Plymouth County and West Bridgewater Town property record for 244 Forest St, West Bridgewater, MA 02379
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,800 sqft · built 1999 |
| Lot Size | 2.28 acres (99,317 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $210,000 (Mar 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $6,653 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | WBRI M:60 L:040 |
| Primary APN | WBRI M:60 L:040 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,800 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,808 sqft |
| Basement Area | 864 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 864 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1999 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1999 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 99,317 sqft (2.28 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 244 FOREST ST |
|---|---|
| City | WEST BRIDGEWATER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02379-1908 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Lot Number | 40 |
| Jurisdiction | WEST BRIDGEWATER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST BRIDGEWATER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 524101 |
244 Forest St is held in a trust since October 2024.
Source: Plymouth County and West Bridgewater Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 244 FOREST ST, WEST BRIDGEWATER, MA 02379-1908 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Irrevocable Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 12, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 12, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 29, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 059420-176 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 244 Forest St was $6,653, up 0.9% from the year before.
Source: Plymouth County and West Bridgewater Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Plymouth County |
| County Subdivision | West Bridgewater Town |
| Unified School District | West Bridgewater School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,653.00 (+0.93%) | $488,800 (+1.37%) Land $247,300 Building $241,500 | $629,366 (+15.06%) |
| 2025 | $6,592.00 (+2.92%) | $482,200 (+6.68%) Land $240,700 Building $241,500 | $547,010 |
| 2024 | $6,405.00 (+5.87%) | $452,000 (+14.84%) Land $219,000 Building $233,000 | |
| 2023 | $6,050.00 | $393,600 Land $189,400 Building $204,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 244 Forest St in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 11, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 8 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1978–2001) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2001 · 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.
Wildfire risk around 244 Forest 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 | 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 | WEST BRIDGEWATER WATER DEPT serves 7,709 people · EPA ID MA4322000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 21 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
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