Plymouth County and West Bridgewater Town property record for 165 Forest St, West Bridgewater, MA 02379
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,685 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.92 acres (40,075 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $78,703 (May 1993) |
| Tax Bill | $6,654 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | WBRI M:60 L:006 |
| Primary APN | WBRI M:60 L:006 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,685 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,144 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 936 sqft |
| Basement Area | 864 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 562 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 40,075 sqft (0.92 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 165 FOREST ST |
|---|---|
| City | WEST BRIDGEWATER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02379-1905 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | WEST BRIDGEWATER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST BRIDGEWATER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 524101 |
165 Forest St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 1993.
Source: Plymouth County and West Bridgewater Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 165 FOREST ST, WEST BRIDGEWATER, MA 02379-1905 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 27, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 27, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 7, 1990 · Amount on File |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000000 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 165 Forest St was $6,654, up 0.9% 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 | $6,654.00 (+0.88%) | $488,900 (+1.33%) Land $235,700 Building $253,200 | $558,255 (+0.97%) |
| 2025 | $6,596.00 (+7.29%) | $482,500 (+11.2%) Land $229,300 Building $253,200 | $552,900 |
| 2024 | $6,148.00 (+6.46%) | $433,900 (+15.49%) Land $207,900 Building $226,000 | |
| 2023 | $5,775.00 | $375,700 Land $180,000 Building $195,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 165 Forest St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 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 100 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 165 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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