Welcome to this lovely colonial home situated in one of New Bedford's most sought after neighborhoods and located across the street from Buttonwood Park and the Lawler Library. It offers 3 sunny bedrooms and 1 and 1/2 baths. The first floor features a lovely entranceway, a charming livingroom with a fireplace and a bright sitting room, a cozy kitchen, and a spacious dining room. This brings us to an impressive staircase which leads to 3 bright and inviting bedrooms on the second floor. This house also has beautiful hardwood floors and ample storage. The back yard is adorned with pretty flowers in the summer and has a shed for additional storage. There are many updates including the front walkway, front steps, garage floor, windows, and a picture window. This home is in excellent condition and ready for move in today!
Sold for $475,000
$475,000
740 Rockdale Ave, New Bedford, MA 02740
3beds
1,876sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1925
4,500 Square Feet Lot
$498,900 Zestimate®
$253/sqft
$2,818 Estimated rent
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$498,900
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Colonial homeBright sitting roomShed for additional storageSunny bedroomsImpressive staircaseAmple storageCozy kitchen
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Listed by:
Yasmin Aponte 781-367-8897,
Anne Whiting Real Estate 508-999-1010,
Thomas Pratt 617-962-0029
Bought with:
Mia Holland
LPT Realty - Home & Key Group
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73325850
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
Bathroom 1
- Level: Second
Bathroom 2
- Level: First
Dining room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Hot Water
Cooling
- Ductless
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Flooring: Wood, Tile
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,876
- Total interior livable area: 1,876 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,876
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch, Deck - Wood
- Exterior features: Porch, Deck - Wood, Storage
- Waterfront features: Ocean, 1 to 2 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Lot
- Size: 4,500 Square Feet
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: M:0050 L:0457,2891462
- Zoning: RA
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, University
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: New Bedford
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $253/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $419,200
- Annual tax amount: $5,030
- Date on market: 10/5/2025
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/30/2025 | Sold | $475,000-3.1%$253/sqft |
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| 2/17/2025 | Price change | $490,000-6.7%$261/sqft |
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| 1/24/2025 | Price change | $525,000-4.5%$280/sqft |
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| 1/14/2025 | Listed for sale | $550,000+237.4%$293/sqft |
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| 11/19/2018 | Sold | $163,000-28.2%$87/sqft |
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| 9/25/2015 | Sold | $227,000-3.4%$121/sqft |
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| 4/26/2015 | Listed for sale | $234,9000%$125/sqft |
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| 12/7/2013 | Listing removed | $235,000$125/sqft |
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| 8/13/2013 | Price change | $235,000-1.2%$125/sqft |
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| 7/19/2013 | Price change | $237,900-0.8%$127/sqft |
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| 6/7/2013 | Listed for sale | $239,900+7.2%$128/sqft |
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| 12/30/2009 | Sold | $223,750-6.7%$119/sqft |
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| 10/25/2009 | Listed for sale | $239,900+91.9%$128/sqft |
Source: Remax Classic Realty Report a problem | ||
| 10/19/2009 | Sold | $125,000-10.7%$67/sqft |
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| 7/2/2009 | Listed for sale | $140,000-37.2%$75/sqft |
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| 1/20/2009 | Sold | $222,925+128.6%$119/sqft |
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| 5/31/1995 | Sold | $97,500$52/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,163 +2.6% | $456,500 +8.9% |
| 2024 | $5,030 -5.2% | $419,200 +12.9% |
| 2023 | $5,306 +7.7% | $371,300 +17.1% |
| 2022 | $4,928 +4.5% | $317,100 +4.8% |
| 2021 | $4,718 +4.2% | $302,600 +8% |
| 2020 | $4,530 +4.2% | $280,300 +6.2% |
| 2019 | $4,346 +7.1% | $263,900 +8.2% |
| 2018 | $4,056 +5.4% | $243,900 +5.8% |
| 2017 | $3,847 +9.5% | $230,500 +8.2% |
| 2016 | $3,512 +6.1% | $213,000 +1.2% |
| 2015 | $3,310 +7.6% | $210,400 +3.7% |
| 2014 | $3,076 +0.4% | $202,900 -5.1% |
| 2013 | $3,065 +2.9% | $213,900 -1.2% |
| 2012 | $2,980 -2.3% | $216,600 -8.5% |
| 2011 | $3,050 -2.3% | $236,800 -8.8% |
| 2010 | $3,123 -0.6% | $259,600 -5.4% |
| 2009 | $3,142 +7% | $274,400 -1.4% |
| 2008 | $2,936 -0.4% | $278,300 -2.7% |
| 2007 | $2,949 +0.1% | $286,000 +5.5% |
| 2006 | $2,947 +5.9% | $271,100 +10.8% |
| 2005 | $2,782 +8.2% | $244,700 +17.8% |
| 2004 | $2,570 +9.3% | $207,800 +29.6% |
| 2003 | $2,351 +1.9% | $160,400 +7.1% |
| 2002 | $2,307 +15.3% | $149,700 +21.5% |
| 2000 | $2,000 +23.3% | $123,200 +0.8% |
| 1996 | $1,622 | $122,200 |
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Neighborhood: 02740
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