162 Elm St, New Bedford MA 02740

New Bedford, MA 02740
$325,000
Est. $1,730/month
4
Beds
2
Baths
2,058
Sq Ft
$158
Price/Sq Ft
0.10
Acres
1855
Year Built
Single Family Residence
Type
36
Days on Market
Active Listed Sep 26, 2025 • MLS# 73420135

About this home

Own a piece of New Bedford history at 162 Elm Street—built in 1855 and one of the three oldest homes still standing on Elm St. This 2,182 sq ft, 4-bed, 2-bath cottage-style home features a gable roof, a curved front staircase, a second back staircase to the kitchen, and original details including a fireplace. Zoned MUB, it offers flexible residential or business use. Located in the downtown area just blocks from City Hall, courthouses, the Registry of Deeds, public library, Whaling Museum, and Waterfront. Close access to public transit, commuter rail, and highways. The home needs updating and restoration but offers incredible potential. It’s the largest single-family home < / = 325K currently for sale in the city.

Facts & Features

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Property Category
Residential
Year Built
1855
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
2,058 sq ft
Total Rooms
9

Interior Features

Flooring
Hardwood
Heating
Natural Gas
Has Heating
Yes
Cooling
None
Has Cooling
No
Has Fireplace
Yes
Number of Fireplaces
1
Appliances
Gas Water Heater
Basement Details
Full

Exterior & Structure

Construction Materials
See Remarks
Architectural Style
Cottage
Roof
Other
Foundation
Other
Has Spa
No
Waterfront Property
No

Lot & Land

Lot Size
0.10 acres
Lot Size
4,487 sq ft
Lot Size Area
0.1000
Lot Features
Other
Road Frontage Type
Public

Parking & Garage

Has Garage
No
Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces
2
Parking Features
Off Street, Unpaved

Utilities & Systems

Utilities Available
for Gas Range, for Gas Oven
Water Source
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Electric
Other (See Remarks)

Community & HOA

Community Features
Public Transportation, Shopping, Medical Facility
HOA
No
Senior Community
No

Financial & Tax Information

Annual Tax Amount
$4,344
Tax Year
2025
Tax Assessed Value
$384,100
Tax Lot
304
Tax Map Number
52
Parcel Number
M:0052 L:0304,2891999
Zoning
MUB

Additional Details

Year Built Source
Public Records
Year Built Details
Approximate
Attached Property
No
Listing Terms
Other (See Remarks)

Location

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Neighborhood

162 Elm St, New Bedford MA 02740

New Bedford, MA 02740

Walkability

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Schools

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Payment Breakdown

Principal & Interest $0
Property Tax $362
Homeowners Insurance $200
PMI $0

Property History

Property Timeline

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Listed for Sale
Aug 20, 2025
$325,000
Original listing
Agent: Deborah McLaughlin Office: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Robert Paul Properties

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Aug 20, 2025 New Listing Added $325,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
36 days
Price per Sq Ft
$158

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $4,344 $384,100

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$4,344
Tax Year 2025
Assessed Value
$384,100

Listing Information

Listing Agent Deborah McLaughlin
Listing Office Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Robert Paul Properties
Agent MLS ID A8000343
Office MLS ID AN8166

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