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Listing broker remarks

Welcome to 165 High Street, where you can enjoy everything, buyers love about Norwell, top-rated schools, beautiful conservation land, a strong sense of community, and easy access to the South Shore’s shopping, dining, and commuter routes. This rare two-family opportunity offers the space and flexibility today's lifestyle demands. Outside, enjoy your own private fenced backyard, with a shed, and large deck. Opportunity to buy lot sitting on 1.5 acres as well. See MLS #73554090. Perfect for an antique and history lover, next project, or investment.— Coldwell Banker Realty - Norwell - Hanover Regional Office

Key details

  • 2,640 sq ft
  • 3.00 acres
  • 3 beds
  • 3.5 baths
  • 1800 built
  • $295 / sq ft
  • $9,538 2025 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠5⁠4⁠0⁠8⁠9⁠
Last updated
Address
165-A High Street
Town
Norwell, MA
ZIP
02061
Deed (Bk/Pg)
58321 / 302

Historic designations

MACRIS Inventory
Curtis, Joseph H. House

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Neighborhood: Norwell

National Historic Landmark

Federally designated as nationally significant — the highest U.S. historic recognition. Section 106 review applies to federal undertakings affecting the property.

National Register

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Owners may qualify for the 20% federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit on certified rehabilitation work.

State Register

Listed on the Massachusetts State Register of Historic Places.

Local Historic District

Inside a Local Historic District. Exterior changes visible from a public way require approval from the local historic district commission.

Local Landmark

Individually designated by the town as a local landmark. Exterior alterations require commission approval.

MACRIS Inventory

Documented in MACRIS, the state historic inventory. Informational only — no regulatory constraints.

Article 85 (Boston)

Subject to Boston Article 85 demolition-delay review, which can pause demolition of buildings 50+ years old for up to 90 days.

Ch. 91 Waterways License

An active MassDEP permit for a dock, pier, seawall, or other structure on or over a Massachusetts waterway. Many older licenses are not digitized; this record is provided for reference only.

Massachusetts Great Pond

A Great Pond under M.G.L. Ch. 91 — the Commonwealth retains public rights to fish and navigate these state-designated waters. Private docks and other waterfront structures require a Waterways License from MassDEP.

Likely Great Pond

The MLS listing describes this property as being on a Great Pond, which would be a state-designated water body under M.G.L. Ch. 91. GIS data did not independently confirm the pond name — verification needed.