Bristol County and New Bedford City property record for 40 Shawmut Ave, New Bedford, MA 02740
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,427 sqft · built 1878 |
| Lot Size | 0.057 acres (2,474 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $205,000 (Jul 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $4,244 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | NEWB M:0064 L:0034 |
| Primary APN | NEWB M:0064 L:0034 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1,427 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,370 sqft |
| Basement Area | 810 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 810 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1878 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1878 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 2,474 sqft (0.057 acres) |
| Heating System | Radiant |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 9325 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 40 SHAWMUT AVE |
| City | NEW BEDFORD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02740-4258 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | RB |
| Legal Lot Number | 34 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW BEDFORD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW BEDFORD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 651500 |
Source: Bristol County and New Bedford City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3888 ACUSHNET AVE, NEW BEDFORD, MA 02745-4502 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 7, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 7, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 18, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 7645 / 87 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $4,244.00 (+25.79%) | $375,200 (+33.43%) Land $86,500 Building $288,700 | $381,817 |
| 2024 | $3,374.00 (-6.92%) | $281,200 (+10.84%) Land $80,300 Building $200,900 | |
| 2023 | $3,625.00 | $253,700 Land $67,900 Building $185,800 |
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
| 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 | 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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