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154 Willis St, New Bedford, MA 02740 Property Records

Bristol County and New Bedford City property record for 154 Willis St, New Bedford, MA 02740

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1.5 ba · 916 sqft · built 1951
Lot Size0.09 acres (3,916 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$155,000 (Oct 2018)
Tax Bill$3,342 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2020 Refinance
Oct 2018 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APNNEWB M:0064 L:0039

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNNEWB M:0064 L:0039
Alternative APNs
  • NWBF M:0064 L:0039
  • 9350

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area916 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,080 sqft
Basement Area916 sqft
Unfinished Basement916 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1951
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1951
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area3,916 sqft (0.09 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Account Number9350
Street Address154 WILLIS ST
CityNEW BEDFORD
StateMA
Zip02740-4268
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRA
Legal Lot Number39
JurisdictionNEW BEDFORD MA
Township / Civil DivisionNEW BEDFORD
Census Block Group3
Census Block3002
Census Tract651500

Owner

154 Willis St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in December 2019.

Source: Bristol County and New Bedford City records, as of July 20, 2026

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address154 WILLIS ST, NEW BEDFORD, MA 02740-4268
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 6, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone Refinance
STEARNS LENDING INC
Oct 30, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleOct 30, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed SaleOct 30, 2018 · Amount on File
Prior SaleMar 18, 2004 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page12616 / 244
Last Transfer DateDec 31, 2019
Transfer Doc0000000305
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

January 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionNEW BEDFORD MA
Recording DateJan 6, 2020
Property Address154 WILLIS ST, NEW BEDFORD, MA 02740-4268
Document Number13068-261
Book / Page13068 / 261
Instrument DateDec 31, 2019
Instrument305
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 11, 2021

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address154 WILLIS ST, NEW BEDFORD, MA 02740-4268

Mortgage

Document Number13068-265
DateJan 6, 2020
Book Page13068/265
Instrument306
Lender
NameSTEARNS LENDING INC
TypeFunding / Finance Company
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Refinance
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueFeb 1, 2050

October 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionNEW BEDFORD MA
Recording DateOct 30, 2018
Property Address154 WILLIS ST, NEW BEDFORD, MA 02740-4268
Document Number12616-244
Book / Page012616 / 000244
Instrument DateOct 30, 2018
Instrument25440
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 22, 2018

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$706.80
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address27 PAGE ST NEW BEDFORD MA 027402159, NEW BEDFORD, MA 02740-2159

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 154 Willis St was $3,342, up 10.7% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMassachusetts
CountyBristol County
MunicipalityNew Bedford City
Unified School DistrictNew Bedford School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$3,342.00 (+10.66%)$295,500 (+17.4%) Land $93,100 Building $202,400$266,190 (+0.25%)
2024$3,020.00 (+0.7%)$251,700 (+19.91%) Land $86,500 Building $165,200$265,525
2023$2,999.00$209,900 Land $73,200 Building $136,700

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 154 Willis St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

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

Wildfire

The area around 154 Willis 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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within 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 SystemCITY OF NEW BEDFORD DPI
serves 101,079 people · EPA ID MA4201000
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionApr 2023
Lead4 ppb (2021–2023)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 1,170 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 2,000

May also be available: Verizon.

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