12 Birch St, Acushnet, MA 02743 Property Records

Bristol County and Acushnet Town property record for 12 Birch St, Acushnet, MA 02743

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1 ba · 1,290 sqft · built 1960
Lot Size	0.689 acres (30,000 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Tax Bill	$4,390 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2024 Refinance
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`ACUS 18.32L.32W`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`ACUS 18.32L.32W`
Alternative APN	`18.32L.32W`

Interior

Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,290 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,696 sqft
Basement Area	832 sqft
Unfinished Basement	832 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1960
Effective Year Built	Effective 1960
Architectural Style	Cape Cod
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	30,000 sqft (0.689 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Hot Water
Heating Fuel	Oil

Location & Zoning

Account Number	18.32L.32W
Street Address	12 BIRCH ST
City	ACUSHNET
State	MA
Zip	02743-1926
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	1
Jurisdiction	ACUSHNET MA
Township / Civil Division	ACUSHNET
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1004
Census Tract	654200

Owner

Source: Bristol County and Acushnet Town records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	12 BIRCH ST, ACUSHNET, MA 02743-1926
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Individual(s)

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Transfer Date	Nov 14, 2024
Transfer Doc	015158-156
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

November 2024: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	ACUSHNET MA
Recording Date	Nov 19, 2024
Property Address	12 BIRCH ST, ACUSHNET, MA 02743-1926
Document Number	015158-156
Book / Page	15158 / 156
Instrument Date	Nov 14, 2024
Instrument	202400020234
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 21, 2026
Title Company	EQUITY NATIONAL TITLE LLC, EQUITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	12 BIRCH ST, ACUSHNET, MA 02743-1926

Mortgage

Document Number	202400020235
Date	Nov 19, 2024
Instrument	202400020235

Lender

Name	CITIZENS BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Dec 1, 2054

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Bristol County and Acushnet Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Massachusetts
County	Bristol County
County Subdivision	Acushnet Town
Elementary School District	Acushnet School District (PK - 08)
Secondary School District	Fairhaven/New Bedford School Districts in Acushnet (9-12) (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$4,390.00 (+10,352.38%)	$420,100 (+7.61%) Land $170,800 Building $248,900	$478,294 (+13.16%)
2025	$42.00 (-98.96%)	$390,400 (+10.38%) Land $141,100 Building $249,300	$422,655
2024	$4,036.00	$353,700 Land $133,700 Building $220,000

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

Flood

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	1 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	1 (1978)
Most Recent Claim	Jan 1978 · tidal / storm surge

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

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.

Drinking Water

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

Water System	ACUSHNET WATER DEPARTMENT serves 8,430 people · EPA ID MA4003000
Water Source	Purchased surface water from CITY OF NEW BEDFORD DPI
Last State Inspection	May 2024
Lead	2 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	None 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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 285 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 2,000
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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