Welcome to this charming three-bedroom Cape located on a very large corner lot in a fantastic New Bedford neighborhood! This delightful home features a spacious living room filled with natural light, perfect for family gatherings. The eat-in kitchen offers ample cabinetry and cozy dining space, while the adjacent dining room provides an elegant area for entertaining. The large sunroom and connecting deck will be one of your favorite places to enjoy a morning coffee. Each of the three bedrooms boasts generous closet space and offers comfort and privacy. Enjoy the convenience of an oversized garage and a beautifully landscaped fenced in back yard, ideal for outdoor activities. With its prime location, you'll be just minutes away from local parks, schools, shopping and highways. Recent improvements include a new roof on the house and the garage in 2022, remodeled bathrooms, and several newer Anderson windows. Don't miss the opportunity to make this charming Cape your new home
Sold for $475,000
$475,000
73 Townsend St, New Bedford, MA 02746
3beds
1,638sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1963
0.29 Acres Lot
$513,500 Zestimate®
$290/sqft
$2,896 Estimated rent
Home value
$513,500
$462,000 - $570,000
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Eat-in kitchenCorner lotConnecting deckLarge sunroomGenerous closet spaceAmple cabinetryCozy dining space
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Listed by:
Brian Balestracci 508-542-0161,
Milestone Realty, Inc. 508-989-6371
Bought with:
Leanne McCormick
Milestone Realty, Inc.
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73284537
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 225
- Dimensions: 15 x 15
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 12 x 11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 225
- Dimensions: 15 x 15
Primary bathroom
- Features: No
Bathroom 1
- Level: First
- Area: 48
- Dimensions: 6 x 8
Bathroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 63
- Dimensions: 9 x 7
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: First
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 12 x 13
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 143
- Dimensions: 13 x 11
Living room
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 299
- Dimensions: 23 x 13
Heating
- Baseboard, Oil
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Sun Room, Foyer
- Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
- Doors: Insulated Doors
- Windows: Insulated Windows, Screens
- Basement: Full,Interior Entry,Bulkhead,Concrete,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,638
- Total interior livable area: 1,638 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,638
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 8
- Parking features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
- Garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 7
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck - Wood
- Exterior features: Deck - Wood, Rain Gutters, Screens, Fenced Yard
- Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed,Fenced
Lot
- Size: 0.29 Acres
- Features: Corner Lot, Cleared, Level
Details
- Parcel number: M:0089 L:0192,2897713
- Zoning: RB
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1963
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Thermostat
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: New Bedford
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $290/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $421,400
- Annual tax amount: $5,057
- Date on market: 8/28/2025
- Listing terms: Contract
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/11/2025 | Sold | $475,000-2%$290/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73284537 Report a problem | ||
| 1/18/2025 | Contingent | $484,900$296/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73284537 Report a problem | ||
| 1/2/2025 | Price change | $484,900-2%$296/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73284537 Report a problem | ||
| 9/23/2024 | Price change | $494,900-1%$302/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73284537 Report a problem | ||
| 9/4/2024 | Listed for sale | $499,900+170.4%$305/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73284537 Report a problem | ||
| 6/14/2002 | Sold | $184,900$113/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,066 +0.2% | $447,900 +6.3% |
| 2024 | $5,057 -3.5% | $421,400 +14.9% |
| 2023 | $5,239 +8.9% | $366,600 +18.4% |
| 2022 | $4,813 +3.7% | $309,700 +4% |
| 2021 | $4,643 +3.5% | $297,800 +7.2% |
| 2020 | $4,488 +3.9% | $277,700 +5.9% |
| 2019 | $4,320 +6.5% | $262,300 +7.5% |
| 2018 | $4,058 +8.7% | $244,000 +9.1% |
| 2017 | $3,732 +4.9% | $223,600 +3.6% |
| 2016 | $3,559 +7.3% | $215,800 +2.3% |
| 2015 | $3,317 +3.8% | $210,900 |
| 2014 | $3,197 +1.6% | $210,900 -4% |
| 2013 | $3,147 -1.7% | $219,600 -5.6% |
| 2012 | $3,201 -0.7% | $232,600 -7.1% |
| 2011 | $3,224 -3.7% | $250,300 -10.1% |
| 2010 | $3,348 +1.7% | $278,300 -3.2% |
| 2009 | $3,292 +5.2% | $287,500 -3.1% |
| 2008 | $3,130 +2.3% | $296,700 |
| 2007 | $3,059 +1.5% | $296,700 +7% |
| 2006 | $3,013 +7% | $277,200 +12% |
| 2005 | $2,815 +4% | $247,600 +13.2% |
| 2004 | $2,707 -2.1% | $218,800 +16% |
| 2003 | $2,766 +19.1% | $188,700 +25.2% |
| 2002 | $2,322 +17.6% | $150,700 +23.9% |
| 2000 | $1,974 +15.6% | $121,600 -5.5% |
| 1996 | $1,708 | $128,700 |
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Neighborhood: 02746
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- 6/10Carlos Pacheco Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
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