53 Locust St, Berkley, MA 02779 Property Records

Bristol County and Berkley Town property record for 53 Locust St, Berkley, MA 02779

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 620 sqft · built 1948
Lot Size	3.14 acres (136,778 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$200,000 (Mar 2023)
Tax Bill	$4,026 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2026 Line of Credit May 2024 Refinance + 4 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`BERK M:011.0 B:0043 L:0000.0`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`BERK M:011.0 B:0043 L:0000.0`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	620 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	828 sqft
1st Floor Area	620 sqft
Basement Area	620 sqft
Unfinished Basement	620 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1948
Effective Year Built	Effective 1970
Architectural Style	Ranch
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Construction Type	Concrete
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	136,778 sqft (3.14 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Oil

Location & Zoning

Street Address	53 LOCUST ST
City	BERKLEY
State	MA
Zip	02779-1505
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R1
Legal Block	43
Jurisdiction	BERKLEY MA
Township / Civil Division	BERKLEY
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2028
Census Tract	616100

Owner

Source: Bristol County and Berkley Town records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	53 LOCUST ST, BERKLEY, MA 02779-1505
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Sep 10, 2026	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BAYCOAST BANK
May 28, 2024	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC
Mar 27, 2023	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC
Mar 28, 2023	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim
Oct 8, 2021	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim
Jan 11, 2022	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Mar 27, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Mar 27, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jan 11, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	20238042
Deed Book / Page	28340 / 212
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

September 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	BERKLEY MA
Recording Date	Sep 10, 2026
Property Address	53 LOCUST ST, BERKLEY, MA 02779-1505
Document Number	0000028049
Book / Page	30083 / 214
Instrument Date	Sep 2, 2026
Instrument	202628049
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Sep 30, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	53 LOCUST ST, BERKLEY, MA 02779-1505

Mortgage

Document Number	0000028049,
Date	Sep 10, 2026
Book Page	30083/214
Instrument	202628049

Lender

Name	BAYCOAST BANK

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	240 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2046

Interest

Max Rate	-1%

May 2024: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	BERKLEY MA
Property Address	53 LOCUST ST, BERKLEY, MA 02779-1505
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Nov 20, 2025

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	028869-107
Date	May 28, 2024
Book Page	28869/107
Instrument	13991

Lender

Name	MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2054

March 2023: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	BERKLEY MA
Recording Date	Mar 27, 2023
Property Address	53 LOCUST ST, BERKLEY, MA 02779-1505
Document Number	028340-212
Book / Page	28340 / 212
Instrument Date	Mar 27, 2023
Instrument	8042
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 20, 2025

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	53 LOCUST ST, BERKLEY, MA 02779-1505

Mortgage

Document Number	0000008044
Date	Mar 27, 2023
Instrument	8044

Lender

Name	MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone First Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded

March 2023: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	BERKLEY MA
Recording Date	Mar 28, 2023
Property Address	53 LOCUST ST, BERKLEY, MA 02779-1505
Document Number	028342-108
Book / Page	28342 / 108
Instrument Date	Mar 27, 2023
Instrument	8192
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 14, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	53 LOCUST ST, BERKLEY, MA 02779-1505

October 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	BERKLEY MA
Recording Date	Oct 8, 2021
Property Address	53 LOCUST ST, BERKLEY, MA 02779-1505
Document Number	27417-191
Book / Page	27417 / 191
Instrument Date	Sep 29, 2021
Instrument	55336
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 22, 2021

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	53 LOCUST ST, BERKLEY, MA 02779-1505

January 2022: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	BERKLEY MA
Recording Date	Jan 11, 2022
Property Address	53 LOCUST ST, BERKLEY, MA 02779-1505
Document Number	027654-222
Book / Page	27654 / 222
Instrument Date	Jan 11, 2021
Instrument	1288
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 28, 2022

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3 DESAUTELS CT, BERKLEY, MA 02779-1416

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Bristol County and Berkley Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$4,026.00 (+12,1%)	$326,000 (+15.19%) Land $172,700 Building $153,300	$463,997 (+112.91%)
2025	$33.00 (-98.96%)	$283,000 (+10.81%) Land $172,700 Building $110,300	$217,930
2024	$3,180.00 (-0.66%)	$255,400 (+5.49%) Land $150,700 Building $104,700
2023	$3,201.00	$242,100 Land $150,700 Building $91,400

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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
Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area	Zone A, within 100 ft
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	Severe Storms And Flooding, Mar 2010 · 2 claims

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

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 37 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
Verizon Fiber	980 / 880
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Taunton Municipal Lighting Plant.

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