Bristol County and Freetown Town property record for 78 Locust St, Assonet, MA 02702
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,476 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 0.759 acres (33,062 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $49,900 (May 1978) |
| Tax Bill | $3,966 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | FREE M:203 P:47 |
| Primary APN | FREE M:203 P:47 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,476 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,364 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,032 sqft |
| Basement Area | 888 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 888 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 33,062 sqft (0.759 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 1561 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 78 LOCUST ST |
| City | ASSONET |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02702-1261 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Jurisdiction | FREETOWN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | FREETOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 617101 |
78 Locust St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 1978.
Source: Bristol County and Freetown Town records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 78 LOCUST ST, ASSONET, MA 02702-1261 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 16, 1978 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 16, 1978 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 78 Locust St was $3,966, up 0.6% 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 | $3,966.00 (+0.63%) | $400,200 (+5.9%) Land $159,600 Building $240,600 | $530,480 (+11.81%) |
| 2024 | $3,941.00 (+2.39%) | $377,900 (+5.15%) Land $150,600 Building $227,300 | $474,430 |
| 2023 | $3,849.00 | $359,400 Land $135,600 Building $223,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 78 Locust St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2025.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 39 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 39 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2025) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2025 · rainfall accumulation |
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 78 Locust 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 56 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
May also be available: Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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