Bristol County and New Bedford City property record for 3 Shell St, New Bedford, MA 02744
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,222 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 0.196 acres (8,529 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $4,642 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2020 Reverse Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | NEWB M:0005 L:0215 |
| Primary APN | NEWB M:0005 L:0215 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,222 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,828 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,222 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,222 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1972 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,529 sqft (0.196 acres) |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 218 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 3 SHELL ST |
| City | NEW BEDFORD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02744-1331 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA |
| Legal Subdivision | CITY NEW BEDFORD |
| Legal Lot Number | 215 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW BEDFORD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW BEDFORD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 652800 |
Source: Bristol County and New Bedford City records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3 SHELL ST, NEW BEDFORD, MA 02744-1331 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW BEDFORD MA |
| Property Address | 3 SHELL ST, NEW BEDFORD, MA 02744-1331 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 22, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 013517-322 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 27, 2020 |
| Book Page | 13517/322 |
| Instrument | 30261 |
| Name | REVERSE MORTGAGE FUNDING LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Reverse Mortgage Lender |
| Type | Reverse Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 805 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2087 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 2.71% |
| Type Change Date | Dec 1, 2021 |
| Index | Other |
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 | $4,642.00 (+2.79%) | $410,400 (+9.06%) Land $141,000 Building $269,400 | $374,395 (+0.51%) |
| 2024 | $4,516.00 (+0.36%) | $376,300 (+19.5%) Land $132,800 Building $243,500 | $372,495 |
| 2023 | $4,500.00 | $314,900 Land $114,400 Building $200,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 32 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 32 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 19 (1983–2022) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 19 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2022 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
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 201 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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