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257 Austin St New Bedford — Photo 1 of 22

$299,900

257 Austin St, New Bedford, MA 02740

New Bedford, MA 02740

Investor Analysis

Beds

Baths

SqFt

1,291

Style

Single Family

Built

1887

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!

Market Value Analysis

This Property

Size (SqFt) →Price →

This Property$232/sqft

Local Avg (New Bedford)$361/sqft

36% BelowMarket Average

* Analysis is based on 24 actively listed and recently sold comparable properties strictly within New Bedford, MA.

Financials

Original Price$299,900

Annual Taxes$3,285

Parking

Garage0

Off-Street1

Interior Specifications

Total Rooms5

FireplacesNone

Flooring--

BasementFull, Interior Entry, Bulkhead

Climate & Utilities

HeatingCentral, Oil

CoolingWindow Unit(s)

WaterPublic

SewerPublic Sewer

Building & Exterior

Construction--

Roof--

FoundationGranite

ZoningRES

Property & Lot

Acres0.04

SqFt Lot1,659

Lot FeaturesCorner Lot

Amenities & Appliances

Water Heater • Range • Refrigerator • Washer

Neighborhood

Sidewalks

Geography

Population

46,281

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B01003)

Median Household Income

$55K

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B19013)

Renter-Occupied Homes

60.4%

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B25003)

New Construction Permits — Bristol County

1,041 housing units permitted in the last 12 months (+36% vs the prior 12 months) — 481 in 5+ unit buildings

U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey (through Jun '26)

ADU Potential

Massachusetts allows one accessory dwelling unit by right in single-family zoning districts statewide (M.G.L. c. 40A §3; 760 CMR 71.00, effective Feb 2025). Estimated maximum ADU size for this property: 646 sq ft (the lesser of 900 sq ft or half the 1,291 sq ft principal dwelling). Lot size: 1,659 sq ft.

Based on listing data, which indicates the property type — not the zoning district. Local dimensional, septic (Title 5), and historic-district requirements still apply. Not legal advice — verify with the municipality.

Full New Bedford, MA market report ZIP 02740 market data

Listing Provided By

Listing Agent: Courtnee Lemieux

Listing Office: LPT Realty - Home & Key Group

MLS® Number: 73572655