178 Lafayette St, New Bedford MA 02745

New Bedford, MA 02745

$399,900

Est. $2,583/month

2

Beds

1

Baths

832

Sq Ft

$481

Price/Sq Ft

0.16

Acres

1951

Year Built

Single Family Residence

Type

118

Days on Market

Active Open House Listed Oct 29, 2025 • MLS# 73448999 Copied!

About this home

Welcome to 178 Lafayette St, a New Bedford home offering comfort, functionality, and plenty of outdoor enjoyment. This 2-bedroom, 1-bath property features spacious bedrooms along with tile and hardwood flooring throughout. The kitchen and living areas provide a practical layout suited for everyday convenience. The partially finished basement offers room for storage, hobbies, or future customization. Outside, the property truly shines with a nice-sized yard, an in-ground pool, and plenty of space for relaxing or hosting. The 1-car garage includes an extended rear room that can be used for storage, workshop needs, or an extra entertaining area. Located in a convenient neighborhood close to local amenities, this home offers a well-rounded opportunity for buyers seeking indoor comfort and outdoor living in one inviting package.

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Property Overview

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Listing Type

For Sale

Year Built

1951

Bedrooms

2

Full Bathrooms

1

Living Area

832 sq ft

Total Rooms

4

Open House Schedule

28

Feb

Saturday, February 28

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EST

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential

Style Single Family Residence

Year Built 1951

Living Area 832 sq ft

Lot Size 0.16 acres

Bedrooms 2

Full Baths 1

Total Rooms 4

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Natural Gas

Cooling Central Air

Flooring Tile, Hardwood

Appliances Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Fireplace None

Basement Full

Laundry Gas Dryer Hookup

Features None

Exterior

Construction Stone

Architecture Ranch

Roof Shingle

Features Pool - Inground, Storage

Pool In Ground

Spa None

Fencing None

Patio/Porch None

Parking

Garage Spaces 1

Has Garage Yes

Features Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street

Total Spaces 3

Utilities

Electric None

Water Public

Sewer Public Sewer

Gas None

Other For Gas Range, For Gas Oven, For Gas Dryer

Financial

Annual Tax $4,336

Assessed Value $383,400

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Hardwood

Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Interior Features:

Windows:

Basement: Full

Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup

Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Ranch

Year Built: 1951

Structure Type:

Exterior Materials: Stone

Roof: Shingle

Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas

Heating Zones: 1

Cooling: Central Air

Cooling Zones: 1

Hot Water:

Water Source: Public

Sewer: Public Sewer

Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Pool - Inground, Storage

Patio & Porch:

Fencing:

Other Structures:

Lot Features: Level

Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1

Total Parking Spaces: 3

Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street

Special Features

Pool: Private Pool

Pool Features: In Ground

Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School

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178 Lafayette St, New Bedford MA 02745

New Bedford, MA 02745

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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

3 schools

D

Charles S Ashley School

0.1 mi | #785 of 824 | Score: 29.5

Improved 33 spots from last year

-28.7 below state avg

272 students Diverse

Rising School Diverse Student Body

Grades K-05

All Saints Catholic School

0.5 mi

Grades PK-08

D

Abraham Lincoln School

0.6 mi | #771 of 824 | Score: 31.0

Dropped 64 spots from last year

-27.3 below state avg

687 students Diverse

Diverse Student Body

Grades K-05

M

Middle Schools

1 school

C-

Normandin Middle School

0.5 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

1 school

C+

Greater New Bedford Vocational Technical High School

1.0 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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$399,900

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Agent: Team ROSO Office: RE/MAX Vantage

Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
10/29/2025	🏠 Listed for Sale	$399,900	-	-	Original listing

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Oct 29, 2025	New Listing Added	$399,900	—

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118 days

Price per Sq Ft

$481

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2025	$4,336	$383,400

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