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$719,979$245 / 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 86How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $550,000 on Sep 21, 2022

38 FOREST ST

NORWELL, MA 02061
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,943 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.
0.8 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1951
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

$720K
$619K low$821K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$550,000 · Sep 21, 2022
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$369,979
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$295,983
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.50%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$350,000
CAPE COD COOPERATIVE BANK · P · recorded Sep 21, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,177 (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.$472,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$85,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$387,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$721,335

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.Cape Cod
CountyPLYMOUTH
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.80
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
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, Basement
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck

Transaction History(2)

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.

M
Norwell Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.3 mi
H
Norwell High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.2 mi
E
Grace Farrar ColeA-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 4.4 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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

38 Forest 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 less than 85% of homes in Norwell 02061
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Norwell 02061
  • Bigger than 89% of homes in Plymouth County
  • Has a smaller lot than 77% of homes in Norwell 02061
  • Older than 83% of homes in Norwell 02061

What homes are worth in Norwell 02061

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

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$532K$2.5M

This home is worth more than 15% 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$719,979
CheaperTypical $1,042,851Pricier

Pricier than 15% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$245
CheaperTypical $466Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Living area2,943 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,290 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 71% of homes nearby

Lot size0.8 ac
SmallerTypical 1.08 acBigger

Bigger than 23% of homes nearby

Year built1951
OlderTypical 1971Newer

Newer than 17% of homes nearby

How 38 Forest St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNorwell 02061Plymouth County
Estimated valuepricier than$719,97915% of homes62% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$245almost no homes3% of homes
Living areabigger than2,943 ft²71% of homes89% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.8 ac23% of homes68% of homes
Year builtnewer than195117% of homes30% of homes

About 38 Forest St

How much is 38 Forest St, Norwell, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 38 Forest St, Norwell, MA is $719,979 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $618,915 to $821,043. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 38 Forest St, Norwell, MA last sell?

38 Forest St, Norwell, MA last sold on Sep 21, 2022 for $550,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 38 Forest St, Norwell, MA?

38 Forest St, Norwell, MA has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2,943 square feet of living space and a 0.80-acre lot.

When was 38 Forest St, Norwell, MA built?

38 Forest St, Norwell, MA was built in 1951, making it 75 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 38 Forest St, Norwell, MA?

38 Forest St, Norwell, MA is assigned to Norwell Middle School (middle), rated A-; Norwell High School (high), rated A+; Grace Farrar Cole (elementary), rated A-. All sit in Norwell School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 38 Forest St, Norwell, MA compare to other homes in Norwell 02061?

Among the 3,714 homes in Norwell 02061, it is worth more than 15% of them ($719,979 against a typical $1,042,851), its price per square foot is higher than almost none of them ($245 against a typical $466), it is bigger than 71% of them (2,943 ft² against a typical 2,290 ft²), its lot is bigger than 23% of them (0.8 ac against a typical 1.08 ac) and it is newer than 17% of them (1951 against a typical 1971). Measured against all of Plymouth County, it is worth more than 62% 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 38 Forest St, Norwell, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 38 Forest St, Norwell, MA was $6,177. The county assessed it at $472,600.

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