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521 Walpole St Norwood — Photo 1 of 42

521 Walpole St Norwood — Photo 1 of 42

Recent Drop: $50,000

$649,000
$599,000

$599,000

521 Walpole St, Norwood, MA 02062

Norwood, MA 02062

Beds

3

Baths

1.5

SqFt

2,090

Style

Single Family

Built

1916

Unique opportunity in desirable Norwood! This versatile property offers exceptional potential for investors, owner-occupants, medical professionals, or entrepreneurs seeking a live/work setup. With a special permit conveying with the land, this property was formerly used as a chiropractic office and may be utilized as a single-family residence and/or professional office space. Potential uses include physicians, dentists, attorneys, architects, engineers, real estate or insurance offices, childcare services, teaching studios, beauty services, and more. The property features 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, handicap accessibility, multiple office/exam rooms, plus 3 additional office spaces in the basement. A special parking variance allows for 12 parking spaces. Located on Route 1A with excellent visibility and easy access to major routes, shopping, dining, and commuter options, including the MBTA just 0.5 miles away. Sold as-is.

Market Value Analysis

This Property
Size (SqFt) →Price →
This Property$287/sqft
Local Avg (Norwood)$425/sqft
32% BelowMarket Average

* Analysis is based on 17 actively listed and recently sold comparable properties strictly within Norwood, MA.

Property Details

Financials

Original Price$649,000
Annual Taxes$13,719

Parking

Garage0
Off-Street12

Interior Specifications

Total Rooms7
FireplacesNone
Flooring--
BasementNone

Climate & Utilities

HeatingHot Water, Natural Gas
CoolingCentral Air
WaterPublic
SewerPublic Sewer

Building & Exterior

Construction--
RoofShingle
FoundationConcrete Perimeter
ZoningS1

Property & Lot

Acres0.34
SqFt Lot14,600
Lot Features--

Amenities & Appliances

Oven • Range

Neighborhood

Public Transportation • Shopping • Pool • Park • Walk/Jog Trails • Golf

Geography

Property History

Price Drop
$599,000

Was $649,000

Aug 8, 2026

MLS® 73538212

Listed
$649,000

Jun 18, 2026

MLS® 73538212

Population

31,542

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B01003)

Median Household Income

$107K

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B19013)

Renter-Occupied Homes

46.0%

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B25003)

New Construction Permits — Norfolk County

1,189 housing units permitted in the last 12 months (+21% vs the prior 12 months) — 706 in 5+ unit buildings

U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey (through Jun '26)

ADU Potential

Massachusetts allows one accessory dwelling unit by right in single-family zoning districts statewide (M.G.L. c. 40A §3; 760 CMR 71.00, effective Feb 2025). Estimated maximum ADU size for this property: 900 sq ft (the lesser of 900 sq ft or half the 2,090 sq ft principal dwelling). Lot size: 14,600 sq ft.

Based on listing data, which indicates the property type — not the zoning district. Local dimensional, septic (Title 5), and historic-district requirements still apply. Not legal advice — verify with the municipality.

Listing Provided By

Listing Agent: Rachel Elmassih

Listing Office: NextHome Signature Realty

MLS® Number: 73538212

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