Bristol County and New Bedford City property record for 159 David St, New Bedford, MA 02744
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 8 bd · 5 ba · 4,443 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.08 acres (3,480 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $120,000 (Mar 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $6,050 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | NEWB M:0013 L:0030 |
| Primary APN | NEWB M:0013 L:0030 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 8 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 5 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 23 Rooms |
| Units | 5 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,443 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 7,553 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,457 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,457 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,480 sqft (0.08 acres) |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 1478 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 159 DAVID ST |
| City | NEW BEDFORD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02744-1644 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | RC |
| Legal Lot Number | 30 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW BEDFORD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW BEDFORD |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4002 |
| Census Tract | 652700 |
Source: Bristol County and New Bedford City records, as of April 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 DAVID ST, NEW BEDFORD, MA 02744-1644 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 19, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 19, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 4364 / 158 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,050.00 (+20.47%) | $534,900 (+27.81%) Land $99,900 Building $435,000 |
| 2024 | $5,022.00 (+23.45%) | $418,500 (+47%) Land $73,200 Building $345,300 |
| 2023 | $4,068.00 | $284,700 Land $62,500 Building $222,200 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1992) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 1992 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
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 699 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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