Plymouth County and Brockton City property record for 280 Forest Ave, Brockton, MA 02301
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,440 sqft · built 1946 |
| Lot Size | 0.144 acres (6,281 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $26,500 (Nov 1992) |
| Tax Bill | $5,011 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 67-005 |
| Primary APN | 67-005 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,440 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 738 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1946 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1946 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Lot Area | 6,281 sqft (0.144 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 67-005 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 280 FOREST AVE |
| City | BROCKTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02301-5054 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1C |
| Jurisdiction | BROCKTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BROCKTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 511701 |
280 Forest Ave is owned by two individuals who bought it in November 1992.
Source: Plymouth County and Brockton City records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 26 GEORGE ST, BROCKTON, MA 02302-3635 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 23, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 23, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 280 Forest Ave was $5,011, up 2.7% from the year before.
Source: Plymouth County and Brockton City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Plymouth County |
| Municipality | Brockton City |
| Unified School District | Brockton School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,011.00 (+2.66%) | $413,800 (+1.9%) Land $138,000 Building $275,800 | $460,180 |
| 2024 | $4,881.00 (-0.14%) | $406,100 (+7.83%) Land $138,000 Building $268,100 | |
| 2023 | $4,888.00 | $376,600 Land $102,900 Building $273,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 280 Forest Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 11, 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 |
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 280 Forest 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 95% of the US · lower than 90% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 | BROCKTON WATER DEPARTMENT serves 105,788 people · EPA ID MA4044000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2025 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Apr 2018 |
|---|---|
| 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 722 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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