Plymouth County and Norwell Town property record for 970 Main St, Norwell, MA 02061
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,324 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 1.27 acres (55,321 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $810,000 (Oct 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $12,657 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Refinance Dec 2025 Transfer + 4 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | NORW M:61 L:46 |
| Primary APN | NORW M:61 L:46 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,324 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,320 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,404 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,124 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,854 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 55,321 sqft (1.27 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 16C |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 970 MAIN ST |
| City | NORWELL |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02061-2312 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Lot Number | 46 |
| Jurisdiction | NORWELL MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NORWELL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 504102 |
970 Main St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since October 2021.
Source: Plymouth County and Norwell Town records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 970 MAIN ST, NORWELL, MA 02061-2312 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance SOUTH SHORE BANK |
| Dec 8, 2025 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Oct 1, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage BANK OF ENGLAND |
| Feb 16, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage SOUTH SHORE BANK |
| Oct 10, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer 64 NAUTICAL WAY RLTY |
| Jan 30, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 1, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 1, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 10, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 55775 / 318 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 30, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 055775-318 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NORWELL MA |
| Property Address | 970 MAIN ST, NORWELL, MA 02061-2312 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 9, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0054863-84 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 27, 2021 |
| Book Page | 54863/84 |
| Instrument | 48057 |
| Name | SOUTH SHORE BANK |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NORWELL MA |
| Recording Date | Dec 8, 2025 |
| Property Address | 970 MAIN ST, NORWELL, MA 02061-2312 |
| Document Number | 060624-237 |
| Book / Page | 60624 / 237 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 1, 2025 |
| Instrument | 82197 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 9, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 970 MAIN ST, NORWELL, MA 02061-2312 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NORWELL MA |
| Recording Date | Oct 1, 2021 |
| Property Address | 970 MAIN ST, NORWELL, MA 02061-2312 |
| Document Number | 055775-318 |
| Book / Page | 55775 / 318 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 112368 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 9, 2026 |
| 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 | 970 MAIN ST, NORWELL, MA 02061-2312 |
| Document Number | 0000112470 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 1, 2021 |
| Instrument | 112470 |
| Name | BANK OF ENGLAND |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NORWELL MA |
| Property Address | 970 MAIN ST, NORWELL, MA 02061-2312 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 22, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 49512-142 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 16, 2018 |
| Book Page | 49512/142 |
| Instrument | 12512 |
| Name | SOUTH SHORE BANK |
|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NORWELL MA |
| Recording Date | Oct 10, 2019 |
| Property Address | 970 MAIN ST, NORWELL, MA 02061-2312 |
| Document Number | 51775-46 |
| Book / Page | 051775 / 000046 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 9, 2019 |
| Instrument | 85604 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 30, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,824.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 970 MAIN ST NORWELL MA 020612312, NORWELL, MA 02061-2312 |
| Document Number | 51775-48 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 10, 2019 |
| Book Page | 051775/000048 |
| Instrument | 85605 |
| Name | 64 NAUTICAL WAY RLTY |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|
| Document Number | 51775-67, |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 10, 2019 |
| Book Page | 051775/000067 |
| Instrument | 85607 |
| Name | 64 NAUTICAL WAY RLTY |
|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NORWELL MA |
| Recording Date | Jan 30, 2018 |
| Property Address | 970 MAIN ST, NORWELL, MA 02061-2312 |
| Document Number | 49452-135 |
| Book / Page | 049452 / 000135 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 18, 2018 |
| Instrument | 7304 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 20, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Corporate Trust |
| Address | 970 MAIN ST NORWELL MA 020612312, NORWELL, MA 02061-2312 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 970 Main St was $12,657, down 4.4% 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 | $12,657.00 (-4.38%) | $968,400 (-1.53%) Land $396,800 Building $571,600 | $1,069,700 |
| 2024 | $13,237.00 (-0.59%) | $983,400 (+12.93%) Land $374,400 Building $609,000 | |
| 2023 | $13,315.00 | $870,800 Land $288,000 Building $582,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 970 Main 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 970 Main St is low, with less than 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 95% of the US · lower than 90% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 80 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 |
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