Discover timeless charm in this colonial gem near Buttonwood Park! This 3 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home features a formal dining room, inviting living room, and a fully equipped kitchen. Recent updates include a new roof (December 2023) and professional paint throughout the first floor (February 2024). Unwind on the covered porch, enjoy off street parking, and explore the historic allure of downtown New Bedford close by featuring restaurants, museums, parks and much more in the Whaling City! Don't miss out on this residence! First showings at Open House on 2/17/24 from 12pm-2pm.
Sold for $375,000
$375,000
253 Brownell St, New Bedford, MA 02740
3beds
1,356sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1910
1,799 Square Feet Lot
$423,400 Zestimate®
$277/sqft
$2,473 Estimated rent
Home value
$423,400
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Covered porchFormal dining roomFully equipped kitchenNew roofStreet parking
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Listed by:
Team ROSO 508-951-4104,
RE/MAX Vantage 774-992-0297,
Anne Bousquet 508-525-0037
Bought with:
The Mathew J. Arruda Group
Compass
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73202032
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Level: First
Family room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Flooring: Wood, Tile
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,356
- Total interior livable area: 1,356 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Off Street
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Exterior features: Porch
Lot
- Size: 1,799 Square Feet
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: M:0050 L:0413,2891429
- Zoning: RA
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1910
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: West End - Buttonwood Park
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: New Bedford
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $277/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $277,900
- Annual tax amount: $3,335
- Date on market: 12/28/2025
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/28/2024 | Sold | $375,000+4.2%$277/sqft |
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| 3/1/2024 | Contingent | $359,900$265/sqft |
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| 2/13/2024 | Listed for sale | $359,900+100.1%$265/sqft |
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| 1/11/2019 | Listing removed | $179,900$133/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 Signature Properties #72424772 Report a problem | ||
| 11/16/2018 | Listed for sale | $179,900+41.7%$133/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 Signature Properties #72424772 Report a problem | ||
| 5/28/2010 | Sold | $127,000-36.5%$94/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 4/10/2009 | Listing removed | $199,900$147/sqft |
Source: NCI #70888890 Report a problem | ||
| 3/21/2009 | Listed for sale | $199,900+14.2%$147/sqft |
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| 4/2/2004 | Sold | $175,000$129/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,524 +5.7% | $311,600 +12.1% |
| 2024 | $3,335 -2.1% | $277,900 +16.6% |
| 2023 | $3,407 +8% | $238,400 +17.4% |
| 2022 | $3,155 +4.2% | $203,000 +4.5% |
| 2021 | $3,028 +0% | $194,200 +3.7% |
| 2020 | $3,027 +3.3% | $187,300 +5.3% |
| 2019 | $2,930 +5% | $177,900 +6% |
| 2018 | $2,791 +2.4% | $167,800 +2.8% |
| 2017 | $2,725 +4% | $163,300 +2.8% |
| 2016 | $2,620 +6.1% | $158,900 +1.2% |
| 2015 | $2,470 +15.5% | $157,000 +11.3% |
| 2014 | $2,138 -2.8% | $141,000 -8.1% |
| 2013 | $2,200 +3.1% | $153,500 -1% |
| 2012 | $2,134 -8.3% | $155,100 -14.1% |
| 2011 | $2,326 -2.8% | $180,600 -9.2% |
| 2010 | $2,392 +2.1% | $198,800 -2.8% |
| 2009 | $2,342 +7.1% | $204,500 -1.3% |
| 2008 | $2,186 -0.3% | $207,200 -2.5% |
| 2007 | $2,192 +23.8% | $212,600 +30.6% |
| 2006 | $1,770 +8.7% | $162,800 +13.7% |
| 2005 | $1,628 +12% | $143,200 +21.9% |
| 2004 | $1,453 +18.1% | $117,500 +40% |
| 2003 | $1,230 +4.1% | $83,900 +9.4% |
| 2002 | $1,182 +16.9% | $76,700 +23.1% |
| 2000 | $1,011 -1.8% | $62,300 -19.7% |
| 1996 | $1,030 | $77,600 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 02740
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Betsey B Winslow Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 3/10Keith Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 1/10New Bedford High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: New Bedford Hs
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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