Bristol County and New Bedford City property record for 587 Shawmut Ave, New Bedford, MA 02740
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,829 sqft · built 1922 |
| Lot Size | 0.499 acres (21,719 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $405,000 (Sep 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $4,773 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | NEWB M:0082 L:0025 |
| Primary APN | NEWB M:0082 L:0025 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,829 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,371 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,271 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,271 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1922 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1922 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 21,719 sqft (0.499 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Radiant |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 13664 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 587 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 | 25 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW BEDFORD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW BEDFORD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 651002 |
Source: Bristol County and New Bedford City records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 587 SHAWMUT AVE, NEW BEDFORD, MA 02740-4620 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 27, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 27, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202416907 |
| Deed Book / Page | 15107 / 254 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 28, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 12916-271 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW BEDFORD MA |
| Recording Date | Sep 4, 2019 |
| Property Address | 587 SHAWMUT AVE, NEW BEDFORD, MA 02740-4620 |
| Document Number | 12916-271 |
| Book / Page | 012916 / 000271 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 28, 2019 |
| Instrument | 6 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 24, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 587 SHAWMUT AVE NEW BEDFORD MA 027404620, NEW BEDFORD, MA 02740-4620 |
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 | $4,773.00 (-2.99%) | $422,000 (+2.93%) Land $175,400 Building $246,600 | $378,765 (+0.81%) |
| 2024 | $4,920.00 (+2.41%) | $410,000 (+21.95%) Land $169,400 Building $240,600 | $375,725 |
| 2023 | $4,804.00 | $336,200 Land $137,800 Building $198,400 |
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 | 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.
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.
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 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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