The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 02051 sells for about $1,660,000, or $414 per square foot.
Prices are up +6.3% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 19 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $5,100 a month.
ZIP 02051 — Marshfield
The Norwell housing market remains highly competitive with low inventory and strong price appreciation. Demand is driven by the town's reputation for excellent schools and its appeal to affluent families. Most metrics, including median price and days on market, reflect a tight, high-demand environment.
Norwell is well-suited for affluent family buyers seeking high-quality schools, suburban space, and proximity to Boston, as well as those looking for a quiet, amenity-rich residential environment.
Median prices moved up 6.3% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 19 days on market with 1.9 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.1% · poverty 1.8% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 02051, Norwell, MA
Norwell public schools are highly rated, with the high school receiving a top-tier rating and the district generally characterized by strong academic performance.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Massachusetts) — Massachusetts Local Property Tax: Ad valorem tax calculated as (Municipal Budget / Total Assessed Value of all taxable property) = Tax Rate per $1,000 of assessed value. Assessments must be at 100% of full and fair cash (market) value.
Norwell is a suburban community with residents typically commuting to Boston or other employment hubs via major highway corridors like Route 3.
The area features significant natural amenities including the Norris Reservation, Jacobs Pond, and Gaffield Park, providing extensive trails and outdoor space.
The rental market is characterized by high-end demand with a median rent of approximately $5,100 per month.
The local economy is primarily residential with strong ties to the broader Boston metropolitan employment market.
The area is served by major highway access, primarily Route 3, facilitating commutes to the Boston metropolitan area.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 02051 profile.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Starland Sportsplex & Fun Park4.44.7 mi
- Dave & Buster's Braintree4.215.5 mi
- Boston Bowl4.318.9 mi
- Nova Trampoline Park4.615.6 mi
- Central Rock Gym - Randolph4.817.3 mi
- Starland Sportsplex & Fun Park4.44.7 mi
- Granite Links Golf Club4.617.4 mi
- Nantasket Beach Resort4.311 mi
- Marshfield Fair4.43.5 mi
- Boston Bowl4.318.9 mi
- Starland Sportsplex & Fun Park4.44.7 mi
- World's End4.710.5 mi
- Scituate Lighthouse4.74.3 mi
- Showcase Cinema de Lux Hanover Crossing4.45.3 mi
- Ryan Family Amusements- Hanover Crossing4.35.3 mi
- Plymouth Rock4.313.5 mi
- John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum4.719.3 mi
- Plimoth Patuxet Museums4.615.4 mi
- Wompatuck State Park4.77 mi
- World's End4.710.5 mi
- Wompatuck State Park4.77 mi
- World's End4.710.5 mi
- Lovell Field4.710.7 mi
- Webb Memorial State Park4.812.3 mi
- Nelson Park4.612.8 mi
- Hingham Shipyard Marinas4.512 mi
- Roht Marine4.31.1 mi
- MarineMax Boston4.214.2 mi
- Winthrop Yacht Club4.619.6 mi
- Squantum Yacht Club4.516.9 mi
- South Shore Country Club4.510.5 mi
- Ridder Farm Golf Course4.310.7 mi
- Green Harbor Golf Club4.24.7 mi
- Rockland Golf Course4.29.8 mi
- Weathervane4.39.9 mi
- Derby Street Shops4.49.1 mi
- Kohl's4.39.2 mi
- Kingston Collection3.812.3 mi
- Hanover Crossing3.85.4 mi
- Terra Nossa Center Market4.311.1 mi
- Boston Logan International Airport4.120.6 mi
- Park Shuttle & Fly4.522.1 mi
- The Lounge3.421 mi
- DaCoopas Pizza4.122 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A large conservation area with trails and river access.
A scenic pond area popular for local recreation.
A local community park providing green space.
Key-figure check: median price diverges 32.2% from the nearest retained anchor (prior refresh cycle) — beyond the 12.5% tolerance; an automated validation case is open and the value publishes pending its verdict. Validation: the flagged $1,125,000 (-32.2% vs the prior refresh cycle) could not be independently corroborated and was reverted to the prior cycle value pending review; the case is under review in the Command Center.