Bristol County and Somerset Town property record for 159 County St, Somerset, MA 02726
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,086 sqft · built 1935 |
| Lot Size | 0.06 acres (2,614 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,272 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SOME M:0B2 L:0038 |
| Primary APN | SOME M:0B2 L:0038 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,086 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,100 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,086 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,014 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,014 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1935 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1984 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 2,614 sqft (0.06 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 159 COUNTY ST |
|---|---|
| City | SOMERSET |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02726-4206 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 38 |
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOMERSET |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 644200 |
159 County St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in March 2013.
Source: Bristol County and Somerset Town records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 COUNTY ST, SOMERSET, MA 02726-4206 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 29, 2013 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 29, 2013 |
| Prior Sale | May 22, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 8187 / 218 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 159 County St was $4,272.
Source: Bristol County and Somerset Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Bristol County |
| County Subdivision | Somerset Town |
| Secondary School District | Somerset-Berkley School District (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Somerset School District (PK - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,272.00 | $321,200 Land $164,700 Building $156,500 | $417,810 (+8.92%) |
| 2024 | $383,610 | ||
| 2023 | $3,597.00 | $283,700 Land $136,900 Building $146,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 159 County St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 9 flood claims nearby since 1978.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 22, 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 Policies | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 9 (1978–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 9 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2021 · Tropical Storm Henri |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 159 County 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 95% of the US · lower than 90% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | SOMERSET WATER DEPARTMENT serves 18,303 people · EPA ID MA4273000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | 10 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes not recorded as resolved · Jul 2023 |
|---|---|
| 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 206 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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