581 Shawmut Ave, New Bedford, MA 02740 Property Records

Bristol County and New Bedford City property record for 581 Shawmut Ave, New Bedford, MA 02740

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,383 sqft · built 1910
Lot Size	0.323 acres (14,083 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$320,000 (Nov 2021)
Tax Bill	$4,601 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2021 Sale & Mortgage Apr 2020 Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`NEWB M:0082 L:0026`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`NEWB M:0082 L:0026`
Alternative APNs	`NWBF M:0082 L:0026` `13663`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	1.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	7 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,383 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	3,773 sqft
Basement Area	711 sqft
Unfinished Basement	711 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1910
Effective Year Built	Effective 1910
Architectural Style	Colonial
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Hip
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	14,083 sqft (0.323 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Radiant
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Account Number	13663
Street Address	581 SHAWMUT AVE
City	NEW BEDFORD
State	MA
Zip	02740-4620
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RB
Legal Lot Number	26
Jurisdiction	NEW BEDFORD MA
Township / Civil Division	NEW BEDFORD
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2009
Census Tract	651002

Owner

Source: Bristol County and New Bedford City records, as of October 19, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	581 SHAWMUT AVE, NEW BEDFORD, MA 02740-4620
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Nov 1, 2021	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP
Apr 3, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Second Mortgage (Down Payment) RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICES
Apr 3, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICES
Dec 17, 2019	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 1, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Nov 1, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Dec 12, 2006 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202132483
Deed Book / Page	14081 / 155
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

November 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	NEW BEDFORD MA
Recording Date	Nov 1, 2021
Property Address	581 SHAWMUT AVE, NEW BEDFORD, MA 02740-4620
Document Number	14081-155
Book / Page	14081 / 155
Instrument Date	Nov 1, 2021
Instrument	32483
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 19, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Notice of Foreclosure Sale Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	29 LARCH ST, NEW BEDFORD, MA 02740-2037

Mortgage

Document Number	32484
Date	Nov 1, 2021
Instrument	32484

Lender

Name	FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded

April 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NEW BEDFORD MA
Property Address	581 SHAWMUT AVE, NEW BEDFORD, MA 02740-4620
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	13172-75
Date	Apr 3, 2020
Book Page	13172/75
Instrument	7963

Lender

Name	RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICES
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Second Mortgage (Down Payment)
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	181 Months
Due	May 1, 2035

April 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NEW BEDFORD MA
Property Address	581 SHAWMUT AVE, NEW BEDFORD, MA 02740-4620
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	13172-61
Date	Apr 3, 2020
Book Page	13172/61
Instrument	7962

Lender

Name	RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICES
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	May 1, 2050

December 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	NEW BEDFORD MA
Recording Date	Dec 17, 2019
Property Address	581 SHAWMUT AVE, NEW BEDFORD, MA 02740-4620
Document Number	13044-89
Book / Page	013044 / 000089
Instrument Date	Dec 17, 2019
Instrument	29963
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 31, 2019
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	77 LEWIN ST FALL RIVER MA 027206801, FALL RIVER, MA 02720-6801

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Bristol County and New Bedford City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Massachusetts
County	Bristol County
Municipality	New Bedford City
Unified School District	New Bedford School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$4,601.00 (+6.16%)	$406,800 (+12.62%) Land $140,100 Building $266,700	$380,950 (+6.23%)
2024	$4,334.00 (-5.14%)	$361,200 (+12.98%) Land $130,100 Building $231,100	$358,625
2023	$4,569.00	$319,700 Land $110,100 Building $209,600

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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	1 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.

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	None beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 274 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 2,000

May also be available: Verizon.

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