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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential

87 WASHINGTON ST

NEW BEDFORD, MA 02740
6
Beds
3
Baths
2,600 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
2,945 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1873
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
12
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,619 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$408,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$76,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$332,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$408,400

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.24 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.26%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Two Family
CountyBristol
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.07
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Baseboard
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck

Transaction History(5)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
James B. Congdon Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Roosevelt Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.3 mi
H
New Bedford High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 mi

District: New Bedford School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02740These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.140
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.88
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.61

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.19%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.46,465
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.7,186 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$54,542
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$71,876
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.50 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.52%

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How this home compares

87 Washington St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Bigger than 82% of homes in Bristol County
  • Has a smaller lot than 97% of homes in Bristol County
  • Older than 98% of homes in Bristol County

How it measures up in New Bedford 02740

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in New Bedford 02740.

Living area2,600 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,791 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 77% of homes nearby

Lot size2,945 ft²
SmallerTypical 4,312 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 19% of homes nearby

Year built1873
OlderTypical 1909Newer

Newer than 7% of homes nearby

How 87 Washington St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNew Bedford 02740Bristol County
Living areabigger than2,600 ft²77% of homes82% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,945 ft²19% of homes3% of homes
Year builtnewer than18737% of homes2% of homes

About 87 Washington St

How big is 87 Washington St, New Bedford, MA?

87 Washington St, New Bedford, MA has 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,600 square feet of living space and a 0.07-acre lot.

When was 87 Washington St, New Bedford, MA built?

87 Washington St, New Bedford, MA was built in 1873, making it 153 years old. It is a two family home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 87 Washington St, New Bedford, MA?

87 Washington St, New Bedford, MA is assigned to James B. Congdon Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Roosevelt Middle School (middle), rated C-; New Bedford High School (high), rated F. All sit in New Bedford School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 87 Washington St, New Bedford, MA compare to other homes in New Bedford 02740?

Among the 9,709 homes in New Bedford 02740, it is bigger than 77% of them (2,600 ft² against a typical 1,791 ft²), its lot is bigger than 19% of them (2,945 ft² against a typical 4,312 ft²) and it is newer than 7% of them (1873 against a typical 1909). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 87 Washington St, New Bedford, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 87 Washington St, New Bedford, MA was $4,619. The county assessed it at $408,400.

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