61 Gay St, Norwood, MA, 02062
About This Home
Turnkey living in one of Norwood’s most sought-after neighborhoods! This charming Colonial features glowing hardwood floors and a sun-filled living room with a cozy fireplace. The kitchen features granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, accented shelves and opens to the dining area. Next, you'll find a versatile front-to-back family room which could serve as an ideal playroom, media space, or secondary living area. Enjoy summer BBQs in the flat, fully fenced yard with a paver patio and a brand new composite deck (2025). Major systems are already done for you: Gas Heat (2019), Central Air (2022), and Hot Water (2023). Includes 3 bedrooms, attached garage, and storage + laundry in the basement. Unbeatable location just ~1/2 mile to Norwood Central Commuter Rail, local dining, parks, and major routes (Rt 1 & I-95). Quick close possible—settle in before summer ends!
Getting Around
Somewhat Walkable
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1952
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
- Construction materials: Frame,Conventional (2x4-2x6)
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Gas Water Heater,Water Heater,Range,Dishwasher,Microwave,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer
- Laundry features: Electric Dryer Hookup,Washer Hookup,In Basement
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Full,Interior Entry,Sump Pump,Concrete,Unfinished
Bathroom1
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
- Level: Third
- Area: 72
Bathroom2
- Features: Bathroom - Half, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Level: Second
- Area: 32
Bedroom2
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Cable Hookup
- Level: Third
- Area: 120
Bedroom3
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Third
- Area: 88
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Dining Room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 117
Family Room
- Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Cable Hookup, Deck - Exterior
- Level: Second
- Area: 198
Features
- Window features: Storm Window(s)
- Flooring: Tile,Carpet,Hardwood
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
- Fireplace: Yes
- Finished area above ground: 1,386
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Hot Water,Natural Gas,Electric,Ductless
- Cooling features: Central Air,Ductless
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,386
- Total interior livable area: 1,386 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Stove
- Level: Second
- Area: 99
Living Room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Cable Hookup, Exterior Access
- Level: Second
- Area: 221
Master Bathroom
- Features: No
Master Bedroom
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Cable Hookup
- Level: Third
- Area: 180
Property
Details
- Parcel number: M:0017 B:0020 L:0032,161829
- Zoning: S
- Exclusions: Basement Deep Freezer
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck - Composite,Patio
- Exterior features: Deck - Composite,Patio,Rain Gutters,Fenced Yard
- Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed,Fenced
Lot
- Lot size: 8,945 sqft
- Features: Level
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Attached,Paved Drive,Paved
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Covered spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Hurricane
- Inland Flooding
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Massachusetts Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $3,665 | $43,980 |
| Home Insurance * | $184 | $2,208 |
| Property Taxes | $631 | $7,572 |
| Electricity | $354 | $4,259 |
| Total | $4,834 | $58,008 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Massachusetts FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-17 | Contingent | $699,900 |
| 2026-08-12 | Price change | $699,900 |
| 2026-07-27 | Price change | $724,900 |
| 2026-07-08 | Listed for sale | $749,900 |
| 2021-07-01 | Sold | $610,000 |
| 2019-04-26 | Sold | $410,000 |
| 2019-03-19 | Pending sale | $434,500 |
| 2019-02-26 | Listed for sale | $434,500 |
| 2012-07-16 | Sold | $330,000 |
| 2012-05-20 | Price change | $339,900 |
| 2012-04-23 | Listed for sale | $349,900 |
| 1992-09-17 | Sold | $170,000 |
| 1987-07-13 | Sold | $197,000 |
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