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52 Ash St, New Bedford MA 02740

New Bedford, MA 02740 • West
$1,300,000
Est. $7,707/month
6
Beds
4.5
Baths
8,497
Sq Ft
$153
Price/Sq Ft
0.48
Acres
1884
Year Built
4
Parking
45
Days on Market
Active Listed May 24, 2026 • MLS# 73523365 Copied! • Updated May 28, 2026

About this home

This home is rich in history, originally built and enjoyed by William D. Howland for many years, and later be used by the Red Cross. It was bought and partly restored for use as a recovery house, with a potential for 32 beds. However, it can be used again as a single-family and brought back to its former grandeur that would rival those in Newport. The foyer is roughly 20x16, and while grand in scale, the floor plan is usable for modern living. The home features many unique details such as tiled fireplaces, marble sinks, two butler's pantries (one also doubles as a wet bar), and leaded glass windows. The living area is spread over three levels that include a total of 6 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, a billiard room, and multiple walk-in storage rooms. There is more than enough space for an Au Pair, extended family, or live-in staff on the 3rd level. The home is located on a nice size corner lot with an elevated patio in the tree lined West End neighborhood, with similar architecture.

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Property History

Property Timeline

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Listed for Sale
May 24, 2026
$1,300,000
Original listing

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2026 $11,205 $1,023,300

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$11,205
Tax Year 2026
Assessed Value
$1,023,300

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1884
Living Area 8,497 sq ft
Lot Size 0.48 acres
Bedrooms 6
Full Baths 4
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 11

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Baseboard, Hot Water, Radiant, Floor Furnace, Natural Gas, Fireplace
Cooling None
Flooring Tile, Carpet, Marble, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wall To Wall Carpet
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
Fireplace Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom
Fireplaces 4
Basement Full, Unfinished
Laundry Flooring - Wood, First Floor, Washer Hookup
Features Closet/cabinets - Custom Built, Pantry, Countertops - Stone/granite/solid, Wet Bar, Bathroom - Full, Walk-in Closet(s), Entrance Foyer, Bathroom, Bedroom, Center Hall, Bonus Room, Wet Bar, Finish - Earthen Plaster

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Victorian
Roof Shingle
Features Patio
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Patio
Features Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Total Spaces 4
Electric 110 Volts, 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service, Knob & Tube Wiring, Other (see Remarks)
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Electric Range, For Gas Oven, Washer Hookup
Annual Tax $11,205
Assessed Value $1,023,300
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Seller Disclosures Water Leaked Into The Building Reportedly From A Roof/window, Which Needs To Be Repaired. Installed Sprinkler System Would Need To Be Removed And Walls Repaired Throughout The Home. Some Walls And A Small Area Of Flooring In The Billiard Room, Also Were Damaged. Motivated Seller.
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
House Color Tan
Sq Ft Source Owner
Documents None
County Bristol
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 4 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1884
Bedrooms
6
Full Bathrooms
4
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
8,497 sq ft
Total Rooms
11

Room Details

First Floor

Bathroom1
10 x 7
Bathroom - Half, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Dining Room
19 x 14
Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors, Exterior Access, Wainscoting
Kitchen
18 x 14
Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Wet Bar, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting
Living Room
18 x 18
Flooring - Hardwood, Wainscoting
Family Room
19 x 13
Beamed Ceilings, Flooring - Hardwood

Second Floor

Bedroom5
15 x 13
Fireplace, Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Bedroom4
13 x 10
Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom3
16 x 14
Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood
Bathroom2
19 x 15
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Bedroom2
16 x 14
Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Bathroom3
10 x 6
Bathroom - With Tub, Flooring - Hardwood
Master Bedroom
19 x 15
Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Other Floor

Office
Master Bathroom

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Marble, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
Interior Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Pantry, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Wet bar, Bathroom - Full, Walk-In Closet(s), Entrance Foyer, Bathroom, Bedroom, Center Hall, Bonus Room, Wet Bar, Finish - Earthen Plaster
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Full, Unfinished
Laundry: Flooring - Wood, First Floor, Washer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Victorian
Year Built: 1884
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar, Granite, Slab

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air, Baseboard, Hot Water, Radiant, Floor Furnace, Natural Gas, Fireplace
Heating Zones: 4
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features: Thermostat

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Patio
Patio & Porch: Patio
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Cleared, Level
Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Special Features

Fireplaces: 4
Fireplace Type: Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Highway Access, Public School, Sidewalks
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
0.2 mi
Grades PK-08
Holy Family-Holy Name School
0.7 mi
Grades PK-08
B+
Trinity Day Academy
0.8 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
1.0 mi
Grades K-12
C
Global Learning Charter Public School
2.2 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
2.2 mi
Grades PK-12
C+
Alma del Mar Charter School
2.6 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
3.8 mi
Grades PK-08
D
Ellen R Hathaway School
0.4 mi | #749 of 824 | Score: 32.5
Dropped 81 spots from last year
-25.7 below state avg
201 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades K-05
B-
James B Congdon School
0.5 mi | #488 of 824 | Score: 45.0
Dropped 6 spots from last year
-13.2 below state avg
299 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades K-05
M

Middle Schools

5 schools
Nativity Prep School
0.5 mi
Grades 05-08
Our Sisters' School
1.0 mi
Grades 05-06
C-
Keith Middle School
1.4 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-
Roosevelt Middle School
1.7 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-
Normandin Middle School
3.6 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
0.4 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
1.2 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
4.3 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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52 Ash St, New Bedford MA 02740

New Bedford, MA 02740

Listing Information

Agent MLS ID CT009289
Office MLS ID AC2382
Listing Data Updated May 28, 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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