Bristol County and Norton Town property record for 257 Plain St, Norton, MA 02766
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,676 sqft · built 1997 |
| Lot Size | 3.09 acres (134,600 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $229,000 (Jul 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $10,132 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2023 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | NORT M:19 P:8-02 |
| Primary APN | NORT M:19 P:8-02 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,676 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1997 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 134,600 sqft (3.09 acres) |
| Pool Type | Spa / Hot Tub (No Pool) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 6902 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 257 PLAIN ST |
| City | NORTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02766-2400 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R80 |
| Jurisdiction | NORTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 611101 |
257 Plain St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 1997.
Source: Bristol County and Norton Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 257 PLAIN ST, NORTON, MA 02766-2400 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 28, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 28, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 10, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 7221 / 162 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NORTON MA |
| Property Address | 257 PLAIN ST, NORTON, MA 02766-2400 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 21, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0028354-88 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 5, 2023 |
| Book Page | 28354/88 |
| Instrument | 9156 |
| Name | NORTH EASTON SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 257 Plain St was $10,132, up 10,454.2% from the year before.
Source: Bristol County and Norton Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Bristol County |
| County Subdivision | Norton Town |
| Unified School District | Norton School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $10,132.00 (+10,454.17%) | $777,600 (+4.88%) Land $212,600 Building $565,000 | $833,620 (+3.45%) |
| 2025 | $96.00 (-98.96%) | $741,400 (+3.95%) Land $202,600 Building $538,800 | $805,790 |
| 2024 | $9,236.00 (+23.46%) | $713,200 (+23.84%) Land $192,900 Building $520,300 | |
| 2023 | $7,481.00 | $575,900 Land $181,900 Building $394,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 257 Plain 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 22, 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 | 73.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 40 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 40 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 39 (1978–2013) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 39 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2013 · river or lake 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 257 Plain 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 | NORTON WATER DEPARTMENT serves 19,161 people · EPA ID MA4218000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes not recorded as resolved · Oct 2024 |
|---|---|
| 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 109 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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