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551 Union St, New Bedford MA 02740

New Bedford, MA 02740
$389,900
Est. $2,531/month
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,203
Sq Ft
$324
Price/Sq Ft
0.05
Acres
1896
Year Built
3 hours 44 minutes
Time on Market
Active Open House Listed Jun 24, 2026 • MLS# 73540839 Copied!

About this home

Discover the inviting charm of 551 Union St in New Bedford, MA. This single-family residence, built in 1896, offers a comfortable living space and is ready for you to move in. The kitchen features a convenient peninsula and an open-plan design that seamlessly connects with the living room, creating an ideal space for daily life and entertaining. This residence offers three bedrooms, providing ample private space. Complementing these are one full bathroom and one half bathroom, designed for everyday functionality. Beyond the interior, the property includes solar panels, contributing to efficiency. A welcoming porch offers a pleasant outdoor extension of the home. The spacious back yard is perfect for entertaining .

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Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1896
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,203 sq ft
Total Rooms
6

Open House Schedule

27
Jun
Saturday, June 27
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EDT

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1896
Living Area 1,203 sq ft
Lot Size 0.05 acres
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 6

Interior

Heating Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling Wall Unit(s)
Flooring Carpet, Hardwood
Appliances Tankless Water Heater
Fireplace None
Basement Full
Laundry None
Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Other (see Remarks)
Roof Shingle
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None

Parking

Features None

Utilities

Electric Circuit Breakers
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $4,317
Assessed Value $381,700

Interior Features

Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
Appliances: Tankless Water Heater
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: Full
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Other (See Remarks)
Year Built: 1896
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Stone

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Parking Features:

Location

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Neighborhood

551 Union St, New Bedford MA 02740

New Bedford, MA 02740

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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
B+
Trinity Day Academy
0.5 mi | #149 of 346 | Score: 72.4
Same rank as last year
93 students Diverse
College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades 04-12
Holy Family-Holy Name School
0.6 mi
Grades PK-08
St. James-St. John School
0.7 mi
Grades PK-08
Child and Family Services
1.0 mi
Grades K-12
Nazarene Christian Academy
1.7 mi
Grades PK-12
C
Global Learning Charter Public School
2.0 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
C+
Alma del Mar Charter School
2.5 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
3.5 mi
Grades PK-08
D
Ellen R Hathaway School
0.1 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
F
Thomas R Rodman School
0.4 mi | #796 of 824 | Score: 29.1
Dropped 35 spots from last year
-29.1 below state avg
200 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades K-05
M

Middle Schools

5 schools
Our Sisters' School
0.7 mi
Grades 05-06
Nativity Prep School
0.8 mi
Grades 05-08
C-
Keith Middle School
1.0 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
2.2 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
3.4 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
0.6 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
0.8 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
4.0 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

🏠
Listed for Sale
Jun 24, 2026
$389,900
Original listing
Agent: Team ROSO Office: RE/MAX Vantage

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Jun 24, 2026 New Listing Added $389,900

Market Statistics

Time on Market
3 hours 44 minutes
Price per Sq Ft
$324

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $4,317 $381,700

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$4,317
Tax Year 2025
Assessed Value
$381,700

Listing Information

Listing Agent Team ROSO
Listing Office RE/MAX Vantage
Agent MLS ID TM333617
Office MLS ID AN3217
Listing Data Updated Jun 24, 2026 11:31 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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