Bristol County and Taunton City property record for 280 Plain St, Taunton, MA 02780
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,503 sqft · built 1988 |
| Lot Size | 0.91 acres (39,640 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,365 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | TAUN M:118 L:19 U |
| Primary APN | TAUN M:118 L:19 U |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,503 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,555 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,248 sqft |
| Basement Area | 866 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 866 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1988 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 39,640 sqft (0.91 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 88000025 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 280 PLAIN ST |
| City | TAUNTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02780-4972 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SUBRES |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | TAUNTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | TAUNTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 614101 |
280 Plain St is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Bristol County and Taunton City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 280 PLAIN ST, TAUNTON, MA 02780-4972 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAUNTON MA |
| Recording Date | Jan 8, 2018 |
| Property Address | 280 PLAIN ST, TAUNTON, MA 02780-4972 |
| Document Number | 24228-213 |
| Book / Page | 024228 / 000213 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 8, 2018 |
| Instrument | 945 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 30, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 HOWLAND RD BERKLEY MA 027791919, BERKLEY, MA 02779-1919 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 280 Plain St was $5,365, up 10.3% 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 | $5,365.00 (+10.35%) | $481,600 (+8.37%) Land $137,400 Building $344,200 | $544,249 (-6.1%) |
| 2025 | $4,862.00 | $444,400 Land $130,800 Building $313,600 | $579,595 (+29.18%) |
| 2024 | $448,685 | ||
| 2023 | $4,455.00 | $369,700 Land $130,800 Building $238,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 280 Plain St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 9 flood claims nearby since 1984.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 9 (1984–2013) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 9 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2013 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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 280 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 30 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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