Bristol County and Acushnet Town property record for 56 John St, Acushnet, MA 02743
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1.5 ba · 1,562 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 0.192 acres (8,342 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $285,000 (May 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $4,148 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | ACUS 15.558 |
| Primary APN | ACUS 15.558 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,562 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,732 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,008 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,008 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,342 sqft (0.192 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Pool |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 15.558 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 56 JOHN ST |
| City | ACUSHNET |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02743-2378 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | ACUSHNET MA |
| Township / Civil Division | ACUSHNET |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 654200 |
56 John St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2016.
Source: Bristol County and Acushnet Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 56 JOHN ST, ACUSHNET, MA 02743-2378 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 31, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 31, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 3, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 114 / 52 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 56 John St was $4,148, up 9,117.8% 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 | $4,148.00 (+9,117.78%) | $396,900 (-5.95%) Land $100,600 Building $292,800 | $480,035 (+3.97%) |
| 2025 | $45.00 (-98.96%) | $422,000 (+11.79%) Land $96,400 Building $325,600 | $461,700 |
| 2024 | $4,307.00 (-1.28%) | $377,500 (+3.82%) Land $92,200 Building $285,300 | |
| 2023 | $4,363.00 | $363,600 Land $83,800 Building $279,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 56 John 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.
Wildfire risk around 56 John 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 |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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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