For sale

$299,900

257 Austin St, New Bedford, MA 02740

3beds

1,291sqft

$2,041/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1887

1,659 Square Feet Lot

$302,800 Zestimate^®

$232/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Functional layout

Welcome to this charming 3-bedroom, 1-bath cottage in New Bedford’s desirable West End! Offering approximately 1,200 square feet of living space, this home combines character with practical living. Enjoy the benefit of solar panels designed to help keep energy costs affordable, along with a fenced outdoor space perfect for gardening, relaxing, or entertaining. With three bedrooms and a functional layout, there’s plenty of room to make this home your own. Conveniently located near neighborhood amenities, shopping, dining, and major routes. A great opportunity to own in New Bedford come see all this cottage has to offer!

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1

Heating

Central, Oil

Cooling

Window Unit(s)

Appliances

Included: Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer

Features

Basement: Full,Interior Entry,Bulkhead
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,291
Total interior livable area: 1,291 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,291

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 1
Parking features: Off Street, Paved
Uncovered spaces: 1

Features

Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed

Lot

Size: 1,659 Square Feet
Features: Corner Lot

Details

Parcel number: 2896022
Zoning: RES

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Cottage
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Foundation: Granite

Condition

Year built: 1887

Utilities & green energy

Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities for property: for Gas Range

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Sidewalks

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: New Bedford

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $232/sqft
Tax assessed value: $300,000
Annual tax amount: $3,285
Date on market: 9/25/2026
Exclusions: Personal Property
Road surface type: Paved

Estimated market value

$302,800

$288,000 - $318,000

$2,216/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
9/7/2026	Listed for sale	$299,900+94.7%$232/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73572655 Report a problem
8/22/2018	Sold	$154,000+3.4%$119/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
7/2/2018	Pending sale	$149,000$115/sqft
Source: Coastal Realty #72334762 Report a problem
6/19/2018	Price change	$149,000-6.3%$115/sqft
Source: Coastal Realty #72334762 Report a problem
5/31/2018	Price change	$159,000-3.6%$123/sqft
Source: Coastal Realty #72334762 Report a problem
5/29/2018	Listed for sale	$165,000$128/sqft
Source: Coastal Realty #72334762 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$3,110 +7.4%	$275,000 +13.9%
2024	$2,897 +0.1%	$241,400 +19.2%
2023	$2,894 +11.7%	$202,500 +21.4%
2022	$2,592 +5.1%	$166,800 +5.4%
2021	$2,466 +1.1%	$158,200 +4.8%
2020	$2,440 +2.1%	$151,000 +4.1%
2019	$2,390 +6.7%	$145,100 +7.7%
2018	$2,240 +7.9%	$134,700 +8.3%
2017	$2,076 +6.8%	$124,400 +5.5%
2016	$1,944 +9.1%	$117,900 +4.1%
2015	$1,782 +7.2%	$113,300 +3.4%
2014	$1,662 +1.8%	$109,600 -3.8%
2013	$1,632 +0.9%	$113,900 -3.1%
2012	$1,617 -12.1%	$117,500 -17.7%
2011	$1,839 -7.8%	$142,800 -13.9%
2010	$1,995 +3.6%	$165,800 -1.4%
2009	$1,925 +5.4%	$168,100 -2.9%
2008	$1,827 +2.3%	$173,200
2007	$1,786 +35.1%	$173,200 +42.4%
2006	$1,322 -1.2%	$121,600 +3.3%
2005	$1,338 +2.9%	$117,700 +12%
2004	$1,300 +36.3%	$105,100 +61.4%
2003	$954 +3%	$65,100 +8.3%
2002	$926 +6.1%	$60,100 +11.7%
2000	$873 +23.1%	$53,800 +0.7%
1996	$709	$53,400