Barnstable County and Bourne Town property record for 18 Waterhouse Rd, Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
| Property Type | Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
|---|---|
| Details | 5,123 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.26 acres (11,326 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $97,500 (May 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $4,161 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | BOUR M:24.3 P:55 E:1 |
| Primary APN | BOUR M:24.3 P:55 E:1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 3 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 5,123 sqft Total Area |
| Gross Area | 8,815 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1981 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,326 sqft (0.26 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 5137 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 18 WATERHOUSE RD |
| City | BUZZARDS BAY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02532-8358 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
| Jurisdiction | BOURNE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BOURNE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 13900 |
18 Waterhouse Rd, a commercial property, is held in a trust since May 1996.
Source: Barnstable County and Bourne Town records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 790, BUZZARDS BAY, MA 02532-1890 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 29, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 29, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 18, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BOURNE MA |
| Property Address | 18 WATERHOUSE RD, BOURNE, MA 02532-8358 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 7, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 31732-295 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 17, 2018 |
| Book Page | 31732/295 |
| Instrument | 62630 |
| Name | EASTERN BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 18 Waterhouse Rd was $4,161, up 2.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,161.00 (+2.26%) | $532,800 (+5.03%) Land $298,500 Building $234,300 |
| 2024 | $4,069.00 (-5.33%) | $507,300 (+4%) Land $284,300 Building $223,000 |
| 2023 | $4,298.00 | $487,800 Land $273,400 Building $214,400 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 18 Waterhouse Rd 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 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 File median of 23 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 23 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1987–2010) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2010 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 18 Waterhouse Rd 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 98 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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