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Listing broker remarks

Are you looking for a home with an ADU or in-law apartment, look no further! Welcome to 28 Monroe St, a move-in-ready property offering the space and feel of a single-family home with the flexibility, versatility and income potential of a separate second unit. An ideal opportunity for an owner-occupant, multigenerational household or investor, this property is vacant and ready for their next chapter. The main home lives more like a traditional single-family home, offering 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths and multiple living spaces. Fresh paint and new carpeting provide a clean, move-in-ready feel, while hardwood flooring adds character to the bedrooms. Flexible bonus space gives you options for a formal dining room, home office, den or additional living area. In the unfinished basement there is room for storage or future expansion. Attached at the rear of the home is the ADU/In-Law and features a well appointment kitchen, large living room with gleaming hardwood floors, as well as 1-bedroom and a full bath —perfect for generating rental income, accommodating extended family or creating private guest quarters with its own entrances. Each unit enjoys its own laundry and separate basement area, providing valuable additional storage or expansion possibilities. Outside, off-street parking for 4 and a shared yard with private areas for each unit add to the property's everyday functionality. There is also a shed for common use storage on the property as well. Additional highlights include municipal electric and a roof approximately 8–10 years young. The location ties it all together, offering convenient access to Norwood's commuter rail, major highways, downtown, shopping, dining and everyday amenities. 28 Monroe St offers the flexibility to make this property work for you! Showings begin immediately- don't wait and miss out on a rare opportunity! House-hacking at its finest! Quick close possible. Call today for your private showing!— Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Evolution Properties

Key details

  • 1,640 sq ft
  • 6,075 lot sq ft
  • 4 beds
  • 2.5 baths
  • 1910 built
  • $396 / sq ft
  • $6,566 2026 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠8⁠0⁠0⁠3⁠0⁠
Last updated
Address
28 Monroe St
Town
Norwood, MA
ZIP
02062
Deed (Bk/Pg)
34325 / 117

Historic designations

MACRIS Inventory
Donovan House · includes NRD.F

What this means for buyers →

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Neighborhood: Norwood

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.