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162 Elm St New Bedford, MA 02740
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Key Details
Sold Price $265,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,058 sqft
Price per Sqft $128
MLS Listing ID 73420135
Sold Date 11/14/25
Style Cottage
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 2
HOA Y/N false
Year Built 1855
Annual Tax Amount $4,344
Tax Year 2025
Lot Size 4,356 Sqft
Acres 0.1
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Property Description
Own a piece of New Bedford history at 162 Elm Street—built in 1855 and one of the three oldest homes still standing on Elm St. This 2,182 sq ft, 4-bed, 2-bath cottage-style home features a gable roof, a curved front staircase, a second back staircase to the kitchen, and original details including a fireplace. Zoned MUB, it offers flexible residential or business use. Located in the downtown area just blocks from City Hall, courthouses, the Registry of Deeds, public library, Whaling Museum, and Waterfront. Close access to public transit, commuter rail, and highways. The home needs updating and restoration but offers incredible potential. It's the largest single-family home < / = 325K currently for sale in the city.
Location
State MA
County Bristol
Zoning MUB
Direction GPS
Rooms
Basement Full
Interior
Heating Natural Gas
Cooling None
Flooring Hardwood
Fireplaces Number 1
Appliance Gas Water Heater
Exterior
Community Features Public Transportation, Shopping, Medical Facility
Utilities Available for Gas Range, for Gas Oven
Roof Type Other
Total Parking Spaces 2
Garage No
Building
Lot Description Other
Foundation Other
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Cottage
Others
Senior Community false
Acceptable Financing Other (See Remarks)
Listing Terms Other (See Remarks)
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Bought with Matthew O'Hara • Prophet 8, LLC
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