521 Kempton St, New Bedford MA 02740
New Bedford, MA 02740
$279,900
Est. $1,879/month
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About this home
Charming and completely rehabbed, this cozy studio home offers comfort, style, and affordability. Featuring modern finishes, updated flooring and fixtures, and a bright, open layout that maximizes space. Enjoy a private fenced in yard. A full basement ideal for storage, workshop, or creative use. Conveniently located within walking distance to downtown, the train station, and bus routes, with easy access to shopping, dining, and entertainment. Ideal for first time buyers, down sizers, or anyone seeking low maintenance living. The flexible layout also offers potential for accessible or handicap friendly modifications.
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Property History
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Property Timeline
Contingency Update
Jul 7, 2026
Financing
Status: Active under contract
Jun 25, 2026
Active → Active Under Contract
Listed for Sale
Jun 24, 2026
$279,900
Original listing
Agent: Darlene Alferes
Office: Amaral & Associates RE
Pending Sale
Jun 23, 2026
Offer accepted, sale pending
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/07/2026 | 📝 Contingency Update | - | - | - | Financing |
| 06/25/2026 | 📋 Status: Active under contract | - | - | - | Active → Active Under Contract |
| 06/24/2026 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $279,900 | - | - | Original listing |
| 06/23/2026 | ⏳ Pending Sale | - | - | - | Offer accepted, sale pending |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,168 | $289,300 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$3,168
Tax Year 2026
Assessed Value
$289,300
Facts & Features
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1930
Living Area
576 sq ft
Lot Size
0.09 acres
Bedrooms
1
Full Baths
1
Total Rooms
3
Interior
Heating
Electric Baseboard, Ductless
Cooling
Ductless
Flooring
Wood Laminate
Appliances
Electric Water Heater, Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
Fireplace
None
Basement
Full
Laundry
None
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
Brick
Architecture
Ranch
Roof
Other
Features
Fenced Yard
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
Fenced
Patio/Porch
None
Parking
Features
None
Utilities
Electric
Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
None
Financial
Annual Tax
$3,168
Assessed Value
$289,300
HOA & Community
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
Down Payment Resource
Eligible
MA Disclosures
Lead Paint
Unknown
Seller Disclosures
None
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
[]
House Color
grey
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Documents
None
County
Bristol
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
108 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sale Pending
Year Built
1930
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
576 sq ft
Total Rooms
3
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Finished Area
576 sq ft above grade
Display Options
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:
Wood Laminate
Appliances:
Electric Water Heater, Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
Interior Features:
Windows:
Insulated Windows
Basement:
Full
Laundry:
Security:
Construction & Materials
Style:
Ranch
Year Built:
1930
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Brick
Roof:
Other
Foundation:
Granite
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Electric Baseboard, Ductless
Heating Zones:
1
Cooling:
Ductless
Cooling Zones:
1
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Fenced Yard
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Fenced
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Other
Road Frontage:
19.00 ft
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Parking Features:
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
B+
Trinity Day Academy
0.2 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
0.3 mi
Grades PK-08
Child and Family Services
0.7 mi
Grades K-12
St. James-St. John School
0.7 mi
Grades PK-08
Nazarene Christian Academy
1.6 mi
Grades PK-12
C
Global Learning Charter Public School
1.7 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
2.2 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
3.2 mi
Grades PK-08
Early Learning Child Care
0.2 mi
Grades PK
D
Ellen R Hathaway School
0.2 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
Middle Schools
5 schools
Nativity Prep School
0.7 mi
Grades 05-08
Our Sisters' School
1.0 mi
Grades 05-06
C-
Keith Middle School
0.9 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
2.3 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
3.1 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
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
3.7 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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521 Kempton St, New Bedford MA 02740
New Bedford, MA 02740
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Darlene Alferes
Listing Office
Amaral & Associates RE
Office Phone
508-998-6900
Agent MLS ID
FR000784
Office MLS ID
AN8044
Listing Data Updated
Aug 15, 2026 12:55 PM EDT
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