474 John St, New Bedford MA 02740 – 2 bed 3 bath For Sale – 73422777
Overview
- Updated On:
- August 31, 2025
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- 73422777
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2.5 Bathrooms
- 1 Garage Space
- 6 Non-Garage Parking Spaces
- 1948
Description
Meticulously maintained Cape on a beautifully landscaped double lot in New Bedford’s desirable Buttonwood Park area. Double lot offering generous open space and potential to build an ADU with appropriate city approvals. The open-concept living room flows into a sun-filled four-season sun room and out to a private covered deck overlooking the backyard. The updated eat-in kitchen features cherry cabinets, granite counters, and generous dining space. Upstairs offers two bright bedrooms, a cedar closet, and full bath, while the finished basement includes additional living space, wet bar, laundry, office, half-bath and abundant storage. Features include solar panels, pellet stove, and brick fireplace. Detached garage with cabinets and extra fridge plus a gardening shed provide added utility. The fenced yard showcases flower gardens. Conveniently located near Buttonwood Park, historic downtown, beaches, schools, hospitals and major highways.
This property is listed by Erin Hovan from Compass
Property Listing Details
Overview
| MLS Status | Active |
|---|---|
| Price | $ 550,000 |
| Living Area | 1,537.00 ft2 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Total Rooms | 6 |
|---|---|
| Listing MLS ID | 73422777 |
| Days on Market | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 2.5 |
Unit Information
| Bedrooms | 2 |
|---|---|
| Full Bathrooms | 2 |
| Half Bathrooms | 1 |
| Cooling | Window Unit(s) |
| Heating | Central,Baseboard,Natural Gas,Pellet Stove |
| Uncovered Parking | 6 |
| Garage Parking | 1 |
| Water View | No |
| Unit Level |
| Common Walls | |
|---|---|
| Laundry Features | Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,In Basement,Gas Dryer Hookup |
| Lead Paint | Unknown |
| Outdoor Space Available | |
| Living Area Includes Basement | Full,Finished,Bulkhead |
| Patio And Porch Features | Porch,Deck,Deck - Composite |
| Parking Features | Detached,Off Street |
| Waterview Features | |
| Flooring | Tile,Hardwood,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 | 1948 |
|---|---|
| Security Features | Security System |
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
| Spa Features | |
| Structure Type | |
| Water Source | Public,Cistern |
| Basement | Full,Finished,Bulkhead |
| Roof | Shingle |
Additional Details
| Community Features | Public Transportation,Shopping,Pool,Tennis Court(s),Park,Walk/Jog Trails,Stable(s),Golf,Medical Facility,Laundromat,Bike Path,Conservation Area,Highway Access,House of Worship,Marina,Private School,Public School,T-Station,University |
|---|---|
| Disclosures | Buyer and Buyer’s Agent are responsible for verifying all information and conducting their own due diligence. |
| Last Updated | August 31, 2025 at 04:49pm |
| Building Area Source | Public Records |
| MLS PIN Page | |
| Parcel Number | 2887516 |
| Original List Price | 595000 |
| Listing Office | compass |
| Tax Annual Amount | 4893 |
|---|---|
| Tax Assessed Value | 432700 |
| Tax Book Number | 22874 |
| Tax Year | 2025 |
| Year Built Details | Actual |
| Year Built Source | Public Records |
| Zoning | RB |
| Listing Agent | erin hovan |
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474 John St, New Bedford MA 02740 – 2 bed 3 bath For Sale – 73422777
$ 550,000
Status: Active
474 John St, New Bedford MA 02740, New Bedford, , Bristol 02740
Country: US
Property Overview
MLS #: 73422777
Type: Single Family Residence /
Action: Residential
Year Built: 1948 (Actual, Source: Public Records, Effective: )
Living Area: 1,537.00 ft2 (Total: 1537 Square Feet, Source: Public Records)
Lot Size: 0.27 ft2 (Area: 0.27 Acres, SqFt: 11761)
Total Rooms: 6
Condition:
Availability:
Building Name:
Interior Features
Bedrooms: 2 (Main Level: )
Bathrooms: Total: 2.5 (Full: 2, Half: 1, Decimal: 2.5, Main Level: )
Basement: Full,Finished,Bulkhead
Fireplaces: 1 (Living Room)
Flooring: Tile,Hardwood,Flooring - Hardwood
Laundry: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,In Basement,Gas Dryer Hookup
Window Features:
Door Features:
Accessibility:
Entry: Level , Location:
Other Equipment:
Construction & Design
Style: Cape
Materials: Frame
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter (Area: )
Roof: Shingle
Stories: ()
Common Walls:
Body Type:
Utilities & Green Features
Heating: Central,Baseboard,Natural Gas,Pellet Stove
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Water Source: Public,Cistern
Sewer: Public Sewer (NB)
Utilities: for Gas Range,for Gas Oven,for Gas Dryer
Electric: 100 Amp Service (Expense: )
Gas:
Energy Certificate:
Green Energy Efficient:
Green Energy Generation: Solar
Green Indoor Air Quality:
Green Water Conservation:
Insulation: Full,Fiberglass
Exterior & Lot Features
Garage Spaces: 1
Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Total: 6
Parking Features: Detached,Off Street
Pool:
Spa:
Patio/Porch: Porch,Deck,Deck - Composite
Fencing: Fenced
Lot Features: Level,Other
View: (, Waterview Y/N: No)
Waterfront:
Road Frontage: Public ()
Road Surface:
Road Responsibility:
Other Structures:
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Wooded Area:
Pasture Area:
Cultivated Area:
Additional Parcels: (Number: )
Outdoor Space:
Community & Association
Community Features: Public Transportation,Shopping,Pool,Tennis Court(s),Park,Walk/Jog Trails,Stable(s),Golf,Medical Facility,Laundromat,Bike Path,Conservation Area,Highway Access,House of Worship,Marina,Private School,Public School,T-Station,University
Association Fee: ()
Fee Includes:
Association Amenities:
Pets Allowed:
Schools: E: Betsey Winslow, M: Keith Ms, H: New Bedford Hs
Zoning: RB ()
MLS Area: Major: , Minor:
Management:
Optional Fee: (Includes: )
Property Description
Meticulously maintained Cape on a beautifully landscaped double lot in New Bedford’s desirable Buttonwood Park area. Double lot offering generous open space and potential to build an ADU with appropriate city approvals. The open-concept living room flows into a sun-filled four-season sun room and out to a private covered deck overlooking the backyard. The updated eat-in kitchen features cherry cabinets, granite counters, and generous dining space. Upstairs offers two bright bedrooms, a cedar closet, and full bath, while the finished basement includes additional living space, wet bar, laundry, office, half-bath and abundant storage. Features include solar panels, pellet stove, and brick fireplace. Detached garage with cabinets and extra fridge plus a gardening shed provide added utility. The fenced yard showcases flower gardens. Conveniently located near Buttonwood Park, historic downtown, beaches, schools, hospitals and major highways.
Room Details
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Multi-Unit Information (if applicable)
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Unit Building:
Financial & Lease Information
Tax Annual Amount: 4893 (Year: 2025)
Tax Assessed Value: 432700
Tax Block/Lot/Book/Map: / 0006 / 22874 / 33
Parcel Number: 2887516
Special Licenses:
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Listing & Agent Information
Listing Agent: Erin Hovan (MLS ID: CN220309) / Team:
Listing Office: Compass (MLS ID: AN2383)
Agent (Property): 369593
Buyer Agent MLS ID:
Buyer Office MLS ID:
Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Listing Contract Date: 2025-08-27
Expiration Date: 1900-01-01
Original List Price: 595000
Price Per SqFt (List): 357.84
Market Time (Property): 4 (Broker: 4, Prev Broker: 0, Prev Property: 0)
MLS Status: Price Changed
Possession:
Directions: Allen Street to John Street
Disclosures: Buyer and Buyer’s Agent are responsible for verifying all information and conducting their own due diligence., N
Lead Paint: Unknown
Title 5:
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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: Finished basement not included in living area. (Incl. Base: No, Other: )
Master Book/Page: / (Page: 0)
Sale Information (if applicable)
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System Information
Property ID: 2390205
Modification Timestamp: August 31, 2025 at 04:49pm
Bridge Modification Timestamp: August 31, 2025 at 04:51pm
Original Entry Timestamp: August 27, 2025 at 09:44pm
Status Change Timestamp: August 31, 2025 at 04:49pm
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