Bristol County and Acushnet Town property record for 78 James St, Acushnet, MA 02743
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,950 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 0.087 acres (3,794 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $85,000 (Dec 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $3,167 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2023 Transfer Apr 2023 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | ACUS 15.181 |
| Primary APN | ACUS 15.181 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,950 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 920 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 920 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1968 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,794 sqft (0.087 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 15.181 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 78 JAMES ST |
| City | ACUSHNET |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02743-2205 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | ACUSHNET MA |
| Township / Civil Division | ACUSHNET |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3037 |
| Census Tract | 654100 |
78 James St, a duplex, is owner-occupied and held in a trust since December 2023.
Source: Bristol County and Acushnet Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 78 JAMES ST, ACUSHNET, MA 02743-2205 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 13, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Apr 6, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Second Mortgage (Down Payment) ALLTRUST CREDIT UNION |
| May 4, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance SOUTHERN MASSACHUSETTS CREDIT UNION |
| Nov 12, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance SOUTHERN MASSACHUSETTS CREDIT UNION |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 9, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 9, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 13, 1987 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 4578 / 59 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 13, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0014867-73 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ACUSHNET MA |
| Recording Date | Dec 13, 2023 |
| Property Address | 78 JAMES ST, ACUSHNET, MA 02743-2205 |
| Document Number | 0014867-73 |
| Book / Page | 14867 / 73 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 13, 2023 |
| Instrument | 22492 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 29, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 78 JAMES ST, ACUSHNET, MA 02743-2205 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ACUSHNET MA |
| Property Address | 78 JAMES ST, ACUSHNET, MA 02743-2205 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 21, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0014649-55 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 6, 2023 |
| Book Page | 14649/55 |
| Instrument | 5857 |
| Name | ALLTRUST CREDIT UNION |
|---|
| Type | Second Mortgage (Down Payment) |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 61 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2028 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ACUSHNET MA |
| Property Address | 78 JAMES ST, ACUSHNET, MA 02743-2205 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 13205-212 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 4, 2020 |
| Book Page | 13205/212 |
| Instrument | 10017 |
| Name | SOUTHERN MASSACHUSETTS CREDIT UNION |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2035 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ACUSHNET MA |
| Property Address | 78 JAMES ST, ACUSHNET, MA 02743-2205 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 13490-280 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 12, 2020 |
| Book Page | 13490/280 |
| Instrument | 28510 |
| Name | SOUTHERN MASSACHUSETTS CREDIT UNION |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2050 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 78 James St was $3,167, up 9,796.9% from the year before.
Source: Bristol County and Acushnet Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Bristol County |
| County Subdivision | Acushnet Town |
| Elementary School District | Acushnet School District (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Fairhaven/New Bedford School Districts in Acushnet (9-12) (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,167.00 (+9,796.88%) | $303,100 (+1.34%) Land $96,800 Building $205,400 | $476,636 |
| 2025 | $32.00 (-98.95%) | $299,100 (+11.44%) Land $92,800 Building $206,300 | |
| 2024 | $3,062.00 (+14.42%) | $268,400 (+20.36%) Land $88,700 Building $179,700 | |
| 2023 | $2,676.00 | $223,000 Land $80,700 Building $142,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 78 James St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1983.
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 Claims | 1 (1983) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 1983 · tidal / storm surge |
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 risk around 78 James St 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | ACUSHNET WATER DEPARTMENT serves 8,430 people · EPA ID MA4003000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CITY OF NEW BEDFORD DPI |
| Last State Inspection | May 2024 |
| Lead | 2 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 331 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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