Bristol County and New Bedford City property record for 56 Schofield St, New Bedford, MA 02740
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,692 sqft · built 2001 |
| Lot Size | 0.111 acres (4,818 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $490,000 (Jul 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $4,729 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | NEWB M:0026 L:0005 |
| Primary APN | NEWB M:0026 L:0005 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,692 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,907 sqft |
| Basement Area | 684 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 684 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2001 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2001 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,818 sqft (0.111 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 35187 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 56 SCHOFIELD ST |
| City | NEW BEDFORD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02740-1365 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RB |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW BEDFORD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW BEDFORD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3014 |
| Census Tract | 652200 |
Source: Bristol County and New Bedford City records, as of July 29, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 56 SCHOFIELD ST, NEW BEDFORD, MA 02740-1365 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 10, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 10, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 19, 2007 |
| Deed Document Number | 2026140347 |
| Transfer Doc | 122-64 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW BEDFORD MA |
| Recording Date | Jul 10, 2026 |
| Property Address | 56 SCHOFIELD ST, NEW BEDFORD, MA 02740-1365 |
| Document Number | 0000140347 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 8, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026140347 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 56 SCHOFIELD ST, NEW BEDFORD, MA 02740-1365 |
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 | $4,729.00 (+3.14%) | $418,100 (+9.42%) Land $99,000 Building $319,100 | $467,210 (+6.31%) |
| 2024 | $4,585.00 (-12.32%) | $382,100 (+4.43%) Land $100,700 Building $281,400 | $439,470 |
| 2023 | $5,229.00 | $365,900 Land $86,800 Building $279,100 |
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 · 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 Policies | 2 in force |
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.
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 344 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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