Bristol County and Taunton City property record for 159 School St, Taunton, MA 02780
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 2,062 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.12 acres (5,227 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $175,000 (Mar 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $5,484 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | TAUN M:55 L:640 U |
| Primary APN | TAUN M:55 L:640 U |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,062 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,288 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,101 sqft |
| Basement Area | 961 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 961 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,227 sqft (0.12 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 51005215 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 159 SCHOOL ST |
| City | TAUNTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02780-2982 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | URBRES |
| Legal Lot Number | 640 |
| Jurisdiction | TAUNTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | TAUNTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 613700 |
159 School St, a duplex, is held in a trust since March 2001.
Source: Bristol County and Taunton City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 39, RAYNHAM, MA 02767-0039 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 15, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 15, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 9276 / 8 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 159 School St was $5,484, up 12.3% from the year before.
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 | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,484.00 (+12.29%) | $492,300 (+10.28%) Land $94,800 Building $397,500 | $601,612 |
| 2025 | $4,884.00 | $446,400 Land $90,300 Building $356,100 | |
| 2023 | $4,142.00 | $343,700 Land $90,300 Building $253,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 159 School St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 2010.
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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (2010–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2021 · 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.
Wildfire risk around 159 School 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 |
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 | TAUNTON WATER DIVISION serves 62,165 people · EPA ID MA4293000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | May 2023 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2021–2023) 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 381 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
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