Barnstable County and Bourne Town property record for 56 Howard Ave, Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 864 sqft · built 1983 |
| Lot Size | 0.348 acres (15,159 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,048 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | BOUR M:35.1 P:96 |
| Primary APN | BOUR M:35.1 P:96 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 864 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,868 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1983 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1997 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 15,159 sqft (0.348 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 7495 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 56 HOWARD AVE |
| City | BUZZARDS BAY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02532-4218 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R40 |
| Legal Subdivision | COLONY HILL |
| Jurisdiction | BOURNE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BOURNE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2023 |
| Census Tract | 13900 |
Source: Barnstable County and Bourne Town records · APN BOUR M:35.1 P:96
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 56 HOWARD AVE, BUZZARDS BAY, MA 02532-4218 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 23, 2012 |
| Deed Sale | Feb 23, 2012 |
| Prior Sale | Nov 30, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BOURNE MA |
| Property Address | 56 HOWARD AVE, BOURNE, MA 02532-4218 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 09, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 33928-105 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 24, 2021 |
| Book Page | 33928/105 |
| Instrument | 20129 |
| Name | QUICKEN LOANS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Lending Institution |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 01, 2051 |
Source: Barnstable County and Bourne Town records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Barnstable County |
| County Subdivision | Bourne Town |
| Unified School District | Bourne School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,048.00 (+2.28%) | $390,300 (+5.03%) Land $195,600 Building $194,700 | $405,365 |
| 2024 | $2,980.00 (+2.87%) | $371,600 (+13.02%) Land $186,300 Building $185,300 | |
| 2023 | $2,897.00 | $328,800 Land $164,800 Building $164,000 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of October 1, 2026 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 34 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 34 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 34 (1987–2022) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 34 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2022 · river or lake flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
Based on FCC filings for 181 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | BOURNE WATER DISTRICT serves 22,500 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, 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. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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