Plymouth County and Marshfield Town property record for 1281 Forest St, Marshfield, MA 02050
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,536 sqft · built 1790 |
| Lot Size | 0.758 acres (33,001 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,221 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2024 Transfer Mar 2019 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MARS M:0E16 B:0001 L:0002 |
| Primary APN | MARS M:0E16 B:0001 L:0002 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,536 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,446 sqft |
| Basement Area | 220 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 220 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1790 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1790 |
| Architectural Style | Historical |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 33,001 sqft (0.758 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 1281 FOREST ST |
|---|---|
| City | MARSHFIELD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02050-6247 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | MARSHFIELD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MARSHFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 506102 |
1281 Forest St is held in a trust since February 2024.
Source: Plymouth County and Marshfield Town records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1281 FOREST ST, MARSHFIELD, MA 02050-6247 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Irrevocable Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 11, 2024 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Mar 21, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Balloon Mortgage CITIZENS BANK |
| Mar 28, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 9, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 058729-334 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARSHFIELD MA |
| Recording Date | Mar 11, 2024 |
| Property Address | 1281 FOREST ST, MARSHFIELD, MA 02050-6247 |
| Document Number | 058729-334 |
| Book / Page | 58729 / 334 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 9, 2024 |
| Instrument | 13626 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 29, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1281 FOREST ST, MARSHFIELD, MA 02050-6247 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARSHFIELD MA |
| Property Address | 1281 FOREST ST, MARSHFIELD, MA 02050-6247 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 7, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 50921-320 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 21, 2019 |
| Book Page | 50921/320 |
| Instrument | 19808 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Balloon Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARSHFIELD MA |
| Recording Date | Mar 28, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1281 FOREST ST, MARSHFIELD, MA 02050-6247 |
| Document Number | 48244-96 |
| Book / Page | 048244 / 000096 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 24, 2017 |
| Instrument | 24364 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 18, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1281 FOREST ST MARSHFIELD MA 020506247, MARSHFIELD, MA 02050-6247 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1281 Forest St was $5,221, up 3.4% from the year before.
Source: Plymouth County and Marshfield Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Plymouth County |
| County Subdivision | Marshfield Town |
| Unified School District | Marshfield School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,221.00 (+3.41%) | $527,400 (+8.54%) Land $312,400 Building $215,000 | $650,085 |
| 2024 | $5,049.00 (-0.51%) | $485,900 (+8.39%) Land $297,500 Building $188,400 | |
| 2023 | $5,075.00 | $448,300 Land $276,300 Building $172,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1281 Forest St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1978.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 11, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1978) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1978 · tidal / storm surge |
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.
Wildfire risk around 1281 Forest St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | MARSHFIELD WATER DEPARTMENT serves 34,000 people · EPA ID MA4171000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2025 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | E. coli resolved · Aug 2019 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 125 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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