96 Ward St, Acushnet, MA 02743 Property Records

Bristol County and Acushnet Town property record for 96 Ward St, Acushnet, MA 02743

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,182 sqft · built 2018
Lot Size	0.786 acres (34,256 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$130,000 (May 2018)
Tax Bill	$6,405 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Aug 2019 Refinance Apr 2019 Refinance + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`ACUS 24.416.417`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`ACUS 24.416.417`
Alternative APN	`24.416.417`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,182 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	4,907 sqft
Basement Area	1,091 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,091 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2018
Effective Year Built	Effective 2018
Architectural Style	Colonial
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	34,256 sqft (0.786 acres)
Garage Type	Attached

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Oil

Location & Zoning

Account Number	24.416.417
Street Address	96 WARD ST
City	ACUSHNET
State	MA
Zip	02743-2530
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Jurisdiction	ACUSHNET MA
Township / Civil Division	ACUSHNET
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1006
Census Tract	654200

Owner

96 Ward St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2018.

Source: Bristol County and Acushnet Town records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	96 WARD ST, ACUSHNET, MA 02743-2530
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Aug 7, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
Apr 11, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance TAUNTON FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
Aug 14, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance SOUTHERN MASSACHUSETTS CREDIT UNION
May 22, 2018	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer TAUNTON FCU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	May 22, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	May 22, 2018 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jan 8, 2015
Deed Book / Page	12449 / 13
Transfer Doc	0012449-13
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

August 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	ACUSHNET MA
Property Address	96 WARD ST, ACUSHNET, MA 02743-2530
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	12884-248
Date	Aug 7, 2019
Book Page	12884/248
Instrument	17488

Lender

Name	UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Sep 1, 2049

April 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	ACUSHNET MA
Property Address	96 WARD ST, ACUSHNET, MA 02743-2530
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	12760-115
Date	Apr 11, 2019
Book Page	12760/115
Instrument	7313

Lender

Name	TAUNTON FEDERAL CREDIT UNION

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	241 Months
Due	May 1, 2039

August 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	ACUSHNET MA
Property Address	96 WARD ST, ACUSHNET, MA 02743-2530
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	13344-333
Date	Aug 14, 2020
Book Page	13344/333
Instrument	19144

Lender

Name	SOUTHERN MASSACHUSETTS CREDIT UNION

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Sep 1, 2050

May 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	ACUSHNET MA
Recording Date	May 22, 2018
Property Address	96 WARD ST, ACUSHNET, MA 02743-2530
Document Number	12449-13
Book / Page	12449 / 13
Instrument	10658
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 11, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$17.17
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	96 WARD ST, ACUSHNET, MA 02743-2530

Mortgage

Document Number	124490015
Date	May 22, 2018
Instrument	12449/0015

Lender

Name	TAUNTON FCU
Type	Credit Union

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record
Term	372 Months
Due	May 22, 2049

Interest

Rate	4.25%
Max Rate At Change	70.1%
Max Rate	2.75%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 96 Ward St was $6,405, up 9,753.8% from the year before.

Source: Bristol County and Acushnet Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$6,405.00 (+9,753.85%)	$612,900 (+0.84%) Land $122,400 Building $481,900	$573,230 (+8.02%)
2025	$65.00 (-98.97%)	$607,800 (+9.71%) Land $117,300 Building $490,500	$530,670
2024	$6,321.00 (+0.49%)	$554,000 (+5.68%) Land $112,200 Building $441,800
2023	$6,290.00	$524,200 Land $102,000 Building $422,200

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 96 Ward St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1978.

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 Policies	1 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	1 (1978)
Most Recent Claim	Jan 1978 · 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

Wildfire risk around 96 Ward 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.

Drinking Water

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

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 65 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.

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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