A perfect haven for a growing family located across from Buttonwood Park. The moment you open the front door you will notice open-concept layout, where the fireplace living room seamlessly transitions into the spacious dining room and kitchen. There’s also a master suite with its own bathroom and walk-in closet, along a half bath for visitors, laundry and mudroom conveniently on the first floor. Upstairs you find another full bath and 3 bedrooms each with large closets, an office overlooking the beautiful park and a modern kitchenette. Below the main level is a completely furnished garden suite suitable for in-laws with its own entrance. What’s more there’s also 2 car garage facing a quiet street. In addition, new electric, windows, roof, plumbing and heating system has been installed for a worry-free home. First showings are at open house Saturday 4/20 11-1 and Sunday 4/21 11-12.
Sold for $640,000
$640,000
738 Rockdale Ave, New Bedford, MA 02740
4beds
2,506sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1923
4,495 Square Feet Lot
$666,500 Zestimate®
$255/sqft
$3,221 Estimated rent
Home value
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Heating systemOpen - concept layoutMaster suiteCompletely furnished garden suiteHalf bathSpacious dining room
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Listed by:
Team ROSO 508-951-4104,
RE/MAX Vantage 774-992-0297,
Julie Pickering 774-263-0880
Bought with:
Gerson Ferreira
RE/MAX Impact
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73223691
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
Bathroom 1
- Level: First
Bathroom 2
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
Office
- Level: Second
Heating
- Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
Features
- Office, 1/4 Bath, Kitchen, Bathroom, Bonus Room
- Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished,Walk-Out Access,Bulkhead
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,506
- Total interior livable area: 2,506 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Exterior features: Porch
Lot
- Size: 4,495 Square Feet
- Features: Cleared, Level
Details
- Foundation area: 1200
- Parcel number: 2891391
- Zoning: RA
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Condition
- Year built: 1923
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: New Bedford
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $255/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $375,900
- Annual tax amount: $5,371
- Date on market: 1/11/2026
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/29/2024 | Sold | $640,000+18.5%$255/sqft |
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| 4/13/2024 | Listed for sale | $539,900+217.6%$215/sqft |
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| 5/24/2010 | Sold | $170,000-15%$68/sqft |
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| 2/19/2010 | Price change | $199,900-4.4%$80/sqft |
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| 1/27/2010 | Price change | $209,000-4.8%$83/sqft |
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| 12/5/2009 | Listed for sale | $219,500$88/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,104 -2.8% | $451,300 +3.2% |
| 2024 | $5,249 -2.3% | $437,400 +16.4% |
| 2023 | $5,372 +6.6% | $375,900 +15.9% |
| 2022 | $5,041 +2.9% | $324,400 +3.2% |
| 2021 | $4,900 -1.4% | $314,300 +2.1% |
| 2020 | $4,972 +5.3% | $307,700 +7.4% |
| 2019 | $4,720 +5.9% | $286,600 +6.9% |
| 2018 | $4,459 +5.6% | $268,100 +5.9% |
| 2017 | $4,224 +6.2% | $253,100 +5% |
| 2016 | $3,976 +7.5% | $241,100 +2.6% |
| 2015 | $3,698 +8.3% | $235,100 +4.3% |
| 2014 | $3,416 +4.2% | $225,300 -1.5% |
| 2013 | $3,277 +1.6% | $228,700 -2.4% |
| 2012 | $3,225 -4.5% | $234,400 -10.6% |
| 2011 | $3,377 +1.1% | $262,200 -5.5% |
| 2010 | $3,340 +5.2% | $277,600 +0.1% |
| 2009 | $3,174 +6.8% | $277,200 -1.6% |
| 2008 | $2,971 -0.5% | $281,600 -2.7% |
| 2007 | $2,985 +8.7% | $289,500 +14.6% |
| 2006 | $2,746 +8.5% | $252,600 +13.5% |
| 2005 | $2,530 +5.4% | $222,500 +14.6% |
| 2004 | $2,401 +5.4% | $194,100 +24.9% |
| 2003 | $2,278 +2.2% | $155,400 +7.4% |
| 2002 | $2,230 +19.4% | $144,700 +25.7% |
| 2000 | $1,868 +6.1% | $115,100 -13.2% |
| 1996 | $1,760 | $132,600 |
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Neighborhood: 02740
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