Plymouth County and Brockton City property record for 285 Forest Ave, Brockton, MA 02301
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,163 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.171 acres (7,449 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $454,000 (Mar 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $4,355 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2024 Sale & Mortgage Feb 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 64-058 |
| Primary APN | 64-058 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,163 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 775 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 7,449 sqft (0.171 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 64-058 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 285 FOREST AVE |
| City | BROCKTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02301-5055 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1C |
| Jurisdiction | BROCKTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BROCKTON |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4013 |
| Census Tract | 510700 |
285 Forest Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2024.
Source: Plymouth County and Brockton City records, as of October 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 285 FOREST AVE, BROCKTON, MA 02301-5055 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2024 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage LEADER BANK NA |
| Feb 10, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 19, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 19, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 10, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202415485 |
| Deed Book / Page | 58750 / 136 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BROCKTON MA |
| Recording Date | Mar 19, 2024 |
| Property Address | 285 FOREST AVE, BROCKTON, MA 02301-5055 |
| Document Number | 058750-136 |
| Book / Page | 58750 / 136 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 19, 2024 |
| Instrument | 15485 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 5, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 285 FOREST AVE, BROCKTON, MA 02301-5055 |
| Document Number | 0000015486 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 19, 2024 |
| Instrument | 15486 |
| Name | LEADER BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BROCKTON MA |
| Recording Date | Feb 10, 2023 |
| Property Address | 285 FOREST AVE, BROCKTON, MA 02301-5055 |
| Document Number | 0057666-54 |
| Book / Page | 57666 / 54 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 9, 2023 |
| Instrument | 9335 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 24, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 285 FOREST AVE, BROCKTON, MA 02301-5055 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 285 Forest Ave was $4,355, up 0.8% 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 | $4,355.00 (+0.81%) | $359,600 (+0.06%) Land $140,100 Building $219,500 | $463,980 |
| 2024 | $4,320.00 (-5.2%) | $359,400 (+2.36%) Land $140,100 Building $219,300 | |
| 2023 | $4,557.00 | $351,100 Land $104,300 Building $246,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 285 Forest Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2005.
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 Claims | 2 (2005–2010) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2010 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
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 285 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 97% of the US · lower than 94% 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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