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Single family home for sale at 257 Austin St, New Bedford, MA 02740 | MLS# 73572655 | Listing updated on 2026-09-11
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$299,900

Monthly Est:$1,493

  • Beds Icon3 Beds
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    1 Bath
  • Beds Icon1,291sqft

257 Austin St, New Bedford, MA 02740

$1,493/moEst:

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  • Single Family Residence

  • Built in 1887

  • $-- HOA

  • 0.04 acre lot

  • $232/sq.ft

Description

Welcome to this charming 3-bedroom, 1-bath cottage in New Bedford’s desirable West End! Offering approximately 1,200 square feet of living space, this home combines character with practical living. Enjoy the benefit of solar panels designed to help keep energy costs affordable, along with a fenced outdoor space perfect for gardening, relaxing, or entertaining. With three bedrooms and a functional layout, there’s plenty of room to make this home your own. Conveniently located near neighborhood amenities, shopping, dining, and major routes. A great opportunity to own in New Bedford come see all this cottage has to offer!

  • Houzeo last checked: 12 hours ago
  • Listing updated: September 11, 2026 at 7:05 am
  • Listing Provided by: Courtnee Lemieux (774) 644-9042 | LPT Realty - Home & Key Group (877) 366-2213
  • Source: MLS Property Information Network-MA | MLS#: 73572655 MLS Property Information Network-MA

Property Details

  • Status

    Active

  • Type

    Single Family Residence

  • No. of Stories

    -

  • County

    Bristol County

  • City

    New Bedford

  • Neighborhood

    --

  • Year Built

    1887

  • HOA Fees

    -

  • Finished Area

    1,291 sqft

  • Lot Size

    0.04 acre lot

  • Basement Area

    - sqft

  • MLS Name

    MLS Property Information Network

  • MLS Number

    73572655

  • MLS Status

    Active

  • Days on Market

    26

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Location

Facts & Features

Rooms

  • Bedrooms & bathrooms

    Bedrooms: 3

    Bathroom: 1

Interior

  • Cooling

    Window Unit(s)

  • Heating

    Central, Oil

  • Sewer

    Public Sewer

  • Appliances

    Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer

Construction

  • Year Built

    Year Built: 1887

  • Home type

    Single Family Residence

  • Architectural Style

    Cottage

  • Foundation Details

    Granite

Utilities & Energy

  • Water Source

    Public

  • Parking Features

    Off Street, Paved

  • Electric

    Circuit Breakers

  • Basement

    Full, Interior Entry, Bulkhead

  • Utilities

    For Gas Range

Other Features

  • Lot Features

    Corner Lot

  • Community Features

    Sidewalks

  • Disclosures

    Virtually Enhanced Photos To Remove Personal Belongings.

Price History

DateEventPrice

09/07/2026

Source: mls_logoMLS Property Information Network-MA #73572655

Listed for Sale

$299,900 +101.28%

$232/sqft

08/22/2018

Source: mls_logoMLS Property Information Network-MA #72334762

Sold

$149,000

$115/sqft

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