Bristol County and New Bedford City property record for 143 James St, New Bedford, MA 02740
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,266 sqft · built 1913 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (5,998 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,808 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2024 Sale Apr 2024 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | NEWB M:0050 L:0187 |
| Primary APN | NEWB M:0050 L:0187 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,266 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,875 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,050 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,050 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1913 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1913 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,998 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 10150 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 143 JAMES ST |
| City | NEW BEDFORD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02740-3725 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RB |
| Legal Lot Number | 187 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW BEDFORD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW BEDFORD |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4031 |
| Census Tract | 651600 |
143 James St is owner-occupied and held in a trust.
Source: Bristol County and New Bedford City records, as of October 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 143 JAMES ST, NEW BEDFORD, MA 02740-3725 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 8, 2024 | Deed, Transfer |
| Apr 8, 2024 | Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW BEDFORD MA |
| Recording Date | Apr 8, 2024 |
| Property Address | 143 JAMES ST, NEW BEDFORD, MA 02740-3725 |
| Document Number | 014956-113 |
| Book / Page | 14956 / 113 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 5, 2023 |
| Instrument | 5851 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 26, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 143 JAMES ST, NEW BEDFORD, MA 02740-3725 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW BEDFORD MA |
| Recording Date | Apr 8, 2024 |
| Property Address | 143 JAMES ST, NEW BEDFORD, MA 02740-3725 |
| Document Number | 014956-119 |
| Book / Page | 14956 / 119 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 5, 2023 |
| Instrument | 5854 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 26, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 143 JAMES ST, NEW BEDFORD, MA 02740-3725 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 143 James St was $3,808, up 10.9% 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 | $3,808.00 (+10.89%) | $336,700 (+17.65%) Land $102,800 Building $233,900 | $342,190 (+6.44%) |
| 2024 | $3,434.00 (-0.12%) | $286,200 (+18.95%) Land $95,400 Building $190,800 | $321,480 |
| 2023 | $3,438.00 | $240,600 Land $80,700 Building $159,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 143 James 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.
The area around 143 James St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 787 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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