Bristol County and New Bedford City property record for 75 Forest St, New Bedford, MA 02740
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,410 sqft · built 1873 |
| Lot Size | 0.055 acres (2,400 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $225,000 (Sep 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $3,870 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | NEWB M:0036 L:0277 |
| Primary APN | NEWB M:0036 L:0277 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,410 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,500 sqft |
| Basement Area | 900 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 900 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1873 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1873 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 2,400 sqft (0.055 acres) |
| Heating System | Radiant |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 5049 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 75 FOREST ST |
| City | NEW BEDFORD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02740-4850 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RB |
| Legal Lot Number | 277 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW BEDFORD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW BEDFORD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 652000 |
75 Forest St is held in a trust since September 2005.
Source: Bristol County and New Bedford City records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 33 BORDEN ST, NEW BEDFORD, MA 02740-3318 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 30, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 30, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 7794 / 217 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 75 Forest St was $3,870, up 12.6% 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 | $3,870.00 (+12.57%) | $342,200 (+19.44%) Land $86,100 Building $256,100 | $341,145 (+10.49%) |
| 2024 | $3,438.00 (-9.72%) | $286,500 (+7.5%) Land $83,100 Building $203,400 | $308,750 |
| 2023 | $3,808.00 | $266,500 Land $69,500 Building $197,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 75 Forest 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 75 Forest 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 |
|---|
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 945 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
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