85 Forest Street, New Bedford MA 02740 – 2 bed 2 bath For Sale – 73451064
Overview
- Updated On:
- November 5, 2025
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- 73451064
- 2 Bedrooms
- 1.5 Bathrooms
- 0 Garage Spaces
- 0 Non-Garage Parking Spaces
- 1870
Description
FIRST TIME BUYERS – AFFORDABLE CORNER LOT STARTER HOME WITH 2 BEDROOMS 1.5 BATHS & HARDWOOD FLOORS! POTENTIAL FOR O/S PARKING WITH PROPER MUNICIPAL PERMITTING. INTERIOR/EXTERIOR BASEMENT ACCESS WITH A NEWER GAS FHW HEATING SYSTEM, GAS H/W TANK & A 100 AMP CB PANEL. POSSIBILITY TO CONVERT 2ND FLOOR BATHROOM INTO A 3RD BEDROOM, IF NEEDED. BASEMENT SHOWS EVIDENCE OF HAVING HAD A TOILET AT ONE TIME. PROPERTY IS ON LOCKBOX (VERY EASY TO SHOW) – REALTORS MUST ACCOMPANY THEIR BUYER CLIENTS TO ALL APPOINTMENTS. OPEN HOUSES ARE SCHEDULED FOR SAT/SUN NOVEMBER 8TH & 9TH 11 TO 1 P.M. PLEASE NOTE: SELLERS RESERVE THE RIGHT TO ACCEPT AN OFFER AT ANY TIME. ALL BUYERS MUST HAVE UPDATED APPROVALS. HOUSE IS AVAILABLE TO BE SHOWN PRIOR TO OPEN HOUSES.
This property is listed by Janice Hathaway from Venture
Property Listing Details
Overview
| MLS Status | Active |
|---|---|
| Price | $ 294,500 |
| Living Area | 792.00 ft2 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Total Rooms | 5 |
|---|---|
| Listing MLS ID | 73451064 |
| Days on Market | 0 |
| Bathrooms | 1.5 |
Unit Information
| Bedrooms | 2 |
|---|---|
| Full Bathrooms | 1 |
| Half Bathrooms | 1 |
| Cooling | None |
| Heating | Baseboard, Natural Gas |
| Uncovered Parking | 0 |
| Garage Parking | 0 |
| Water View | No |
| Unit Level |
| Common Walls | |
|---|---|
| Laundry Features | In Basement, Washer Hookup |
| Lead Paint | Unknown |
| Outdoor Space Available | |
| Living Area Includes Basement | Full, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Concrete |
| Patio And Porch Features | Porch |
| Parking Features | |
| Waterview Features | |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
Building Information
| Building Name | |
|---|---|
| Units in Building | |
| Pets Allowed | |
| Association Amenities | |
| Pool Features | |
| Waterfront Features | |
| Association Fee Includes | |
| Construction Materials | Frame |
| Year Built | 1870 |
|---|---|
| Security Features | |
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
| Spa Features | |
| Structure Type | |
| Water Source | Public |
| Basement | Full, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Concrete |
| Roof | Shingle |
Additional Details
| Community Features | Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Medical Facility, Laundromat, House of Worship, Marina, Public School |
|---|---|
| Disclosures | Seller has never occupied property. Sold As Is Condition. |
| Last Updated | November 5, 2025 at 05:17am |
| Building Area Source | Public Records |
| MLS PIN Page | |
| Parcel Number | 2888066 |
| Original List Price | 294500 |
| Listing Office | venture |
| Tax Annual Amount | 2932 |
|---|---|
| Tax Assessed Value | 259200 |
| Tax Book Number | 9441 |
| Tax Year | 2025 |
| Year Built Details | Approximate |
| Year Built Source | Public Records |
| Zoning | RB |
| Listing Agent | janice hathaway |
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85 Forest Street, New Bedford MA 02740 – 2 bed 2 bath For Sale – 73451064
$ 294,500
Status: Active
85 Forest Street, New Bedford MA 02740, New Bedford, , Bristol 02740
Country: United States
Property Overview
MLS #: 73451064
Type: Single Family Residence /
Action: Residential
Year Built: 1870 (Approximate, Source: Public Records, Effective: )
Living Area: 792.00 ft2 (Total: 792 Square Feet, Source: Public Records)
Lot Size: 0.06 ft2 (Area: 0.06 Acres, SqFt: 2770)
Total Rooms: 5
Condition:
Availability:
Building Name:
Interior Features
Bedrooms: 2 (Main Level: )
Bathrooms: Total: 1.5 (Full: 1, Half: 1, Decimal: 1.5, Main Level: )
Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Concrete
Fireplaces: 0 ()
Flooring: Hardwood
Laundry: In Basement, Washer Hookup
Window Features:
Door Features:
Accessibility: No
Entry: Level , Location:
Other Equipment:
Construction & Design
Style: Cottage
Materials: Frame
Foundation: Stone (Area: )
Roof: Shingle
Stories: ()
Common Walls:
Body Type:
Utilities & Green Features
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling: None
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer ()
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, Washer Hookup
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service (Expense: )
Gas:
Energy Certificate:
Green Energy Efficient:
Green Energy Generation:
Green Indoor Air Quality:
Green Water Conservation:
Insulation: Unknown
Exterior & Lot Features
Garage Spaces: 0
Covered Spaces: 0
Parking Total: 0
Parking Features:
Pool:
Spa:
Patio/Porch: Porch
Fencing:
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Cleared, Level
View: (, Waterview Y/N: No)
Waterfront:
Road Frontage: Public ()
Road Surface:
Road Responsibility:
Other Structures:
Horse Amenities:
Wooded Area:
Pasture Area:
Cultivated Area:
Additional Parcels: (Number: )
Outdoor Space:
Community & Association
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Medical Facility, Laundromat, House of Worship, Marina, Public School
Association Fee: ()
Fee Includes:
Association Amenities:
Pets Allowed:
Schools: E: , M: , H:
Zoning: RB ()
MLS Area: Major: , Minor:
Management:
Optional Fee: (Includes: )
Property Description
FIRST TIME BUYERS – AFFORDABLE CORNER LOT STARTER HOME WITH 2 BEDROOMS 1.5 BATHS & HARDWOOD FLOORS! POTENTIAL FOR O/S PARKING WITH PROPER MUNICIPAL PERMITTING. INTERIOR/EXTERIOR BASEMENT ACCESS WITH A NEWER GAS FHW HEATING SYSTEM, GAS H/W TANK & A 100 AMP CB PANEL. POSSIBILITY TO CONVERT 2ND FLOOR BATHROOM INTO A 3RD BEDROOM, IF NEEDED. BASEMENT SHOWS EVIDENCE OF HAVING HAD A TOILET AT ONE TIME. PROPERTY IS ON LOCKBOX (VERY EASY TO SHOW) – REALTORS MUST ACCOMPANY THEIR BUYER CLIENTS TO ALL APPOINTMENTS. OPEN HOUSES ARE SCHEDULED FOR SAT/SUN NOVEMBER 8TH & 9TH 11 TO 1 P.M. PLEASE NOTE: SELLERS RESERVE THE RIGHT TO ACCEPT AN OFFER AT ANY TIME. ALL BUYERS MUST HAVE UPDATED APPROVALS. HOUSE IS AVAILABLE TO BE SHOWN PRIOR TO OPEN HOUSES.
Room Details
Living Room (): x ( sqft) - Features:
Dining Room (): x ( sqft) - Features:
Kitchen (): x ( sqft) - Features:
Master Bedroom (): x ( sqft) - Features:
Master Bathroom: Features: No
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Multi-Unit Information (if applicable)
Total Units:
Units Owner Occupied:
Unit 1: Beds: , Full Baths: , Half Baths: , Levels: , Rent: , Lease:
Unit 2: Beds: , Full Baths: , Half Baths: , Levels: , Rent: , Lease:
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Unit 4: Beds: , Full Baths: , Half Baths: , Levels: , Rent: , Lease:
Complex Complete:
Unit Building:
Financial & Lease Information
Tax Annual Amount: 2932 (Year: 2025)
Tax Assessed Value: 259200
Tax Block/Lot/Book/Map: 73 / / 9441 / 36
Parcel Number: 2888066
Special Licenses:
Current Financing:
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Deposit Required: (Security: , First Month: , Last Month: )
Insurance Required:
References Required:
Listing & Agent Information
Listing Agent: Janice Hathaway (MLS ID: FR000528) / Team:
Listing Office: Venture (MLS ID: AN8181)
Agent (Property): 369593
Buyer Agent MLS ID:
Buyer Office MLS ID:
Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Listing Contract Date: 2025-11-04
Expiration Date: 1900-01-01
Original List Price: 294500
Price Per SqFt (List): 371.84
Market Time (Property): 0 (Broker: 0, Prev Broker: 0, Prev Property: 0)
MLS Status: New
Possession:
Directions: Corner of Forest/Bonney Streets
Disclosures: Seller has never occupied property. Sold As Is Condition., Y
Lead Paint: Unknown
Title 5:
Exclusions:
Contingency:
Special Listing Conditions:
Lender Owned:
Short Sale Lender Approval Required:
Home Warranty Y/N:
Documents Available: (Count: )
Showings Deferral Date:
Open House Flag: 1
Listing Alert: No
Square Feet Disclosures: 1st/2nd floors (Incl. Base: No, Other: )
Master Book/Page: / (Page: 238)
Sale Information (if applicable)
Close Date:
Close Price:
Price Per SqFt (Sold):
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Sold vs Rent:
System Information
Property ID: 2577965
Modification Timestamp: November 5, 2025 at 05:17am
Bridge Modification Timestamp: November 5, 2025 at 05:20am
Original Entry Timestamp: November 4, 2025 at 05:51pm
Status Change Timestamp: November 4, 2025 at 05:51pm
Off Market Date:
Development Status:
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