Barnstable County and Bourne Town property record for 17 Colony Ave, Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,200 sqft · built 1981 |
| Lot Size | 0.314 acres (13,678 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $650,000 (Apr 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $4,278 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Mortgage Apr 2026 Sale & Mortgage + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | BOUR M:35.2 P:16 |
| Primary APN | BOUR M:35.2 P:16 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,200 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,092 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1981 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2020 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 13,678 sqft (0.314 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 7572 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 17 COLONY AVE |
| City | BUZZARDS BAY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02532-3821 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R40 |
| Jurisdiction | BOURNE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BOURNE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 14002 |
17 Colony Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2026.
Source: Barnstable County and Bourne Town records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 17 COLONY AVE, BUZZARDS BAY, MA 02532-3821 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 24, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage NEWREZ LLC |
| Apr 29, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage CMG MORTGAGE INC |
| Jul 8, 2022 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| May 24, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage NEWREZ LLC |
| Jun 25, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage NEWREZ LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 29, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 29, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 8, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 37591 / 271 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BOURNE MA |
| Property Address | 17 COLONY AVE, BOURNE, MA 02532-3821 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 20, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 034138-335 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 24, 2021 |
| Book Page | 34138/335 |
| Instrument | 35072 |
| Name | NEWREZ LLC |
|---|
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BOURNE MA |
| Recording Date | Apr 29, 2026 |
| Property Address | 17 COLONY AVE, BUZZARDS BAY, MA 02532-3821 |
| Document Number | 037591-271 |
| Book / Page | 37591 / 271 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 23, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026.16238 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 28, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 17 COLONY AVE, BUZZARDS BAY, MA 02532-3821 |
| Date | Apr 29, 2026 |
|---|
| Name | CMG MORTGAGE INC |
|---|
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2056 |
| Rate | 6.22% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BOURNE MA |
| Recording Date | Jul 8, 2022 |
| Property Address | 17 COLONY AVE, BOURNE, MA 02532-3821 |
| Document Number | 0035237-23 |
| Book / Page | 35237 / 23 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 7, 2022 |
| Instrument | 34710 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 22, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 17 COLONY AVE, BOURNE, MA 02532-3821 |
| Document Number | 0000034711 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 8, 2022 |
| Instrument | 34711 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BOURNE MA |
| Recording Date | May 24, 2021 |
| Property Address | 17 COLONY AVE, BOURNE, MA 02532-3821 |
| Document Number | 34138-333 |
| Book / Page | 34138 / 333 |
| Instrument Date | May 17, 2021 |
| Instrument | 35071 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 11, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 17 COLONY AVE, BOURNE, MA 02532-3821 |
| Document Number | 34138-335 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 24, 2021 |
| Book Page | 34138/335 |
| Instrument | 35072 |
| Name | NEWREZ LLC |
|---|
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BOURNE MA |
| Recording Date | Jun 25, 2019 |
| Property Address | 17 COLONY AVE, BOURNE, MA 02532-3821 |
| Document Number | 32114-277 |
| Book / Page | 32114 / 277 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 20, 2019 |
| Instrument | 29667 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 11, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 17 COLONY AVE, MONUMENT BEACH, MA |
| Document Number | 29668 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 25, 2019 |
| Instrument | 29668 |
| Name | NEWREZ LLC |
|---|
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 17 Colony Ave was $4,278, up 2.2% from the year before.
Source: Barnstable County and Bourne Town assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Barnstable County |
| County Subdivision | Bourne Town |
| Unified School District | Bourne School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,278.00 (+2.25%) | $547,800 (+5%) Land $183,900 Building $363,900 | $731,690 |
| 2024 | $4,184.00 (-0.19%) | $521,700 (+9.65%) Land $175,100 Building $346,600 | |
| 2023 | $4,192.00 | $475,800 Land $155,000 Building $320,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 17 Colony Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1991.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 1, 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 | 2 (1991–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2021 · Tropical Storm Henri |
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 17 Colony Ave 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 | BOURNE WATER DISTRICT serves 22,500 people · EPA ID MA4036000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2026 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Copper | 1.51 mg/L (2017) action level 1.3 mg/L |
| 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 191 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures