Bristol County and New Bedford City property record for 561 Union St, New Bedford, MA 02740
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,285 sqft · built 1908 |
| Lot Size | 0.082 acres (3,554 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $459,000 (Feb 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $3,676 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | NEWB M:0050 L:0199 |
| Primary APN | NEWB M:0050 L:0199 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,285 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,705 sqft |
| Basement Area | 610 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 610 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1908 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1908 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,554 sqft (0.082 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Heating System | Radiant |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 9721 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 561 UNION ST |
| City | NEW BEDFORD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02740-3545 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA |
| Legal Lot Number | 199 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW BEDFORD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW BEDFORD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 651600 |
561 Union St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 2025.
Source: Bristol County and New Bedford City records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 561 UNION ST, NEW BEDFORD, MA 02740-3545 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 6, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 6, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 5, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202521630 |
| Deed Book / Page | 15211 / 49 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 561 Union St was $3,676, up 6.9% 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 | $3,676.00 (+6.86%) | $325,000 (+13.36%) Land $117,600 Building $207,400 | $434,245 (-1.93%) |
| 2024 | $3,440.00 (-2.41%) | $286,700 (+16.21%) Land $117,600 Building $169,100 | $442,795 |
| 2023 | $3,525.00 | $246,700 Land $102,900 Building $143,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 561 Union 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 561 Union 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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