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Listing broker remarks

Multiple Offers - Offer deadline 7/13 at 5 pm. Make offer good thru 7/14 at Noon. Welcome to 179 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 expanded Raised Ranch offers the space and flexibility today's lifestyle demands. A thoughtful 2011 addition enhanced the main level with an expanded kitchen featuring granite countertops, hardwood flooring, additional storage, and a convenient half bath. The finished walk-out lower level provides incredible versatility with a kitchenette, spacious living area, fourth bedroom with walk-in closet, and bonus room perfect for a home office or guest space. Outside, enjoy your own private fenced backyard, in ground pool with new liner, gazebo, three sheds, large deck. Fresh interior paint, new flooring, updated vinyl windows, whole-house generator, and a passed Title 5.— Conway - Hanover

Key details

  • 2,072 sq ft
  • 26,590 lot sq ft
  • 4 beds
  • 2.5 baths
  • 1966 built
  • $361 / sq ft
  • $7,801 2025 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠3⁠7⁠9⁠3⁠0⁠
Last updated
Address
179 High St
Town
Norwell, MA
ZIP
02061
Deed (Bk/Pg)
58752 / 217

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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.