Own your very own whaling mansion! Originally built in 1855 for whaling merchant Joseph Knowles, this stunning Italianate colonial has been lovingly renovated to preserve both its historic charm and updated to reflect modern conveniences. Throughout the home, you will find relics of a bygone architectural era, featuring marble fireplaces, original hardwood flooring, extensive custom molding work, elevated ceilings, and a grand staircase. Multiple parlors allow for flexible living arrangements of the space. Kitchen has been updated with top-of-the-line appliances. With four bedrooms, plus bonus rooms and a finished third level, this home boasts over 3,300 square feet of living area - plenty of room for any hobbies & storage for collected treasures. Over the course of its 170 year history, the home has served both as private personal residences and as office space for local businesses. It is in close proximity to many shops, restaurants, parks, and the bustling downtown area.
Sold for $495,000
$495,000
546 County St, New Bedford, MA 02740
4beds
3,394sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1855
6,660 Square Feet Lot
$515,500 Zestimate®
$146/sqft
$3,588 Estimated rent
Home value
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Team ROSO 508-951-4104,
RE/MAX Vantage 774-992-0297,
Hailey Oliveira 774-328-1215
Bought with:
Ann Marie Link
HomeSmart Professionals Real Estate
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73411534
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Radiant, Oil
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher
- Laundry: Washer Hookup
Features
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 4
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,394
- Total interior livable area: 3,394 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,394
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street
- Garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch, Porch - Enclosed
- Exterior features: Porch, Porch - Enclosed
Lot
- Size: 6,660 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: M:0058 L:0339,2893222
- Zoning: RB
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial,Italianate
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Shingle,Rubber
Condition
- Year built: 1855
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, Washer Hookup
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Laundromat, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: New Bedford
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $146/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $562,100
- Annual tax amount: $6,357
- Date on market: 11/11/2025
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/30/2025 | Sold | $495,000+1.2%$146/sqft |
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| 9/6/2025 | Price change | $489,000-2%$144/sqft |
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| 8/19/2025 | Price change | $499,000-5.7%$147/sqft |
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| 8/18/2025 | Price change | $529,000-1.9%$156/sqft |
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| 8/12/2025 | Price change | $539,000-2%$159/sqft |
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| 7/30/2025 | Listed for sale | $550,000+101.5%$162/sqft |
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| 4/1/2020 | Sold | $272,900+1.1%$80/sqft |
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| 12/18/2019 | Listing removed | $269,900$80/sqft |
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| 11/21/2019 | Listed for sale | $269,900+237.4%$80/sqft |
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| 3/18/1993 | Sold | $80,000$24/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,357 +2% | $562,100 +8.2% |
| 2024 | $6,232 +7.5% | $519,300 +28% |
| 2023 | $5,799 +8.9% | $405,800 +18.4% |
| 2022 | $5,327 +5% | $342,800 +5.3% |
| 2021 | $5,073 -3.4% | $325,400 +0.1% |
| 2020 | $5,252 +5.9% | $325,000 +7.9% |
| 2019 | $4,959 +7.8% | $301,100 +8.9% |
| 2018 | $4,600 +3.8% | $276,600 +4.2% |
| 2017 | $4,430 +4.6% | $265,400 +3.3% |
| 2016 | $4,236 +6.6% | $256,900 +1.7% |
| 2015 | $3,972 +4.2% | $252,500 +0.4% |
| 2014 | $3,813 +4.4% | $251,500 -1.3% |
| 2013 | $3,653 +1.4% | $254,900 -2.6% |
| 2012 | $3,601 -2.2% | $261,700 -8.4% |
| 2011 | $3,681 -3.9% | $285,800 -10.2% |
| 2010 | $3,829 +4.6% | $318,300 -0.4% |
| 2009 | $3,661 +7.3% | $319,700 -1.1% |
| 2008 | $3,411 +8.6% | $323,300 +6.1% |
| 2007 | $3,141 +20.3% | $304,700 +26.9% |
| 2006 | $2,610 +4.1% | $240,100 +8.8% |
| 2005 | $2,508 +3.1% | $220,600 +12.2% |
| 2004 | $2,433 -2.6% | $196,700 +15.5% |
| 2003 | $2,497 | $170,300 +49.3% |
| 2002 | -- | $114,100 |
| 2000 | -- | $114,100 -5.2% |
| 1996 | -- | $120,400 |
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Neighborhood: 02740
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- 3/10Sgt Wm H Carney AcademyGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.2 mi
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