Living in Norwood, Massachusetts
Norwood, about 13 miles southwest of Boston, built its economy first on leather — a tannery started here around 1776 grew into one of the world's largest sheepskin operations — and then on book printing, home to the Norwood Press and the Plimpton Press around the turn of the 20th century. The Neponset River passes through town, and Willett Pond, a roughly 220-acre water body created in 1913 when Hawes Brook was dammed, offers paddling and trails on the Walpole line. The town common is anchored by the Norwood Memorial Municipal Building, a 1928 granite landmark whose 170-foot tower holds a 50-bell carillon, and the general-aviation Norwood Memorial Airport sits just east of the center. U.S. Route 1 is the main commercial artery, Interstate 95/Route 128 runs alongside it, and the MBTA Franklin Line stops at three in-town stations — Norwood Depot, Norwood Central, and Windsor Gardens. I know Norwood well from working with buyers and sellers here, and I'm happy to help in English or Spanish.
Norwood Neighborhoods
Norwood centers on Norwood Center, the downtown around the town common and the Washington Street district, with South Norwood — the town's original 1600s settlement — to the south and the Ellis and Winslow sections nearby. About half the town's homes were built in the 1950s and 1960s, layered over older Federal, Italianate, and Second Empire houses closer to the center, so buyers find a wide range of eras across town.
Property Taxes in Norwood
Property tax rates in Norwood are set each year by the local assessors and applied per $1,000 of assessed value. Massachusetts communities can treat residential and commercial property differently, and exemptions may apply, so the most reliable way to confirm the current rate for a specific property is to check with the Norwood assessor or the tax record on the listing.
Norwood, MA Real Estate FAQs
What are the neighborhoods in Norwood, MA?
Norwood centers on Norwood Center, the downtown around the town common and the Washington Street district, with South Norwood — the town's original 1600s settlement — to the south and the Ellis and Winslow sections nearby. About half the town's homes were built in the 1950s and 1960s, layered over older Federal, Italianate, and Second Empire houses closer to the center, so buyers find a wide range of eras across town.
What is Norwood, MA known for?
Norwood, about 13 miles southwest of Boston, built its economy first on leather — a tannery started here around 1776 grew into one of the world's largest sheepskin operations — and then on book printing, home to the Norwood Press and the Plimpton Press around the turn of the 20th century. The Neponset River passes through town, and Willett Pond, a roughly 220-acre water body created in 1913 when Hawes Brook was dammed, offers paddling and trails on the Walpole line. The town common is anchored by the Norwood Memorial Municipal Building, a 1928 granite landmark whose 170-foot tower holds a 50-bell carillon, and the general-aviation Norwood Memorial Airport sits just east of the center. U.S. Route 1 is the main commercial artery, Interstate 95/Route 128 runs alongside it, and the MBTA Franklin Line stops at three in-town stations — Norwood Depot, Norwood Central, and Windsor Gardens.
What types of homes are in Norwood, MA?
Norwood offers colonials and capes, multifamily homes near the center, newer single-family construction, and condominiums convenient to the commuter rail.
How far is Norwood, MA from Boston?
Norwood sits about 15 miles southwest of Boston, with MBTA commuter rail and quick access to I-95 and Route 1.
Who is the best real estate agent in Norwood, MA?
Alexander Parmenidez is a Broker Associate with Coldwell Banker Realty who helps buyers and sellers in Norwood and the surrounding towns, working in both English and Spanish. Call or text 401-426-4857.
Buying or Selling in Norwood
Whether you are buying your first home in Norwood or selling and planning your next move, local market knowledge makes the difference. Alexander Parmenidez works with buyers and sellers across Norwood and the surrounding towns in both English and Spanish. Call or text 401-426-4857 to talk through your goals.
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