Barnstable County and Bourne Town property record for 55 Rip Van Winkle Way, Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,596 sqft · built 1945 |
| Lot Size | 0.273 acres (11,892 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,005 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | BOUR M:19.3 P:48 |
| Primary APN | BOUR M:19.3 P:48 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,596 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,832 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1945 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2021 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,892 sqft (0.273 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 3490 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 55 RIP VAN WINKLE WAY |
| City | BUZZARDS BAY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02532-2939 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R40 |
| Jurisdiction | BOURNE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BOURNE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2017 |
| Census Tract | 13700 |
Source: Barnstable County and Bourne Town assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 55 RIP VAN WINKLE WAY, BUZZARDS BAY, MA 02532-2939 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 17, 2013 |
| Deed Sale | Apr 17, 2013 |
| Prior Sale | Jun 18, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,005.00 (+2.27%) | $640,800 (+5.01%) Land $244,200 Building $396,600 |
| 2024 | $4,894.00 (+2.86%) | $610,200 (+12.98%) Land $232,600 Building $377,600 |
| 2023 | $4,758.00 | $540,100 Land $205,900 Building $334,200 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 Record median of 27 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 27 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1991) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 1991 · Hurricane Bob |
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 95% of the US · lower than 90% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | BUZZARDS BAY WATER DISTRICT serves 7,700 people · EPA ID MA4036001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2026 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 325 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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