Plymouth County and Middleborough Town property record for 188 E Grove St, Middleborough, MA 02346
| Property Type | Auto Repair, Garage |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 7,964 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 1.93 acres (84,437 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $750,000 (Aug 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $11,449 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2025 Transfer Dec 2021 Refinance + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 72-1191 |
| Primary APN | 72-1191 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 7,964 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Steel Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 84,437 sqft (1.93 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 72-1191 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 188 E GROVE ST |
| City | MIDDLEBORO |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02346-2715 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Auto Repair, Garage |
| Local Zoning Code | GU |
| Legal Lot Number | 1191 |
| Jurisdiction | MIDDLEBORO MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MIDDLEBOROUGH |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4004 |
| Census Tract | 542101 |
188 E Grove St, a commercial property, is owned by a company that acquired it in October 2025.
Source: Plymouth County and Middleborough Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 188 E GROVE ST, MIDDLEBORO, MA 02346-2715 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 17, 2025 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Dec 22, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance CAMBRIDGE SAVINGS BANK |
| Aug 6, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FRANCIS W BESSEY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 6, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 6, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 53209 / 72 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 17, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0060449-45 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MIDDLEBORO MA |
| Recording Date | Oct 17, 2025 |
| Property Address | 188 E GROVE ST, MIDDLEBORO, MA 02346-2715 |
| Document Number | 0060449-45 |
| Book / Page | 60449 / 45 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 17, 2025 |
| Instrument | 69078 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 12, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 188 E GROVE ST, MIDDLEBORO, MA 02346-2715 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MIDDLEBORO MA |
| Property Address | 188 E GROVE ST, MIDDLEBORO, MA 02346-2715 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 7, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 056215-133 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 22, 2021 |
| Book Page | 56215/133 |
| Instrument | 143435 |
| Name | CAMBRIDGE SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MIDDLEBORO MA |
| Recording Date | Aug 6, 2020 |
| Property Address | 188 E GROVE ST, MIDDLEBORO, MA 02346-2715 |
| Document Number | 53209-72 |
| Book / Page | 053209 / 000072 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 30, 2020 |
| Instrument | 70500 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 27, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $3,420.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 188 E GROVE ST MIDDLEBORO MA 023462715, MIDDLEBORO, MA 02346-2715 |
| Document Number | 53209-74 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 6, 2020 |
| Book Page | 053209/000074 |
| Instrument | 70501 |
| Name | FRANCIS W BESSEY |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 188 E Grove St was $11,449, up 11% from the year before.
Source: Plymouth County and Middleborough Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Plymouth County |
| County Subdivision | Middleborough Town |
| Unified School District | Middleborough School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $11,449.00 (+10.99%) | $823,700 (+13.47%) Land $230,700 Building $593,000 |
| 2025 | $10,315.00 (-1.32%) | $725,900 (-0.34%) Land $213,600 Building $512,300 |
| 2024 | $10,453.00 (+19.64%) | $728,400 (+25.89%) Land $213,600 Building $514,800 |
| 2023 | $8,737.00 | $578,600 Land $187,900 Building $390,700 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 188 E Grove St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 11, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 188 E Grove 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 | MIDDLEBOROUGH WATER SUPPLY serves 15,350 people · EPA ID MA4182000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2023 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 29 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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