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$831,934$416 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 90How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

161 CENTRAL ST

NORWELL, MA 02061
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
2,000 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
2.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1850
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$832K
$751K low$913K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$14,181 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$1,085,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$726,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$358,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,028,755

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Historical
CountyPLYMOUTH
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.2.11
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(6)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
William G VinalA
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.4 mi
M
Norwell Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.4 mi
H
Norwell High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.2 mi

District: Norwell School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02061These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.27
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.95
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.73

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.43%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.3%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.11,639
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.546 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$180,690
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$191,075
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.52%

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How this home compares

161 Central St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 74% of homes in Plymouth County
  • Costs less per square foot than 72% of homes in Norwell 02061
  • Has a bigger lot than 93% of homes in Plymouth County
  • Older than 98% of homes in Plymouth County

What homes are worth in Norwell 02061

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$486K$2.5M

This home is worth more than 29% of homes in Norwell 02061.

How it measures up in Norwell 02061

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Norwell 02061.

Estimated value$831,934
CheaperTypical $1,036,246Pricier

Pricier than 29% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$416
CheaperTypical $464Pricier

Pricier than 28% of homes nearby

Living area2,000 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,312 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 37% of homes nearby

Lot size2.11 ac
SmallerTypical 1.08 acBigger

Bigger than 81% of homes nearby

Year built1850
OlderTypical 1971Newer

Newer than 6% of homes nearby

How 161 Central St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNorwell 02061Plymouth County
Estimated valuepricier than$831,93429% of homes74% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$41628% of homes60% of homes
Living areabigger than2,000 ft²37% of homes63% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2.11 ac81% of homes93% of homes
Year builtnewer than18506% of homes2% of homes

About 161 Central St

How much is 161 Central St, Norwell, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 161 Central St, Norwell, MA is $831,934 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $750,812 to $913,056. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 161 Central St, Norwell, MA last sell?

161 Central St, Norwell, MA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 161 Central St, Norwell, MA?

161 Central St, Norwell, MA has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 2,000 square feet of living space and a 2.11-acre lot.

When was 161 Central St, Norwell, MA built?

161 Central St, Norwell, MA was built in 1850, making it 176 years old. It is a historical home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 161 Central St, Norwell, MA?

161 Central St, Norwell, MA is assigned to William G Vinal (elementary), rated A; Norwell Middle School (middle), rated A-; Norwell High School (high), rated A+. All sit in Norwell School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 161 Central St, Norwell, MA compare to other homes in Norwell 02061?

Among the 3,714 homes in Norwell 02061, it is worth more than 29% of them ($831,934 against a typical $1,036,246), its price per square foot is higher than 28% of them ($416 against a typical $464), it is bigger than 37% of them (2,000 ft² against a typical 2,312 ft²), its lot is bigger than 81% of them (2.11 ac against a typical 1.08 ac) and it is newer than 6% of them (1850 against a typical 1971). Measured against all of Plymouth County, it is worth more than 74% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 161 Central St, Norwell, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 161 Central St, Norwell, MA was $14,181. The county assessed it at $1,085,000.

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