96 Pierce Street, New Bedford MA 02740

New Bedford, MA 02740 • West
$47,700
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,096
Sq Ft
$44
Price/Sq Ft
0.05
Acres
1896
Year Built
1
Parking
Single Family Residence
Type
77
Days on Market
Sold 2009 Listed Nov 4, 2008 • MLS# 70842978 Copied! • Updated Apr 1, 2025

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $56,350
Final Sale Price: $47,700
Difference: $8,650 (-15.4%)
Performance Metrics
84.6%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
77
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $51
Sale $/sq ft: $44
This property sold for $44 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 15.4% below the original asking price.

The property spent 77 days on market before selling.

About this home

This 6 room, 3 bedroom Bank Owned property with off-street parking is worth a look. Property needs some TLC as evidenced by List Price. Property is being sold in "as is" condition.

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Price & Status History

Market Insights

84.9%
Price Range
79
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73585128
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Oct 1, 2026
$315,000
MLS #73585128 - Active
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Sold
Feb 27, 2009
$47,700
Property sold
Days on Market: 79
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Listed for Sale
Nov 4, 2008
$47,700
Original listing
Agent: Joseph E. Carvalho Office: EXIT Realty Advisors

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2008 $1,792 $169,900

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$1,792
Tax Year 2008
Assessed Value
$169,900

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1896
Living Area 1,096 sq ft
Lot Size 0.05 acres
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 6

Interior

Heating Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling None
Flooring Wood, Vinyl
Appliances Electric Water Heater, Water Heater, Range
Fireplace None
Basement Full, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Concrete
Laundry None
Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Cottage
Roof Shingle
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None
Features Off Street
Total Spaces 1
Electric Fuses, 60 Amps/less
Water Public, City/town Water
Sewer Public Sewer, City/town Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range
Annual Tax $1,792
Assessed Value $169,900
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Association Required No
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures Seller Has No Knowledge, No Reports Or Records Of Lead-based Paint And/or Hazards
Possession None
Accepted Financing Lender Approval Required
Structure Type []
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Bristol
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 79 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1896
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,096 sq ft
Total Rooms
6

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Vinyl
Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Water Heater, Range
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Concrete
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Cottage
Year Built: 1896
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Granite

Utilities & Systems

Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Other
Road Frontage: 38.00 ft
Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Off Street
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

10 schools
B+
Trinity Day Academy
0.3 mi | #149 of 346 | Score: 72.4
Same rank as last year
87 students Diverse
College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades 04-12
Holy Family-Holy Name School
0.4 mi
Grades PK-08
St. James-St. John School
0.7 mi
Grades PK-08
Child and Family Services
0.8 mi
Grades K-12
Nazarene Christian Academy
1.7 mi
Grades PK-12
C
Global Learning Charter Public School
1.8 mi | #273 of 346 | Score: 45.2
Dropped 3 spots from last year
-13 below state avg
501 students Diverse
High Graduation Rate College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body Strong Attendance
Grades 05-12
C+
Alma del Mar Charter School
2.3 mi | #232 of 352 | Score: 37.7
Improved 36 spots from last year
-20.5 below state avg
1,044 students Diverse
Rising School
Grades K-08
All Saints Catholic School
3.3 mi
Grades PK-08
D
Ellen R Hathaway School
0.1 mi | #753 of 825 | Score: 32.3
Dropped 85 spots from last year
-25.9 below state avg
217 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades K-05
Early Learning Child Care
0.3 mi
Grades PK
M

Middle Schools

5 schools
Nativity Prep School
0.7 mi
Grades 05-08
Our Sisters' School
0.9 mi
Grades 05-06
C-
Keith Middle School
0.9 mi | #307 of 352 | Score: 31.0
Dropped 18 spots from last year
-27.2 below state avg
918 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
C-
Roosevelt Middle School
2.2 mi | #305 of 352 | Score: 31.3
Improved 43 spots from last year
-26.9 below state avg
779 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
C-
Normandin Middle School
3.2 mi | #295 of 352 | Score: 32.1
Improved 9 spots from last year
-26.1 below state avg
922 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

3 schools
F
Whaling City Junior/Senior High School
0.4 mi | #338 of 346 | Score: 21.9
Improved 16 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
0.7 mi | #262 of 346 | Score: 46.3
Improved 39 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
C+
Greater New Bedford Vocational Technical High School
3.8 mi | #231 of 346 | Score: 49.4
Dropped 42 spots from last year
-8.8 below state avg
2,161 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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Neighborhood

West

96 Pierce Street, New Bedford MA 02740

New Bedford, MA 02740

Listing Information

Listing Agent Joseph E. Carvalho
Listing Office EXIT Realty Advisors
Office Phone 508-998-6466
Agent MLS ID FR000685
Office MLS ID BB3127
Listing Data Updated Apr 1, 2025 6:50 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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