Norwood, MA Real Estate
Single-Family Houses for Sale
Like many affluent suburbs in the Greater Boston area, this city is predominantly single-family homes. You will find a broad range of historic homes and custom new home communities with a median list price of $440,000. The average price per square foot in the city is $253 which is slightly more affordable than $263 in the Boston Metro area.
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While the city features many historic homes for sale, new construction and luxury homes tend to dominate the real estate. The city has many quiet cul de sac neighborhoods and waterfront communities with new home prices that typically start at $375k and go up to more than $1 million.
Waterfront properties in the city tend to be the most expensive. The neighborhood of Willett Pond is among the poshest. This 22-acre impoundment creates two miles of beaches with numerous luxury waterfront homes that typically start at $1.5 million. These beautiful estate homes often include private waterfront acreage, guest apartments, and other luxury features.
The most popular community for working class families is The Flats, which is home to many large Colonial homes and apartment buildings. This community has been popular with families since the 19th century with homes that date to the 1800s up to the 1990s. Many of the homes in this community offer upscale finishes like two-story foyers, sun rooms, and crown molding with space to grow.
One of the most exciting developments is Brooksmont with new homes priced between $470 and $520k. This neighborhood sits on 20 acres with a community garden and three different floor plans. Brooksmont is a desirable 55+ adult community close to transportation, shopping, and dining. The Trentino plan has two bedrooms and 2-3 bathrooms with a two-car garage and 1,650 square feet of space. The Florence plan is available as a one or two story attached home and it's designed for entertaining. The more spacious Milan floor plan offers two bedrooms and 2,150 square feet of space with a first-floor master suite. This close-knit community is designed with 66 homes.
Just a couple of miles out of the town limit is Roscommon. This single-family community features just 29 home sites in a clustered neighborhood with acres of meadows, walking trails, and open space. There are six different floor plans with first and second floor master suites ranging from 2,100 to 3,000 square feet. Prices for homes in the Roscommon community start in the high $700s. This includes high-end finishes like hardwood floors, walk-in showers, crown molding, and granite countertops.
Also nearby is Canton Hills, a new home development of 38 new luxury estate-style homes. This development features spacious homes with 9 foot ceilings, hardwood flooring, custom built-in kitchen cabinetry, gas fireplaces, recessed lighting, and other luxury finishes. Homes in this beautiful development start in the mid $700s.
Condos/Townhouses for Sale
Endicott Woods is one of the latest condo developments in the city. Built in 2018, Endicott Woods features 112 spacious two-level townhomes with a maintenance-free design. A standard townhome at the complex has two bedrooms, a one-car garage, one and a half bathrooms, and a driveway parking space. Units feature hardwood floors, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and second-floor laundry closets. There are several floor plans available with a first-floor master bedroom on some units. The complex is within walking distance of the Big Y Shopping Center and two miles from the Town Hall.
The Lenox Village Condominium community is another smart choice. This smaller townhouse community boasts well-appointed two-story townhomes with two-bedroom and three-bedroom floor plans and one- or two-car garages. This townhouse community is located in a desirable central area of the city within walking distance to public transportation and great local restaurants. The townhomes themselves are built with modern construction yet fronted with a traditional New England facade that blends the new with the old. Lenox Village is comprised of just 18 townhomes on carefully landscaped grounds starting in the high $400s.
The Dean Farm Ridge Condominiums also offer first-class yet affordable living. Built in 2000, this large development offers a range of two- and three-bedroom apartment-style condos and townhomes with up to 2,300 square feet of size. At Dean Farm Ridge, you'll enjoy large open floor plans that make you forget you aren't living in a single-family home. The complex is close to major routes, restaurants, and shopping. Units feature eat-in kitchens, hardwood flooring, gas fireplaces, and stainless steel appliances. The property is professionally landscaped with irrigation systems for the ultimate in low-maintenance living.
Just outside of town is the Sherman Woods townhome development. This desirable condo community, built in 1999, rarely has available homes due to its ideal location, spacious homes, and affordable pricing. Two-bedroom, three-bath townhomes in the community offer around 1,800 square feet of living space on two levels with rear patios and lawns overlooking wooded land. Most units feature large living and dining areas with breakfast bars and a range of upscale finishes like hardwood flooring and granite countertops. These units are usually priced around $400,000.
One of the most affordable condo developments in the area is the River Oaks Condominium. This complex features 109 units with two- and three-bedroom floor plans with balconies and patios. The building is located within walking distance to the Canton Junction and a T-station, one mile from Route 95, and just ten minutes to Ruggles Square. It also offers beautiful scenic views of the Neponset River with a walkway along the river itself. The building was constructed in 1984 but most units have been thoughtfully updated. Most units are about 870 square feet with free parking in a shared lot with storage space available in the building basement.
Apartments
This city is extremely renter-friendly, in part due to its close proximity to Boston and prime location along I-95 and Route 1. There are numerous apartment buildings in the city, most of which are newer communities with high-end amenities like swimming pools, barbeque areas, and premium finishes. On average, rent in the city is $1,800 per month or $1,600 per month for a one-bedroom apartment. Two-bedroom apartments have an average rent of almost $2,000.
Jefferson One Upland is the most impressive apartment building in the city. Rent here ranges from a low of $1,995 for a one-bedroom unit up to a high of $3,380 for a 3-bedroom home. The apartment complex sits within a wooded retreat for the ultimate escape from city life. It's just a few miles from the Route 128 train station with Amtrak and commuter service to Boston as well as Washington and Providence. The property features fitness classes, an outdoor lounge with a fireplace and grills, a playground, a clubhouse lounge with a kitchen, a state-of-the-art fitness center, summer outdoor movie nights, and a large swimming pool with a sun deck and cabanas. This pet-friendly community even offers a pet play area and a pet washing station.
The Commons at Windsor Gardens offers more affordable yet still spacious, high-end apartments. The Commons offers 1-bedroom apartments starting at $1,300, 2-bedroom units starting at $1,800, and 3-bedroom apartments starting at $2,450 with a range of floor plans available with up to 1,200 square feet of living space. This community is conveniently located near 1-95 and Route 128 with a commuter rail stop right in the community. If you're commuting to Boston, you can step out the front door and be taken to the South Station in just 25 minutes. This family-friendly community offers an on-site daycare facility and play area plus tennis courts, swimming pools, volleyball courts, and a fitness center. It's also pet-friendly with a dog park and no weight limit for pets.
At Norwood Gardens, you can choose from 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom apartments next to the Traphole Brook between Route 1 and I-95. Apartments in the complex range from 725 square feet to more than 1,300 square feet with amenities you wouldn't expect with the square footage. Even one-bedroom apartments in the community feature walk-in closets and/or dining areas. Apartments in Norwood Gardens boast open floor plans, sweeping views of conservation land, and deluxe kitchens. The community itself offers a range of amenities like a fitness center, resident lounge, movie theater, and activity room. The building was constructed in 1973 but fully renovated in 2012. Norwood Gardens offers 344 total units on two stories.
Another option is Norwest Woods with one-, two-, and three-bedroom units that include single-level homes and townhomes for rent. Homes in this community range from a spacious 840 square feet to more than 1,700 square feet of living space with open floor plans and upscale finishes. The property sits on a 20-acre oasis with 438 units. Built in 1971, the property has been completely remodeled recently. Residents can enjoy tennis and basketball courts, a playground, a modern fitness center, and a pool.
Norwood, MA Real Estate
Norwood is part of the Greater Boston Metro area with a population of about 30,000. This city is popular among buyers for its scenic beauty with many homes situated along the Neponset River that to the Boston Harbor. It's also a popular commuter community as it's located just 23 miles from Boston and served by the commuter rail. This city isn't as expensive as some communities in the Boston area. With many moderate-sized single-family homes, including a mix of older homes and new construction, the city is a good place to find moderately priced homes close to the city.
This city is a good choice if you enjoy city living without the substantially higher city pricing. The community tends to be densely populated with more retail options than surrounding towns, although homes still offer large lawns and living space.
The median list price in the city is $440,000 with a median list price per square foot of $253, slightly lower than the Boston Metropolitan average of $263 per square foot. In some areas of the city, prices can top $1.5 million, particularly for estate homes on waterfront real estate. Most new construction in the area starts at $470 to $700k.
The downtown area has undergone fairly recent revitalization that has mixed historic buildings with new, fun sources of entertainment. Homes in the downtown area and the Midtown Business District can be harder to find for sale, but they tend to offer the greatest urban living experience.
One of the most affordable communities is Alpine Road, which offers ranch and Cape Cod style homes built in the 1950s and 1960s. This established community offers a range of 2- and 3-bedroom homes with a family-friendly community. Most homes in the neighborhood are within walking distance of a T-Station and a shopping center.
The South Norwood neighborhood is a popular working-class area with homes dating to the 1990s. This community features large Colonial homes with 2,500 to 3,500 square feet of living space and upscale finishes like crown molding, sun rooms, and grand two-story foyers. There are also many apartment buildings and more modest homes priced lower than the city's average list price. This neighborhood was traditionally referred to as The Flats which may be due to the abundance of flat roofs, the flat lay of the area's land, or the high number of apartments in the community. The focal point of the community is the Balch School, which opened in 1913.
The most affluent and posh area of the city is adjacent to Willett Pond/New Pond close to St. Timothy's Church. Willett Pond, a 220-acre impoundment that runs more than a mile long, is home to many waterfront homes. Homes on Willett Pond Road are usually priced around $1.5 million and include boat-able waterfront and private acreage. These estate homes typically feature upscale amenities like guest apartments and in-ground pools.
Some of the most expensive homes in Massachusetts can also be found around Willet Pond on private roads like Pettees Pond Lane. These sweeping estates boast more than 12,000 square feet of space, state-of-the-art technology, private gyms, wine cellars, chef's kitchens, Jacuzzi steam showers, and other high-class amenities.
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