70 Plain St, Taunton, MA 02780 Property Records

Bristol County and Taunton City property record for 70 Plain St, Taunton, MA 02780

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,064 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size0.16 acres (6,970 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$359,900 (Apr 2022)
Tax Bill$3,367 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2026 Mortgage
Oct 2021 Refinance
+ 4 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APNTAUN M:92 L:70 U

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNTAUN M:92 L:70 U
Alternative APNs
  • M:W6 P:013 B:045 L:0007
  • 61210025

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,064 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,505 sqft
1st Floor Area749 sqft
Basement Area749 sqft
Unfinished Basement749 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1920
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1920
Architectural StyleColonial
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialShingle
Lot Area6,970 sqft (0.16 acres)
Deck AreaDeck Area

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHot Water
Heating FuelOil

Location & Zoning

Account Number61210025
Street Address70 PLAIN ST
CityTAUNTON
StateMA
Zip02780-4915
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeURBRES
Legal Lot Number70
JurisdictionTAUNTON MA
Township / Civil DivisionTAUNTON
Census Block Group1
Census Block1007
Census Tract614101

Owner

70 Plain St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2022.

Source: Bristol County and Taunton City records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address70 PLAIN ST, TAUNTON, MA 02780-4915
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 2, 2026Deed of Trust, Mortgage
UNION HOME MORTGAGE
Oct 21, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance
PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC
Apr 8, 2022Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage
GUARANTEED RATE INC
Jan 24, 2022Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Aug 26, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage
PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC
Nov 8, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage
MORTGAGE RESEARCH CTR

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleApr 8, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed SaleApr 8, 2022 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJan 24, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page27824 / 44
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

March 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionTAUNTON MA
Property Address70 PLAIN ST, TAUNTON, MA 02780-4915
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 25, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number029780-293
DateMar 2, 2026
Book Page29780/293
Instrument5599
Lender
NameUNION HOME MORTGAGE
Agreement
AmountAmount on Record
Term241 Months
DueApr 1, 2046

October 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionTAUNTON MA
Property Address70 PLAIN ST, TAUNTON, MA 02780-4915
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJan 21, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number027449-314
DateOct 21, 2021
Book Page27449/314
Instrument57575
Lender
NamePENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Refinance
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueNov 1, 2051

April 2022: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionTAUNTON MA
Recording DateApr 8, 2022
Property Address70 PLAIN ST, TAUNTON, MA 02780-4915
Document Number0027824-44
Book / Page27824 / 44
Instrument DateApr 8, 2022
Instrument14163
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 20, 2025

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address70 PLAIN ST, TAUNTON, MA 02780-4915

Mortgage

Document Number0000014164
DateApr 8, 2022
Instrument14164
Lender
NameGUARANTEED RATE INC
TypeNon-Lending Institution
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone First Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record

January 2022: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionTAUNTON MA
Recording DateJan 24, 2022
Property Address70 PLAIN ST, TAUNTON, MA 02780-4915
Document Number027674-307
Book / Page27674 / 307
Instrument DateJan 24, 2022
Instrument2944
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 11, 2022

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address435 S PRECINCT ST, EAST TAUNTON, MA 02718-1233

August 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionTAUNTON MA
Property Address70 PLAIN ST, TAUNTON, MA 02780-4915
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number26215-213
DateAug 26, 2020
Book Page26215/213
Instrument36925
Lender
NamePENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeVA Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueSep 1, 2050

November 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionTAUNTON MA
Recording DateNov 8, 2019
Property Address70 PLAIN ST, TAUNTON, MA 02780-4915
Document Number25502-278
Book / Page025502 / 000278
Instrument DateNov 8, 2019
Instrument43807
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 26, 2019
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$1,103.52
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address70 PLAIN ST TAUNTON MA 027804915, TAUNTON, MA 02780-4915

Mortgage

Document Number25502-280
DateNov 8, 2019
Book Page025502/000280
Instrument43808
Lender
NameMORTGAGE RESEARCH CTR
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeVA Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueNov 7, 2049

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 70 Plain St was $3,367, up 3.3% from the year before.

Source: Bristol County and Taunton City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMassachusetts
CountyBristol County
MunicipalityTaunton City
Unified School DistrictTaunton School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$3,367.00 (+3.35%)$302,200 (+1.48%) Land $79,700 Building $222,500$391,753 (-8.81%)
2025$3,258.00$297,800 Land $90,200 Building $207,600$429,590 (+1.07%)
2024$425,030
2023$3,296.00$273,500 Land $90,200 Building $183,300

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 70 Plain St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 22, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies6 in force
Nearby Flood Claims3 (2005–2010)
Claims Outside the SFHA2 of 3
Most Recent ClaimMar 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

Wildfire risk around 70 Plain St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 93% of the US · lower than 83% of Massachusetts
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemTAUNTON WATER DIVISION
serves 62,165 people · EPA ID MA4293000
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionMay 2023
Lead2 ppb (2021–2023)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 219 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
980 / 880
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: T-Mobile, Taunton Municipal Lighting Plant.

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