Bristol County and New Bedford City property record for 187 Division St, New Bedford, MA 02744
| Property Type | Triplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 2,162 sqft · built 1891 |
| Lot Size | 0.085 acres (3,707 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $235,000 (Jan 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $5,125 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | NEWB M:0024 L:0183 |
| Primary APN | NEWB M:0024 L:0183 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,162 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,320 sqft |
| Basement Area | 816 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 816 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1891 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1891 |
| Architectural Style | Triplex |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,707 sqft (0.085 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 3721 |
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| Street Address | 187 DIVISION ST |
| City | NEW BEDFORD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02744-3139 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex |
| Local Zoning Code | RC |
| Legal Lot Number | 183 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW BEDFORD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW BEDFORD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 652500 |
187 Division St, a triplex, is owned by two individuals who bought it in January 2020.
Source: Bristol County and New Bedford City records, as of April 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 40 WOODLAWN ST, NEW BEDFORD, MA 02744-1556 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 31, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 31, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 9, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20202464 |
| Deed Book / Page | 13096 / 314 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW BEDFORD MA |
| Recording Date | Jan 31, 2020 |
| Property Address | 187 DIVISION ST, NEW BEDFORD, MA 02744-3139 |
| Document Number | 13096-314 |
| Book / Page | 13096 / 314 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 31, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2464 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Address | 40 WOODLAWN ST, NEW BEDFORD, MA 02744-1556 |
| Document Number | 2465 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 31, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2465 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 187 Division St was $5,125, up 13% 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 | $5,125.00 (+13.03%) | $453,100 (+19.93%) Land $79,000 Building $374,100 |
| 2024 | $4,534.00 (+5.61%) | $377,800 (+25.77%) Land $74,100 Building $303,700 |
| 2023 | $4,293.00 | $300,400 Land $63,200 Building $237,200 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 187 Division St in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 22, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 9.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 35 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 35 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2015–2019) |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2019 · other causes |
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.
The area around 187 Division 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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