Barnstable County and Barnstable Town City property record for 188 Tower Hill Rd, Osterville, MA 02655
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,479 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.48 acres (20,909 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $825,000 (Jan 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $5,356 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | OSTE M:142 L:015 |
| Primary APN | OSTE M:142 L:015 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,479 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,958 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 20,909 sqft (0.48 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 78169 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 188 TOWER HILL RD |
| City | OSTERVILLE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02655-1623 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | BARNSTABLE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BARNSTABLE TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 13002 |
188 Tower Hill Rd is owner-occupied and held in a trust since January 2026.
Source: Barnstable County and Barnstable Town City records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 188 TOWER HILL RD, OSTERVILLE, MA 02655-1623 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable 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 | Jan 8, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 8, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 37404 / 117 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BARNSTABLE MA |
| Recording Date | Jan 8, 2026 |
| Property Address | 188 TOWER HILL RD, OSTERVILLE, MA 02655-1623 |
| Document Number | 037404-117 |
| Book / Page | 37404 / 117 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 6, 2026 |
| Instrument | 765 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 28, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 188 Tower Hill Rd was $5,356, up 6.3% from the year before.
Source: Barnstable County and Barnstable Town City assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Barnstable County |
| Municipality | Barnstable Town City |
| Unified School District | Barnstable School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,356.00 (+6.33%) | $662,100 (+2.65%) Land $344,300 Building $317,800 | $988,855 |
| 2024 | $5,037.00 (+3.09%) | $645,000 (+10.09%) Land $344,300 Building $300,700 | |
| 2023 | $4,886.00 | $585,900 Land $320,100 Building $265,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 188 Tower Hill Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2004.
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 | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2004) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2004 · 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.
The area around 188 Tower Hill Rd has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 | CENTERVILLE OSTERVILLE MARSTONS MILLS WD serves 50,000 people · EPA ID MA4020002 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 31 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 237 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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