Barnstable County and Bourne Town property record for 12 Rip Van Winkle Way, Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,472 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.165 acres (7,187 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $225,000 (Jul 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $3,448 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2024 Line of Credit Sep 2023 Refinance + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | BOUR M:19.3 P:110 |
| Primary APN | BOUR M:19.3 P:110 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,472 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,521 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1997 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,187 sqft (0.165 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 3544 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 12 RIP VAN WINKLE WAY |
| City | BUZZARDS BAY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02532-2940 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R40 |
| Jurisdiction | BOURNE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BOURNE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 13700 |
12 Rip Van Winkle Way is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2016.
Source: Barnstable County and Bourne Town records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12 RIP VAN WINKLE WAY, BUZZARDS BAY, MA 02532-2940 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 17, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit PLYMOUTH COUNTY TEACHERS FCU |
| Sep 20, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance GUARANTEED RATE INC |
| Oct 10, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage PLYMOUTH TEACHERS FCU |
| Mar 11, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance CONWAY FINANCIAL SVCS |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 6, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 6, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 9, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BOURNE MA |
| Property Address | 12 RIP VAN WINKLE WAY, BOURNE, MA 02532-2940 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 2, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 036181-304 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 17, 2024 |
| Book Page | 36181/304 |
| Instrument | 1908 |
| Name | PLYMOUTH COUNTY TEACHERS FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BOURNE MA |
| Property Address | 12 RIP VAN WINKLE WAY, BOURNE, MA 02532-2940 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 9, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 035991-140 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 20, 2023 |
| Book Page | 35991/140 |
| Instrument | 36882 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BOURNE MA |
| Property Address | 12 RIP VAN WINKLE WAY, BOURNE, MA 02532-2940 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 30818-175 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 10, 2017 |
| Book Page | 30818/175 |
| Instrument | 51517 |
| Name | PLYMOUTH TEACHERS FCU |
|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2042 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BOURNE MA |
| Property Address | 12 RIP VAN WINKLE WAY, BOURNE, MA 02532-2940 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 32749-164 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 11, 2020 |
| Book Page | 32749/164 |
| Instrument | 12440 |
| Name | CONWAY FINANCIAL SVCS |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2040 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 12 Rip Van Winkle Way was $3,448, up 2.3% from the year before.
Source: Barnstable County and Bourne Town assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Barnstable County |
| County Subdivision | Bourne Town |
| Unified School District | Bourne School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,448.00 (+2.28%) | $441,500 (+5.04%) Land $173,200 Building $268,300 | $465,025 |
| 2024 | $3,371.00 (+2.87%) | $420,300 (+12.98%) Land $164,900 Building $255,400 | |
| 2023 | $3,277.00 | $372,000 Land $146,000 Building $226,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 12 Rip Van Winkle Way in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 1, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 16.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 27 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 27 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1991) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 1991 · Hurricane Bob |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 12 Rip Van Winkle Way has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | BUZZARDS BAY WATER DISTRICT serves 7,700 people · EPA ID MA4036001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2026 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 325 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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