621 Shawmut Ave, New Bedford, MA 02740 Property Records

Bristol County and New Bedford City property record for 621 Shawmut Ave, New Bedford, MA 02740

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,544 sqft · built 1910
Lot Size	0.255 acres (11,117 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$242,000 (Jun 2019)
Tax Bill	$4,669 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2019 Sale & Mortgage Jan 2018 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`NEWB M:0082 L:0019`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`NEWB M:0082 L:0019`
Alternative APNs	`NWBF M:0082 L:0019` `13676`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,544 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,703 sqft
Basement Area	838 sqft
Unfinished Basement	838 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1910
Effective Year Built	Effective 1910
Architectural Style	Conventional
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	11,117 sqft (0.255 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Radiant
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Account Number	13676
Street Address	621 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	19
Jurisdiction	NEW BEDFORD MA
Township / Civil Division	NEW BEDFORD
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2009
Census Tract	651002

Owner

621 Shawmut Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2019.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	621 SHAWMUT AVE, NEW BEDFORD, MA 02740-4620
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jun 28, 2019	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage USAA FSB
Jan 11, 2018	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage STEARNS LNDG

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 28, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jun 28, 2019 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jan 11, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	201914142
Deed Book / Page	12842 / 136
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

June 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	NEW BEDFORD MA
Recording Date	Jun 28, 2019
Property Address	621 SHAWMUT AVE, NEW BEDFORD, MA 02740-4620
Document Number	12842-136
Book / Page	12842 / 136
Instrument Date	Jun 28, 2019
Instrument	14142
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 11, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	621 SHAWMUT AVE, NEW BEDFORD, MA 02740-4620
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number	14143
Date	Jun 28, 2019
Instrument	14143

Lender

Name	USAA FSB
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record

January 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	NEW BEDFORD MA
Recording Date	Jan 11, 2018
Property Address	621 SHAWMUT AVE, NEW BEDFORD, MA 02740-4620
Document Number	12331-186
Book / Page	012331 / 000186
Instrument Date	Jan 11, 2018
Instrument	657
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 30, 2018

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$843.60
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Quitclaim Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	23 RAILROAD AVE TAUNTON MA 027805022, TAUNTON, MA 02780-5022

Mortgage

Document Number	12331-188
Date	Jan 11, 2018
Book Page	012331/000188
Instrument	658

Lender

Name	STEARNS LNDG

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jan 10, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 621 Shawmut Ave was $4,669, up 17% 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	$4,669.00 (+17.05%)	$412,800 (+24.19%) Land $126,400 Building $286,400	$392,065 (+8.46%)
2024	$3,989.00 (-0.37%)	$332,400 (+18.63%) Land $117,400 Building $215,000	$361,475
2023	$4,004.00	$280,200 Land $99,300 Building $180,900

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 621 Shawmut Ave 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 621 Shawmut Ave 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 946 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

May also be available: Verizon.

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