Bristol County and Mansfield Town property record for 196 Stearns Ave, Mansfield, MA 02048
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,152 sqft · built 1987 |
| Lot Size | 0.696 acres (30,301 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $358,000 (Dec 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $8,994 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MANS M:040 B:169 |
| Primary APN | MANS M:040 B:169 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,152 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,452 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,088 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,088 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1987 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1987 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 30,301 sqft (0.696 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 5739 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 196 STEARNS AVE |
| City | MANSFIELD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02048-3004 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 169 |
| Legal Lot Number | 169 |
| Jurisdiction | MANSFIELD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MANSFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 610204 |
196 Stearns Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2008.
Source: Bristol County and Mansfield Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 196 STEARNS AVE, MANSFIELD, MA 02048-3004 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 4, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 4, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 26, 2008 |
| Deed Document Number | 200846066 |
| Deed Book / Page | 17781 / 48 |
| Transfer Doc | 17561-104 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MANSFIELD MA |
| Property Address | 196 STEARNS AVE, MANSFIELD, MA 02048-3004 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 26117-100 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 20, 2020 |
| Book Page | 26117/100 |
| Instrument | 30361 |
| Name | BAYCOAST MORTGAGE COMPANY |
|---|
| Type | ARM |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.75% |
| Type Change Date | Aug 1, 2025 |
| Index | 1-Year CMT |
The 2026 property tax bill for 196 Stearns Ave was $8,994, up 6.5% from the year before.
Source: Bristol County and Mansfield Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Bristol County |
| County Subdivision | Mansfield Town |
| Unified School District | Mansfield School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $8,994.00 (+6.48%) | $687,100 (+7.13%) Land $278,400 Building $408,700 | $780,485 (-2.74%) |
| 2025 | $8,447.00 (+3.94%) | $641,400 (+6.54%) Land $266,300 Building $375,100 | $802,465 (+7.54%) |
| 2024 | $8,127.00 (+5.85%) | $602,000 (+10.48%) Land $254,200 Building $347,800 | $746,225 |
| 2023 | $7,678.00 | $544,900 Land $254,200 Building $290,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 196 Stearns Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2010.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 22, 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 | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2010 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
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 196 Stearns Ave 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | MANSFIELD WATER DIVISION serves 21,797 people · EPA ID MA4167000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 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 | 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 156 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
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