Bristol County and Taunton City property record for 27 Sumner St, Taunton, MA 02780
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,914 sqft · built 1850 |
| Lot Size | 0.24 acres (10,454 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $118,000 (Jul 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $4,567 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | TAUN M:78 L:270 U |
| Primary APN | TAUN M:78 L:270 U |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,914 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,743 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,554 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 720 sqft |
| Basement Area | 360 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 360 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1850 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1850 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,454 sqft (0.24 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 40205040 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 27 SUMNER ST |
| City | TAUNTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02780-4206 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | URBRES |
| Legal Lot Number | 270 |
| Jurisdiction | TAUNTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | TAUNTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 614000 |
27 Sumner St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2000.
Source: Bristol County and Taunton City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 27 SUMNER ST, TAUNTON, MA 02780-4206 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 7, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 7, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 8872 / 188 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 27 Sumner St was $4,567, up 5.8% from the year before.
Source: Bristol County and Taunton City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Bristol County |
| Municipality | Taunton City |
| Unified School District | Taunton School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,567.00 (+5.84%) | $410,000 (+3.96%) Land $109,400 Building $300,600 | $477,570 (+9.64%) |
| 2025 | $4,315.00 | $394,400 Land $104,200 Building $290,200 | $435,575 (-4.72%) |
| 2024 | $457,140 | ||
| 2023 | $3,802.00 | $315,500 Land $104,200 Building $211,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 27 Sumner St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 10 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 16 individual policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 18 units insured incl. 2 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 10 (1979–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 10 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2018 · Severe Winter Storm 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 27 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 | TAUNTON WATER DIVISION serves 62,165 people · EPA ID MA4293000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | May 2023 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2021–2023) 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 280 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 |
May also be available: Taunton Municipal Lighting Plant.
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