (+12.22%) | $1,092,600 (+15.57%) Land $499,100 Building $593,500 | $955,035 |
| 2024 | $12,725.00 (+4.29%) | $945,400 (+18.47%) Land $376,800 Building $568,600 | |
| 2023 | $12,201.00 | $798,000 Land $289,800 Building $508,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 48 Central St in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area within the regulatory floodway; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 11, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | Yes |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1991–1992) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 1992 · Winter Coastal Storm |
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 48 Central 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 39 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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