Bristol County and New Bedford City property record for 181 Appleton St, New Bedford, MA 02745
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,549 sqft · built 1969 |
| Lot Size | 0.13 acres (5,676 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $150,000 (Jan 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $4,258 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M:0127=C L:0452 |
| Primary APN | M:0127=C L:0452 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,549 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,325 sqft |
| Basement Area | 480 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 480 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1969 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1969 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,676 sqft (0.13 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 19048 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 181 APPLETON ST |
| City | NEW BEDFORD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02745-2577 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA |
| Legal Lot Number | 452 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW BEDFORD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW BEDFORD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 650201 |
181 Appleton St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2002.
Source: Bristol County and New Bedford City records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 181 APPLETON ST, NEW BEDFORD, MA 02745-2577 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Al (and Others) |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 14, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 14, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 6, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 5333 / 171 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 181 Appleton St was $4,258, up 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 | $4,258.00 (+1%) | $376,500 (+7.17%) Land $123,000 Building $253,500 | $431,965 (+3.34%) |
| 2024 | $4,216.00 (+8.24%) | $351,300 (+28.87%) Land $123,000 Building $228,300 | $418,000 |
| 2023 | $3,895.00 | $272,600 Land $101,300 Building $171,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 181 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 181 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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