Bristol County and Taunton City property record for 16 Cottage St, Taunton, MA 02780
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,016 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.08 acres (3,485 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $123,000 (Jun 1989) |
| Tax Bill | $3,587 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | TAUN M:46 L:70 U |
| Primary APN | TAUN M:46 L:70 U |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,016 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,714 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 798 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 546 sqft |
| Basement Area | 798 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 798 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 3,485 sqft (0.08 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 80525040 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 16 COTTAGE ST |
| City | TAUNTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02780-1612 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | URBRES |
| Legal Lot Number | 70 |
| Jurisdiction | TAUNTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | TAUNTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 613600 |
16 Cottage St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 1989.
Source: Bristol County and Taunton City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16 COTTAGE ST, TAUNTON, MA 02780-1612 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 16, 1989 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 16, 1989 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 16 Cottage St was $3,587, up 5.9% 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 | $3,587.00 (+5.87%) | $322,000 (+3.97%) Land $81,900 Building $240,100 | $408,458 (-13%) |
| 2025 | $3,388.00 | $309,700 Land $78,000 Building $231,700 | $469,490 (+5.62%) |
| 2024 | $444,505 | ||
| 2023 | $2,975.00 | $246,900 Land $78,000 Building $168,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 16 Cottage 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 22, 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 | 1 in force |
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 16 Cottage 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 | 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 | 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 701 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: AT&T, Taunton Municipal Lighting Plant.
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