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    • Price cut: $20.9K (7/1)
    $359,000

    278 Palmer St, New Bedford, MA 02740

    4beds
    1,550sqft
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    $2,321/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1893
    0 Square Feet Lot
    $365,200 Zestimate®
    $232/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Swimming poolGenerous driveway
    !! PRICE REDUCTION MOTIVATIE SELLERS!! Welcome to New Bedfords lovely West End This Lovely 4 bedroom 1 bath Home is perfect for the Large Family and entertaining its generous driveway, Swimming pool and 2 car garage. EV vehicle Hook up wired in. ideally located in New Bedford’s desirable West End. This home offers a perfect blend of convenience and lifestyle Students/Professionals/History and Nature lovers are just steps from Buttonwood Park and Zoo, minutes from the city’s historic downtown, and a short drive to sandy beaches. Commuters will appreciate quick access to the new MBTA South Coast Rail station with direct service to Boston, while nearby shops, restaurants, and medical facilities keep daily needs close at hand. Location Highlights: • Buttonwood Park & Zoo 0.3 miles / 5 min walk • St. Luke’s Hospital – ~1.0 mile / 5 min drive or 20 min walk • Downtown New Bedford & Waterfront 2.5 miles / 8–10 min drive • East Beach 3.5 Close to Elementary, Middle, and Highscho
    59 days
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    Likely to sell faster than

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    Listed by:

    Brian Tregoning 617-233-6318,

    StartPoint Realty 978-422-3999,

    Brian Tregoning 617-233-6318

    Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73525663

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 4
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      Heating
      • Hot Water
      Cooling
      • Window Unit(s)
      Appliances
      • Included: Electric Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator
      Features
      • Central Vacuum
      • Basement: Full,Partially Finished
      • Has fireplace: No
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,550
      • Total interior livable area: 1,550 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 1,550
      • Finished area below ground: 848

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 7
      • Parking features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Assigned
      • Garage spaces: 2
      • Uncovered spaces: 5
      Features
      • Patio & porch: Porch
      • Exterior features: Porch
      • Waterfront features: Ocean, 1 to 2 Mile To Beach
      Lot
      • Size: 0 Square Feet
      Details
      • Parcel number: 2891253
      • Zoning: R-!

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Colonial
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Foundation: Granite
      Condition
      • Year built: 1893

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public
      • Utilities for property: for Gas Range

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station
      • Subdivision: West End
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: New Bedford

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $232/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $383,700
      • Annual tax amount: $4,340
      • Date on market: 5/28/2026
      • Listing terms: Contract

        Estimated market value

        $365,200

        $347,000 - $383,000

        $2,497/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        7/1/2026Price change$359,000-5.5%$232/sqft
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        6/25/2026Price change$379,900-1.1%$245/sqft
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        6/20/2026Price change$384,000-0.2%$248/sqft
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        6/16/2026Price change$384,900-1.1%$248/sqft
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        5/28/2026Listed for sale$389,000+23.5%$251/sqft
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        5/28/2021Sold$315,000+86.4%$203/sqft
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        5/29/2015Sold$169,000$109/sqft
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        4/5/2015Price change$169,000-0.1%$109/sqft
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        3/11/2015Price change$169,200-0.1%$109/sqft
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        2/19/2015Price change$169,300-0.1%$109/sqft
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        1/15/2015Price change$169,400-0.1%$109/sqft
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        1/2/2015Listed for sale$169,500-2.8%$109/sqft
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        10/11/2014Listing removed$174,400$113/sqft
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        9/29/2014Price change$174,400-0.1%$113/sqft
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        9/8/2014Price change$174,500-2.8%$113/sqft
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        8/12/2014Price change$179,500-0.2%$116/sqft
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        6/2/2014Price change$179,900+0.3%$116/sqft
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        2/28/2014Pending sale$179,400$116/sqft
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        2/28/2014Listed for sale$179,400$116/sqft
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        1/3/2014Listing removed$179,400$116/sqft
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        11/30/2013Price change$179,400-0.1%$116/sqft
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        11/14/2013Price change$179,500-0.1%$116/sqft
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        10/29/2013Price change$179,700-0.1%$116/sqft
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        10/17/2013Price change$179,800-0.1%$116/sqft
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        10/7/2013Price change$179,900-2.3%$116/sqft
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        10/4/2013Listed for sale$184,200+41.7%$119/sqft
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        5/20/2011Sold$130,000$84/sqft
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        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$4,340 +10.3%$383,700 +17%
        2024$3,936 -3.7%$328,000 +14.7%
        2023$4,086 +21.7%$285,900 +32.3%
        2022$3,358 +5.8%$216,100 +6.1%
        2021$3,174 +5%$203,600 +8.9%
        2020$3,022 +4.4%$187,000 +6.4%
        2019$2,895 +7.6%$175,800 +8.7%
        2018$2,691 +5.1%$161,800 +5.5%
        2017$2,560 +4.5%$153,400 +3.3%
        2016$2,449 +11.8%$148,500 +6.6%
        2015$2,191 +5.3%$139,300 +1.5%
        2014$2,080 -0.5%$137,200 -6%
        2013$2,091 -3%$145,900 -6.9%
        2012$2,156 -12.2%$156,700 -17.8%
        2011$2,456 -1.8%$190,700 -8.3%
        2010$2,501 +5.2%$207,900 +0.1%
        2009$2,377 +9.1%$207,600 +0.5%
        2008$2,179 -2%$206,500 -4.2%
        2007$2,223 +2.9%$215,600 +8.5%
        2006$2,161 +0.3%$198,800 +4.9%
        2005$2,155 +4.5%$189,500 +13.6%
        2004$2,063 +4.6%$166,800 +23.9%
        2003$1,973 +6%$134,600 +11.4%
        2002$1,862 +18.9%$120,800 +25.2%
        2000$1,566 +20.9%$96,500 -1.1%
        1996$1,295 $97,600
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 02740

        Getting around

        82 / 100
        Very Walkable
        39 / 100
        Some Transit
        52 / 100
        Bikeable

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