Bristol County and Freetown Town property record for 71 Howland Rd, Assonet, MA 02702
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,424 sqft · built 1990 |
| Lot Size | 1.95 acres (84,942 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $350,000 (May 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $6,027 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | FREE M:210 P:21 |
| Primary APN | FREE M:210 P:21 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,424 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,099 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,012 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 412 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,012 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 2,012 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1990 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1998 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 84,942 sqft (1.95 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 2237 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 71 HOWLAND RD |
| City | ASSONET |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02702-1562 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Jurisdiction | FREETOWN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | FREETOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 617101 |
71 Howland Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2016.
Source: Bristol County and Freetown Town records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 71 HOWLAND RD, ASSONET, MA 02702-1562 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 31, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 31, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 8964 / 165 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FREETOWN MA |
| Property Address | 71 HOWLAND RD, ASSONET, MA 02702-1562 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 26, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0010701-10 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 26, 2021 |
| Book Page | 10701/10 |
| Instrument | 19549 |
| Name | EMBRACE HOME LOANS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 71 Howland Rd was $6,027, up 0.7% from the year before.
Source: Bristol County and Freetown Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Bristol County |
| County Subdivision | Freetown Town |
| Unified School District | Freetown-Lakeville School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,027.00 (+0.65%) | $608,200 (+5.94%) Land $172,100 Building $436,100 | $726,370 (+9.32%) |
| 2024 | $5,988.00 (+1.44%) | $574,100 (+4.15%) Land $162,400 Building $411,700 | $664,430 |
| 2023 | $5,903.00 | $551,200 Land $146,200 Building $405,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 71 Howland Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 20 flood claims nearby since 1987.
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 | 20 (1987–2012) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 20 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2012 · Hurricane Sandy |
| 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 71 Howland Rd 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 35 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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