Bristol County and Berkley Town property record for 59 Forrest St, Berkley, MA 02779
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,296 sqft · built 1986 |
| Lot Size | 1 acres (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $150,000 (Jul 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $5,846 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | BERK M:003.0 B:0044 L:0005.0 |
| Primary APN | BERK M:003.0 B:0044 L:0005.0 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,296 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,160 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 864 sqft |
| Basement Area | 864 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 864 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1986 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1986 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft (1 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 59 FORREST ST |
|---|---|
| City | BERKLEY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02779-1412 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Block | 44 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5.0 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKLEY MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKLEY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2026 |
| Census Tract | 616100 |
59 Forrest St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 1996.
Source: Bristol County and Berkley Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 59 FORREST ST, BERKLEY, MA 02779-1412 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 1, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 1, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 6799 / 136 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 59 Forrest St was $5,846, up 10,725.9% 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 | $5,846.00 (+10,725.93%) | $473,400 (+3.82%) Land $145,000 Building $328,400 | $548,597 (+5.59%) |
| 2025 | $54.00 (-98.98%) | $456,000 (+7.4%) Land $145,000 Building $311,000 | $519,555 |
| 2024 | $5,286.00 (+3.22%) | $424,600 (+9.6%) Land $124,900 Building $299,700 | |
| 2023 | $5,121.00 | $387,400 Land $124,900 Building $262,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 59 Forrest St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1991.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1991–2010) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2010 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 59 Forrest 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 | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 61 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 Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Taunton Municipal Lighting Plant.
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