Bristol County and New Bedford City property record for 154 Branscomb St, New Bedford, MA 02745
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 2 ba · 2,394 sqft · built 1923 |
| Lot Size | 0.069 acres (3,001 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $255,000 (Nov 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $5,433 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | NEWB M:0118 L:0085 |
| Primary APN | NEWB M:0118 L:0085 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,394 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,854 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,197 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,197 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1923 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1923 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,001 sqft (0.069 acres) |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 17785 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 154 BRANSCOMB ST |
| City | NEW BEDFORD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02745-5804 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | RB |
| Legal Lot Number | 85 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW BEDFORD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW BEDFORD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1026 |
| Census Tract | 650202 |
154 Branscomb St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2018.
Source: Bristol County and New Bedford City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 154 BRANSCOMB ST, NEW BEDFORD, MA 02745-5804 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 5, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 5, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 28, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 12623 / 126 |
| Transfer Doc | 012623-126 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW BEDFORD MA |
| Recording Date | Nov 5, 2018 |
| Property Address | 154 BRANSCOMB ST, NEW BEDFORD, MA 02745-5804 |
| Document Number | 12623-126 |
| Book / Page | 12623 / 126 |
| Instrument | 26062 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 11, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $36.64 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 126230128 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 5, 2018 |
| Instrument | 12623/0128 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 5, 2048 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 154 Branscomb St was $5,433, up 12.5% 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 | $5,433.00 (+12.51%) | $480,400 (+19.38%) Land $108,000 Building $372,400 | $516,153 |
| 2024 | $4,829.00 (+4.98%) | $402,400 (+25.01%) Land $108,000 Building $294,400 | |
| 2023 | $4,600.00 | $321,900 Land $86,700 Building $235,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 154 Branscomb St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim 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 Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (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.
Wildfire risk around 154 Branscomb 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 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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