228 River Street, Norwell MA 02061

Norwell, MA 02061
$780,000
4
Beds
3.5
Baths
3,043
Sq Ft
$256
Price/Sq Ft
1.04
Acres
1996
Year Built
2
Garage Spaces
Single Family Residence
Type
64
Days on Market
Sold 2003 Listed Oct 30, 2002 • MLS# 30663410 Copied! • Updated Mar 17, 2003

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $789,900
Final Sale Price: $780,000
Difference: $9,900 (-1.3%)
Performance Metrics
98.7%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
64
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $260
Sale $/sq ft: $256
This property sold for $256 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 1.3% below the original asking price.

The property spent 64 days on market before selling.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 2 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$256/sq ft
Area Median
$337/sq ft
Difference
24.0%

This property sold below the area median, potentially representing good value for the buyer.

About this home

STUNNING SKIP JOSP. BLT HOME.SQ.FT.DOES NOT REFLECT ADD.1000 IN L.L. THIS WALK-OUT NOT TO BE MISSED.MAHOGONY PANELED PUB ROOM WITH BRASS/TAPS/POOL RM. DARK RM. FULL BATH, OVER SIZED OFFICE WITH EXERCISE AREA. CEDAR CLOSED. HEATED GUNITE POOL

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Price & Status History

Market Insights

55.3%
Price Range
65
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #73560131
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Nov 16, 2026
$1,745,000
MLS #73560131
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Currently Listed
Aug 6, 2026
$1,745,000
MLS #73560131 - Active
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Sold
Feb 28, 2003
$780,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 65
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Listed for Sale
Oct 30, 2002
$789,900
Original listing
Agent: Judith Jennings Office: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Hingham - 56 South St.

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2002 $8,255 $510,800

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$8,255
Tax Year 2002
HOA Fee
$0
Per month
Assessed Value
$510,800

Facts & Features

2 Car Garage
Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1996
Living Area 3,043 sq ft
Lot Size 1.04 acres
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 14

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air, Window Unit(s)
Flooring Wood, Tile, Carpet, Flooring - Wall To Wall Carpet
Appliances Gas Water Heater
Fireplace Family Room
Fireplaces 2
Basement Full, Finished, Walk-out Access, Sump Pump
Laundry Flooring - Stone/ceramic Tile, First Floor
Features Central Vacuum, Wet Bar, Walk-up Attic

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Colonial
Roof Shingle
Features Deck, Pool - Inground, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System
Pool In Ground
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck
Garage Spaces 2
Has Garage Yes
Features Attached
Total Spaces 11
Electric Circuit Breakers
Water Public, Private, City/town Water, Private Water
Sewer Private Sewer, Private Sewerage
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, For Gas Oven
Annual Tax $8,255
Assessed Value $510,800
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Association Required No
Lead Paint None
Seller Disclosures None
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
House Color WHITE
Sq Ft Source Owner
Documents None
County Plymouth
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 65 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1996
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
3
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
3,043 sq ft
Total Rooms
14

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Appliances: Gas Water Heater
Interior Features: Central Vacuum, Wet Bar, Walk-up Attic
Windows:
Basement: Full, Finished, Walk-Out Access, Sump Pump
Laundry: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, First Floor
Security: Security System

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial
Year Built: 1996
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Utilities & Systems

Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Heating Zones: 6
Cooling: Central Air, Window Unit(s)
Cooling Zones: 1
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public, Private, City/Town Water, Private Water
Sewer: Private Sewer, Private Sewerage
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck, Pool - Inground, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System
Patio & Porch: Deck
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Wooded
Road Frontage: 0.00 ft
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Type: Attached
Total Parking Spaces: 11
Parking Features: Attached

Special Features

Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Type: Family Room
Pool: Private Pool
Pool Features: In Ground
Community Amenities:
School District
Norwell School District local
A
✓ School Safety 2024-25
0.8% Low
0.8% Suspensions 0.5% In-School
↓ 4.7% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

5 schools
Su Escuela Language Academy
4.6 mi
Grades K-06
B-
South Shore Charter Public School
4.6 mi | #180 of 346 | Score: 53.6
Improved 103 spots from last year
-4.6 below state avg
1,136 students Very Diverse
High Graduation Rate Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades K-12
The Accord School
5.0 mi
Grades 05-12
A
William G Vinal School
2.0 mi | #98 of 825 | Score: 59.4
Dropped 76 spots from last year
+1.2 above state avg
528 students Less Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades PK-05
A+
Grace Farrar Cole School
4.8 mi | #1 of 12 | Score: 61.5
Improved 182 spots from last year
+3.3 above state avg
525 students Less Diverse
Rising School Strong Attendance
Grades PK-05
M

Middle Schools

1 school
A
Norwell Middle School
1.6 mi | #56 of 352 | Score: 55.8
Dropped 10 spots from last year
-2.4 below state avg
523 students Less Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

1 school
A+
Norwell High School
2.7 mi | #37 of 346 | Score: 69.3
Dropped 33 spots from last year
+11.1 above state avg
596 students Less Diverse
20 sports • 1,670 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate College Ready Curriculum Strong Athletics
Grades 09-12
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Neighborhood

228 River Street, Norwell MA 02061

Norwell, MA 02061

Listing Information

Listing Agent Judith Jennings
Listing Office Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Hingham - 56 South St.
Office Phone 781-749-4300
Agent MLS ID A0000396
Office MLS ID BB9704
Listing Data Updated Mar 17, 2003 9:01 AM EST
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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