194 Summer St, Norwell, MA 02061

$650,000 · For sale

194 Summer St, Norwell

The Benjamin Merritt House (circa 1820) is an UNSPOILED antique Federal-style Cape on a most enchanting and verdant 1+ acre lot in a countrified section of Norwell. Deeply cherished, lovingly tended and thoroughly enjoyed by the current owners since 1972. Myriad vintage features including 4 fireplaces, original solid 6 panel doors and hardware, wide pumpkin pine floors with many floor boards over 12" wide and even a couple at 16"wide! Beneath the nearly 9' wide mantel, cradled within the massive fireplace sits a robust Harman Accentra pellet stove insert (2014) creating the coziest room in the house. The floor plan allows various bedroom configurations and although identified as having 2 bedrooms in public record it has a proper 3 Bedroom Septic. The East-facing sunroom addition constructed in 2004 is an ideal perch to observe the lush mature plantings and the park-like setting. What a way to start or end your day surrounded by such abundant nature. The 2nd floor has an unconventional layout and should certainly be improved. While not primitive, the interior is largely unadulterated and there is some deferred maintenance in the house. The barn however, is suffering from benign neglect and now clearly in need of an extensive renovation. Overall, very few 90º angles to be found here. Passing Title V for 3 bedrooms with leaching field smartly placed in the farthest-back field leaving plenty of room for backyard amenities. Architectural shingle roof 2016; all exterior windows replaced 2008, stainless steel liner 2009. 2 sets of STEEP stairs! Property backs up to a large town owned parcel with established wetlands. The majority of the yard receives full sun! From the sunroom especially, you'll be amazed and delighted as the natural world presents itself. This is a happy house eagerly awaiting its next steward. Strongly suggest you watch the short narrated video to better understand the totality of this splendid property. Are you game?

About this address

194 Summer St is a 2-bedroom, 1-bath single-family home for sale in Norwell, MA 02061 with 2,078 square feet, asking $650,000. It was built in 1820. It has been on our site since October 21, 2026.

At $313 a square foot, it compares with a median of $459 among the 20 other single-family homes for sale in Norwell with a stated size.

This home is assessed at $723,500 for fiscal year 2026. The assessor lists a lot of 1.09 acres.

It scores 0 out of 100 for walkability, from how close everyday places are.

The closest train or subway stop is North Scituate (MBTA Greenbush Line), about 2.3 miles away.

The closest public schools by level are William G Vinal (0.8 miles), Gates Middle School (1.9 miles) and Scituate High School (1.9 miles). The district decides which school serves an address.

Listing information from MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN), MLS #73593741, deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Prices are compared with other homes listed on this site today. Trains and buses come from the transit agencies’ published schedules and schools from the National Center for Education Statistics. Distances are straight-line. Assessed values and past sales are public records from municipal assessors, published by MassGIS. An assessed value is set for taxation and may differ from market value.

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