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161 Portland Street, New Bedford MA 02744

New Bedford, MA 02744 • South End
$379,900
Est. $2,446/month
3
Beds
1
Baths
980
Sq Ft
$388
Price/Sq Ft
0.13
Acres
1957
Year Built
105
Days on Market
Pending Price Drop -$10,000 Listed Aug 18, 2025 • MLS# 73419100 Copied!

About this home

Back on market at no fault to the seller - due to buyer's financing! Prime Fort Rodman location. Well built 3 bedroom home with hardwood floors, cast iron baseboard and plaster walls. Tremendous potential for your upgrades in a prime area of homes in close proximity to Fort Rodman, beaches , walking and bike paths.

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1957
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
980 sq ft
Total Rooms
5

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1957
Living Area 980 sq ft
Lot Size 0.13 acres
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 5

Interior

Heating Baseboard
Cooling None
Flooring Wood, Laminate
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Oven, Dishwasher
Fireplace None
Basement Full, Partially Finished, Bulkhead, Concrete
Laundry None
Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Ranch
Roof Shingle
Features Porch - Enclosed, Storage
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch - Enclosed

Parking

Features Off Street, Driveway, Paved
Total Spaces 2

Utilities

Electric Fuses, 100 Amp Service
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Electric Range

Financial

Annual Tax $3,896
Assessed Value $344,400

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Laminate
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Oven, Dishwasher
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Bulkhead, Concrete
Laundry:
Security: Security System

Construction & Materials

Style: Ranch
Year Built: 1957
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Storage
Patio & Porch: Porch - Enclosed
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Gentle Sloping
Road Frontage: 66.00 ft
Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Off Street, Driveway, Paved

Location

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Neighborhood

South End

161 Portland Street, New Bedford MA 02744

New Bedford, MA 02744

Walkability

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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
E

Elementary Schools

10 schools
St. James-St. John School
2.4 mi
Grades PK-08
Holy Family-Holy Name School
3.0 mi
Grades PK-08
B+
Trinity Day Academy
3.2 mi | #149 of 346 | Score: 72.4
Same rank as last year
93 students Diverse
College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades 04-12
Child and Family Services
3.3 mi
Grades K-12
C
Global Learning Charter Public School
4.4 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
4.6 mi
Grades PK-12
C+
Alma del Mar Charter School
4.7 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
6.0 mi
Grades PK-08
C
William H Taylor School
0.2 mi | #587 of 824 | Score: 41.5
Dropped 389 spots from last year
-16.7 below state avg
267 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
D
Irwin M. Jacobs Elementary School
0.9 mi | #762 of 824 | Score: 31.5
Improved 15 spots from last year
-26.7 below state avg
388 students Diverse
Grades PK-05
M

Middle Schools

5 schools
Nativity Prep School
2.6 mi
Grades 05-08
Our Sisters' School
3.1 mi
Grades 05-06
C-
Roosevelt Middle School
0.9 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-
Keith Middle School
3.9 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-
Normandin Middle School
5.8 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
H

High Schools

3 schools
F
Whaling City Junior/Senior High School
2.8 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
3.7 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
6.6 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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Property History

Property Timeline

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Listed for Sale
Aug 18, 2025
$379,900
Original listing
Agent: Doris Arruda Office: Pelletier Realty, Inc.

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Aug 18, 2025 New Listing Added $379,900

Market Statistics

Days on Market
105 days
Price per Sq Ft
$388
Total Price Drop
-$10,000

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $3,896 $344,400

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$3,896
Tax Year 2025
Assessed Value
$344,400

Listing Information

Listing Agent Doris Arruda
Listing Office Pelletier Realty, Inc.
Agent MLS ID FR001102
Office MLS ID FR0136
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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