
56 Winfield St Norwood — Photo 1 of 36
$880,000
Norwood, MA 02062
Beds
4
Baths
2
SqFt
2,028
Style
Single Family
Built
1971
Some homes simply check the boxes. Others quietly change the way you live. Welcome to a beautifully updated raised ranch nestled in one of Norwood's most convenient neighborhoods—a home thoughtfully designed for today's multigenerational lifestyle while offering the comfort, privacy, and flexibility every family deserves. Picture your parents enjoying their own private entrance and living space while remaining close enough for Sunday dinners. Imagine your adult children having independence without leaving home. Or perhaps you're welcoming long-term guests, creating a home office, or planning ahead for life's next chapter. This home's private in-law suite allows you to do it all. The heart of the home features an updated kitchen ready for everyday meals and holiday celebrations alike. Numerous improvements—including updated flooring, hot water tank, central air conditioning, roof, and additional upgrades—allow you to focus on making memories instead of making repairs. Open the doors to the expansive deck where summer evenings become family traditions. Relax with a favorite book in the inviting three-season room, enjoy the spacious backyard for outdoor entertaining, gardening, or play, and appreciate the added convenience of a storage shed. Beyond the property itself lies one of Greater Boston's hidden gems. Norwood offers an exceptional quality of life with a vibrant downtown district, locally owned restaurants, cafés, shopping, parks, fitness centers, and year-round community events. Commuters enjoy quick access to Boston via the MBTA Commuter Rail, along with convenient connections to Routes 1, 95, and 128. People relocate to Norwood because it offers the rare combination of convenience, community, and lifestyle. Here you'll find established neighborhoods, excellent services, nearby healthcare, recreational opportunities, and a town where residents genuinely enjoy calling home. This is more than a place to live. It's a home built for family, designed for flexibility, and perfectly positioned for whatever comes next.
* Analysis is based on 18 actively listed and recently sold comparable properties strictly within Norwood, MA.
Gas Water Heater • Water Heater • Range • Dishwasher • Disposal • Microwave • Refrigerator • Washer • Dryer
Public Transportation • Shopping • Golf • Laundromat • Highway Access • Private School
17 x 14
Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, French Doors, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan
10 x 11
Flooring - Hardwood, Open Floorplan
11 x 11
Flooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan
15 x 11
Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
10 x 13
9 x 9
Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
6 x 11
Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
8 x 4
Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
31,542
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B01003)
$107K
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B19013)
46.0%
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B25003)
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)
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 2,028 sq ft principal dwelling). Lot size: 10,000 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 Agent: Cheryl Nightingale
Listing Office: Sotheby's International Realty
MLS® Number: 73555585
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