Bristol County and New Bedford City property record for 237 Maxfield St, New Bedford, MA 02740
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,784 sqft · built 1878 |
| Lot Size | 0.071 acres (3,097 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,863 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | NEWB M:0058 L:0027 |
| Primary APN | NEWB M:0058 L:0027 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,784 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,178 sqft |
| Basement Area | 957 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 957 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1878 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1878 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,097 sqft (0.071 acres) |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 9151 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 237 MAXFIELD ST |
| City | NEW BEDFORD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02740-5250 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RB |
| Legal Lot Number | 27 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW BEDFORD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW BEDFORD |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4002 |
| Census Tract | 651400 |
237 Maxfield St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in August 2022.
Source: Bristol County and New Bedford City records, as of October 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 237 MAXFIELD ST, NEW BEDFORD, MA 02740-5250 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 19, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000133497 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW BEDFORD MA |
| Recording Date | Aug 23, 2022 |
| Property Address | 237 MAXFIELD ST, NEW BEDFORD, MA 02740-5250 |
| Document Number | 0000133497 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 19, 2022 |
| Instrument | 133497 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 15, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 237 MAXFIELD ST, NEW BEDFORD, MA 02740-5250 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 237 Maxfield St was $3,863, up 14.1% 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 | $3,863.00 (+14.09%) | $341,600 (+21.05%) Land $83,000 Building $258,600 | $414,770 (+18.96%) |
| 2024 | $3,386.00 (-3.86%) | $282,200 (+14.48%) Land $70,800 Building $211,400 | $348,650 |
| 2023 | $3,522.00 | $246,500 Land $59,400 Building $187,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 237 Maxfield 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.
The area around 237 Maxfield 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 1,170 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
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