This 6 room, 3 bed, 1 bath, cottage style home was built in 1919 and sits on a 4,400 square foot lot. On the exterior the home has an asphalt roof, vinyl siding, paved driveway, porch, and a detached one car garage. Area amenities include easy access to highways, public transportation, shopping, schools, medical facilities, houses of worship, parks, and golf courses. Furnace and Hot Water Heater replaced in 2021.Possible 1st time homebuyer, but may be best suited for an investor. Client would like to leave some furniture as part of the sale if possible, but can negotiate.
Sold for $300,000
$300,000
242 Central Ave, New Bedford, MA 02745
3beds
1,248sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1919
4,400 Square Feet Lot
$394,400 Zestimate®
$240/sqft
$2,371 Estimated rent
Home value
$394,400
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Cottage style homeEasy access to highwaysMedical facilitiesDetached one car garagePaved drivewayHouses of worshipVinyl siding
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Listed by:
Peter Lantz 774-992-8126,
USA Realty Group 508-998-8858,
Raymond C. Lantz Jr. 508-728-8008
Bought with:
Stephanie Fajardo
LAER Realty Partners / Rose Homes & Real Estate
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73187203
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bathroom
- Features: No
Heating
- Baseboard
Cooling
- None
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,248
- Total interior livable area: 1,248 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
- Garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Exterior features: Porch
- Frontage length: 40.00
Lot
- Size: 4,400 Square Feet
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 109161,2900935
- Zoning: RB
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage,Other (See Remarks)
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1919
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Other (See Remarks)
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, University
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: New Bedford
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $240/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $248,800
- Annual tax amount: $3,555
- Date on market: 12/7/2025
- Listing terms: Contract
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/20/2024 | Sold | $300,000-6.3%$240/sqft |
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| 1/18/2024 | Contingent | $320,000$256/sqft |
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| 12/13/2023 | Listed for sale | $320,000$256/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,480 -5.6% | $307,700 +0.2% |
| 2024 | $3,686 +3.7% | $307,200 +23.5% |
| 2023 | $3,555 +7.7% | $248,800 +17.1% |
| 2022 | $3,301 +2.5% | $212,400 +2.9% |
| 2021 | $3,219 -2.6% | $206,500 +1% |
| 2020 | $3,305 +4.6% | $204,500 +6.6% |
| 2019 | $3,159 +4.2% | $191,800 +5.2% |
| 2018 | $3,033 +9.3% | $182,400 +9.7% |
| 2017 | $2,776 +6.2% | $166,300 +4.9% |
| 2016 | $2,614 +7.8% | $158,500 +2.9% |
| 2015 | $2,424 +11.3% | $154,100 +7.3% |
| 2014 | $2,177 -2.4% | $143,600 -7.7% |
| 2013 | $2,230 -1.5% | $155,600 -5.5% |
| 2012 | $2,265 +4.4% | $164,600 -2.3% |
| 2011 | $2,169 -7.4% | $168,400 -13.5% |
| 2010 | $2,342 +4.3% | $194,700 -0.7% |
| 2009 | $2,245 +3.7% | $196,100 -4.4% |
| 2008 | $2,164 -1.3% | $205,100 -3.6% |
| 2007 | $2,193 +16% | $212,700 +22.2% |
| 2006 | $1,891 +7.6% | $174,000 +12.6% |
| 2005 | $1,757 -0.3% | $154,500 +8.4% |
| 2004 | $1,763 +6.3% | $142,500 +26% |
| 2003 | $1,658 +25.5% | $113,100 +32% |
| 2002 | $1,321 +0.4% | $85,700 +5.7% |
| 2000 | $1,316 +0.6% | $81,100 -17.7% |
| 1996 | $1,308 | $98,600 |
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Neighborhood: 02745
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GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Abraham Lincoln Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.1 mi
- 3/10Normandin Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 1/10New Bedford High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Ashley School
- Middle: Normandin Middl
- High: Nb High
Source: MLS PIN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Bristol County
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