12 Sears St, New Bedford MA 02740

New Bedford, MA 02740 • South

$429,000

$349,000

Est. $2,243/month

4

Beds

1

Baths

1,188

Sq Ft

$294

Price/Sq Ft

0.09

Acres

1893

Year Built

4

Parking

Single Family Residence

Type

49

Days on Market

Sale Pending Price Drop -$80,000 Listed Jun 9, 2026 • MLS# 73532703 Copied! • Updated Jul 29, 2026

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50k Price reduction. Motivated Seller! Single-family residence at 12 Sears St, New Bedford, MA, a property constructed in 1893 offering 1188 square feet of refined living space. Set on a 3764 square foot lot with a large drive w/ room for 4-6 vehicles. The residence encompasses four well-proportioned bedrooms, providing ample private accommodations. A large single full bathroom serves the home, designed for practical elegance. This maintained property represents a compelling opportunity for discerning buyers seeking a blend of charm and contemporary convenience. Large front yard, private backyard with a deck and large storage shed w/ electric.

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Property History

Market Insights

5

Price Changes

18.6%

Price Range

Property Timeline

⏳

Pending Sale

Jul 29, 2026

Offer accepted, sale pending

↓

Price Reduced

Jul 3, 2026

$349,000 $16,000 (-4.38%)

From $365,000 to $349,000 (-4.4%)

↓

Price Reduced

Jun 29, 2026

$365,000 $14,000 (-3.69%)

From $379,000 to $365,000 (-3.7%)

↓

Price Reduced

Jun 22, 2026

$379,000 $10,000 (-2.57%)

From $389,000 to $379,000 (-2.6%)

↓

Price Reduced

Jun 19, 2026

$389,000 $10,000 (-2.51%)

From $399,000 to $389,000 (-2.5%)

↓

Price Reduced

Jun 14, 2026

$399,000 $30,000 (-6.99%)

From $429,000 to $399,000 (-7.0%)

🏠

Listed for Sale

Jun 9, 2026

$429,000

Original listing

Office: Keller Williams South Watuppa

Detailed History Table ▼

Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
07/29/2026	⏳ Pending Sale	-	-	-	Offer accepted, sale pending
07/03/2026	↓ Price Reduced	$349,000	$16,000	-	From $365,000 to $349,000 (-4.4%)
06/29/2026	↓ Price Reduced	$365,000	$14,000	-	From $379,000 to $365,000 (-3.7%)
06/22/2026	↓ Price Reduced	$379,000	$10,000	-	From $389,000 to $379,000 (-2.6%)
06/19/2026	↓ Price Reduced	$389,000	$10,000	-	From $399,000 to $389,000 (-2.5%)
06/14/2026	↓ Price Reduced	$399,000	$30,000	-	From $429,000 to $399,000 (-7.0%)
06/09/2026	🏠 Listed for Sale	$429,000	-	-	Original listing

Tax History

Year	Taxes	Assessment
2025	$3,336	$295,000

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax

$3,336

Tax Year 2025

Assessed Value

$295,000

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential

Style Single Family Residence

Year Built 1893

Living Area 1,188 sq ft

Lot Size 0.09 acres

Bedrooms 4

Full Baths 1

Total Rooms 7

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Natural Gas

Cooling Other

Flooring None

Appliances Gas Water Heater

Fireplace None

Basement Full, Interior Entry, Concrete

Laundry In Basement

Features None

Exterior

Construction See Remarks

Architecture Cottage

Roof Shingle

Features Deck, Rain Gutters, Storage

Pool None

Spa None

Fencing None

Patio/Porch Deck

Parking

Features Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Total Spaces 4

Utilities

Electric None

Water Public

Sewer Public Sewer

Gas None

Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $3,336

Assessed Value $295,000

HOA & Community

Fee Includes None

Amenities None

Optional Fee Includes None

MA Disclosures

Seller Disclosures Solar Panels In Place Being Sold As Is.

Additional Details

Possession None

Accepted Financing Contract

Structure Type []

House Color Tan

Sq Ft Source Public Record

Documents None

County Bristol

Total market time (incl. prior listings) 50 days

Property Overview

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Listing Type

Sale Pending

Year Built

1893

Bedrooms

4

Full Bathrooms

1

Living Area

1,188 sq ft

Total Rooms

7

Floor Layout

Interactive room guide Explore Floor Layout 2 levels · 14 rooms Open ›

Interior Features

Flooring:

Appliances: Gas Water Heater

Interior Features:

Windows:

Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Concrete

Laundry: In Basement

Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Cottage

Year Built: 1893

Structure Type:

Exterior Materials: See Remarks

Roof: Shingle

Foundation: Other

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas

Cooling: Other

Hot Water:

Water Source: Public

Sewer: Public Sewer

Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck, Rain Gutters, Storage

Patio & Porch: Deck

Fencing:

Other Structures:

Lot Features:

Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 4

Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Nearby Schools

School District

New Bedford School District local

C-

🎓 Where Graduates Go Class of 2021

31% attend college

13% 4-Year 18% 2-Year 4% Out of State 9% Working

⚠ School Safety 2024-25

6.0% Above Average

4.2% Suspensions 1.0% In-School 1.8% Emergency

↑ 0.5% above state avg

E

Elementary Schools

10 schools

St. James-St. John School

0.3 mi

Grades PK-08

Holy Family-Holy Name School

1.0 mi

Grades PK-08

B+

Trinity Day Academy

1.1 mi | #149 of 346 | Score: 72.4

Same rank as last year

93 students Diverse

College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body

Grades 04-12

Child and Family Services

1.3 mi

Grades K-12

C

Global Learning Charter Public School

2.5 mi | #263 of 346 | Score: 45.1

Improved 7 spots from last year

-13.1 below state avg

508 students Diverse

High Graduation Rate College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body

Grades 05-12

Nazarene Christian Academy

2.5 mi

Grades PK-12

C+

Alma del Mar Charter School

2.9 mi | #234 of 352 | Score: 37.7

Improved 34 spots from last year

-20.5 below state avg

1,042 students Diverse

Rising School

Grades K-08

All Saints Catholic School

4.1 mi

Grades PK-08

B-

James B Congdon School

0.1 mi | #488 of 824 | Score: 45.0

Dropped 6 spots from last year

-13.2 below state avg

299 students Diverse

Diverse Student Body

Grades K-05

C-

John B Devalles School

0.4 mi | #722 of 824 | Score: 34.1

Improved 107 spots from last year

-24.1 below state avg

292 students Diverse

Rising School Diverse Student Body

Grades K-05

M

Middle Schools

5 schools

Nativity Prep School

0.7 mi

Grades 05-08

Our Sisters' School

1.3 mi

Grades 05-06

C-

Roosevelt Middle School

1.4 mi | #307 of 352 | Score: 30.8

Improved 41 spots from last year

-27.4 below state avg

759 students Diverse

Rising School Diverse Student Body

Grades 06-08

C-

Keith Middle School

1.8 mi | #306 of 352 | Score: 30.8

Dropped 17 spots from last year

-27.4 below state avg

949 students Diverse

Diverse Student Body

Grades 06-08

C-

Normandin Middle School

4.0 mi | #291 of 352 | Score: 32.1

Improved 13 spots from last year

-26.1 below state avg

990 students Diverse

Diverse Student Body

Grades 06-08

H

High Schools

3 schools

F

Whaling City Junior/Senior High School

0.8 mi | #337 of 346 | Score: 21.7

Improved 17 spots from last year

-36.5 below state avg

200 students Diverse

College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body

Grades 06-12

C

New Bedford High School

1.6 mi | #261 of 346 | Score: 45.3

Improved 40 spots from last year

-12.9 below state avg

2,878 students Diverse

19 sports • 1,326 athletes

Early College Program Rising School Career Tech Programs College Ready Curriculum

Grades 09-12

C+

Greater New Bedford Vocational Technical High School

4.6 mi | #230 of 346 | Score: 48.4

Dropped 41 spots from last year

-9.8 below state avg

2,151 students Diverse

19 sports • 1,754 athletes

High Graduation Rate Career Tech Programs College Ready Curriculum Strong Athletics

Grades 09-12

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12 Sears St, New Bedford MA 02740

New Bedford, MA 02740

Listing Information

Listing Agent Richard W. Hopps II

Listing Office Keller Williams South Watuppa

Office Phone 508-677-3233

Agent MLS ID FR000761

Office MLS ID AN3817

Listing Data Updated Jul 29, 2026 10:00 AM EDT

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