Barnstable County and Bourne Town property record for 37 Lafayette Ave, Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 801 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.337 acres (14,680 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $165,000 (Apr 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $2,676 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | BOUR M:19.3 P:146 |
| Primary APN | BOUR M:19.3 P:146 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 801 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 907 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 14,680 sqft (0.337 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 3580 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 37 LAFAYETTE AVE |
| City | BUZZARDS BAY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02532-3129 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R40 |
| Jurisdiction | BOURNE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BOURNE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3022 |
| Census Tract | 13700 |
37 Lafayette Ave is owned by two individuals who bought it in April 2015.
Source: Barnstable County and Bourne Town records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 23 ROBINWOOD RD, DEDHAM, MA 02026-4532 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 13, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 13, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 29, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 28797 / 7 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 37 Lafayette Ave was $2,676, up 2.2% from the year before.
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 | $2,676.00 (+2.22%) | $342,700 (+4.99%) Land $185,500 Building $157,200 | $328,510 |
| 2024 | $2,618.00 (+15.33%) | $326,400 (+26.66%) Land $176,700 Building $149,700 | |
| 2023 | $2,270.00 | $257,700 Land $125,100 Building $132,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 37 Lafayette Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 32 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 32 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1987–1998) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 1998 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
The area around 37 Lafayette Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 | BUZZARDS BAY WATER DISTRICT serves 7,700 people · EPA ID MA4036001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2026 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2023–2025) 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 196 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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