Bristol County and Norton Town property record for 53 Barrows St, Norton, MA 02766
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 3,220 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 3.48 acres (151,589 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $140,000 (Nov 1988) |
| Tax Bill | $9,468 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | NORT M:27 P:128 |
| Primary APN | NORT M:27 P:128 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,220 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,424 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1972 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 151,589 sqft (3.48 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 3237 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 53 BARROWS ST |
| City | NORTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02766-3121 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R40 |
| Jurisdiction | NORTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 611102 |
53 Barrows St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 1988.
Source: Bristol County and Norton Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 53 BARROWS ST, NORTON, MA 02766-3121 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 14, 1988 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 14, 1988 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 53 Barrows St was $9,468, up 10,538.2% 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 | $9,468.00 (+10,538.2%) | $726,600 (+4.77%) Land $214,500 Building $512,100 | $926,060 (+17.29%) |
| 2025 | $89.00 (-98.96%) | $693,500 (+4.77%) Land $204,400 Building $489,100 | $789,545 |
| 2024 | $8,572.00 (+7.58%) | $661,900 (+7.91%) Land $194,700 Building $467,200 | |
| 2023 | $7,968.00 | $613,400 Land $183,500 Building $429,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 53 Barrows St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 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 | 6 (1978–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 6 |
| 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 53 Barrows 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: 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 32 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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