257 Austin St, New Bedford MA 02740
New Bedford, MA 02740
$299,900
Est. $1,990/month
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About this home
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!
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Property History
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Listed for Sale
Sep 7, 2026
$299,900
Original listing
Agent: Courtnee Lemieux
Office: LPT Realty - Home & Key Group
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/07/2026 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $299,900 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,285 | $300,000 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$3,285
Tax Year 2026
Assessed Value
$300,000
Facts & Features
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1887
Living Area
1,291 sq ft
Lot Size
0.04 acres
Bedrooms
3
Full Baths
1
Total Rooms
5
Interior
Heating
Central, Oil
Cooling
Window Unit(s)
Flooring
None
Appliances
Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Fireplace
None
Basement
Full, Interior Entry, Bulkhead
Laundry
None
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
None
Architecture
Cottage
Roof
None
Features
None
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
Fenced/enclosed
Patio/Porch
None
Parking
Features
Off Street, Paved
Total Spaces
1
Utilities
Electric
Circuit Breakers
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Gas Range
Financial
Annual Tax
$3,285
Assessed Value
$300,000
HOA & Community
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Lead Paint
Unknown
Seller Disclosures
Virtually Enhanced Photos To Remove Personal Belongings.
Exclusions
Personal Property
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
[]
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Documents
None
County
Bristol
Property Overview
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1887
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,291 sq ft
Total Rooms
5
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Finished Area
1,291 sq ft above grade
Display Options
Room Markers
OOffice (1)
KKitchen (1)
BRBedroom (5)
BABathroom (4)
DDining (1)
LLiving (2)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
Interior Features
Flooring:
Appliances:
Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
Full, Interior Entry, Bulkhead
Laundry:
Security:
Construction & Materials
Style:
Cottage
Year Built:
1887
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Granite
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Central, Oil
Cooling:
Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Fenced/Enclosed
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Corner Lot
Road Surface:
Paved
Parking & Garage
Total Parking Spaces:
1
Parking Features:
Off Street, Paved
Nearby Schools
School information not available for this location.
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Loan Amount
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After down payment
Total Interest
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Over life of loan
Total Cost
$0
Including down payment
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Down: $0
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Monthly Payment Breakdown
Principal & Interest
$0
Property Tax
$274
Homeowners Insurance
$200
PMI (if <20% down)
$0
Loan Summary
Total of 360 payments
$0
Total principal paid
$0
Total interest paid
$0
Rate Impact
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Current Rate
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Payment Over Time
Year 1
95% Interest
Year 15
50/50
Year 30
95% Principal
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Location
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Neighborhood
257 Austin St, New Bedford MA 02740
New Bedford, MA 02740
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Courtnee Lemieux
Listing Office
LPT Realty - Home & Key Group
Office Phone
877-366-2213
Agent MLS ID
CN252383
Office MLS ID
AN8677
Listing Data Updated
Sep 7, 2026 6:25 PM EDT
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