Bristol County and New Bedford City property record for 137 Durfee St, New Bedford, MA 02740
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,344 sqft · built 1964 |
| Lot Size | 0.101 acres (4,391 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $200,000 (Feb 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $3,384 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | NEWB M:0082 L:0142 |
| Primary APN | NEWB M:0082 L:0142 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1,344 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,757 sqft |
| Basement Area | 672 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 672 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1964 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1964 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,391 sqft (0.101 acres) |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 13620 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 137 DURFEE ST |
| City | NEW BEDFORD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02740-4457 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA |
| Legal Lot Number | 142 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW BEDFORD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW BEDFORD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 651002 |
137 Durfee St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2021.
Source: Bristol County and New Bedford City records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 137 DURFEE ST, NEW BEDFORD, MA 02740-4457 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 5, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 5, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 26, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20213922 |
| Deed Book / Page | 13636 / 308 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW BEDFORD MA |
| Recording Date | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Property Address | 137 DURFEE ST, NEW BEDFORD, MA 02740-4457 |
| Document Number | 13636-308 |
| Book / Page | 13636 / 308 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Instrument | 3922 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 11, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 92 SHAWMUT AVE, NEW BEDFORD, MA 02740-4428 |
| Document Number | 3923 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Instrument | 3923 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK OF RHODE ISLAND |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 137 Durfee St was $3,384, up 7.8% from the year before.
Source: Bristol County and New Bedford City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Bristol County |
| Municipality | New Bedford City |
| Unified School District | New Bedford School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,384.00 (+7.84%) | $299,200 (+14.42%) Land $95,300 Building $203,900 | $348,080 (+7.01%) |
| 2024 | $3,138.00 (+1.39%) | $261,500 (+20.73%) Land $88,500 Building $173,000 | $325,280 |
| 2023 | $3,095.00 | $216,600 Land $74,900 Building $141,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 137 Durfee St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
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 137 Durfee 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 | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF NEW BEDFORD DPI serves 101,079 people · EPA ID MA4201000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2023 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 274 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.
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