Norfolk County and Stoughton Town property record for 256 Sumner St, Stoughton, MA 02072
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,473 sqft · built 1996 |
| Lot Size | 0.693 acres (30,187 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $248,000 (Jun 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $8,906 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 64_098 |
| Primary APN | 64_098 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,473 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,745 sqft |
| Basement Area | 914 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 457 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1996 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1996 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 30,187 sqft (0.693 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 64_098 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 256 SUMNER ST |
| City | STOUGHTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02072-3428 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RB |
| Legal Block | 98 |
| Jurisdiction | STOUGHTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | STOUGHTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 456101 |
256 Sumner St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 1999.
Source: Norfolk County and Stoughton Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 256 SUMNER ST, STOUGHTON, MA 02072-3428 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 4, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 4, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 14, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1999 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STOUGHTON MA |
| Property Address | 256 SUMNER ST, STOUGHTON, MA 02072-3428 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 19, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 40026-558 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 2, 2021 |
| Book Page | 40026/558 |
| Instrument | 139823 |
| Name | FINANCE AMERICA LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Type | ARM |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 805 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2088 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 1.83% |
| Type Change Date | Nov 1, 2021 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 256 Sumner St was $8,906, up 5.9% from the year before.
Source: Norfolk County and Stoughton Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Norfolk County |
| County Subdivision | Stoughton Town |
| Unified School District | Stoughton School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $8,906.00 (+5.89%) | $754,100 (+10.99%) Land $280,800 Building $473,300 | $803,593 (+3.87%) |
| 2025 | $8,411.00 (+2.82%) | $679,400 (+5.73%) Land $245,200 Building $434,200 | $773,680 (+3.81%) |
| 2024 | $8,180.00 (+0.85%) | $642,600 (+7.35%) Land $223,400 Building $419,200 | $745,275 |
| 2023 | $8,111.00 | $598,600 Land $207,600 Building $391,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 256 Sumner St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1996.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 26, 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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1996–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2010 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| 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 256 Sumner 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 | 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 | STOUGHTON WATER DEPARTMENT serves 29,281 people · EPA ID MA4285000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Copper | 1.37 mg/L (2023) action level 1.3 mg/L |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 320 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
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