Barnstable County and Bourne Town property record for 18 Birch St, Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 936 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.184 acres (8,015 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $149,900 (Jul 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $2,762 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2024 Transfer Sep 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | BOUR M:20.3 P:5 |
| Primary APN | BOUR M:20.3 P:5 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 936 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,116 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,015 sqft (0.184 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 4072 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 18 BIRCH ST |
| City | BUZZARDS BAY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02532-3004 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R40 |
| Jurisdiction | BOURNE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BOURNE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 13700 |
Source: Barnstable County and Bourne Town records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 720 6TH ST, MERRITT ISLAND, FL 32953-3341 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 16, 2024 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Sep 15, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 3, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 3, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 28, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 035986-217 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BOURNE MA |
| Recording Date | Feb 16, 2024 |
| Property Address | 18 BIRCH ST, BOURNE, MA 02532-3004 |
| Document Number | 036225-315 |
| Book / Page | 36225 / 315 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 5, 2024 |
| Instrument | 6093 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 1, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 720 6TH ST, MERRITT ISLAND, FL 32953-3341 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BOURNE MA |
| Recording Date | Sep 15, 2023 |
| Property Address | 18 BIRCH ST, BOURNE, MA 02532-3004 |
| Document Number | 035986-217 |
| Book / Page | 35986 / 217 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 28, 2018 |
| Instrument | 36467 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 29, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 18 BIRCH ST, BOURNE, MA 02532-3004 |
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 | $2,762.00 (+2.26%) | $353,700 (+5.02%) Land $174,500 Building $179,200 | $418,475 |
| 2024 | $2,701.00 (+2.54%) | $336,800 (+12.64%) Land $166,200 Building $170,600 | |
| 2023 | $2,634.00 | $299,000 Land $147,100 Building $151,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 32 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 32 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1987–1998) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 1998 · 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 96% 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.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | BUZZARDS BAY WATER DISTRICT serves 7,700 people · EPA ID MA4036001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2026 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2023–2025) 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 242 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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