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278 Palmer St, New Bedford MA 02740

New Bedford, MA 02740 • West End
$384,900
Est. $2,508/month
4
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,550
Sq Ft
$248
Price/Sq Ft
22.96
Acres
1893
Year Built
21
Days on Market
Active Price Drop -$4,100 Listed May 28, 2026 • MLS# 73525663 Copied!

About this home

!! PRICE REDUCTION MOTIVATIE SELLERS!! Welcome to New Bedfords lovely West End This Lovely 4 bedroom 1 bath Home is perfect for the Large Family and entertaining its generous driveway, Swimming pool and 2 car garage. EV vehicle Hook up wired in. ideally located in New Bedford’s desirable West End. This home offers a perfect blend of convenience and lifestyle Students/Professionals/History and Nature lovers are just steps from Buttonwood Park and Zoo, minutes from the city’s historic downtown, and a short drive to sandy beaches. Commuters will appreciate quick access to the new MBTA South Coast Rail station with direct service to Boston, while nearby shops, restaurants, and medical facilities keep daily needs close at hand. Location Highlights: • Buttonwood Park & Zoo 0.3 miles / 5 min walk • St. Luke’s Hospital – ~1.0 mile / 5 min drive or 20 min walk • Downtown New Bedford & Waterfront 2.5 miles / 8–10 min drive • East Beach 3.5 Close to Elementary, Middle, and Highscho

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Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1893
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,550 sq ft
Total Rooms
7

Facts & Features

2 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1893
Living Area 1,550 sq ft
Lot Size 22.96 acres
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 7

Interior

Heating Hot Water
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring None
Appliances Electric Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator
Fireplace None
Basement Full, Partially Finished
Laundry None
Features Central Vacuum

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture Colonial
Roof None
Features Porch
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch

Parking

Garage Spaces 2
Has Garage Yes
Features Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Assigned
Total Spaces 6

Utilities

Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range

Financial

Annual Tax $4,340
Assessed Value $383,700

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator
Interior Features: Central Vacuum
Windows:
Basement: Full, Partially Finished
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial
Year Built: 1893
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation: Granite

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Hot Water
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch
Patio & Porch: Porch
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 2
Total Parking Spaces: 6
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Assigned

Location

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Neighborhood

West End

278 Palmer St, New Bedford MA 02740

New Bedford, MA 02740

Walkability

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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
B+
Trinity Day Academy
0.5 mi | #149 of 346 | Score: 72.4
Same rank as last year
93 students Diverse
College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades 04-12
Holy Family-Holy Name School
0.7 mi
Grades PK-08
St. James-St. John School
0.9 mi
Grades PK-08
Child and Family Services
1.1 mi
Grades K-12
Nazarene Christian Academy
1.4 mi
Grades PK-12
C
Global Learning Charter Public School
1.9 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
C+
Alma del Mar Charter School
2.4 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
3.4 mi
Grades PK-08
F
Thomas R Rodman School
0.2 mi | #796 of 824 | Score: 29.1
Dropped 35 spots from last year
-29.1 below state avg
200 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades K-05
D
Ellen R Hathaway School
0.4 mi | #749 of 824 | Score: 32.5
Dropped 81 spots from last year
-25.7 below state avg
201 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades K-05
M

Middle Schools

5 schools
Our Sisters' School
0.7 mi
Grades 05-06
Nativity Prep School
1.0 mi
Grades 05-08
C-
Keith Middle School
0.8 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-
Roosevelt Middle School
2.5 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-
Normandin Middle School
3.3 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
0.6 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
3.9 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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Property History

Market Insights

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Property Timeline

Price Reduced
Jun 16, 2026
$384,900 $4,100 (-1.05%)
From $389,000 to $384,900 (-1.1%)
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Listed for Sale
May 28, 2026
$389,000
Original listing
Office: StartPoint Realty

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Jun 16, 2026 Price Changed $384,900 -$4,100
May 28, 2026 New Listing Added $389,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
21 days
Price per Sq Ft
$248
Total Price Drop
-$4,100

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $4,340 $383,700

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$4,340
Tax Year 2025
Assessed Value
$383,700

Listing Information

Listing Agent Brian Tregoning
Listing Office StartPoint Realty
Agent MLS ID CN225068
Office MLS ID AN5803
Listing Data Updated Jun 16, 2026 3:42 PM 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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