Barnstable County and Bourne Town property record for 4 Ships Way, Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,688 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 6.03 acres (262,667 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $260,000 (Dec 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $3,655 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2025 Mortgage Dec 2022 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | BOUR M:24.3 P:7 E:4 |
| Primary APN | BOUR M:24.3 P:7 E:4 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,688 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,509 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 262,667 sqft (6.03 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Account Number | 5043 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 4 SHIPS WAY |
| City | BUZZARDS BAY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02532-5424 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Jurisdiction | BOURNE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BOURNE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4009 |
| Census Tract | 13900 |
4 Ships Way, a condominium, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2017.
Source: Barnstable County and Bourne Town records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4 SHIPS WAY, BUZZARDS BAY, MA 02532-5424 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage NATIONS LENDING CORP |
| Dec 1, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage NATIONS LENDING CORP |
| Dec 22, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LNS |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 22, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 22, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 21, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Transfer Doc | 0001337190 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BOURNE MA |
| Property Address | 4 SHIPS WAY, BOURNE, MA 02532-5424 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0001529736 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 9, 2025 |
| Instrument | 1529736 |
| Name | NATIONS LENDING CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2055 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BOURNE MA |
| Property Address | 4 SHIPS WAY, BOURNE, MA 02532-5424 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0001472000 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 1, 2022 |
| Instrument | 1472000 |
| Name | NATIONS LENDING CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BOURNE MA |
| Recording Date | Dec 22, 2017 |
| Property Address | 4 SHIPS WAY, BOURNE, MA 02532-5424 |
| Document Number | 0001337190 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 14, 2017 |
| Instrument | 1337190 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 11, 2018 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,482.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4 SHIPS WAY #4 BOURNE MA 025325424, 4, BOURNE, MA 02532-5424 |
| Document Number | 1337191 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 22, 2017 |
| Instrument | 1337191 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 21, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 4 Ships Way was $3,655, up 11.6% 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 | $3,655.00 (+11.64%) | $468,000 (+14.65%) Building $468,000 | $519,555 |
| 2024 | $3,274.00 (+11.89%) | $408,200 (+22.91%) Building $408,200 | |
| 2023 | $2,926.00 | $332,100 Building $332,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4 Ships Way 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 37 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 37 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1987–1991) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 1991 · Hurricane Bob |
| 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 4 Ships Way 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 | 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 53 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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