Barnstable County and Bourne Town property record for 398 Shore Rd, Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,562 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.321 acres (13,983 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $98,200 (Dec 1994) |
| Tax Bill | $5,529 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | BOUR M:30.2 P:152 |
| Primary APN | BOUR M:30.2 P:152 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,562 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,878 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1999 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 13,983 sqft (0.321 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 6257 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 398 SHORE RD |
| City | BUZZARDS BAY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02532-4147 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R40 |
| Jurisdiction | BOURNE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BOURNE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3041 |
| Census Tract | 13900 |
398 Shore Rd, a duplex, is held in a trust since September 2023.
Source: Barnstable County and Bourne Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 324, MONUMENT BEACH, MA 02553-0324 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 30, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 30, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 14, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 036041-265 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BOURNE MA |
| Recording Date | Oct 18, 2023 |
| Property Address | 398 SHORE RD, BOURNE, MA 02532 |
| Document Number | 036041-265 |
| Book / Page | 36041 / 265 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 14, 2023 |
| Instrument | 41858 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 324, MONUMENT BEACH, MA 02553-0324 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 398 Shore Rd was $5,529, up 2.3% 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 | $5,529.00 (+2.28%) | $707,900 (+5.01%) Land $212,000 Building $495,900 | $560,791 |
| 2024 | $5,406.00 (+2.87%) | $674,100 (+13.01%) Land $201,900 Building $472,200 | |
| 2023 | $5,255.00 | $596,500 Land $178,700 Building $417,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 398 Shore Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1987.
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 File median of 23 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 23 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1987–2010) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2010 · 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.
The area around 398 Shore Rd 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 |
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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 313 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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