16 Plain St, Taunton, MA 02780 Property Records

Bristol County and Taunton City property record for 16 Plain St, Taunton, MA 02780

Property Summary

Property Type	Duplex
Details	5 bd · 2 ba · 1,591 sqft · built 1820
Lot Size	0.28 acres (12,197 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$312,000 (May 2019)
Tax Bill	$5,837 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2020 Mortgage May 2019 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (moderate risk)
APN	`TAUN M:92 L:48 U`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`TAUN M:92 L:48 U`
Alternative APNs	`M:W6 P:013 B:044 L:0005` `61205015`

Interior

Bedrooms	5 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	10 Rooms
Units	2 Units
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,591 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,639 sqft
1st Floor Area	819 sqft
Basement Area	819 sqft
Unfinished Basement	819 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1820
Effective Year Built	Effective 1820
Architectural Style	Other
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Shingle
Lot Area	12,197 sqft (0.28 acres)
Deck Area	Deck Area

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Hot Water
Heating Fuel	Oil

Location & Zoning

Account Number	61205015
Street Address	16 PLAIN ST
City	TAUNTON
State	MA
Zip	02780-5194
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning Code	BIZDIS
Legal Lot Number	48
Jurisdiction	TAUNTON MA
Township / Civil Division	TAUNTON
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1007
Census Tract	614101

Owner

Source: Bristol County and Taunton City records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	16 PLAIN ST, TAUNTON, MA 02780-5194
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Sep 22, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
May 10, 2019	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICES

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	May 10, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	May 10, 2019 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Aug 15, 2014 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page	25084 / 133
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

September 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	TAUNTON MA
Property Address	16 PLAIN ST, TAUNTON, MA 02780-5194
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	26291-71
Date	Sep 22, 2020
Book Page	26291/71
Instrument	42067

Lender

Name	FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
Type	Subprime Lender

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2050

May 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	TAUNTON MA
Recording Date	May 10, 2019
Property Address	16 PLAIN ST, TAUNTON, MA 02780-5194
Document Number	25084-133
Book / Page	25084 / 133
Instrument Date	May 10, 2019
Instrument	15497
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 11, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	16 PLAIN ST, TAUNTON, MA 02780-4980

Mortgage

Document Number	15498
Date	May 10, 2019
Instrument	15498

Lender

Name	RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICES
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Bristol County and Taunton City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Massachusetts
County	Bristol County
Municipality	Taunton City
Unified School District	Taunton School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$5,837.00 (+8.23%)	$524,000 (+6.29%) Land $92,100 Building $431,900	$545,284
2025	$5,393.00 (+19.29%)	$493,000 (+31.4%) Land $104,200 Building $388,800
2023	$4,521.00	$375,200 Land $104,200 Building $271,000

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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
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 Policies	6 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	3 (2005–2010)
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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 86% 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 219 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
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: T-Mobile, Taunton Municipal Lighting Plant.

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