Bristol County and New Bedford City property record for 159 Durfee St, New Bedford, MA 02740
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 944 sqft · built 1911 |
| Lot Size | 0.153 acres (6,669 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $255,000 (Sep 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $3,625 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | NEWB M:0082 L:0101 |
| Primary APN | NEWB M:0082 L:0101 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 944 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,776 sqft |
| Basement Area | 572 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 572 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1911 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1911 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,669 sqft (0.153 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 14152 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 159 DURFEE ST |
| City | NEW BEDFORD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02740-4461 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA |
| Legal Lot Number | 101 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW BEDFORD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW BEDFORD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 651002 |
Source: Bristol County and New Bedford City records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 DURFEE ST, NEW BEDFORD, MA 02740-4461 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 25, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 25, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 7, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202023413 |
| Deed Book / Page | 13411 / 226 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW BEDFORD MA |
| Recording Date | Sep 25, 2020 |
| Property Address | 159 DURFEE ST, NEW BEDFORD, MA 02740-4461 |
| Document Number | 13411-226 |
| Book / Page | 13411 / 226 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 25, 2020 |
| Instrument | 23413 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 11, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV 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 | Joint Tenants |
| Address | DURFEE ST, NEW BEDFORD, MA |
| Document Number | 23414 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 25, 2020 |
| Instrument | 23414 |
| Name | ENVISION BANK |
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| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
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 | $3,625.00 (+7.57%) | $320,500 (+14.14%) Land $105,800 Building $214,700 | $345,230 (-0.11%) |
| 2024 | $3,370.00 (-14.47%) | $280,800 (+1.85%) Land $98,300 Building $182,500 | $345,610 |
| 2023 | $3,940.00 | $275,700 Land $83,200 Building $192,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
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 | 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 274 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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