Bristol County and New Bedford City property record for 137 River Rd, New Bedford, MA 02745
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,236 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,800 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $365,000 (Aug 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $3,611 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2025 Sale Feb 2024 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | NEWB M:0116 L:0051 |
| Primary APN | NEWB M:0116 L:0051 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,236 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,380 sqft |
| Basement Area | 810 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 810 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,800 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Heating System | Radiant |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 17325 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 137 RIVER RD |
| City | NEW BEDFORD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02745-6131 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 51 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW BEDFORD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW BEDFORD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 650300 |
137 River Rd is owned by a company that bought it in August 2025.
Source: Bristol County and New Bedford City records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 62 WOOD ST, NEW BEDFORD, MA 02745-6248 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2025 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer |
| Feb 5, 2024 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 20, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 20, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 15300 / 304 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 14, 2025 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 015300-304 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW BEDFORD MA |
| Recording Date | Aug 20, 2025 |
| Property Address | 137 RIVER RD, NEW BEDFORD, MA 02745-6131 |
| Document Number | 015300-304 |
| Book / Page | 15300 / 304 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 14, 2025 |
| Instrument | 202500148170 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 9, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 62 WOOD ST, NEW BEDFORD, MA 02745-6248 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW BEDFORD MA |
| Recording Date | Feb 5, 2024 |
| Property Address | 137 RIVER RD, NEW BEDFORD, MA 02745-6131 |
| Document Number | 014905-348 |
| Book / Page | 14905 / 348 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 3, 2024 |
| Instrument | 1851 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 9, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 107 BRIDLE WAY, TIVERTON, RI 02878-2403 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 137 River Rd was $3,611, up 5.2% 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 | $3,611.00 (+5.15%) | $319,300 (+11.57%) Land $107,600 Building $211,700 | $302,385 (-2.42%) |
| 2024 | $3,434.00 | $286,200 Land $104,200 Building $182,000 | $309,890 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 137 River Rd in Zone X, where a levee reduces flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 reduced by levee · depends on levee performance |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| 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 River 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 | 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 696 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 |
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