West Bridgewater, MA Real Estate: A Local Guide

West Bridgewater at a glance

A short history

West Bridgewater was the first part of the original town of Bridgewater to be settled, in 1651, and the last to become its own town, incorporated on February 16, 1822, after North Bridgewater (now Brockton).

Getting around

Route 24 and Route 106 cross the town. The nearest MBTA commuter rail stations are in Brockton and Bridgewater; check mbta.com for schedules and parking.

Parks and open space

War Memorial Park, on the Town River, is the town’s main park.

Records to check for a West Bridgewater property

• The assessor’s record and current tax bill from the Town of West Bridgewater; compare the assessed value, rate and any exemptions.
• Septic records, if the home is not on public sewer.
• Permits for additions, finished basements and decks from the building department.
• The West Bridgewater school district profile on the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education site, if schools matter to your decision.

Massachusetts requirements for every sale

Homes built before 1978 need the state lead paint notification. Every sale needs a smoke and carbon monoxide compliance certificate from the local fire department. Homes not on public sewer generally need a Title 5 septic inspection.

This guide covers places, history and public records. Under fair housing law it does not describe neighborhoods by who lives in them. Confirm facts with the Town of West Bridgewater and the agencies named before relying on them.

Sources: West Bridgewater, Massachusetts; Britannica: West Bridgewater.