Welcome to 5 Jacobs Road, a three-family home offering approximately 2,900 SF of living space in a private setting at the end of a dead-end street. The first-floor unit offers five rooms, including three bedrooms and one full bath, with FHA by gas heat. The second-floor unit also features five rooms, three bedrooms and one full bath, along with a newer Navien heating system. The second-floor unit will be delivered VACANT at closing, providing flexibility for an owner-occupant or investor. The third-floor unit consists of three rooms, including one bedroom plus a den and one full bath, with electric baseboard heat. Numerous upgrades and improvements have been completed over the years, including some newer replacement windows. Additional features include front and rear porches, ample off-street parking, and an impressive 16,055 SF lot. Conveniently located near shopping, schools, public transportation, and everything Norwood has to offer. A great opportunity to enter the real estate investment market or expand an existing portfolio. With the potential to increase rents over time, this property offers an opportunity to enhance future income and overall return. *To minimize disruption to the tenants, showings will be conducted during a scheduled group showing times only. Please stay tuned for upcoming dates and times, which will be posted here in MLS. Second floor to be shown with an accepted offer. Property is being sold As Is.
Multi-familyProperty Type
1925Year Built
0.37 acresLot Size
$348Price/Sq.Ft.
5 spacesParking
Listed by Ron Resha• Coldwell Banker Realty - Canton
Listed by Ron Resha• Coldwell Banker Realty - Canton
South Norwood Business District, located between Norwood Center and Walpole, is a compact and walkable Norwood neighborhood with a classic main-street strip and a commuter-rail edge. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Washington Street near Guild Street, where storefronts, takeout counters, and service shops keep the sidewalks in motion. Brick commercial blocks and low-rise mixed-use buildings set an old-suburban, rail-era tone. Norwood Theatre and the Norwood Space Center act as cultural anchors for shows, classes, and community events. Side streets shift quickly to small-lot houses and tidy yards, while nearby parks and playing fields add open-air breathing room.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Interior features
Pantry
Insulated windows
Bathrooms
3 full bathrooms
Kitchen
Range
Microwave
Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Gas dryer hookup
Flooring
Hardwood
Heating & cooling
Forced-air, natural gas, baseboard, and electric heating
Exterior features
Porch
Level lot
Home design
Three-family property
Three stories
Parking
5 off-street parking spaces
Unpaved parking
Construction
Frame construction
Stone foundation
Shingle roof
Yellow exterior
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Gas connections for range, oven, and dryer
HOA & community
Near public transportation, shopping, parks, and public schools
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
ALL NEW REPLACEMENT WINDOWS AND NATURAL WOODWORK. LARGE ROOMS, NEW BATHS, UPDATED UTILITIES. GREAT INVESTMENT WITH LITTLE OR NO WORK TO BE DONE.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$6,257 (−0.7%)
$219,200 + $387,100
$606,300
2022
$6,304 (+0.2%)
$199,300 + $387,100
$586,400
2021
$6,291 (+11.9%)
$192,000 + $362,800
$554,800
2020
$5,621 (+11.9%)
$183,700 + $320,400
$504,100
2019
$5,021 (+4.6%)
$169,000 + $292,100
$461,100
2018
$4,799 (+3.2%)
$160,900 + $271,800
$432,700
2017
$4,651 (+4.0%)
$160,900 + $256,200
$417,100
2016
$4,474 (+17.0%)
$170,400 + $231,900
$402,300
2014
$3,824 (−3.2%)
$147,500 + $182,700
$330,200
2013
$3,949 (−0.4%)
$147,500 + $210,200
$357,700
2012
$3,963 (+6.6%)
$147,500 + $227,100
$374,600
2011
$3,718 (−4.9%)
$141,000 + $227,100
$368,100
2010
$3,908 (+5.7%)
$141,000 + $277,900
$418,900
2009
$3,697
$142,300 + $294,700
$437,000
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
6
Baths
3
Stories
3
Lot width
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Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.37 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,860
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,860
Year built
1925
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Norfolk County
APN
158828
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 21, 2023.
Jan 5, 2026 • Final
Building - renovation/alteration (residential contractor)
Remodel
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 97° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
65% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Norwood, MA • 02062
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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4.4 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 5 Jacobs Rd
$994,403
$597 under list price of $995K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $850K to $946K.