Bristol County and New Bedford City property record for 31 Shawmut Ave, New Bedford, MA 02740
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,917 sqft · built 1881 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,018 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $299,900 (Jun 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $4,765 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | NEWB M:0064 L:0045 |
| Primary APN | NEWB M:0064 L:0045 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,917 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,661 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,208 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,208 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1881 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1881 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,018 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Heating System | Radiant |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 9344 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 31 SHAWMUT AVE |
| City | NEW BEDFORD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02740-4203 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | RA |
| Legal Lot Number | 45 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW BEDFORD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW BEDFORD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 651500 |
31 Shawmut Ave, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2006.
Source: Bristol County and New Bedford City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 31 SHAWMUT AVE, NEW BEDFORD, MA 02740-4203 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 30, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 30, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 24, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 8209 / 294 |
| Transfer Doc | 7465-235 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW BEDFORD MA |
| Property Address | 31 SHAWMUT AVE, NEW BEDFORD, MA 02740-4203 |
| Document Number | 12209-145 |
| Book / Page | 012209 / 000145 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 18, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 10, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Document Number | 12209-145 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 21, 2017 |
| Book Page | 012209/000145 |
| Instrument | 22569 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Sep 20, 2037 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 31 Shawmut Ave was $4,765, up 14.6% 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 | $4,765.00 (+14.63%) | $421,300 (+21.62%) Land $98,200 Building $323,100 | $482,813 |
| 2024 | $4,157.00 (+6.18%) | $346,400 (+26.42%) Land $91,200 Building $255,200 | |
| 2023 | $3,915.00 | $274,000 Land $77,200 Building $196,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 31 Shawmut Ave 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 31 Shawmut Ave 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 1,170 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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