12 Sears St, New Bedford MA 02740

New Bedford, MA 02740 • South

$429,000

Est. $2,647/month

Beds

Baths

1,188

Sq Ft

$361

Price/Sq Ft

0.09

Acres

1893

Year Built

Single Family Residence

Type

13 hours 20 minutes

Time on Market

Active Open House Listed Jun 9, 2026 • MLS# 73532703 Copied!

About this home

Presenting a distinguished single-family residence at 12 Sears St, New Bedford, MA, a property constructed in 1893 offering 1188 square feet of refined living space. This historical property, set on a 3764 square foot lot, offers a unique opportunity to own a piece of New Bedford's architectural heritage. The residence encompasses four well-proportioned bedrooms, providing ample private accommodations. A single full bathroom serves the home, designed for practical elegance. This maintained property represents a compelling opportunity for discerning buyers seeking a blend of historical charm and contemporary convenience. Large front yard, private backyard with a deck and large storage shed w/ electric.

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Property Overview

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Listing Type

For Sale

Year Built

1893

Bedrooms

Full Bathrooms

Living Area

1,188 sq ft

Total Rooms

Open House Schedule

Jun

Saturday, June 13

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM EDT

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

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

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Neighborhood

South

12 Sears St, New Bedford MA 02740

New Bedford, MA 02740

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Nearby Schools

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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

Elementary Schools

3 schools

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

St. James-St. John School

0.3 mi

Grades PK-08

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

Middle Schools

3 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

High Schools

3 schools

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

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+

Fairhaven High School

1.9 mi | #211 of 346 | Score: 50.5

Dropped 8 spots from last year

-7.7 below state avg

568 students Moderate

17 sports • 1,168 athletes

Strong AP Program College Ready Curriculum Strong Athletics

Grades 09-12

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Listed for Sale

Jun 9, 2026

$429,000

Original listing

Office: Keller Williams South Watuppa

Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
06/09/2026	🏠 Listed for Sale	$429,000	-	-	Original listing

Price & Status History

Date	Event	Price	Change
Jun 9, 2026	New Listing Added	$429,000	—
Jun 2, 2026	Sold	$379,000	—

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Time on Market

13 hours 20 minutes

Price per Sq Ft

$361

Tax History

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

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$3,336

Tax Year 2025

Assessed Value

$295,000

Listing Information

Listing Agent Richard W. Hopps II

Listing Office Keller Williams South Watuppa

Agent MLS ID FR000761

Office MLS ID AN3817

Listing Data Updated Jun 10, 2026 3:30 AM EDT

Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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