Bristol County and Berkley Town property record for 253 Bayview Ave, Berkley, MA 02779
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,194 sqft · built 2004 |
| Lot Size | 0.92 acres (40,075 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $439,000 (Feb 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $8,258 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | BERK M:008.0 B:0061 L:0000.0 |
| Primary APN | BERK M:008.0 B:0061 L:0000.0 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,194 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,810 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 856 sqft |
| Basement Area | 616 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 616 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2004 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2004 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 40,075 sqft (0.92 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 253 BAYVIEW AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BERKLEY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02779-2303 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Block | 61 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKLEY MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKLEY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3021 |
| Census Tract | 616100 |
253 Bayview Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 2010.
Source: Bristol County and Berkley Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 253 BAYVIEW AVE, BERKLEY, MA 02779-2303 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 19, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 19, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 12, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 18619 / 109 |
| Transfer Doc | 1321000273 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKLEY MA |
| Property Address | 253 BAYVIEW AVE, BERKLEY, MA 02779-2303 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 24415-217 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 2, 2018 |
| Book Page | 24415/217 |
| Instrument | 15353 |
| Name | TAUNTON FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2048 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 253 Bayview Ave was $8,258, up 10,624.7% from the year before.
Source: Bristol County and Berkley Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Bristol County |
| County Subdivision | Berkley Town |
| Secondary School District | Somerset-Berkley School District (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Berkley School District (PK - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $8,258.00 (+10,624.68%) | $668,700 (+4.29%) Land $143,500 Building $525,200 | $770,584 (-6.02%) |
| 2025 | $77.00 (-99.08%) | $641,200 (-4.81%) Land $143,500 Building $497,700 | $819,945 |
| 2024 | $8,386.00 (+10.55%) | $673,600 (+17.39%) Land $195,400 Building $478,200 | |
| 2023 | $7,586.00 | $573,800 Land $162,100 Building $411,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 253 Bayview Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 25 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 25 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1985–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 6 |
| 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 253 Bayview Ave is low, with less than 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 93% of the US · lower than 83% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 65 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
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