The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 02061 sells for about $1,080,423, or $382 per square foot.
Prices are up +6.3% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 18 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,940 a month.
ZIP 02061 — Norwell
The Norwell housing market is highly competitive with a median home value exceeding $1M, driven by strong demand and limited inventory. Figures for sales count, months of supply, and sale-to-list ratio are not currently published at the ZIP level. The market remains stable with consistent year-over-year price appreciation.
This ZIP is well-suited for affluent family buyers and professionals seeking a suburban lifestyle with high-quality schools and access to Boston, while offering limited options for renters.
Median prices moved up 6.3% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 18 days on market with 0.0 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) — a stable, low-distress profile.
ZCTA 02061, Plymouth County MA
The area is served by the Norwell Public Schools district, which is generally characterized by high academic performance and strong community support.
Norwell maintains a stable suburban economic profile with a focus on residential development and local services, supported by its proximity to the South Shore employment corridor.
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.
Residents primarily commute via Route 3 toward Boston and the surrounding South Shore employment hubs, with access to MBTA commuter rail services in neighboring towns.
The area features the South Shore Natural Science Center, various local conservation trails, and proximity to coastal amenities in neighboring Scituate and Hingham.
The rental market is characterized by high demand and limited inventory, with HUD-defined fair market rents for a two-bedroom unit at $2,940.
The local economy is primarily residential with a mix of small businesses and services, heavily influenced by the broader South Shore and Boston regional labor markets.
Transportation is dominated by private vehicle use via Route 3, with regional transit connectivity provided by nearby MBTA commuter rail stations.
The area is served by the Norwell Public Schools district and various regional utility and service districts typical of Plymouth County.
Data retrieved from Census ACS and DHC sources.
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. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.
- Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum4.617.2 mi
- F1 Arcade Boston4.516.9 mi
- Starland Sportsplex & Fun Park4.43.2 mi
- Museum of Illusions Boston4.517.6 mi
- Dave & Buster's Braintree4.210.8 mi
- Fenway Park4.818.6 mi
- TD Garden4.618.3 mi
- Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center4.516.7 mi
- Topgolf Boston - Canton3.916.8 mi
- MGM Music Hall at Fenway4.418.5 mi
- Starland Sportsplex & Fun Park4.43.2 mi
- AMC Braintree 104.211.2 mi
- Dave & Buster's Braintree4.210.8 mi
- World's End4.76.7 mi
- Blue Hills - Skyline Trail4.711.4 mi
- Museum of Fine Arts, Boston4.818.1 mi
- Boston Public Library4.818 mi
- Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum4.718.3 mi
- Museum of Science4.718.6 mi
- Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum4.617.2 mi
- Wompatuck State Park4.72.7 mi
- World's End4.76.7 mi
- Blue Hills - Skyline Trail4.711.4 mi
- Quincy Quarries Reservation4.711.9 mi
- Adams National Historical Park4.611.3 mi
- Community Boating, Inc.4.618.3 mi
- MIT Sailing Pavilion4.918.8 mi
- Atlantic Wharf4.617.3 mi
- Hingham Shipyard Marinas4.57.6 mi
- Constitution Marina4.618.4 mi
- Granite Links Golf Club4.612.6 mi
- Braintree Municipal Golf Course49.7 mi
- South Shore Country Club4.56.1 mi
- Ridder Farm Golf Course4.38.7 mi
- Green Harbor Golf Club4.28.9 mi
- South Shore Plaza4.410.9 mi
- Derby Street Shops4.44.4 mi
- Kam Man Food4.29.9 mi
- Westgate Mall3.912.8 mi
- Star Market4.110.6 mi
- Boston Logan International Airport4.116.6 mi
- Park Shuttle & Fly4.518.1 mi
- The Lounge3.416.9 mi
- DaCoopas Pizza4.117.9 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides educational programs and nature trails.
Preserves and displays local historical artifacts.
Key-figure check: median price diverges 18.1% 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.