Nestled in New Bedford's West End, 253 Hillman Street is a classic Cape-style home featuring 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom across a practical and inviting layout. The home boasts spacious living and dining areas filled with natural light and hardwood floors that add timeless character. While the interior awaits your personal touch, the layout is efficient and ready for everyday living. A fenced-in yard offers space for outdoor relaxation or gardening, & paved driveway adds convenience. With easy access to Buttonwood park & nearby schools this property is a great opportunity to settle into a well-established neighborhood and make it your own.
Sold for $365,000
$365,000
253 Hillman St, New Bedford, MA 02740
3beds
1,335sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1903
2,640 Square Feet Lot
$399,900 Zestimate®
$273/sqft
$2,355 Estimated rent
Home value
$399,900
$364,000 - $440,000
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Outdoor relaxationPaved drivewayHardwood floorsFenced-in yardNatural light
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Listed by:
Ricardo Real Estate Group 781-831-1060,
Keller Williams South Watuppa 508-677-3233,
Pedro Morais 508-264-4169
Bought with:
Ricardo Real Estate Group
Keller Williams South Watuppa
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73359459
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
Bathroom 1
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Radiant, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Features
- Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
- Basement: Interior Entry,Sump Pump,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,335
- Total interior livable area: 1,335 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,335
- Finished area below ground: 500
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Paved Drive, Paved
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch, Patio
- Exterior features: Porch, Patio, Fenced Yard
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 2,640 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: M:0057 L:0251,2892833
- Zoning: RA
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Foundation: Stone, Granite
- Roof: Asphalt/Composition Shingles
Condition
- Year built: 1903
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: New Bedford
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $273/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $271,000
- Annual tax amount: $3,252
- Date on market: 1/6/2026
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/11/2025 | Sold | $365,000$273/sqft |
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| 4/20/2025 | Contingent | $365,000$273/sqft |
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| 4/14/2025 | Listed for sale | $365,000+93.1%$273/sqft |
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| 12/3/2007 | Sold | $189,000+21.2%$142/sqft |
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| 6/19/2003 | Sold | $156,000+67.2%$117/sqft |
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| 2/26/2003 | Sold | $93,300+60.9%$70/sqft |
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| 4/8/1998 | Sold | $58,000$43/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,852 +18.5% | $340,600 +25.7% |
| 2024 | $3,252 -15.7% | $271,000 +0.4% |
| 2023 | $3,857 +11.7% | $269,900 +21.5% |
| 2022 | $3,453 +4.1% | $222,200 +4.4% |
| 2021 | $3,318 +5.3% | $212,800 +9.1% |
| 2020 | $3,151 +5.5% | $195,000 +7.5% |
| 2019 | $2,988 +8.5% | $181,400 +9.5% |
| 2018 | $2,754 +8.2% | $165,600 +8.6% |
| 2017 | $2,545 +6.9% | $152,500 +5.6% |
| 2016 | $2,381 +7.8% | $144,400 +2.8% |
| 2015 | $2,208 +6.6% | $140,400 +2.7% |
| 2014 | $2,072 +3.2% | $136,700 -2.4% |
| 2013 | $2,008 +0.1% | $140,100 -3.9% |
| 2012 | $2,006 -7% | $145,800 -12.9% |
| 2011 | $2,156 -4.3% | $167,400 -10.7% |
| 2010 | $2,254 +5.8% | $187,400 +0.7% |
| 2009 | $2,131 +5.6% | $186,100 -2.7% |
| 2008 | $2,018 +1.4% | $191,300 -0.9% |
| 2007 | $1,991 +19.1% | $193,100 +25.6% |
| 2006 | $1,672 +6.8% | $153,800 +11.8% |
| 2005 | $1,565 +12% | $137,600 +21.9% |
| 2004 | $1,397 +18.5% | $112,900 +40.4% |
| 2003 | $1,179 +43.3% | $80,400 +50.6% |
| 2002 | $823 -7.8% | $53,400 -2.9% |
| 2000 | $893 -2.3% | $55,000 -20.2% |
| 1996 | $914 | $68,900 |
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Neighborhood: 02740
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- 3/10Sgt Wm H Carney AcademyGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 3/10Keith Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 1/10New Bedford High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
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