Bristol County and Seekonk Town property record for 249 Forest Ave, Seekonk, MA 02771
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,872 sqft · built 1994 |
| Lot Size | 0.332 acres (14,462 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $395,000 (Mar 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $6,689 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2019 Refinance Jul 2021 Refinance + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SEEK M:0330 B:0000 L:01520 |
| Primary APN | SEEK M:0330 B:0000 L:01520 |
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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 | 1,872 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,808 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 936 sqft |
| Basement Area | 936 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 936 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1994 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1998 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 14,462 sqft (0.332 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 249 FOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SEEKONK |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02771-2519 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1520 |
| Jurisdiction | SEEKONK MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEEKONK |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5014 |
| Census Tract | 632100 |
249 Forest Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2017.
Source: Bristol County and Seekonk Town records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 249 FOREST AVE, SEEKONK, MA 02771-2519 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICES |
| Jul 23, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone Refinance RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICES |
| Mar 30, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer RESIDENTIAL MTG SVCS |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 30, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 30, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 20, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 23660 / 68 |
| Transfer Doc | 0023660-68 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SEEKONK MA |
| Property Address | 249 FOREST AVE, SEEKONK, MA 02771-2519 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 24, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 025401-155 |
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| Date | Sep 30, 2019 |
| Book Page | 25401/155 |
| Instrument | 37133 |
| Name | RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICES |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | SEEKONK MA |
| Recording Date | Jul 23, 2021 |
| Property Address | 249 FOREST AVE, SEEKONK, MA 02771-2519 |
| Document Number | 027207-224 |
| Book / Page | 27207 / 224 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 19, 2021 |
| Instrument | 40992 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 26, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 249 FOREST AVE, SEEKONK, MA 02771-2519 |
| Document Number | 0000040993 |
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| Date | Jul 23, 2021 |
| Instrument | 40993 |
| Name | RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICES |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SEEKONK MA |
| Recording Date | Mar 30, 2017 |
| Property Address | 249 FOREST AVE, SEEKONK, MA 02771-2519 |
| Document Number | 0023660-68 |
| Book / Page | 23660 / 68 |
| Instrument | 11726 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 17, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $44.89 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0236600070 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 30, 2017 |
| Instrument | 23660/0070 |
| Name | RESIDENTIAL MTG SVCS |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 30, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 249 Forest Ave was $6,689, up 5.2% from the year before.
Source: Bristol County and Seekonk Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Bristol County |
| County Subdivision | Seekonk Town |
| Unified School District | Seekonk School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,689.00 (+5.17%) | $541,600 (+5.17%) Land $162,300 Building $379,300 | $585,580 (+7.01%) |
| 2024 | $6,360.00 (+5.19%) | $515,000 (+11.67%) Land $162,300 Building $352,700 | $547,200 |
| 2023 | $6,046.00 | $461,200 Land $137,900 Building $323,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 249 Forest Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1978.
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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1978) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1978 · 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 249 Forest 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 | 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 | SEEKONK WATER DISTRICT serves 13,801 people · EPA ID MA4265000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2025 |
| Lead | 1 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 181 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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