551 Union St, New Bedford MA 02740

New Bedford, MA 02740
$419,900
Est. $2,683/month
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20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5%, and $200/month estimated insurance.

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3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,203
Sq Ft
$349
Price/Sq Ft
0.05
Acres
1896
Year Built
81
Days on Market
For Sale Listed Jun 24, 2026 • MLS# 73540839 Copied! • Updated Sep 9, 2026

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About this home

*** SOLAR WILL BE PAID IN FULL at new price, Discover the inviting charm of 551 Union St in New Bedford, MA. This single-family residence, offers a comfortable living space and is ready for you to move in. The kitchen features a convenient peninsula and an open-plan design that seamlessly connects with the living room, creating an ideal space for daily life and entertaining. This residence offers three bedrooms, providing ample private space. Complementing these are one full bathroom and one half bathroom, designed for everyday functionality. Beyond the interior, the property includes solar panels, contributing to efficiency also a 1 year old on demand heating system and insulated attic, A welcoming porch offers a pleasant outdoor extension of the home. The spacious back yard is perfect for entertaining .

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Market Insights

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Price Changes
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Price Range

Property Timeline

Price Increased
Sep 5, 2026
$419,900 +$30,000 (+7.69%)
From $389,900 to $419,900 (+7.7%)
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Listed for Sale
Jun 24, 2026
$389,900
Original listing
Agent: Team ROSO Office: RE/MAX Vantage

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $4,317 $381,700

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$4,317
Tax Year 2025
Assessed Value
$381,700

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1896
Living Area 1,203 sq ft
Lot Size 0.05 acres
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 6

Interior

Heating Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling Wall Unit(s)
Flooring Carpet, Hardwood
Appliances Tankless Water Heater
Fireplace None
Basement Full
Laundry None
Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Other (see Remarks)
Roof Shingle
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None
Features None
Electric Circuit Breakers
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None
Annual Tax $4,317
Assessed Value $381,700
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Down Payment Resource Eligible
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures Subject To Seller Finding Suitable Housing Must Close On September 25, 2026
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Bristol
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 77 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1896
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,203 sq ft
Total Rooms
6

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
Appliances: Tankless Water Heater
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: Full
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Other (See Remarks)
Year Built: 1896
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Stone

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Parking Features:
School District
New Bedford School District local
D
🎓 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

3 schools
D
Ellen R Hathaway School
0.1 mi | #753 of 825 | Score: 32.3
Improved 9 spots from last year
-25.9 below state avg
217 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades K-05
F
Thomas R Rodman School
0.4 mi | #798 of 825 | Score: 28.7
Improved 42 spots from last year
-29.5 below state avg
210 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades K-05
B+
Trinity Day Academy
0.5 mi | #149 of 346 | Score: 72.4
Dropped 126 spots from last year
87 students Diverse
College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades 04-12
M

Middle Schools

3 schools
Our Sisters' School
0.7 mi
Grades 05-06
Nativity Prep School
0.8 mi
Grades 05-08
C-
Keith Middle School
1.0 mi | #307 of 352 | Score: 31.0
Improved 3 spots from last year
-27.2 below state avg
918 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

3 schools
F
Whaling City Junior/Senior High School
0.6 mi | #338 of 346 | Score: 21.9
Improved 10 spots from last year
-36.3 below state avg
190 students Diverse
College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-12
C
New Bedford High School
0.8 mi | #262 of 346 | Score: 46.3
Improved 23 spots from last year
-11.9 below state avg
2,792 students Diverse
19 sports • 1,326 athletes
Early College Program Rising School Career Tech Programs College Ready Curriculum
Grades 09-12
Bishop Stang High School
1.4 mi
17 sports • 1,282 athletes
Strong Athletics
Grades 09-12
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Property Tax $360
Homeowners Insurance $200
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551 Union St, New Bedford MA 02740

New Bedford, MA 02740

Listing Information

Listing Agent Team ROSO
Listing Office RE/MAX Vantage
Office Phone 774-992-0297
Agent MLS ID TM333617
Office MLS ID AN3217
Listing Data Updated Sep 9, 2026 3:05 AM 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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