Bristol County and New Bedford City property record for 79 Appleton St, New Bedford, MA 02745
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,312 sqft · built 1966 |
| Lot Size | 0.157 acres (6,843 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $282,000 (Aug 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $4,946 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | NEWB M:0127 L:0298 |
| Primary APN | NEWB M:0127 L:0298 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,312 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,140 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,312 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,312 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1966 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1966 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,843 sqft (0.157 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 20738 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 79 APPLETON ST |
| City | NEW BEDFORD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02745-2748 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA |
| Legal Lot Number | 298 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW BEDFORD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW BEDFORD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 650300 |
Source: Bristol County and New Bedford City records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 79 APPLETON ST, NEW BEDFORD, MA 02745-2748 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 11, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 11, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 22, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 8265 / 319 |
| Transfer Doc | 00010271-9 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $4,946.00 (+2.17%) | $437,300 (+8.4%) Land $129,500 Building $307,800 | $446,405 (+12.39%) |
| 2024 | $4,841.00 (+1.06%) | $403,400 (+20.35%) Land $129,500 Building $273,900 | $397,195 |
| 2023 | $4,790.00 | $335,200 Land $106,700 Building $228,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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 |
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 661 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 |
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