143 Appleton St, New Bedford, MA 02745 Property Records

Bristol County and New Bedford City property record for 143 Appleton St, New Bedford, MA 02745

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 1,072 sqft · built 1969
Lot Size	0.175 acres (7,606 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$241,000 (Dec 2018)
Tax Bill	$4,076 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2022 Refinance Jan 2021 Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`M:0127=E L:0261`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`M:0127=E L:0261`
Alternative APNs	`NEWB M:0127-E L:0261` `NWBF M:0127-E L:0261` `21327`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,072 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,301 sqft
Basement Area	1,072 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,072 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1969
Effective Year Built	Effective 1969
Architectural Style	Ranch
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	7,606 sqft (0.175 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Account Number	21327
Street Address	143 APPLETON ST
City	NEW BEDFORD
State	MA
Zip	02745-2510
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RA
Legal Lot Number	261
Jurisdiction	NEW BEDFORD MA
Township / Civil Division	NEW BEDFORD
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1005
Census Tract	650300

Owner

143 Appleton St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2018.

Source: Bristol County and New Bedford City records, as of July 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 File
Mailing Address	143 APPLETON ST, NEW BEDFORD, MA 02745-2510
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jun 1, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance SECRETARY HOUSING URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Jan 12, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage E MORTGAGE MANAGEMENT LLC
Oct 5, 2023	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance SECRETARY HOUSING URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Dec 7, 2018	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage VILLAGE MORTGAGE COMPANY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 7, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Dec 7, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page	12655 / 143
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

June 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NEW BEDFORD MA
Property Address	143 APPLETON ST, NEW BEDFORD, MA 02745-2510
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 3, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0014356-33
Date	Jun 1, 2022
Book Page	14356/33
Instrument	12672

Lender

Name	SECRETARY HOUSING URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Type	Government Agency

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2052

January 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NEW BEDFORD MA
Property Address	143 APPLETON ST, NEW BEDFORD, MA 02745-2510
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 3, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0013593-22
Date	Jan 12, 2021
Book Page	13593/22
Instrument	1133

Lender

Name	E MORTGAGE MANAGEMENT LLC

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Feb 1, 2051

October 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NEW BEDFORD MA
Property Address	143 APPLETON ST, NEW BEDFORD, MA 02745-2510
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 3, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	014806-159
Date	Oct 5, 2023
Book Page	14806/159
Instrument	17684

Lender

Name	SECRETARY HOUSING URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Type	Government Agency

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	349 Months
Due	Nov 1, 2052

December 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	NEW BEDFORD MA
Recording Date	Dec 7, 2018
Property Address	143 APPLETON ST, NEW BEDFORD, MA 02745-2510
Document Number	12655-143
Book / Page	12655 / 143
Instrument Date	Dec 7, 2018
Instrument	28597
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 11, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	32 J DR, WESTPORT, MA 02790-3901

Mortgage

Document Number	28598
Date	Dec 7, 2018
Instrument	28598

Lender

Name	VILLAGE MORTGAGE COMPANY

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 143 Appleton St was $4,076, up 3% from the year before.

Source: Bristol County and New Bedford City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Massachusetts
County	Bristol County
Municipality	New Bedford City
Unified School District	New Bedford School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$4,076.00 (+3.03%)	$360,400 (+9.31%) Land $133,800 Building $226,600	$376,580 (+1.93%)
2024	$3,956.00 (+0.92%)	$329,700 (+20.2%) Land $133,800 Building $195,900	$369,455
2023	$3,920.00	$274,300 Land $110,200 Building $164,100

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 143 Appleton St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 22, 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 143 Appleton 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.

Drinking Water

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

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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 661 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

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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