Barnstable County and Bourne Town property record for 5 River Rd, Pocasset, MA 02559
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 708 sqft · built 1945 |
| Lot Size | 0.149 acres (6,490 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $166,500 (Apr 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $3,510 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | BOUR M:38.3 P:244 |
| Primary APN | BOUR M:38.3 P:244 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 708 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,416 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1945 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1999 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,490 sqft (0.149 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 8217 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5 RIVER RD |
| City | POCASSET |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02559-1757 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R40 |
| Legal Subdivision | CHARLES S WING JR LAND |
| Jurisdiction | BOURNE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BOURNE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 14002 |
5 River Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2011.
Source: Barnstable County and Bourne Town records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 RIVER RD, POCASSET, MA 02559-1757 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 1, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 1, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5 River Rd was $3,510, up 10.7% 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 | $3,510.00 (+10.73%) | $449,400 (+13.71%) Land $309,600 Building $139,800 | $378,005 |
| 2024 | $3,170.00 (+2.86%) | $395,200 (+12.98%) Land $262,100 Building $133,100 | |
| 2023 | $3,082.00 | $349,800 Land $232,000 Building $117,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5 River Rd in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 1, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 15.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 198 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 198 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 236 (1978–2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 15 of 236 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2026 · Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| 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 5 River Rd 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.7% 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 340 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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