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242 Pleasant Street

Norwell, MA 02061

Name: Open House: 1pm-3pm
Start: 2025-04-13T13:00:00
End: 2025-04-13T15:00:00
Location: 242 Pleasant Street

5 beds
5 baths
5,038 sqft
~5 acre lot
$455 per sqft
1809 build
– on site

Welcome to iconic Donovan Farm! This extraordinary property blends historic charm with modern luxury. Brand-new gourmet kitchen features custom cabinetry, high-end appliances, radiant heat, butler’s pantry, beverage station, and indoor/outdoor dining. Warm and inviting family room with exposed beams, oversized windows, wide pine floors, cast iron fireplace, built-ins, and 9’ ceilings. Additional spaces include a cozy den, sun-filled gym, formal dining, and home office with full bath. Upstairs: three spacious bedrooms, new guest bath, custom built-ins, second office, and a stunning Primary suite with luxe new bath, dual walk-in closets, and private deck overlooking the grounds. Walkout finished basement, mudroom, wine cellar, laundry, and garage complete the main home. The 2-story barn offers 3 stalls, tack room, and charming 1-bed apartment. Tennis court, chicken coop, fenced pastures, fruit trees, fresh pond, and babbling brook—Donovan Farm is a rare and remarkable offering!

Listing courtesy of MLSPIN / Jennifer Richardsson / Coldwell Banker Realty - Hingham

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Apr 11, 2025 •

MLS# 73356097 —

The Building

Year Built:

1809
Year Built Details:

Renovated Since
Year Built Source:

Public Records
Architectural Style:

Colonial
Construction Materials:

Frame
Roof:

Shingle
Basement:

Finished
Foundation Details:

Stone
Exterior Features:

Porch - Enclosed
Door Features:

French Doors
Patio And Porch Features:

Porch - Enclosed
Security Features:

Security System
Building Area Total:

5038
Building Area Units:

Square Feet
Building Area Source:

Public Records

Interior

Rooms Total:

10
Interior Features:

Bathroom - Full
Living Room Level:

Main,First
Living Room Features:

Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove, Beamed Ceilings, Flooring - Wood
Kitchen Level:

Main,First
Kitchen Features:

Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Pantry, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, French Doors, Kitchen Island, Wet Bar, Cabinets - Upgraded, Deck - Exterior, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Slider, Stainless Steel Appliances, Wine Chiller, Lighting - Pendant, Lighting - Overhead
Dining Room Level:

First
Dining Room Features:

Flooring - Wood
Family Room Level:

First
Family Room Features:

Flooring - Wood, Lighting - Sconce, Decorative Molding
Flooring:

Wood
Fireplace:

true
Fireplaces Total:

5
Fireplace Features:

Family Room
Laundry Features:

Washer Hookup

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

5038
Living Area Source:

Public Record
Living Room Area:

450
Living Room Length:

25
Living Room Width:

18
Kitchen Area:

306
Kitchen Length:

17
Kitchen Width:

18
Dining Room Area:

196
Dining Room Length:

14
Dining Room Width:

14
Family Room Area:

238
Family Room Length:

17
Family Room Width:

14
Bedroom 2 Area:

238
Bedroom 3 Area:

238
Bedroom 2 Length:

17
Bedroom 2 Width:

14
Bedroom 3 Length:

17
Bedroom 3 Width:

14
Bedroom 4 Area:

143
Bedroom 4 Length:

13
Bedroom 4 Width:

11
Bedroom 5 Area:

150
Bedroom 5 Length:

10
Bedroom 5 Width:

15
Master Bedroom Area:

315
Master Bedroom Length:

21
Master Bedroom Width:

15

Location

Directions:

Circuit Street to Pleasant Street
Latitude:

42.15074
Longitude:

-70.813531

The Property

Parcel Number:

1102210
Property Type:

Residential
Property Subtype:

Single Family Residence
Property Attached:

false
Lot Features:

Corner Lot
Lot Size Units:

Acres
Lot Size Area:

5.31
Lot Size SqFt:

231303
Lot Size Acres:

5.31
Zoning:

res
View:

Scenic View(s)
View:

true
Fencing:

Fenced/Enclosed
Horse:

true
Horse Amenities:

Paddocks
Other Structures:

Barn/Stable
Waterview:

Yes
Exclusions:

See List Agent.
Waterview Features:

Pond
Waterfront:

true
Waterfront Features:

Waterfront
Farm Land Area Units:

Square Feet
Road Frontage Type:

Public

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2025
Tax Book Number:

54037
Tax Annual Amount:

23265
Tax Assessed Value:

1780000

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

5
Master Bedroom Level:

Second
Master Bedroom Features:

Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Walk-In Closet(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood, Balcony / Deck, Balcony - Exterior, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Sconce, Closet - Double
Bedroom 2 Level:

Second
Bedroom 2 Features:

Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Wood
Bedroom 3 Level:

Second
Bedroom 3 Features:

Fireplace, Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Wood
Bedroom 4 Level:

Second
Bedroom 4 Features:

Closet, Flooring - Wood
Bedroom 5 Level:

Second
Bedroom 5 Features:

Flooring - Wood

Baths

Total Baths:

4
Total Baths:

5
Full Baths:

3
Half Baths:

2
Master Bath Features:

Yes

The Listing

Home Warranty:

false

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Baseboard
Heating:

true
Cooling:

Central Air
Cooling:

true

Utilities

Utilities:

for Electric Range
Sewer:

Inspection Required for Sale
Water Source:

Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Water Heater

Schools

Elementary School:

Cole
Middle Or Junior School:

Nms
High School:

Nhs

The Community

Senior Community:

false
Spa:

false
Association:

false

Parking

Garage:

true
Attached Garage:

true
Garage Spaces:

2
Carport:

false
Parking Total:

8
Parking Features:

Under
Covered Spaces:

2
Open Parking:

true

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$2,295,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$12,289
Taxes	$1,938
Insurance	$631
Utilities	$399 See report
Total	$15,257/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
4/7/25 Apr 7, 2025	Listed / Active	MLSPIN	$2,295,000	44.8% (10.4% / YR)
12/18/20 Dec 18, 2020		MLSPIN	$1,585,000

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