Bristol County and Taunton City property record for 159 Plain St, Taunton, MA 02780
| Property Type | Rural Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,904 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 80 acres (3,484,800 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $4,943 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | TAUN M:107 L:1 U |
| Primary APN | TAUN M:107 L:1 U |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,904 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,391 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,196 sqft |
| Basement Area | 120 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 120 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,484,800 sqft (80 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Account Number | 61315625 |
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| Street Address | 159 PLAIN ST |
| City | TAUNTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02780-4970 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Local Zoning Code | URBRES |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | TAUNTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | TAUNTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 614101 |
Source: Bristol County and Taunton City records, as of April 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on Record |
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| Mailing Address | 159 PLAIN ST, TAUNTON, MA 02780-4970 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Last Transfer Date | Sep 2, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 26258-27 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | TAUNTON MA |
| Recording Date | Sep 9, 2020 |
| Property Address | 159 PLAIN ST, TAUNTON, MA 02780-4970 |
| Document Number | 26258-27 |
| Book / Page | 026258 / 000027 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 2, 2020 |
| Instrument | 39730 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 1, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 159 PLAIN ST TAUNTON MA 027804970, TAUNTON, MA 02780-4970 |
Source: Bristol County and Taunton City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Bristol County |
| Municipality | Taunton City |
| Unified School District | Taunton School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,943.00 (+65.59%) | $207,860 (+83.14%) Land $21,760 Building $186,100 |
| 2023 | $2,985.00 | $113,500 Land $18,400 Building $95,100 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 moderate risk |
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| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 9 (1984–2013) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 9 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2013 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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.
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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 93 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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