118 Cottage St, New Bedford MA 02740

New Bedford, MA 02740 • Center

$945,000

Est. $5,677/month

6

Beds

4

Baths

4,828

Sq Ft

$196

Price/Sq Ft

0.13

Acres

1916

Year Built

Single Family Residence

Type

4 hours 32 minutes

Time on Market

Active Listed Dec 26, 2025 • MLS# 73463740 Copied!

About this home

Welcome to 118 Cottage Street, a stunning 1916 Georgian Revival home in New Bedford’s prestigious County Street Historic District. Spanning nearly 5,000 square feet, this residence masterfully blends classic details with modern updates, featuring six bedrooms, hardwood floors, original millwork, & period details throughout. The inviting living room boasts built-ins & a fireplace, while the formal dining room opens to a private screened porch. The bright kitchen features an original pantry, skylight, & brick patio access. A home office with a separate entrance offers potential for an in-law suite. The second floor includes a primary suite plus four additional bedrooms, & a full bath. The third floor provides more living space with a sixth bedroom, a full bath, & a spacious living area—perfect for guests. Recent upgrades include central A/C, new electrical service, and elegant restoration choices throughout. Outside is a private backyard, a one-car garage, & an EV charging station.

Property Overview

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Listing Type

For Sale

Year Built

1916

Bedrooms

6

Full Bathrooms

3

Half Bathrooms

2

Living Area

4,828 sq ft

Total Rooms

15

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential

Style Single Family Residence

Year Built 1916

Living Area 4,828 sq ft

Lot Size 0.13 acres

Bedrooms 6

Full Baths 3

Half Baths 2

Total Rooms 15

Interior

Heating Steam, Natural Gas

Cooling Central Air, Ductless

Flooring Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood

Appliances Gas Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Fireplace Living Room

Fireplaces 1

Basement Full, Interior Entry, Concrete, Unfinished

Laundry Main Level, First Floor, Gas Dryer Hookup

Features Closet, Lighting - Sconce, Bathroom - Half, Chair Rail, Lighting - Pendant, Crown Molding, Pedestal Sink, Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Recessed Lighting, Window Seat, Bedroom, Entry Hall, Office, Bonus Room, Bathroom

Exterior

Construction Frame

Architecture Colonial, Georgian

Roof Shingle

Features Porch - Enclosed, Patio, Rain Gutters, Fenced Yard

Pool None

Spa None

Fencing Fenced

Patio/Porch Porch - Enclosed, Patio

Parking

Garage Spaces 1

Has Garage Yes

Features Detached, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem, Paved

Total Spaces 3

Utilities

Electric Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service

Water Public

Sewer Public Sewer

Gas None

Other For Gas Range, For Gas Oven, For Gas Dryer

Financial

Annual Tax $8,380

Assessed Value $740,900

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood

Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Interior Features: Closet, Lighting - Sconce, Bathroom - Half, Chair Rail, Lighting - Pendant, Crown Molding, Pedestal Sink, Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Recessed Lighting, Window Seat, Bedroom, Entry Hall, Office, Bonus Room, Bathroom

Windows:

Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Concrete, Unfinished

Laundry: Main Level, First Floor, Gas Dryer Hookup

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Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial, Georgian

Year Built: 1916

Structure Type:

Exterior Materials: Frame

Roof: Shingle

Foundation: Granite

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Steam, Natural Gas

Heating Zones: 6

Cooling: Central Air, Ductless

Hot Water:

Water Source: Public

Sewer: Public Sewer

Energy Features: Thermostat

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Patio, Rain Gutters, Fenced Yard

Patio & Porch: Porch - Enclosed, Patio

Fencing: Fenced

Other Structures:

Lot Features: Corner Lot

Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1

Total Parking Spaces: 3

Parking Features: Detached, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem, Paved

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1

Fireplace Type: Living Room

Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks

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Center

118 Cottage St, New Bedford MA 02740

New Bedford, MA 02740

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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

E

Elementary Schools

10 schools

St. James-St. John School

0.2 mi

Grades PK-08

Holy Family-Holy Name School

0.5 mi

Grades PK-08

B+

Trinity Day Academy

0.7 mi | #149 of 346 | Score: 72.4

93 students Diverse

College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body

Grades 04-12

Child and Family Services

0.9 mi

Grades K-12

C

Global Learning Charter Public School

2.0 mi | #263 of 346 | Score: 45.1

-13.1 below state avg

508 students Diverse

High Graduation Rate College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body

Grades 05-12

Nazarene Christian Academy

2.1 mi

Grades PK-12

C+

Alma del Mar Charter School

2.5 mi | #234 of 352 | Score: 37.7

-20.5 below state avg

1,042 students Diverse

Rising School

Grades K-08

All Saints Catholic School

3.6 mi

Grades PK-08

C-

Sgt. William H. Carney Memorial Academy Elementary School

0.4 mi | #706 of 824 | Score: 35.2

-23 below state avg

618 students Very Diverse

Rising School Diverse Student Body

Grades K-05

D

Ellen R Hathaway School

0.4 mi | #749 of 824 | Score: 32.5

-25.7 below state avg

201 students Diverse

Diverse Student Body

Grades K-05

M

Middle Schools

5 schools

Nativity Prep School

0.3 mi

Grades 05-08

Our Sisters' School

1.2 mi

Grades 05-06

C-

Keith Middle School

1.4 mi | #306 of 352 | Score: 30.8

-27.4 below state avg

949 students Diverse

Diverse Student Body

Grades 06-08

C-

Roosevelt Middle School

1.8 mi | #307 of 352 | Score: 30.8

-27.4 below state avg

759 students Diverse

Rising School Diverse Student Body

Grades 06-08

C-

Normandin Middle School

3.5 mi | #291 of 352 | Score: 32.1

-26.1 below state avg

990 students Diverse

Diverse Student Body

Grades 06-08

H

High Schools

3 schools

F

Whaling City Junior/Senior High School

0.3 mi | #337 of 346 | Score: 21.7

-36.5 below state avg

200 students Diverse

College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body

Grades 06-12

C

New Bedford High School

1.1 mi | #261 of 346 | Score: 45.3

-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

4.1 mi | #230 of 346 | Score: 48.4

-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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Agent: The Mathew J. Arruda Group Office: Compass

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4 hours 32 minutes

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