Plymouth County and Brockton City property record for 159 Ames St, Brockton, MA 02302
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 2 ba · 3,360 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.165 acres (7,200 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $72,100 (Jun 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $7,283 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2024 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 164-014 |
| Primary APN | 164-014 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,360 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,710 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 7,200 sqft (0.165 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 164-014 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 159 AMES ST |
| City | BROCKTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02302-2016 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Jurisdiction | BROCKTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BROCKTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 510200 |
159 Ames St, a duplex, is owned by two individuals who acquired it in March 2024.
Source: Plymouth County and Brockton City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 AMES ST, 161, BROCKTON, MA 02302-2016 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 3, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 3, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 10, 1987 · Amount on File |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 14, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 058752-289 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BROCKTON MA |
| Recording Date | Mar 20, 2024 |
| Property Address | 159 AMES ST, BROCKTON, MA 02302-2016 |
| Document Number | 058752-289 |
| Book / Page | 58752 / 289 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 14, 2024 |
| Instrument | 15736 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 5, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 159 AMES ST # 161, 161, BROCKTON, MA 02302-2016 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 159 Ames St was $7,283, up 1.7% from the year before.
Source: Plymouth County and Brockton City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Plymouth County |
| Municipality | Brockton City |
| Unified School District | Brockton School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,283.00 (+1.69%) | $601,400 (+0.94%) Land $140,000 Building $461,400 | $758,765 |
| 2024 | $7,162.00 (+16.85%) | $595,800 (+26.18%) Land $140,000 Building $455,800 | |
| 2023 | $6,129.00 | $472,200 Land $104,100 Building $368,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 159 Ames St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1982–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2010 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
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 159 Ames St is low, with less than 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.7% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 | BROCKTON WATER DEPARTMENT serves 105,788 people · EPA ID MA4044000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2025 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Apr 2018 |
|---|---|
| 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 469 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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