This home is larger than it appears. 4 bedroom and 2 full bathrooms with a finished bonus room in the basement. Vinyl siding. Upgraded electrical panel. The roof is 10 years old. Off street parking for two vehicles and plenty of on street parking available. Alarm system. New Refrigerator. Comes with washer and dryer. Fenced in backyard with a patio and rear slider. This home WILL pass FHA. Mass save completed an insulation update in the attic space.
Sold for $440,000
$440,000
197 Potter St, New Bedford, MA 02740
4beds
1,600sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1973
3,576 Square Feet Lot
$470,200 Zestimate®
$275/sqft
$2,419 Estimated rent
Home value
$470,200
$423,000 - $522,000
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New refrigeratorRear sliderFenced in backyard
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Listed by:
Jeffrey Hathaway 617-755-5333,
Seaport Realty 508-742-6387
Bought with:
Andrea Garcia Saliceti
Keller Williams South Watuppa
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73349472
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
Features
- Internet Available - Broadband
- Flooring: Tile, Carpet
- Basement: Partial
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,600
- Total interior livable area: 1,600 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,600
- Finished area below ground: 150
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Paved Drive, Off Street
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Fenced Yard
- Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed,Fenced
Lot
- Size: 3,576 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: M:0082 L:0005,2896690
- Zoning: RB
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1973
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Oven
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Highway Access, Public School
- Security: Security System
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: New Bedford
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $275/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $296,700
- Annual tax amount: $3,560
- Date on market: 1/16/2026
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/3/2025 | Sold | $440,000+7.3%$275/sqft |
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| 3/25/2025 | Listed for sale | $409,900+17.4%$256/sqft |
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| 10/2/2022 | Listing removed | $349,000$218/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73022653 Report a problem | ||
| 8/8/2022 | Listed for sale | $349,000+116.1%$218/sqft |
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| 10/7/2003 | Sold | $161,501+53.8%$101/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 2/8/2002 | Sold | $105,012+20%$66/sqft |
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| 7/9/1999 | Sold | $87,500+75%$55/sqft |
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| 12/4/1998 | Sold | $50,000-44.4%$31/sqft |
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| 8/31/1988 | Sold | $90,000$56/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,969 +11.5% | $350,900 +18.3% |
| 2024 | $3,560 -7% | $296,700 +10.7% |
| 2023 | $3,830 +12.2% | $268,000 +22% |
| 2022 | $3,413 +4.2% | $219,600 +4.5% |
| 2021 | $3,277 +4.5% | $210,200 +8.4% |
| 2020 | $3,135 +2.8% | $194,000 +4.8% |
| 2019 | $3,049 +7.9% | $185,100 +8.9% |
| 2018 | $2,827 +7.7% | $170,000 +8.1% |
| 2017 | $2,624 +4.5% | $157,200 +3.2% |
| 2016 | $2,511 +7.9% | $152,300 +2.9% |
| 2015 | $2,328 +6.5% | $148,000 +2.6% |
| 2014 | $2,186 +1% | $144,200 -4.6% |
| 2013 | $2,165 +0.1% | $151,100 -3.8% |
| 2012 | $2,162 -6% | $157,100 -12% |
| 2011 | $2,300 -1.7% | $178,600 -8.1% |
| 2010 | $2,339 +5.5% | $194,400 +0.4% |
| 2009 | $2,218 +4.8% | $193,700 -3.4% |
| 2008 | $2,116 +2.3% | $200,600 |
| 2007 | $2,068 +5.1% | $200,600 +10.8% |
| 2006 | $1,967 +11.2% | $181,000 +16.3% |
| 2005 | $1,769 +21.2% | $155,600 +31.9% |
| 2004 | $1,460 -5.9% | $118,000 +11.5% |
| 2003 | $1,551 +4.9% | $105,800 +10.2% |
| 2002 | $1,479 +13.1% | $96,000 +19.1% |
| 2000 | $1,308 +16.5% | $80,600 -4.7% |
| 1996 | $1,123 | $84,600 |
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Neighborhood: 02740
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