78 Branscomb St, #80, New Bedford, MA 02745 Property Records

Bristol County and New Bedford City property record for 78 Branscomb St, #80, New Bedford, MA 02745

Property Summary

Property Type	Triplex
Details	5 bd · 3 ba · 2,834 sqft · built 1925
Lot Size	0.069 acres (3,001 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$393,500 (Feb 2021)
Tax Bill	$6,317 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Feb 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`NEWB M:0118 L:0125`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`NEWB M:0118 L:0125`
Alternative APNs	`NWBF M:0118 L:0125` `17770`

Interior

Bedrooms	5 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Total Rooms	16 Rooms
Units	3 Units
Stories	3 Stories
Building Area	2,834 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	4,362 sqft
Basement Area	1,079 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,079 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1925
Effective Year Built	Effective 1925
Architectural Style	Triplex
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	3,001 sqft (0.069 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Radiant
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Account Number	17770
Street Address	78 BRANSCOMB ST, 80
City	NEW BEDFORD
State	MA
Zip	02745-5802
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex
Local Zoning Code	RB
Legal Lot Number	125
Jurisdiction	NEW BEDFORD MA
Township / Civil Division	NEW BEDFORD
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4014
Census Tract	650300

Owner

Source: Bristol County and New Bedford City records, as of April 14, 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	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	3 LAURA LN, FAIRHAVEN, MA 02719-4729
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Feb 23, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Feb 23, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jun 8, 2012 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page	13664 / 60
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

February 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	NEW BEDFORD MA
Recording Date	Feb 23, 2021
Property Address	78-80 BRANSCOMB ST, NEW BEDFORD, MA 02745
Document Number	13664-60
Book / Page	13664 / 60
Instrument Date	Feb 23, 2021
Instrument	5587
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 11, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment 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	3 LAURA LN, FAIRHAVEN, MA 02719-4729

Mortgage

Document Number	5588
Date	Feb 23, 2021
Instrument	5588

Lender

Name	FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone First Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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
2025	$6,317.00 (+9.18%)	$558,500 (+15.82%) Land $108,000 Building $450,500
2024	$5,786.00 (+9.46%)	$482,200 (+30.36%) Land $108,000 Building $374,200
2023	$5,286.00	$369,900 Land $86,700 Building $283,200

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

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.

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 696 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

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