Barnstable County and Bourne Town property record for 20 James West Rd, Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 780 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.6 acres (26,136 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $67,000 (Aug 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $3,085 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | BOUR M:54.0 P:62 |
| Primary APN | BOUR M:54.0 P:62 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 780 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,144 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1998 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 26,136 sqft (0.6 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 11250 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 20 JAMES WEST RD |
| City | BUZZARDS BAY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02532 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R40 |
| Jurisdiction | BOURNE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BOURNE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4026 |
| Census Tract | 14002 |
20 James West Rd is owned by an individual who bought it in August 1997.
Source: Barnstable County and Bourne Town records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 761 N FALMOUTH HWY, NORTH FALMOUTH, MA 02556-2134 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 20, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 20, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 20 James West Rd was $3,085, 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 | $3,085.00 (+2.25%) | $395,000 (+5%) Land $204,400 Building $190,600 |
| 2024 | $3,017.00 (+1.69%) | $376,200 (+11.7%) Land $194,700 Building $181,500 |
| 2023 | $2,967.00 | $336,800 Land $172,300 Building $164,500 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 20 James West Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 1987.
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 | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1987–2005) |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2005 · 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 20 James West 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 186 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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