Plymouth County and West Bridgewater Town property record for 163 Forest St, West Bridgewater, MA 02379
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 3,777 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 0.76 acres (33,106 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $10,797 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | WBRI M:60 L:007 |
| Primary APN | WBRI M:60 L:007 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,777 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,385 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,560 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,092 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 33,106 sqft (0.76 acres) |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
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| Street Address | 163 FOREST ST |
|---|---|
| City | WEST BRIDGEWATER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02379-1905 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | WEST BRIDGEWATER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST BRIDGEWATER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 524101 |
163 Forest St, a duplex, is owner-occupied and held in a trust since September 2014.
Source: Plymouth County and West Bridgewater Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 163 FOREST ST, WEST BRIDGEWATER, MA 02379-1905 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 5, 2014 |
| Deed Sale | Sep 5, 2014 |
| Prior Sale | Aug 10, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201464516 |
| Deed Book / Page | 44714 / 248 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 163 Forest St was $10,797, up 2.6% from the year before.
Source: Plymouth County and West Bridgewater Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Plymouth County |
| County Subdivision | West Bridgewater Town |
| Unified School District | West Bridgewater School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $10,797.00 (+2.56%) | $793,300 (+3.01%) Land $228,100 Building $565,200 | $651,111 |
| 2025 | $10,527.00 (+8.54%) | $770,100 (+12.51%) Land $221,900 Building $548,200 | |
| 2024 | $9,699.00 (+1.57%) | $684,500 (+10.17%) Land $201,100 Building $483,400 | |
| 2023 | $9,549.00 | $621,300 Land $174,200 Building $447,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 163 Forest 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 11, 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 | 8 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1978–2001) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2001 · rainfall accumulation |
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 163 Forest 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 |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | WEST BRIDGEWATER WATER DEPT serves 7,709 people · EPA ID MA4322000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 51 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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