Bristol County and New Bedford City property record for 72 Arnold St, New Bedford, MA 02740
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 1,064 sqft · built 1988 |
| Lot Size | 0.097 acres (4,230 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,225 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | NEWB M:0046 L:0189 |
| Primary APN | NEWB M:0046 L:0189 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,064 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,640 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,064 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,064 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1988 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,230 sqft (0.097 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
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| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 6799 |
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| Street Address | 72 ARNOLD ST |
| City | NEW BEDFORD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02740-3602 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA |
| Legal Lot Number | 189 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW BEDFORD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW BEDFORD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 652100 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the County Street Historic District listed 1976 · 945 contributing resources · NRIS 76000229 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
72 Arnold St is owned by two individuals who acquired it in February 2020.
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 Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 132 COTTAGE ST, NEW BEDFORD, MA 02740-3648 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Last Transfer Date | Feb 28, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 13131-240 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Personal Representative Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW BEDFORD MA |
| Recording Date | Mar 2, 2020 |
| Property Address | 72 ARNOLD ST, NEW BEDFORD, MA 02740-3602 |
| Document Number | 13131-240 |
| Book / Page | 013131 / 000240 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 28, 2020 |
| Instrument | 5139 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 17, 2020 |
| 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 | 132 COTTAGE ST NEW BEDFORD MA 027403648, NEW BEDFORD, MA 02740-3648 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 72 Arnold St was $4,225, up 3.7% from the year before.
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 | $4,225.00 (+3.71%) | $373,600 (+10.04%) Land $101,300 Building $272,300 | $327,750 (+10.12%) |
| 2024 | $4,074.00 (-6%) | $339,500 (+11.94%) Land $103,000 Building $236,500 | $297,635 |
| 2023 | $4,334.00 | $303,300 Land $88,800 Building $214,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 72 Arnold St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 22, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 72 Arnold St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 |
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| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2023 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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 801 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: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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