Bristol County and New Bedford City property record for 159 Hemlock St, New Bedford, MA 02740
| Property Type | Triplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 9 bd · 3 ba · 3,000 sqft · built 1912 |
| Lot Size | 0.092 acres (3,999 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $6,109 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | NEWB M:0023 L:0062 |
| Primary APN | NEWB M:0023 L:0062 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 9 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 15 Rooms |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,000 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,062 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,000 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,000 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1912 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1912 |
| Architectural Style | Triplex |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,999 sqft (0.092 acres) |
| Heating System | Space Heater |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 3101 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 159 HEMLOCK ST |
| City | NEW BEDFORD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02740-2030 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex |
| Local Zoning Code | MUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 62 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW BEDFORD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW BEDFORD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 652300 |
159 Hemlock St, a triplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in December 2024.
Source: Bristol County and New Bedford City records, as of April 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 HEMLOCK ST, NEW BEDFORD, MA 02740-2030 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 3, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 015171-122 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 159 Hemlock St was $6,109, up 12.2% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,109.00 (+12.22%) | $540,100 (+19.04%) Land $93,500 Building $446,600 |
| 2024 | $5,444.00 (+2.93%) | $453,700 (+22.59%) Land $90,200 Building $363,500 |
| 2023 | $5,289.00 | $370,100 Land $75,500 Building $294,600 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 159 Hemlock St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 22, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 159 Hemlock 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 1,096 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: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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