Bristol County and New Bedford City property record for 5 Ocean St, New Bedford, MA 02740
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,092 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.268 acres (11,674 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $450,000 (Aug 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $7,476 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2023 Sale & Mortgage Aug 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | NEWB M:0045 L:0447 |
| Primary APN | NEWB M:0045 L:0447 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,092 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 8,024 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,016 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 2,016 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,674 sqft (0.268 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Pool |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 6705 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5 OCEAN ST |
| City | NEW BEDFORD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02740-2226 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA |
| Legal Lot Number | 447 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW BEDFORD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW BEDFORD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 652100 |
5 Ocean St is owned by two individuals who bought it in August 2023.
Source: Bristol County and New Bedford City records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 54 ADAMS ST, FAIRHAVEN, MA 02719-3951 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 9, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage MILESTONE MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS |
| Aug 9, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 9, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 9, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202314036 |
| Deed Book / Page | 14757 / 325 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 8, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 014757-322 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW BEDFORD MA |
| Recording Date | Aug 9, 2023 |
| Property Address | 5 OCEAN ST, NEW BEDFORD, MA 02740-2226 |
| Document Number | 014757-325 |
| Book / Page | 14757 / 325 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 9, 2023 |
| Instrument | 14036 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 25, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 54 ADAMS ST, FAIRHAVEN, MA 02719-3951 |
| Document Number | 0000014037 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 9, 2023 |
| Instrument | 14037 |
| Name | MILESTONE MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW BEDFORD MA |
| Recording Date | Aug 9, 2023 |
| Property Address | 5 OCEAN ST, NEW BEDFORD, MA 02740-2226 |
| Document Number | 014757-322 |
| Book / Page | 14757 / 322 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 8, 2023 |
| Instrument | 14035 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 25, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5 OCEAN ST, NEW BEDFORD, MA 02740-2226 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5 Ocean St was $7,476, down 3% 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 | $7,476.00 (-3.01%) | $661,000 (+2.91%) Land $138,200 Building $522,800 | $557,650 |
| 2024 | $7,708.00 (-5.55%) | $642,300 (+12.47%) Land $140,500 Building $501,800 | |
| 2023 | $8,161.00 | $571,100 Land $121,100 Building $450,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5 Ocean St 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 5 Ocean St 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 1,140 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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