Bristol County and New Bedford City property record for 563 Union St, New Bedford, MA 02740
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,510 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.088 acres (3,820 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $345,000 (Apr 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $4,341 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2024 Refinance Apr 2021 Sale & Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | NEWB M:0050 L:0198 |
| Primary APN | NEWB M:0050 L:0198 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,510 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,304 sqft |
| Basement Area | 755 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 755 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,820 sqft (0.088 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 9715 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 563 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 | 198 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW BEDFORD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW BEDFORD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 651600 |
563 Union St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2021.
Source: Bristol County and New Bedford City records, as of August 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 563 UNION ST, NEW BEDFORD, MA 02740-3545 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 12, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance HANSCOM FCU |
| Apr 1, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage FIRST HOME MORTGAGE CORP |
| Oct 23, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer RESIDENTIAL MTG SVCS |
| May 30, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 1, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 1, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 23, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 13738 / 128 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW BEDFORD MA |
| Property Address | 563 UNION ST, NEW BEDFORD, MA 02740-3545 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 014910-220 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 12, 2024 |
| Book Page | 14910/220 |
| Instrument | 2193 |
| Name | HANSCOM FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2054 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW BEDFORD MA |
| Recording Date | Apr 1, 2021 |
| Property Address | 563 UNION ST, NEW BEDFORD, MA 02740-3545 |
| Document Number | 13738-128 |
| Book / Page | 13738 / 128 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 31, 2021 |
| Instrument | 10082 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 11, 2021 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Address | 563 UNION ST, NEW BEDFORD, MA 02740-3545 |
| Document Number | 10083 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 1, 2021 |
| Instrument | 10083 |
| Name | FIRST HOME MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW BEDFORD MA |
| Recording Date | Oct 23, 2018 |
| Property Address | 563 UNION ST, NEW BEDFORD, MA 02740-3545 |
| Document Number | 12608-202 |
| Book / Page | 12608 / 202 |
| Instrument | 24488 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 11, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $33.88 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 126080204 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 23, 2018 |
| Instrument | 12608/0204 |
| Name | RESIDENTIAL MTG SVCS |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 23, 2048 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW BEDFORD MA |
| Recording Date | May 30, 2018 |
| Property Address | 563 UNION ST, NEW BEDFORD, MA 02740-3545 |
| Document Number | 12457-14 |
| Book / Page | 012457 / 000014 |
| Instrument Date | May 29, 2018 |
| Instrument | 11277 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 19, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 261 WALNUT ST NEW BEDFORD MA 027404964, NEW BEDFORD, MA 02740-4964 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 563 Union St was $4,341, up 3.5% 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 | $4,341.00 (+3.48%) | $383,800 (+9.78%) Land $119,200 Building $264,600 | $446,405 (+19.81%) |
| 2024 | $4,195.00 (-6.22%) | $349,600 (+11.69%) Land $119,200 Building $230,400 | $372,590 |
| 2023 | $4,473.00 | $313,000 Land $104,300 Building $208,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 563 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 563 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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