Welcome to this charming Colonial style home in New Bedford! This 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom home exudes character and boasts hardwood floors throughout, adding a touch of timelessness. The living room flows seamlessly into the dining room, featuring a built-in china cabinet and practical pocket doors that allow for versatility in your living space. The kitchen is a functional space, offering ample cabinet storage, a gas range, and center island with seating for two – perfect for both everyday meals and entertaining. Upstairs, you'll find all three bedrooms, each with hardwood floors and closets for added convenience. The spacious full bathroom off the hallway has a shower/tub and linen closet and completes level 2. This property is perfectly situated between New Bedford's West Beach, Davy's Beach, and East Beach! Plus, with easy access to Route 6 and 195, you'll have convenient connections to all that the area has to offer. This one is a must see!!
Sold for $355,000
$355,000
157 Butler St, New Bedford, MA 02744
3beds
1,737sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1913
8,224 Square Feet Lot
$469,200 Zestimate®
$204/sqft
$2,171 Estimated rent
Home value
$469,200
$441,000 - $502,000
$2,171/mo
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Center islandHardwood floorsBuilt-in china cabinetLinen closetPractical pocket doorsAmple cabinet storage
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Listed by:
Bradford Thelin 508-817-1665,
Lamacchia Realty, Inc. 508-677-3629
Bought with:
Team ROSO
RE/MAX Vantage
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73161325
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Cable Hookup
- Level: Second
- Area: 161.28
- Dimensions: 12.6 x 12.8
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Cable Hookup
- Level: Second
- Area: 144.9
- Dimensions: 12.6 x 11.5
Bedroom 3
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Cable Hookup
- Level: Second
- Area: 139.86
- Dimensions: 12.6 x 11.1
Primary bathroom
- Features: No
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Closet - Linen, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Level: Second
- Area: 139.99
- Dimensions: 12.6 x 11.11
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 191.26
- Dimensions: 14.6 x 13.1
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Kitchen Island, Gas Stove
- Level: First
- Area: 173.65
- Dimensions: 15.1 x 11.5
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Cable Hookup
- Level: First
- Area: 159.96
- Dimensions: 12.4 x 12.9
Heating
- Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Basement
Features
- Entrance Foyer
- Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Full,Walk-Out Access,Interior Entry,Concrete,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,737
- Total interior livable area: 1,737 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Detached, Paved Drive, Paved
- Garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch - Enclosed
- Exterior features: Porch - Enclosed, Rain Gutters, Fruit Trees
- Waterfront features: 1/2 to 1 Mile To Beach
Lot
- Size: 8,224 Square Feet
- Features: Corner Lot, Level
Details
- Foundation area: 0
- Parcel number: M:0012 L:0174,2883992
- Zoning: RB
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1913
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: New Bedford
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $204/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $318,700
- Annual tax amount: $4,554
- Date on market: 1/6/2026
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/9/2023 | Sold | $355,000+1.7%$204/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73161325 Report a problem | ||
| 9/26/2023 | Contingent | $349,000$201/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73161325 Report a problem | ||
| 9/20/2023 | Listed for sale | $349,000+241.5%$201/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73161325 Report a problem | ||
| 9/18/1997 | Sold | $102,200$59/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,964 -8.6% | $350,500 -3% |
| 2024 | $4,338 -4.7% | $361,500 +13.4% |
| 2023 | $4,554 +8.2% | $318,700 +17.7% |
| 2022 | $4,207 +3.8% | $270,700 +4.1% |
| 2021 | $4,053 +6.5% | $260,000 +10.4% |
| 2020 | $3,806 +4.2% | $235,500 +6.2% |
| 2019 | $3,651 +8.1% | $221,700 +9.2% |
| 2018 | $3,376 +3.7% | $203,000 +4% |
| 2017 | $3,256 +4.4% | $195,100 +3.2% |
| 2016 | $3,118 +6.2% | $189,100 +1.3% |
| 2015 | $2,937 +3% | $186,700 -0.7% |
| 2014 | $2,852 +0.8% | $188,100 -4.7% |
| 2013 | $2,829 +0.5% | $197,400 -3.5% |
| 2012 | $2,814 -0.9% | $204,500 -7.3% |
| 2011 | $2,840 -0.9% | $220,500 -7.4% |
| 2010 | $2,866 -0.6% | $238,200 -5.4% |
| 2009 | $2,882 +4.2% | $251,700 -4% |
| 2008 | $2,765 +2.3% | $262,100 |
| 2007 | $2,702 +2.5% | $262,100 +8.1% |
| 2006 | $2,635 +0.1% | $242,400 +4.7% |
| 2005 | $2,632 +3.4% | $231,500 +12.5% |
| 2004 | $2,545 -2.5% | $205,700 +15.6% |
| 2003 | $2,609 +18.5% | $178,000 +24.6% |
| 2002 | $2,201 +43.5% | $142,800 +51.1% |
| 2000 | $1,534 +3.6% | $94,500 -15.2% |
| 1996 | $1,480 | $111,500 |
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Neighborhood: 02744
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GreatSchools rating
- 5/10William H Taylor Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 3/10Roosevelt Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 1/10New Bedford High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.2 mi
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- Massachusetts
- Bristol County
- New Bedford
- 02744
- 157 Butler St
