Bristol County and New Bedford City property record for 9 Nelson St, New Bedford, MA 02744
| Property Type | Triplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 9 bd · 3 ba · 3,300 sqft · built 1904 |
| Lot Size | 0.074 acres (3,202 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $299,200 (May 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $5,345 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | NEWB M:0020 L:0298 |
| Primary APN | NEWB M:0020 L:0298 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 9 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 15 Rooms |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,300 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,696 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,100 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,100 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1904 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1904 |
| Architectural Style | Triplex |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,202 sqft (0.074 acres) |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 2464 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 9 NELSON ST |
| City | NEW BEDFORD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02744-3174 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex |
| Local Zoning Code | RC |
| Legal Lot Number | 298 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW BEDFORD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW BEDFORD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 652500 |
9 Nelson St, a triplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2006.
Source: Bristol County and New Bedford City records, as of April 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 9 NELSON ST, NEW BEDFORD, MA 02744-3174 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Al (and Others) |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 19, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 19, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 3, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 8145 / 176 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW BEDFORD MA |
| Property Address | 9 NELSON ST, NEW BEDFORD, MA 02744-3174 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 10, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 13641-264 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 9, 2021 |
| Book Page | 13641/264 |
| Instrument | 4222 |
| Name | SECRETARY HOUSING URBAN DEVELOPMENT |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 265 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2043 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 9 Nelson St was $5,345, up 10.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,345.00 (+10.78%) | $472,600 (+17.53%) Land $77,000 Building $395,600 |
| 2024 | $4,825.00 (+11.51%) | $402,100 (+32.79%) Land $72,200 Building $329,900 |
| 2023 | $4,327.00 | $302,800 Land $61,600 Building $241,200 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 9 Nelson St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 35 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 35 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2015–2019) |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2019 · other causes |
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.
The area around 9 Nelson 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 699 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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