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Last Sold Price
4 beds2,938 sqft$477/sqft
56 R F Higgins Dr, Norwell, MA 02061
Single FamilyProperty Type
1 acresLot Size
1991Year Built
$477/sq ftPrice per sq ft
6 carsParking Spaces

Description

Situated on a beautiful corner lot in a highly sought-after neighborhood, this classic Colonial, built in 1991, offers timeless appeal and modern comfort. The welcoming layout includes spacious living and dining areas, a sun-filled four-season room perfect for relaxing or entertaining year-round, and a partially finished basement that provides flexible space for a playroom, home gym, or media room. The kitchen opens seamlessly to casual living spaces, making everyday living and hosting effortless....Situated on a beautiful corner lot in a highly sought-after neighborhood, this classic Colonial, built in 1991, offers timeless appeal and modern comfort. The welcoming layout includes spacious living and dining areas, a sun-filled four-season room perfect for relaxing or entertaining year-round, and a partially finished basement that provides flexible space for a playroom, home gym, or media room. The kitchen opens seamlessly to casual living spaces, making everyday living and hosting effortless. Step outside to a private backyard oasis, thoughtfully designed for outdoor enjoyment with a patio ideal for grilling, gathering, and summer nights under the stars. Mature landscaping and charming curb appeal complete the picture. A rare opportunity to own a well-maintained home in a beloved neighborhood close to schools, parks, and amenities—this one has it all, including new roof in 2020!
  • Listed by: Melissa McNamara Group • William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
Listing closed: 08/04/2025 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 73393159

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,392,000

Avg days on market

17

Sale-to-list ratio

103.2%

Norwell, MA

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Square Feet
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Square Feet
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Square Feet
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Square Feet
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Location

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Property Information for 56 R F Higgins Drive

Property Details
  • Taxes: $16,096 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Norwell
  • Area: MA-Norwell
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Style: Colonial
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces Total: 6
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1991
  • Lot Size: 1.00 AC / 43,560 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2938.0
  • Color: Beige
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Cole
  • High School: Nhs
  • Middle School: Nms
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Partially Finished, Interior Access, Bulkhead, Sump Pump
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • DoorFeatures: French Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Family Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Vinyl
  • Interior Features: Wainscoting, Beadboard, Crown Molding, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Slider, Cedar Closet(s), Home Office, Sun Room, Bonus Room
  • Interior Features: French Doors
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Closet, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, First Floor
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Window(s) - Picture, Skylight, Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s)
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Deck - Wood, Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage Shed, Sprinkler System
  • Exterior Features: Storage Shed, Sprinkler System, Deck - Wood, Patio
  • Lot Description: Cul-De-Sac, Corner Lot
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Wood, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air, Ductless Mini-Split System
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, Generator Connection
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Heating: Baseboard, Electric Baseboard, Heat Pump, Oil, Ductless
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Private Sewerage
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Generator Connection
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 234.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Ceiling Fan(s),Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Window(s) - Picture
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 18.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 13.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 169.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Window(s) - Picture
  • Bedroom2 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 13.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 143.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Window(s) - Picture
  • Bedroom3 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 11.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 100.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Window(s) - Picture
  • Bedroom4 Length: 10.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 10.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 99.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Skylight,Vaulted Ceiling(s),Closet,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Window(s) - Picture,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Double Vanity,Steam / Sauna,Lighting - Sconce,Lighting - Overhead,Pocket Door
  • Bathroom1 Length: 11.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: Second
  • Bathroom1 Width: 9.0
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 54.0
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Lighting - Sconce,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bathroom2 Length: 9.0
  • Bathroom2 Level: First
  • Bathroom2 Width: 6.0
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Area: 90.0
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Window(s) - Picture,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Double Vanity,Recessed Lighting,Lighting - Sconce
  • Bathroom3 Length: 10.0
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
  • Bathroom3 Width: 9.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 182.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,Wainscoting,Lighting - Overhead,Tray Ceiling(s)
  • Dining Room Length: 14.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 13.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 357.0
  • Family Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Beamed Ceilings,Vaulted Ceiling(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Window(s) - Picture,French Doors,Cable Hookup,Wainscoting,Lighting - Overhead
  • Family Room Length: 21.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 17.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 364.0
  • Kitchen Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Window(s) - Picture,Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Stainless Steel Appliances,Peninsula,Lighting - Overhead
  • Kitchen Length: 28.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 13.0
Laundry
  • Laundry Dimen: 6X3
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 208.0
  • Room Office Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,Wainscoting,Beadboard,Crown Molding
  • Room Office Length: 16.0
  • Room Office Level: First
  • Room Office Width: 13.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: 1099936
  • Assessments: $1,231,500
  • Block: 63
  • Book: 109962
  • Map: 23
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: Res
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Heat Zones: 3
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 56 R F Higgins Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 4, 2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73393159

$1,400,000
Jun 19, 2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73393159

Jun 19, 2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73393159

DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/04/2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73393159

$1,400,000
06/19/2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73393159

06/19/2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73393159

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 56 R F Higgins Drive

Taxable ValueLand$531,600Additions$699,900Total$1,231,500
Tax Record2025$16,096 ($1,341 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,556 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,556 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt636 SqFtStories2Lot Size43,560 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1991Year Renovated1991CountyPLYMOUTHAPNNWLL M:23 L:63

Schools near 56 R F Higgins Drive

This home is within Norwell School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Grace Farrar Cole Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Norwell Middle School
Public6 to 8

Norwell High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 56 R F Higgins Drive, Norwell, MA 02061
$1,400,000
4
2,938
43,560
4
2,400
43,560
$1,361,000
4
3,370
48,787
$470,000
4
2,586
50,094
$749,500
3
2,520
50,530
$720,000
4
2,712
57,064

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