Bristol County and New Bedford City property record for 203 James St, New Bedford, MA 02740
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,397 sqft · built 1923 |
| Lot Size | 0.185 acres (8,054 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $100,000 (Jun 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $5,035 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | NEWB M:0050 L:0339 |
| Primary APN | NEWB M:0050 L:0339 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,397 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,768 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,145 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,145 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1923 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1923 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 8,054 sqft (0.185 acres) |
| Heating System | Radiant |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 10180 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 203 JAMES ST |
| City | NEW BEDFORD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02740-3729 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RB |
| Legal Lot Number | 339 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW BEDFORD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW BEDFORD |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4014 |
| Census Tract | 651600 |
203 James St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since June 1995.
Source: Bristol County and New Bedford City records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 203 JAMES ST, NEW BEDFORD, MA 02740-3729 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 16, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 16, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 3487 / 174 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW BEDFORD MA |
| Property Address | 203 JAMES ST, NEW BEDFORD, MA 02740-3729 |
| Document Number | 12311-156 |
| Book / Page | 012311 / 000156 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 18, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 11, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Document Number | 12311-156 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 20, 2017 |
| Book Page | 012311/000156 |
| Instrument | 31396 |
| Name | SOUTHERN MA CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 19, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 203 James St was $5,035, down 0.5% 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 | $5,035.00 (-0.49%) | $445,200 (+5.57%) Land $112,200 Building $333,000 | $453,530 (+6.9%) |
| 2024 | $5,060.00 (+0.82%) | $421,700 (+20.07%) Land $104,200 Building $317,500 | $424,270 |
| 2023 | $5,019.00 | $351,200 Land $88,200 Building $263,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 203 James 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 203 James 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 |
|---|
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 787 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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