SO MUCH MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE! Property close to Buttonwood Park & Zoo, offers an incredible amount of space & amenities for the price! First floor offers a seamless flow between the kitchen, dining & living room, plus a bedroom & full bath for convenient main-level living. Located upstairs are 3 spacious bedrooms & another full bath. Rich hardwood floors span throughout both levels. Cost-saving features include: solar panels to keep utility bills low (see disclosure & attached documents); wall-mounted high-efficiency Navien tankless water heater/boiler (2016); partially finished basement w/heated bonus room and 1/4 bath; and many plumbing upgrades. Step outside and the amenities keep coming...an oversized 2-car garage w/workshop, a large back deck and brick patio for outdoor entertaining, off-street parking for 6+ vehicles. Close to St Luke's Hospital, MBTA Commuter Rail, beaches and fine waterfront dining! This NB gem combines efficiency & extras you won't find at this price point!
Sold for $449,900
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$449,900
388 Reed St, New Bedford, MA 02740
4beds
1,767sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1890
5,158 Square Feet Lot
$463,300 Zestimate®
$255/sqft
$2,123 Estimated rent
Home value
$463,300
$422,000 - $514,000
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Brick patioLarge back deckHardwood floors
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Listed by:
Judith Frenette 508-525-5083,
Coastal Realty 508-990-4280,
Jay Frenette 508-215-7789
Bought with:
Ana Pineda
Century 21 Signature Properties
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73431664
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Wood
- Level: Main,First
Bedroom 2
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Wood
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Wood
- Level: Second
Bedroom 4
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood
- Level: Second
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Level: Main,First
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Level: Second
Bathroom 3
- Features: Bathroom - 1/4
- Level: Basement
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Wood
- Level: Main,First
Kitchen
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Wood, Kitchen Island, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Stove, Breezeway
- Level: Main,First
Living room
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Wood
- Level: Main,First
Heating
- Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Washer, Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator
- Laundry: In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Bonus Room, Finish - Sheetrock
- Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Storm Window(s), Screens
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished,Walk-Out Access,Interior Entry,Concrete
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,767
- Total interior livable area: 1,767 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,447
- Finished area below ground: 320
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 7
- Parking features: Detached, Storage, Workshop in Garage, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
- Garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 5
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch, Deck - Wood
- Exterior features: Porch, Deck - Wood, Rain Gutters, Screens, Stone Wall
Lot
- Size: 5,158 Square Feet
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: M:0050 L:0040,2891094
- Zoning: RB
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other (See Remarks)
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1890
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Green energy
- Energy generation: Solar
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, Sidewalks
- Subdivision: Buttonwood Park
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: New Bedford
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $255/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $386,800
- Annual tax amount: $4,375
- Date on market: 12/27/2025
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/20/2025 | Sold | $449,900$255/sqft |
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| 10/7/2025 | Contingent | $449,900$255/sqft |
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| 9/29/2025 | Price change | $449,900-3.2%$255/sqft |
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| 9/17/2025 | Listed for sale | $465,000+173.5%$263/sqft |
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| 10/3/2011 | Sold | $170,000+120.8%$96/sqft |
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| 5/23/2011 | Sold | $77,000+2.7%$44/sqft |
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| 4/20/2011 | Price change | $75,000-16.7%$42/sqft |
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| 3/17/2011 | Listed for sale | $90,000-61.2%$51/sqft |
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| 3/8/2011 | Sold | $231,889+165%$131/sqft |
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| 2/28/1995 | Sold | $87,500$50/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,375 +14% | $386,800 +21% |
| 2024 | $3,838 -8.6% | $319,800 +8.8% |
| 2023 | $4,200 +8.9% | $293,900 +18.5% |
| 2022 | $3,855 +4.6% | $248,100 +5% |
| 2021 | $3,684 +5% | $236,300 +8.8% |
| 2020 | $3,508 +2.2% | $217,100 +4.2% |
| 2019 | $3,432 +8% | $208,400 +9.1% |
| 2018 | $3,178 +8.7% | $191,100 +9.1% |
| 2017 | $2,924 +8.7% | $175,200 +7.4% |
| 2016 | $2,691 +8.7% | $163,200 +3.7% |
| 2015 | $2,476 +6.9% | $157,400 +3% |
| 2014 | $2,316 +4.9% | $152,800 -0.8% |
| 2013 | $2,208 +3.5% | $154,100 -0.6% |
| 2012 | $2,134 -19.6% | $155,100 -24.7% |
| 2011 | $2,653 -6.6% | $206,000 -12.7% |
| 2010 | $2,840 +8.6% | $236,100 +3.4% |
| 2009 | $2,615 +9.6% | $228,400 +0.9% |
| 2008 | $2,387 -2% | $226,300 -4.2% |
| 2007 | $2,435 +23.5% | $236,200 +30.2% |
| 2006 | $1,972 -0.7% | $181,400 +3.9% |
| 2005 | $1,985 +3.2% | $174,600 +12.3% |
| 2004 | $1,924 +9.3% | $155,500 +29.5% |
| 2003 | $1,761 +8.7% | $120,100 +14.3% |
| 2002 | $1,620 +15.5% | $105,100 +21.6% |
| 2000 | $1,402 +23% | $86,400 +0.6% |
| 1996 | $1,140 | $85,900 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 02740
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Thomas R Rodman Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.1 mi
- 3/10Keith Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 1/10New Bedford High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Carter Brooks Elementary
- Middle: Keith Middle School
- High: Nbhs/Gnb Reg Vocational Tech
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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- Massachusetts
- Bristol County
- New Bedford
- 02740
- 388 Reed St
