Set on a tree-lined street near Buttonwood Park, this 1912 Colonial blends period charm with everyday comfort. With 4 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, and nearly 1,900 sq ft, the home offers generous space for living, working or hosting. Classic features include a slate roof, walk-up attic with a media room and detached garage. Located in New Bedford’s West End, once a hub of the global whaling industry, the city remains rich in history, architecture and coastal charm. This is a rare opportunity to own a piece of that history.
Sold for $470,000
$470,000
88 Rotch St, New Bedford, MA 02740
4beds
1,873sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1912
5,354 Square Feet Lot
$486,600 Zestimate®
$251/sqft
$2,493 Estimated rent
Home value
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Detached garageGenerous space for livingTree-lined street
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Listed by:
Daryl Fredette 508-951-7659,
Farmcoast Realty, LLC 508-951-7659
Bought with:
Team Silva
Silva Realty Group, Inc.
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73414838
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Second
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Second
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Wainscoting, Lighting - Sconce
- Level: Second
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Half
- Level: First
Dining room
- Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Laminate, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, Gas Stove, Vestibule
- Level: First
Living room
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Cable Hookup, Exterior Access
- Level: First
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Basement
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Lighting - Overhead, Entrance Foyer, Media Room, Walk-up Attic, Internet Available - Broadband
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Hardwood, Wood Laminate, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Basement: Full,Concrete
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,873
- Total interior livable area: 1,873 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,873
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 7
- Parking features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
- Garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 5
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch, Deck, Patio
- Exterior features: Porch, Deck, Patio, Rain Gutters, Fenced Yard
- Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed,Fenced
Lot
- Size: 5,354 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: M:0044 L:0048,2889698
- Zoning: RB
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Granite, Irregular
- Roof: Slate
Condition
- Year built: 1912
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Public School, Sidewalks
- Security: Security System
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: New Bedford
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $251/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $375,000
- Annual tax amount: $4,241
- Date on market: 1/12/2026
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/6/2025 | Sold | $470,000+0.2%$251/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73414838 Report a problem | ||
| 8/20/2025 | Contingent | $469,000$250/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73414838 Report a problem | ||
| 8/7/2025 | Listed for sale | $469,000+118.1%$250/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73414838 Report a problem | ||
| 12/31/2014 | Sold | $215,000-2.2%$115/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/15/2014 | Listed for sale | $219,900+75.9%$117/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Hopps Realty #71757003 Report a problem | ||
| 2/28/2000 | Sold | $125,000+38.9%$67/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 1/24/1997 | Sold | $90,000-14.3%$48/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/15/1992 | Sold | $105,000$56/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,241 +0.3% | $375,000 +6.4% |
| 2024 | $4,228 -1.2% | $352,300 +17.7% |
| 2023 | $4,278 +6.1% | $299,400 +15.4% |
| 2022 | $4,033 +4.1% | $259,500 +4.5% |
| 2021 | $3,873 -0.8% | $248,400 +2.8% |
| 2020 | $3,904 +3.6% | $241,600 +5.6% |
| 2019 | $3,768 +5% | $228,800 +6% |
| 2018 | $3,590 +2.5% | $215,900 +2.9% |
| 2017 | $3,503 +4.1% | $209,900 +2.9% |
| 2016 | $3,364 +6% | $204,000 +1.1% |
| 2015 | $3,173 +7.6% | $201,700 +3.6% |
| 2014 | $2,950 -0.3% | $194,600 -5.7% |
| 2013 | $2,958 +3% | $206,400 -1.1% |
| 2012 | $2,872 -3.1% | $208,700 -9.3% |
| 2011 | $2,965 +1.5% | $230,200 -5.2% |
| 2010 | $2,920 +0.7% | $242,700 -4.2% |
| 2009 | $2,900 +7.1% | $253,300 -1.3% |
| 2008 | $2,707 -0.2% | $256,600 -2.4% |
| 2007 | $2,712 -4.6% | $263,000 +0.6% |
| 2006 | $2,843 +9.8% | $261,500 +14.8% |
| 2005 | $2,590 +3.6% | $227,800 +12.7% |
| 2004 | $2,500 +9.5% | $202,100 +29.8% |
| 2003 | $2,283 +5.5% | $155,700 +10.9% |
| 2002 | $2,164 +30.2% | $140,400 +37.1% |
| 2000 | $1,662 +7.8% | $102,400 -11.9% |
| 1996 | $1,542 | $116,200 |
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Neighborhood: 02740
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