Norwell, Plymouth County, MA
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Norwell single family homes are selling fast right now, in a median of 21 days at 100.0% of the final list price, for a median price of $1,100,000 (Source: MLS PIN, as of 11/6/2026). Norwell had only 11 condo sales this year, which is too few to show a condo trend (Source: MLS PIN, as of 11/6/2026). I’m John Fortes, and I look at your Norwell home the way a builder would.
Last updated: 11/12/2026
Or find your next home in Norwell. I look at every house the way a builder would. I keep my listings to 6 to 8 at a time, so you work with me.
Selling a home in Norwell
Norwell is a wooded, mostly residential town along the North River. It was part of Scituate until 1849, when it split off as South Scituate, and in 1888 it renamed itself after Henry Norwell, a merchant who paid to keep up the town’s roads. Buyers come for the land, the quiet and the easy drive to Route 3.
I’m John Fortes, a real estate agent with RE/MAX Synergy, and I help Norwell owners sell their homes. I walk the property, look at septic and lot details, and give you a plan built on real numbers. You can learn more about how I work on my South Shore home selling page.
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Neighborhoods and areas
Norwell Village is the historic district at the town center. Assinippi, on the Hanover side, is shared with Hanover. Much of the rest of town is homes on wooded lots. Roughly 30 to 38% of Norwell is wetlands, with marsh along the North River.
Outdoor spots include the southern tip of Wompatuck State Park, Jacobs Pond and the South Shore Natural Science Center. The town also has multi-use pathways, begun in 2015, that link the schools and the town center.
Norwell is on town water, but there is no town sewer, so every home is on septic. That makes Title 5 part of every sale, and Norwell has its own Board of Health septic and well rules too. I plan for the inspection before we list.
Schools
Norwell Public Schools is the town’s own district. It includes Grace Farrar Cole School and William Gould Vinal School at the elementary level, Norwell Middle School and Norwell High School. Norwell is a member town of South Shore Regional Vocational Technical High School in Hanover.
Commute
Norwell has no train station. The closest rail is the Greenbush Line in Scituate, about a mile from the town line. On the weekday schedule, morning trains from North Scituate reach South Station in about 54 to 55 minutes.
Route 3 passes through Norwell twice, but the closest exits, 13 and 14, are just outside town. Route 123 is the main east-west road, with Routes 53 and 228 nearby. The modeled peak drive to Boston is about 49 minutes for roughly 18 miles.
Norwell market snapshot
These are MLS numbers for Norwell so far this year, January 1 to November 6, 2026. Single family and condo markets move differently, so I keep them separate.
Single family homes (Source: MLS PIN via Market Numbers, as of 11/6/2026):
- Median sale price: $1,100,000
- Median days on market: 21
- Median sale-to-list price: 100.0%
- Active listings: 22
- Closed sales: 99
Condos: Norwell had only 11 condo sales so far this year, and none were for sale at the time (Source: MLS PIN via Market Numbers, as of 11/6/2026). That is too few sales to show a real trend, so the single family numbers are the better guide here.
What this means for you: For a Norwell seller, single family homes are selling in about three weeks and at full asking price at the median. With only 22 single family homes for sale at the time, buyers do not have many choices, which helps a well-priced home. Active listings are the homes for sale at the time, and the other numbers come from sales that already closed.
Reasons to sell in Norwell
The worry, then how I help.
Upsizing
You do not want to sell before the next house is set.
I map the dates so you are not stuck with two payments or nowhere to go.
A multi-family
Tenants may still be in the home, and you are ready to sell.
I follow the lease and the law, and I do not promise that a tenant will leave.
Needs work
The house needs work and you do not want to renovate first.
I price it as it stands, and that opinion is not a home inspection.
Inherited
You inherited a house and you are not sure what you can do yet.
I coordinate with your estate attorney, and I do not give legal advice.
A condo
Fees, reserves, or the rules can surprise a buyer.
I read those before we set a price.
Buy and sell
You need to sell one home and buy the next.
I put both dates on paper before we list.
How I help sellers
From the first call through closing, you deal with me.
Pricing
I price from recent sales and the repairs that pay you back, and this is my opinion, not an appraisal.
Prep
I give you a short prep list and introduce vendors that you hire and pay yourself.
Negotiation
I negotiate price, dates, and inspection terms, and I keep my list to 6 to 8 so I have the time.
Closing
A transaction coordinator keeps the file moving, and you still talk to me.
Buying in Norwell
Or find your next home in Norwell. Before you offer, I look at the roof, the foundation, and the systems. I bring trusted home inspectors and I walk through the inspection with you. I do not replace the inspector.
First home
You are buying your first home and you do not want to miss a costly problem.
I tell you what I see before you offer.
Multi-family
You need the building’s real condition, not a pitch.
I look at the roof, the systems, and the numbers before you offer.
The inspection
You want someone with you who can explain what the report means.
I bring trusted home inspectors and I walk through the inspection with you.
The trip to Boston
You work in Boston and you need the real trip, by train or by car.
I talk about the rail and the roads as facts, then I look at the house.
Norwell FAQ
How fast do homes sell in Norwell?
Norwell single family homes sold in a median of 21 days on market (Source: MLS PIN via Market Numbers, as of 11/6/2026). Norwell had only 11 condo sales so far this year, which is too few to show a condo trend.
What is the median home price in Norwell?
The median Norwell single family sale price was $1,100,000 (Source: MLS PIN via Market Numbers, as of 11/6/2026). With only 11 condo sales so far this year and none for sale at the time, there is no reliable condo price to quote.
Is there a train station in Norwell?
No, Norwell has no train station, so most riders use the Greenbush Line in Scituate, about a mile from the town line. Weekday morning trains from North Scituate reach South Station in about 54 to 55 minutes (Source: MBTA Greenbush Line schedule, mbta.com, read 10/30/2026).
Are Norwell homes on septic?
Yes, Norwell homes are on septic, because the town has no municipal sewer (Source: Town of Norwell IDDE Plan, via South Shore Town Guide). A Title 5 inspection is part of the sale, and the town has its own Board of Health septic and well rules.
Do Norwell homes sell at asking price?
Yes, Norwell single family homes sold at a median of 100.0% of list price (Source: MLS PIN via Market Numbers, as of 11/6/2026). Norwell condo sales were too few this year to show a trend. Every house is different, and I price from recent sales near yours.
What is the property tax rate in Norwell?
Norwell’s FY2026 tax rate is $12.83 per $1,000 of assessed value (Source: Town of Norwell Assessors, townofnorwell.net, read 10/30/2026). That is down from $13.07 in FY2025.
What public schools serve Norwell families?
Norwell Public Schools serves the town with Grace Farrar Cole School and William Gould Vinal School for the early grades, plus Norwell Middle School and Norwell High School (Source: South Shore Town Guide, checked 10/30/2026). Norwell students can also apply to South Shore Regional Vocational Technical High School in Hanover.
Who provides electricity and gas in Norwell?
National Grid provides electricity in Norwell, and Eversource Gas Company of Massachusetts holds the town’s natural gas franchise (Source: National Grid service map and mass.gov gas franchise list, via South Shore Town Guide). Gas is not on every street, so check the address.
Nearby towns
Thinking about the towns around Norwell? See my pages for Hingham, Scituate, Hanover, Rockland and Marshfield. You can also read about selling across the area on my South Shore home selling page.
Comparing towns? See how Hingham, Duxbury, Scituate and Norwell compare.
See homes sold for $1 million and up across the towns I cover.
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