Bristol County and Berkley Town property record for 55 Bayview Ave, Berkley, MA 02779
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,045 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 1.09 acres (47,480 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $335,000 (Apr 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $5,278 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2025 Mortgage Feb 2021 Refinance + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | BERK M:005.0 B:0055 L:0016.0 |
| Primary APN | BERK M:005.0 B:0055 L:0016.0 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,045 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,090 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,045 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,045 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,045 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 47,480 sqft (1.09 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 55 BAYVIEW AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BERKLEY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02779-1904 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Block | 55 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16.0 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKLEY MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKLEY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3011 |
| Census Tract | 616100 |
55 Bayview Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2020.
Source: Bristol County and Berkley Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 55 BAYVIEW AVE, BERKLEY, MA 02779-1904 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage FALL RIVER MUNICIPAL EMPLS CREDIT UNION |
| Feb 3, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance NORCOM MORTGAGE |
| Apr 17, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 17, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 17, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 30, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202015193 |
| Deed Book / Page | 25881 / 345 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 7, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 25881-345 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKLEY MA |
| Property Address | 55 BAYVIEW AVE, BERKLEY, MA 02779-1904 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 25, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 029524-262 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 11, 2025 |
| Book Page | 29524/262 |
| Instrument | 27387 |
| Name | FALL RIVER MUNICIPAL EMPLS CREDIT UNION |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 61 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2030 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKLEY MA |
| Property Address | 55 BAYVIEW AVE, BERKLEY, MA 02779-1904 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 19, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 26702-211 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 3, 2021 |
| Book Page | 26702/211 |
| Instrument | 6398 |
| Name | NORCOM MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKLEY MA |
| Recording Date | Apr 17, 2020 |
| Property Address | 55 BAYVIEW AVE, BERKLEY, MA 02779-1904 |
| Document Number | 25881-345 |
| Book / Page | 025881 / 000345 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 7, 2020 |
| Instrument | 15193 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 5, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,528.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 55 BAYVIEW AVE BERKLEY MA 027791904, BERKLEY, MA 02779-1904 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 55 Bayview Ave was $5,278, up 5.8% 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 | $5,278.00 (+5.75%) | $427,400 (+2.84%) Land $139,900 Building $287,500 | $493,834 (+10.2%) |
| 2025 | $4,991.00 (+3.96%) | $415,600 (+7.78%) Land $139,900 Building $275,700 | $448,115 |
| 2024 | $4,801.00 (+3.47%) | $385,600 (+9.86%) Land $120,500 Building $265,100 | |
| 2023 | $4,640.00 | $351,000 Land $120,500 Building $230,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 55 Bayview Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 flood claims nearby since 1985.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 25 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 25 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1985–2010) |
| 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 55 Bayview Ave 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 31 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
May also be available: Taunton Municipal Lighting Plant.
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