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68 Branscomb St, New Bedford, MA 02745 Property Records

Bristol County and New Bedford City property record for 68 Branscomb St, New Bedford, MA 02745

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,218 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size0.069 acres (3,001 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$259,000 (Jun 2021)
Tax Bill$4,491 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2024 Mortgage
Jun 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APNNEWB M:0118 L:0129

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNNEWB M:0118 L:0129
Alternative APNs
  • NWBF M:0118 L:0129
  • 17768

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,218 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,924 sqft
Basement Area884 sqft
Unfinished Basement884 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1920
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1920
Architectural StyleBungalow
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area3,001 sqft (0.069 acres)
Garage TypeDetached

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemBaseboard
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Account Number17768
Street Address68 BRANSCOMB ST
CityNEW BEDFORD
StateMA
Zip02745-5802
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRB
Legal SubdivisionBRANCOMB TERRACE
Legal Lot Number129
JurisdictionNEW BEDFORD MA
Township / Civil DivisionNEW BEDFORD
Census Block Group4
Census Block4014
Census Tract650300

Owner

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

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

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address68 BRANSCOMB ST, NEW BEDFORD, MA 02745-5802
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 12, 2024Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
SECRETARY HOUSING URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Jun 15, 2021Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage
RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICES

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJun 15, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 15, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleFeb 27, 2012
Deed Document Number202118323
Deed Book / Page13863 / 327
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

January 2024: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionNEW BEDFORD MA
Property Address68 BRANSCOMB ST, NEW BEDFORD, MA 02745-5802
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJan 26, 2024

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number014890-148
DateJan 12, 2024
Book Page14890/148
Instrument636
Lender
NameSECRETARY HOUSING URBAN DEVELOPMENT
TypeGovernment Agency
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term325 Months
DueFeb 1, 2051

June 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionNEW BEDFORD MA
Recording DateJun 15, 2021
Property Address68 BRANSCOMB ST, NEW BEDFORD, MA 02745-5802
Document Number013863-327
Book / Page13863 / 327
Instrument DateJun 15, 2021
Instrument18323
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 17, 2022

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address68 BRANSCOMB ST, NEW BEDFORD, MA 02745-5802

Mortgage

Document Number0000018324
DateJun 15, 2021
Instrument18324
Lender
NameRESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICES
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMassachusetts
CountyBristol County
MunicipalityNew Bedford City
Unified School DistrictNew Bedford School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$4,491.00 (+9.08%)$397,100 (+15.74%) Land $108,000 Building $289,100$341,430 (-5.62%)
2024$4,117.00 (-6.45%)$343,100 (+11.4%) Land $108,000 Building $235,100$361,760
2023$4,401.00$308,000 Land $86,700 Building $221,300

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

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
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 SystemCITY OF NEW BEDFORD DPI
serves 101,079 people · EPA ID MA4201000
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionApr 2023
Lead4 ppb (2021–2023)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 696 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 2,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20

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