Bristol County and New Bedford City property record for 144 James St, New Bedford, MA 02740
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,421 sqft · built 1913 |
| Lot Size | 0.158 acres (6,887 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $380,000 (Nov 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $4,384 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | NEWB M:0050 L:0273 |
| Primary APN | NEWB M:0050 L:0273 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,421 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,274 sqft |
| Basement Area | 721 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 721 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1913 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1913 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,887 sqft (0.158 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 10234 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 144 JAMES ST |
| City | NEW BEDFORD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02740-3726 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RB |
| Legal Lot Number | 273 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW BEDFORD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW BEDFORD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 651600 |
144 James St is owned by two individuals who bought it in November 2021.
Source: Bristol County and New Bedford City records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 85 BRIDGE ST, FAIRHAVEN, MA 02719-4125 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 22, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 22, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202134916 |
| Deed Book / Page | 14117 / 10 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW BEDFORD MA |
| Recording Date | Nov 22, 2021 |
| Property Address | 144 JAMES ST, NEW BEDFORD, MA 02740-3726 |
| Document Number | 14117-10 |
| Book / Page | 14117 / 10 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 18, 2021 |
| Instrument | 34916 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 10, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 144 JAMES ST, NEW BEDFORD, MA 02740-3726 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 144 James St was $4,384, up 9.2% 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 | $4,384.00 (+9.16%) | $387,600 (+15.81%) Land $106,900 Building $280,700 | $391,400 (-3.15%) |
| 2024 | $4,016.00 (-6.67%) | $334,700 (+11.16%) Land $99,200 Building $235,500 | $404,130 |
| 2023 | $4,303.00 | $301,100 Land $84,000 Building $217,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 144 James St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 Claims | 2 (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.
The area around 144 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 |
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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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