Bristol County and Norton Town property record for 5 James St, Norton, MA 02766
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,230 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 0.413 acres (18,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $409,000 (May 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $7,112 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2023 Mortgage Aug 2020 Refinance + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | NORT M:5 P:197 |
| Primary APN | NORT M:5 P:197 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,230 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,726 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,080 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,080 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 18,000 sqft (0.413 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Pool |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 284 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5 JAMES ST |
| City | NORTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02766-2413 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R80 |
| Jurisdiction | NORTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 611101 |
5 James St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2019.
Source: Bristol County and Norton Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 JAMES ST, NORTON, MA 02766-2413 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 11, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Second Mortgage (Down Payment) MOUNTAIN 1ST BANK & TRUST CO |
| Aug 14, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance LEADER BANK NA |
| May 10, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage LEADER BANK NA |
| Apr 1, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 10, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 10, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201915546 |
| Deed Book / Page | 25084 / 326 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 29, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 25084-326 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NORTON MA |
| Property Address | 5 JAMES ST, NORTON, MA 02766-2413 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 29, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0028677-68 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 11, 2023 |
| Book Page | 28677/68 |
| Instrument | 35881 |
| Name | MOUNTAIN 1ST BANK & TRUST CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Second Mortgage (Down Payment) |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2044 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NORTON MA |
| Property Address | 5 JAMES ST, NORTON, MA 02766-2413 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 22, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 26184-337 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 14, 2020 |
| Book Page | 26184/337 |
| Instrument | 34927 |
| Name | LEADER BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NORTON MA |
| Recording Date | May 10, 2019 |
| Property Address | 5 JAMES ST, NORTON, MA 02766-2413 |
| Document Number | 25084-326 |
| Book / Page | 25084 / 326 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 29, 2019 |
| Instrument | 15546 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 11, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5 JAMES ST, NORTON, MA 02766-2413 |
| Document Number | 15547 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 10, 2019 |
| Instrument | 15547 |
| Name | LEADER BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NORTON MA |
| Recording Date | Apr 1, 2019 |
| Property Address | 5 JAMES ST, NORTON, MA 02766-2413 |
| Document Number | 25015-239 |
| Book / Page | 025015 / 000239 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 29, 2019 |
| Instrument | 10438 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 16, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5 JAMES ST NORTON MA 027662413, NORTON, MA 02766-2413 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5 James St was $7,112, up 10,358.8% from the year before.
Source: Bristol County and Norton Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Bristol County |
| County Subdivision | Norton Town |
| Unified School District | Norton School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $7,112.00 (+10,358.82%) | $545,800 (+3.72%) Land $190,300 Building $355,500 | $612,370 (+4.32%) |
| 2025 | $68.00 (-98.96%) | $526,200 (+4.57%) Land $181,200 Building $345,000 | $587,005 |
| 2024 | $6,516.00 (+6.61%) | $503,200 (+6.95%) Land $172,600 Building $330,600 | |
| 2023 | $6,112.00 | $470,500 Land $162,800 Building $307,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5 James St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1978–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2010 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
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 5 James 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 | 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 | NORTON WATER DEPARTMENT serves 19,161 people · EPA ID MA4218000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes not recorded as resolved · Oct 2024 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 188 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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