Bristol County and Berkley Town property record for 49 Forrest St, Berkley, MA 02779
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,820 sqft · built 1994 |
| Lot Size | 2.94 acres (128,066 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $54,000 (May 1994) |
| Tax Bill | $6,384 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2025 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | BERK M:003.0 B:0042 L:0000.0 |
| Primary APN | BERK M:003.0 B:0042 L:0000.0 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,820 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,730 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 910 sqft |
| Basement Area | 910 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 910 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1994 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1994 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 128,066 sqft (2.94 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 49 FORREST ST |
|---|---|
| City | BERKLEY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02779-1412 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Block | 42 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKLEY MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKLEY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2026 |
| Census Tract | 616100 |
49 Forrest St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 1994.
Source: Bristol County and Berkley Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 49 FORREST ST, BERKLEY, MA 02779-1412 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 9, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 9, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 6005 / 127 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKLEY MA |
| Property Address | 49 FORREST ST, BERKLEY, MA 02779-1412 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 26, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 029613-201 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 4, 2025 |
| Book Page | 29613/201 |
| Instrument | 33898 |
| Name | WEBSTER BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2055 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 49 Forrest St was $6,384, up 4.5% from the year before.
Source: Bristol County and Berkley Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Bristol County |
| County Subdivision | Berkley Town |
| Secondary School District | Somerset-Berkley School District (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Berkley School District (PK - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,384.00 (+4.47%) | $516,900 (+1.59%) Land $171,000 Building $345,900 | $595,729 (+33.59%) |
| 2025 | $6,111.00 (+4.46%) | $508,800 (+8.28%) Land $171,000 Building $337,800 | $445,930 |
| 2024 | $5,850.00 (+3.94%) | $469,900 (+10.38%) Land $149,000 Building $320,900 | |
| 2023 | $5,628.00 | $425,700 Land $149,000 Building $276,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 49 Forrest St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1991.
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 minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1991–2010) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2010 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| 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 49 Forrest St 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 38 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
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