Bristol County and New Bedford City property record for 253 Hersom St, #255, New Bedford, MA 02745
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,022 sqft · built 1922 |
| Lot Size | 0.069 acres (3,001 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $245,000 (Sep 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $5,006 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Refinance Sep 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | NEWB M:0118 L:0174 |
| Primary APN | NEWB M:0118 L:0174 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,022 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,225 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,011 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,011 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1922 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1922 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,001 sqft (0.069 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 17756 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 253 HERSOM ST, 255 |
| City | NEW BEDFORD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02745-5819 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | RB |
| Legal Lot Number | 174 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW BEDFORD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW BEDFORD |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4014 |
| Census Tract | 650300 |
Source: Bristol County and New Bedford City records, as of April 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 253 HERSOM ST, 255, NEW BEDFORD, MA 02745-5819 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Sep 29, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI FIRST CITIZENS CU |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 29, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 29, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 30, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 12221 / 75 |
| Transfer Doc | 0012221-75 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW BEDFORD MA |
| Property Address | 253 HERSOM ST # 255, 255, NEW BEDFORD, MA 02745-5819 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0013927-45 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 27, 2021 |
| Book Page | 13927/45 |
| Instrument | 22594 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2041 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW BEDFORD MA |
| Recording Date | Sep 29, 2017 |
| Property Address | 253-255 HERSOM ST, NEW BEDFORD, MA 02745 |
| Document Number | 12221-75 |
| Book / Page | 012221 / 000075 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 29, 2017 |
| Instrument | 23507 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 17, 2017 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,117.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 253-255 HERSOM ST NEW BEDFORD MA 027455819, NEW BEDFORD, MA 02745-5819 |
| Document Number | 12221-78 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 29, 2017 |
| Book Page | 012221/000078 |
| Instrument | 23509 |
| Name | FIRST CITIZENS CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 28, 2047 |
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 | $5,006.00 (+12.62%) | $442,600 (+19.49%) Land $108,000 Building $334,600 |
| 2024 | $4,445.00 (+4.91%) | $370,400 (+24.92%) Land $108,000 Building $262,400 |
| 2023 | $4,237.00 | $296,500 Land $86,700 Building $209,800 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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.
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 696 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 |
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