Bristol County and Acushnet Town property record for 97 James St, Acushnet, MA 02743
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,237 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.241 acres (10,502 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,610 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | ACUS 15.185 |
| Primary APN | ACUS 15.185 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,237 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,836 sqft |
| Basement Area | 486 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 486 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,502 sqft (0.241 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 15.185 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 97 JAMES ST |
| City | ACUSHNET |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02743-2219 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | ACUSHNET MA |
| Township / Civil Division | ACUSHNET |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 654200 |
97 James St is held in a trust since April 2016.
Source: Bristol County and Acushnet Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 30153, ACUSHNET, MA 02743-0153 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 28, 2016 |
| Deed Sale | Apr 28, 2016 |
| Deed Document Number | 20169020 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11669 / 152 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 97 James St was $3,610, up 10,517.6% 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 | $3,610.00 (+10,517.65%) | $345,500 (+6.64%) Land $102,400 Building $233,300 | $377,530 (+32.51%) |
| 2025 | $34.00 (-99.03%) | $324,000 (+5.95%) Land $98,200 Building $225,800 | $284,905 |
| 2024 | $3,489.00 | $305,800 Land $93,900 Building $211,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 97 James St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 risk around 97 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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