Barnstable County and Bourne Town property record for 31 Howard Ave, Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,344 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 0.388 acres (16,901 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $332,000 (Oct 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $3,644 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | BOUR M:35.1 P:71 |
| Primary APN | BOUR M:35.1 P:71 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,344 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,288 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1998 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 16,901 sqft (0.388 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 7470 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 31 HOWARD AVE |
| City | BUZZARDS BAY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02532-4220 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R40 |
| Jurisdiction | BOURNE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BOURNE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2024 |
| Census Tract | 13900 |
Source: Barnstable County and Bourne Town records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 31 HOWARD AVE, BUZZARDS BAY, MA 02532-4220 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 19, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 19, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 10, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Transfer Doc | 29570-70 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BOURNE MA |
| Recording Date | Oct 19, 2020 |
| Property Address | 31 HOWARD AVE, BOURNE, MA 02532-4220 |
| Document Number | 33373-340 |
| Book / Page | 33373 / 340 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 29, 2020 |
| Instrument | 56966 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 11, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 31 HOWARD AVE, BOURNE, MA 02532-4220 |
| Document Number | 56967 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 19, 2020 |
| Instrument | 56967 |
| Name | NEWREZ LLC |
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| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
Source: Barnstable County and Bourne Town assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Barnstable County |
| County Subdivision | Bourne Town |
| Unified School District | Bourne School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,644.00 (+2.24%) | $466,600 (+5%) Land $198,600 Building $268,000 | $556,415 |
| 2024 | $3,564.00 (+2.89%) | $444,400 (+13.02%) Land $189,200 Building $255,200 | |
| 2023 | $3,464.00 | $393,200 Land $167,400 Building $225,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 1, 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 Record median of 34 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 34 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 34 (1987–2022) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 34 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2022 · 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 86% 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 | BOURNE WATER DISTRICT serves 22,500 people · EPA ID MA4036000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2026 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Copper | 1.51 mg/L (2017) action level 1.3 mg/L |
| 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 181 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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