601 Shawmut Ave, #603, New Bedford, MA 02740 Property Records

Bristol County and New Bedford City property record for 601 Shawmut Ave, #603, New Bedford, MA 02740

Property Summary

Property Type	Duplex
Details	5 bd · 2 ba · 1,870 sqft · built 1893
Lot Size	0.246 acres (10,733 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$191,000 (Aug 2008)
Tax Bill	$4,866 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2021 Refinance
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`NEWB M:0082 L:0024`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`NEWB M:0082 L:0024`
Alternative APNs	`NWBF M:0082 L:0024` `13668`

Interior

Bedrooms	5 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	9 Rooms
Units	2 Units
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,870 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	3,396 sqft
Basement Area	1,176 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,176 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1893
Effective Year Built	Effective 1893
Architectural Style	Duplex Single
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	10,733 sqft (0.246 acres)
Garage Type	Detached
Deck Area	Deck Area

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Account Number	13668
Street Address	601 SHAWMUT AVE, 603
City	NEW BEDFORD
State	MA
Zip	02740-4620
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning Code	RB
Legal Lot Number	24
Jurisdiction	NEW BEDFORD MA
Township / Civil Division	NEW BEDFORD
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2009
Census Tract	651002

Owner

601 Shawmut Ave, #603 is owned by an individual who bought it in August 2008.

Source: Bristol County and New Bedford City records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	603 SHAWMUT AVE, NEW BEDFORD, MA 02740-4620
Owner Type	Individual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 22, 2008 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Aug 22, 2008 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Apr 17, 2008 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page	9125 / 54
Transfer Doc	0009011-65
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

May 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NEW BEDFORD MA
Property Address	601-603 SHAWMUT AVE, NEW BEDFORD, MA 02740
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jun 23, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	13795-101
Date	May 3, 2021
Book Page	13795/101
Instrument	13707

Lender

Name	NEWREZ LLC

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	181 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2036

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 601 Shawmut Ave, #603 was $4,866, up 18.5% from the year before.

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	$4,866.00 (+18.54%)	$430,200 (+25.75%) Land $124,600 Building $305,600	$452,083
2024	$4,105.00 (+4.37%)	$342,100 (+24.31%) Land $115,700 Building $226,400
2023	$3,933.00	$275,200 Land $97,900 Building $177,300

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 601 Shawmut Ave, #603 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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

Wildfire risk around 601 Shawmut Ave, #603 is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of 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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