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278 Palmer St, New Bedford MA 02740

New Bedford, MA 02740 • West End
$389,000
Est. $2,529/month
4
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,550
Sq Ft
$251
Price/Sq Ft
22.96
Acres
1893
Year Built
6 hours 41 minutes
Time on Market
Active Open House Listed May 28, 2026 • MLS# 73525663 Copied!

About this home

Welcome to New Bedfords lovely West End This Lovely 4 bedroom 1 bath Home is perfect for the Large Family and entertaining its generous driveway, Swimming pool and 2 car garage. EV vehicle Hook up wired in. ideally located in New Bedford’s desirable West End. This home offers a perfect blend of convenience and lifestyle — Students/Professionals/History and Nature lovers are just steps from Buttonwood Park and Zoo, minutes from the city’s historic downtown, and a short drive to sandy beaches. Commuters will appreciate quick access to the new MBTA South Coast Rail station with direct service to Boston, while nearby shops, restaurants, and medical facilities keep daily needs close at hand. Location Highlights: • Buttonwood Park & Zoo – ~0.3 miles / 5 min walk • St. Luke’s Hospital – ~1.0 mile / 5 min drive or 20 min walk • Downtown New Bedford & Waterfront – ~2.5 miles / 8–10 min drive • East Beach – ~3.5 milHIGHEST AND BEST OFFER DUE JUNE 1 BY 5 PM

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Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1893
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,550 sq ft
Total Rooms
7

Open House Schedule

31
May
Sunday, May 31
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT
30
May
Saturday, May 30
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT

Facts & Features

2 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1893
Living Area 1,550 sq ft
Lot Size 22.96 acres
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 7

Interior

Heating Hot Water
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring None
Appliances Electric Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator
Fireplace None
Basement Full, Partially Finished
Laundry None
Features Central Vacuum

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture Colonial
Roof None
Features Porch
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch

Parking

Garage Spaces 2
Has Garage Yes
Features Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Assigned
Total Spaces 6

Utilities

Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $4,340
Assessed Value $383,700

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator
Interior Features: Central Vacuum
Windows:
Basement: Full, Partially Finished
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial
Year Built: 1893
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation: Granite

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Hot Water
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 2
Total Parking Spaces: 6
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Assigned

Location

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Neighborhood

West End

278 Palmer St, New Bedford MA 02740

New Bedford, MA 02740

Walkability

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Property History

Property Timeline

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Listed for Sale
May 28, 2026
$389,000
Original listing
Agent: Brian Tregoning Office: StartPoint Realty

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
May 28, 2026 New Listing Added $389,000

Market Statistics

Time on Market
6 hours 41 minutes
Price per Sq Ft
$251

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $4,340 $383,700

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$4,340
Tax Year 2025
Assessed Value
$383,700

Listing Information

Listing Agent Brian Tregoning
Listing Office StartPoint Realty
Agent MLS ID CN225068
Office MLS ID AN5803
Listing Data Updated May 28, 2026 7:59 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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