Bristol County and New Bedford City property record for 162 Appleton St, New Bedford, MA 02745
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,980 sqft · built 2002 |
| Lot Size | 0.147 acres (6,399 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $40,000 (May 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $6,174 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M:0127=C L:0265 |
| Primary APN | M:0127=C L:0265 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,980 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,344 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,200 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2002 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2002 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,399 sqft (0.147 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 35938 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 162 APPLETON ST |
| City | NEW BEDFORD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02745-2511 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA |
| Legal Lot Number | 265 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW BEDFORD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW BEDFORD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1025 |
| Census Tract | 650201 |
162 Appleton St is owned by two individuals who acquired it in April 2025.
Source: Bristol County and New Bedford City records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 11 CARLETON ST, WEST YARMOUTH, MA 02673-8216 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Married Person |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 8, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 8, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 5511 / 92 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 28, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0015244-34 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW BEDFORD MA |
| Recording Date | Nov 4, 2021 |
| Property Address | 162 APPLETON ST, NEW BEDFORD, MA 02745-2511 |
| Document Number | 14086-117 |
| Book / Page | 14086 / 117 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 18, 2021 |
| Instrument | 32766 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 19, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 11 CARLETON ST, WEST YARMOUTH, MA 02673-8216 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 162 Appleton St was $6,174, down 2.1% 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 | $6,174.00 (-2.11%) | $545,900 (+3.86%) Land $127,000 Building $418,900 | $528,580 (-0.84%) |
| 2024 | $6,307.00 (-9.89%) | $525,600 (+7.31%) Land $127,000 Building $398,600 | $533,045 |
| 2023 | $6,999.00 | $489,800 Land $104,600 Building $385,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 162 Appleton 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 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 162 Appleton 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 661 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 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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