Barnstable County and Bourne Town property record for 18 Rip Van Winkle Way, Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,365 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 0.331 acres (14,418 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $92,500 (Dec 1992) |
| Tax Bill | $3,535 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | BOUR M:19.3 P:113 |
| Primary APN | BOUR M:19.3 P:113 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,365 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,527 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1996 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 14,418 sqft (0.331 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 3547 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 18 RIP VAN WINKLE WAY |
| City | BUZZARDS BAY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02532-2940 |
| 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 | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 13700 |
Source: Barnstable County and Bourne Town records, as of September 29, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 18 RIP VAN WINKLE WAY, BUZZARDS BAY, MA 02532-2940 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 22, 1992 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 22, 1992 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 21, 1992 · Amount on Record |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 16, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0035525-54 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BOURNE MA |
| Recording Date | Dec 6, 2022 |
| Property Address | 18 RIP VAN WINKLE WAY, BOURNE, MA 02532-2940 |
| Document Number | 0035525-54 |
| Book / Page | 35525 / 54 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 16, 2022 |
| Instrument | 59854 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 23, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 18 RIP VAN WINKLE WAY, BOURNE, MA 02532-2940 |
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 | $3,535.00 (+2.26%) | $452,600 (+5.01%) Land $185,000 Building $267,600 | $518,035 |
| 2024 | $3,457.00 (+2.86%) | $431,000 (+12.98%) Land $176,200 Building $254,800 | |
| 2023 | $3,361.00 | $381,500 Land $156,000 Building $225,500 |
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 AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 16.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 27 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 27 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1991) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 1991 · Hurricane Bob |
| Claims by Event |
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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 95% of the US · lower than 90% 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 325 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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