Barnstable County and Barnstable Town City property record for 39 Highland Ave, Cotuit, MA 02635
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,900 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.79 acres (34,412 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $50,000 (Oct 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $8,276 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2017 Transfer Jan 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | COTU M:020 L:047 |
| Primary APN | COTU M:020 L:047 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,900 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,740 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 34,412 sqft (0.79 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 8191 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 39 HIGHLAND AVE |
| City | COTUIT |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02635-3007 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 47 |
| Jurisdiction | BARNSTABLE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BARNSTABLE TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 13200 |
39 Highland Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2016.
Source: Barnstable County and Barnstable Town City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 39 HIGHLAND AVE, COTUIT, MA 02635-3007 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 22, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Jan 28, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ROCKLAND TR |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 11, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 11, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 27, 2009 |
| Deed Document Number | 201651984 |
| Deed Book / Page | 29994 / 295 |
| Transfer Doc | 30576-133 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BARNSTABLE MA |
| Recording Date | Jun 22, 2017 |
| Property Address | 39 HIGHLAND AVE, COTUIT, MA 02635-3007 |
| Document Number | 30576-133 |
| Book / Page | 030576 / 000133 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 19, 2017 |
| Instrument | 30928 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 11, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 39 HIGHLAND AVE COTUIT MA 026353007, COTUIT, MA 02635-3007 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BARNSTABLE MA |
| Property Address | 39 HIGHLAND AVE, COTUIT, MA 02635-3007 |
| Document Number | 30295-286 |
| Book / Page | 030295 / 000286 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 28, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 7, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 30295-286 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 13, 2017 |
| Book Page | 030295/000286 |
| Instrument | 7434 |
| Name | ROCKLAND TR |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 39 Highland Ave was $8,276, up 8.9% from the year before.
Source: Barnstable County and Barnstable Town City assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Barnstable County |
| Municipality | Barnstable Town City |
| Unified School District | Barnstable School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,276.00 (+8.88%) | $991,100 (+2.75%) Land $536,000 Building $455,100 | $1,048,979 |
| 2024 | $7,601.00 (+19.32%) | $964,600 (+26.74%) Land $536,000 Building $428,600 | |
| 2023 | $6,370.00 | $761,100 Land $377,300 Building $383,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 39 Highland 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 | 9 (1990–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 9 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2023 · 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 39 Highland 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 96% of the US · lower than 92% 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 | COTUIT FIRE DISTRICT WATER DEPARTMENT serves 4,938 people · EPA ID MA4020003 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2024 |
| Lead | 3 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 195 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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