Plymouth County and Norwell Town property record for 53 Doris Ave, Norwell, MA 02061
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,676 sqft · built 1941 |
| Lot Size | 0.344 acres (15,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $330,000 (Aug 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $7,264 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | NORW M:27 L:113 |
| Primary APN | NORW M:27 L:113 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,676 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,004 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,186 sqft |
| Basement Area | 898 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 898 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1941 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1941 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 15,000 sqft (0.344 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 12D |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 53 DORIS AVE |
| City | NORWELL |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02061-2027 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Lot Number | 113 |
| Jurisdiction | NORWELL MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NORWELL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 504101 |
53 Doris Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2004.
Source: Plymouth County and Norwell Town records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 53 DORIS AVE, NORWELL, MA 02061-2027 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 25, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 25, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 25, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 28933 / 204 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 53 Doris Ave was $7,264, up 1.5% 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 | $7,264.00 (+1.48%) | $555,800 (+4.51%) Land $288,600 Building $267,200 | $620,160 |
| 2024 | $7,158.00 (-2.15%) | $531,800 (+11.16%) Land $288,300 Building $243,500 | |
| 2023 | $7,315.00 | $478,400 Land $271,000 Building $207,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 53 Doris Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 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 | 6 units insured incl. 4 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1978–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2010 · Severe Storms And 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 53 Doris Ave 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 | 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 139 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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