Bristol County and Acushnet Town property record for 38 Martel St, Acushnet, MA 02743
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,054 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 0.294 acres (12,802 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,176 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | ACUS 15.518 |
| Primary APN | ACUS 15.518 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,054 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,324 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,054 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,054 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,802 sqft (0.294 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 15.518 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 38 MARTEL ST |
| City | ACUSHNET |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02743-2326 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | ACUSHNET VILLA |
| Jurisdiction | ACUSHNET MA |
| Township / Civil Division | ACUSHNET |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3034 |
| Census Tract | 654100 |
38 Martel St is held in a trust since January 2025.
Source: Bristol County and Acushnet Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 40 TREMONT ST, NEW BEDFORD, MA 02740-3573 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 27, 2004 |
| Deed Sale | Apr 27, 2004 |
| Prior Sale | Aug 20, 1987 · Amount on File |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 30, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 015217-361 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 38 Martel St was $3,176, down 1.7% from the year before.
Source: Bristol County and Acushnet Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Bristol County |
| County Subdivision | Acushnet Town |
| Elementary School District | Acushnet School District (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Fairhaven/New Bedford School Districts in Acushnet (9-12) (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,176.00 (-1.73%) | $303,900 (+1.47%) Land $104,400 Building $194,200 | $388,645 (+2.97%) |
| 2025 | $3,232.00 (+2.41%) | $299,500 (+8.28%) Land $100,000 Building $199,500 | $377,435 |
| 2024 | $3,156.00 (+5.8%) | $276,600 (+11.26%) Land $95,700 Building $180,900 | |
| 2023 | $2,983.00 | $248,600 Land $87,000 Building $161,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 38 Martel St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1983.
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 (1983) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 1983 · 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.
Wildfire risk around 38 Martel St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
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 | Indirect 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 | ACUSHNET WATER DEPARTMENT serves 8,430 people · EPA ID MA4003000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CITY OF NEW BEDFORD DPI |
| Last State Inspection | May 2024 |
| Lead | 2 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 331 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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