38 River Rd, Taunton, MA 02780 Property Records

Bristol County and Taunton City property record for 38 River Rd, Taunton, MA 02780

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,306 sqft · built 1960
Lot Size	0.22 acres (9,583 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$486,000 (May 2023)
Tax Bill	$4,964 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Oct 2021 Refinance May 2023 Sale & Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (moderate risk)
APN	`TAUN M:56 L:58 U`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`TAUN M:56 L:58 U`
Alternative APNs	`M:W4 P:015 B:027 L:0007` `41110060`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,306 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	3,338 sqft
1st Floor Area	816 sqft
Basement Area	816 sqft
Unfinished Basement	816 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1960
Effective Year Built	Effective 1960
Architectural Style	Cape Cod
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Shingle
Lot Area	9,583 sqft (0.22 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Deck Area	Deck Area

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Hot Water
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Account Number	41110060
Street Address	38 RIVER RD
City	TAUNTON
State	MA
Zip	02780-2719
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	URBRES
Legal Lot Number	58
Jurisdiction	TAUNTON MA
Township / Civil Division	TAUNTON
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1014
Census Tract	613700

Owner

38 River Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2023.

Source: Bristol County and Taunton City records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	38 RIVER RD, TAUNTON, MA 02780-2719
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Oct 12, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance GUARANTEED RATE INC
May 25, 2023	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE INC
Dec 17, 2019	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICES
May 31, 2017	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer BRIDGEWATER SAVINGS BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	May 25, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	May 25, 2023 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Dec 17, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page	28422 / 265
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

October 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	TAUNTON MA
Property Address	38 RIVER RD, TAUNTON, MA 02780-2719
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 3, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	027425-264
Date	Oct 12, 2021
Book Page	27425/264
Instrument	55907

Lender

Name	GUARANTEED RATE INC
Type	Non-Lending Institution

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Nov 1, 2051

May 2023: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	TAUNTON MA
Recording Date	May 25, 2023
Property Address	38 RIVER RD, TAUNTON, MA 02780-2719
Document Number	028422-265
Book / Page	28422 / 265
Instrument Date	May 25, 2023
Instrument	14791
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 9, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	38 RIVER RD, TAUNTON, MA 02780-2719

Mortgage

Document Number	0000014792
Date	May 25, 2023
Instrument	14792

Lender

Name	GUARANTEED RATE INC
Type	Non-Lending Institution

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record

December 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	TAUNTON MA
Recording Date	Dec 17, 2019
Property Address	38 RIVER RD, TAUNTON, MA 02780-2719
Document Number	25600-120
Book / Page	25600 / 120
Instrument Date	Dec 17, 2019
Instrument	50587
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 11, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	38 RIVER RD, TAUNTON, MA 02780-2719

Mortgage

Document Number	50588
Date	Dec 17, 2019
Instrument	50588

Lender

Name	RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICES
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record

May 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	TAUNTON MA
Recording Date	May 31, 2017
Property Address	38 RIVER RD, TAUNTON, MA 02780-2719
Document Number	23780-60
Book / Page	23780 / 60
Instrument	20606
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 11, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$38.10
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	38 RIVER RD, TAUNTON, MA 02780-2719

Mortgage

Document Number	237800062
Date	May 31, 2017
Instrument	23780/0062

Lender

Name	BRIDGEWATER SAVINGS BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	May 31, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 38 River Rd was $4,964, up 4% from the year before.

Source: Bristol County and Taunton City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Massachusetts
County	Bristol County
Municipality	Taunton City
Unified School District	Taunton School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$4,964.00 (+3.96%)	$445,600 (+2.08%) Land $117,600 Building $328,000	$499,234 (-4.33%)
2025	$4,775.00	$436,500 Land $112,000 Building $324,500	$521,835 (+10.55%)
2024			$472,055
2023	$4,885.00	$405,400 Land $117,100 Building $288,300

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 38 River Rd in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.

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 moderate risk
500-Year Floodplain	Yes 0.2% annual chance
Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area	Zone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies	6 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	6 (1987–2010)
Claims Outside the SFHA	2 of 6
Most Recent Claim	Mar 2010 · Severe Storms And Flooding
Claims by Event	Severe Storms And Flooding, Mar 2010 · 4 claims

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

Wildfire risk around 38 River Rd 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	Indirect within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable Land	Yes

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	TAUNTON WATER DIVISION serves 62,165 people · EPA ID MA4293000
Water Source	Surface water
Last State Inspection	May 2023
Lead	2 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 64 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
Verizon Fiber	980 / 880

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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