Dimensions15 x 13
FeaturesFireplace, Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
LevelSecond
52 Ash St, New Bedford MA 02740
New Bedford, MA 02740 • West
$1,300,000
Est. $7,707/month
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About this home
This home is rich in history, originally built and enjoyed by William D. Howland for many years, and later be used by the Red Cross. It was bought and partly restored for use as a recovery house, with a potential for 32 beds. However, it can be used again as a single-family and brought back to its former grandeur that would rival those in Newport. The foyer is roughly 20x16, and while grand in scale, the floor plan is usable for modern living. The home features many unique details such as tiled fireplaces, marble sinks, two butler's pantries (one also doubles as a wet bar), and leaded glass windows. The living area is spread over three levels that include a total of 6 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, a billiard room, and multiple walk-in storage rooms. There is more than enough space for an Au Pair, extended family, or live-in staff on the 3rd level. The home is located on a nice size corner lot with an elevated patio in the tree lined West End neighborhood, with similar architecture.
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Property History
Property Timeline
Listed for Sale
May 24, 2026
$1,300,000
Original listing
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/24/2026 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $1,300,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $11,205 | $1,023,300 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$11,205
Tax Year 2026
Assessed Value
$1,023,300
Facts & Features
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1884
Living Area
8,497 sq ft
Lot Size
0.48 acres
Bedrooms
6
Full Baths
4
Half Baths
1
Total Rooms
11
Interior
Heating
Forced Air, Baseboard, Hot Water, Radiant, Floor Furnace, Natural Gas, Fireplace
Cooling
None
Flooring
Tile, Carpet, Marble, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wall To Wall Carpet
Appliances
Gas Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
Fireplace
Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom
Fireplaces
4
Basement
Full, Unfinished
Laundry
Flooring - Wood, First Floor, Washer Hookup
Features
Closet/cabinets - Custom Built, Pantry, Countertops - Stone/granite/solid, Wet Bar, Bathroom - Full, Walk-in Closet(s), Entrance Foyer, Bathroom, Bedroom, Center Hall, Bonus Room, Wet Bar, Finish - Earthen Plaster
Exterior
Construction
Frame
Architecture
Victorian
Roof
Shingle
Features
Patio
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
Patio
Parking
Features
Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Total Spaces
4
Utilities
Electric
110 Volts, 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service, Knob & Tube Wiring, Other (see Remarks)
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Electric Range, For Gas Oven, Washer Hookup
Financial
Annual Tax
$11,205
Assessed Value
$1,023,300
HOA & Community
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
Water Leaked Into The Building Reportedly From A Roof/window, Which Needs To Be Repaired. Installed Sprinkler System Would Need To Be Removed And Walls Repaired Throughout The Home. Some Walls And A Small Area Of Flooring In The Billiard Room, Also Were Damaged. Motivated Seller.
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
[]
House Color
Tan
Sq Ft Source
Owner
Documents
None
County
Bristol
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
4 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1884
Bedrooms
6
Full Bathrooms
4
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
8,497 sq ft
Total Rooms
11
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Finished Area
8,497 sq ft above grade
0 sq ft below grade
Dimensions13 x 10
FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Hardwood
LevelSecond
Dimensions16 x 14
FeaturesCloset/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood
LevelSecond
Dimensions19 x 15
FeaturesBathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
LevelSecond
Dimensions16 x 14
FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Hardwood
LevelSecond
Dimensions10 x 6
FeaturesBathroom - With Tub, Flooring - Hardwood
LevelSecond
Dimensions19 x 15
FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
LevelSecond
Dimensions10 x 7
FeaturesBathroom - Half, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
LevelFirst
Dimensions19 x 14
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood, French Doors, Exterior Access, Wainscoting
LevelFirst
Dimensions18 x 14
FeaturesFlooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Wet Bar, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting
LevelFirst
Dimensions18 x 18
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood, Wainscoting
LevelFirst
Dimensions19 x 13
FeaturesBeamed Ceilings, Flooring - Hardwood
LevelFirst
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchPatio
Room Markers
BABathroom (4)
BRBedroom (5)
DDining (1)
KKitchen (1)
LLiving (2)
OOffice (1)
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:
Tile, Carpet, Marble, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Appliances:
Gas Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
Interior Features:
Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Pantry, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Wet bar, Bathroom - Full, Walk-In Closet(s), Entrance Foyer, Bathroom, Bedroom, Center Hall, Bonus Room, Wet Bar, Finish - Earthen Plaster
Windows:
Insulated Windows
Basement:
Full, Unfinished
Laundry:
Flooring - Wood, First Floor, Washer Hookup
Security:
Construction & Materials
Style:
Victorian
Year Built:
1884
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Frame
Roof:
Shingle
Foundation:
Stone, Brick/Mortar, Granite, Slab
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Forced Air, Baseboard, Hot Water, Radiant, Floor Furnace, Natural Gas, Fireplace
Heating Zones:
4
Cooling:
None
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Thermostat
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Patio
Patio & Porch:
Patio
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Corner Lot, Cleared, Level
Road Surface:
Paved
Parking & Garage
Total Parking Spaces:
4
Parking Features:
Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Special Features
Fireplaces:
4
Fireplace Type:
Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom
Community Amenities:
Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Highway Access, Public School, Sidewalks
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
Elementary Schools
10 schools
St. James-St. John School
0.2 mi
Grades PK-08
Holy Family-Holy Name School
0.7 mi
Grades PK-08
B+
Trinity Day Academy
0.8 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
1.0 mi
Grades K-12
C
Global Learning Charter Public School
2.2 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
2.2 mi
Grades PK-12
C+
Alma del Mar Charter School
2.6 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
3.8 mi
Grades PK-08
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
B-
James B Congdon School
0.5 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
Middle Schools
5 schools
Nativity Prep School
0.5 mi
Grades 05-08
Our Sisters' School
1.0 mi
Grades 05-06
C-
Keith Middle School
1.4 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
1.7 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
3.6 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
High Schools
3 schools
F
Whaling City Junior/Senior High School
0.4 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
1.2 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
4.3 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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West
52 Ash St, New Bedford MA 02740
New Bedford, MA 02740
Listing Information
Listing Agent
J. Murray Regan
Listing Office
JMR Commercial RE Services
Office Phone
617-851-3458
Agent MLS ID
CT009289
Office MLS ID
AC2382
Listing Data Updated
May 28, 2026 3:05 AM EDT
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