Own a piece of New Bedford history at 162 Elm Street—built in 1855 and one of the three oldest homes still standing on Elm St. This 2,182 sq ft, 4-bed, 2-bath cottage-style home features a gable roof, a curved front staircase, a second back staircase to the kitchen, and original details including a fireplace. Zoned MUB, it offers flexible residential or business use. Located in the downtown area just blocks from City Hall, courthouses, the Registry of Deeds, public library, Whaling Museum, and Waterfront. Close access to public transit, commuter rail, and highways. The home needs updating and restoration but offers incredible potential. It’s the largest single-family home < / = 325K currently for sale in the city.
Sold for $265,000
$265,000
162 Elm St, New Bedford, MA 02740
4beds
2,058sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1855
4,487 Square Feet Lot
$464,100 Zestimate®
$129/sqft
$2,702 Estimated rent
Home value
$464,100
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Listed by:
Deborah McLaughlin 508-965-1942,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Robert Paul Properties 508-991-6661
Bought with:
Matthew O'Hara
Prophet 8, LLC
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73420135
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bathroom
- Features: No
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,058
- Total interior livable area: 2,058 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,058
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Off Street, Unpaved
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Lot
- Size: 4,487 Square Feet
- Features: Other
Details
- Parcel number: M:0052 L:0304,2891999
- Zoning: MUB
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- See Remarks
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Other
Condition
- Year built: 1855
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Other (See Remarks)
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Medical Facility
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: New Bedford
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $129/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $384,100
- Annual tax amount: $4,344
- Date on market: 11/17/2025
- Listing terms: Other (See Remarks)
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/14/2025 | Sold | $265,000-18.5%$129/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73420135 Report a problem | ||
| 8/20/2025 | Listed for sale | $325,000$158/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73420135 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,344 -0.1% | $384,100 +6% |
| 2024 | $4,348 -2.3% | $362,300 +16.3% |
| 2023 | $4,450 +9.3% | $311,400 +18.9% |
| 2022 | $4,071 +3.1% | $262,000 +3.5% |
| 2021 | $3,947 -0.4% | $253,200 +3.3% |
| 2020 | $3,962 +1.6% | $245,200 +3.6% |
| 2019 | $3,898 +6.4% | $236,700 +7.4% |
| 2018 | $3,665 +11.4% | $220,400 +11.8% |
| 2017 | $3,291 +3.4% | $197,200 +2.1% |
| 2016 | $3,184 +8.5% | $193,100 +3.5% |
| 2015 | $2,935 +7.5% | $186,600 +3.7% |
| 2014 | $2,729 -0.4% | $180,000 -5.9% |
| 2013 | $2,741 +2.7% | $191,300 -1.3% |
| 2012 | $2,668 +3.2% | $193,900 -3.4% |
| 2011 | $2,586 -2% | $200,800 -8.5% |
| 2010 | $2,639 +6.3% | $219,400 +1.2% |
| 2009 | $2,482 +10.1% | $216,800 +1.5% |
| 2008 | $2,255 -0.7% | $213,700 -3% |
| 2007 | $2,272 +34.6% | $220,400 +41.9% |
| 2006 | $1,688 +15.9% | $155,300 +21.2% |
| 2005 | $1,456 +4.1% | $128,100 +13.3% |
| 2004 | $1,399 -4.3% | $113,100 +13.4% |
| 2003 | $1,462 -4.8% | $99,700 |
| 2002 | $1,536 +47% | $99,700 +54.8% |
| 2000 | $1,045 +17% | $64,400 -4.3% |
| 1996 | $893 | $67,300 |
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Neighborhood: 02740
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