51 Central Avenue, New Bedford MA 02745

New Bedford, MA 02745
$379,000
$354,000
Est. $2,360/month
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5
Beds
1
Baths
1,430
Sq Ft
$248
Price/Sq Ft
0.07
Acres
1916
Year Built
4
Parking
12
Days on Market
For Sale Price Drop -$25,000 Listed Sep 25, 2026 • MLS# 73582766 Copied! • Updated Oct 5, 2026

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About this home

Excellent location near Brooklawn Park in a quiet side street in close proximity to most conveniences and public transportation. Just a few blocks to Lincoln School or Ashley School. This home is home is very good condition in and out, the first floor has a spacious updated eat in kitchen with ceramic tile floors and birch cabinets, a nice bathroom, dining room and double parlors and 2 comfortable bedrooms. Sunporch with oversized windows, a nice bonus. Fenced in backyard and garden area and place to BBQ with family and friends. The 2nd floor has 3 generous sized bedrooms with ample closets, has dated wallpaper and needs cosmetics and paint. This home has insulated vinyl replacement windows, good roof vinyl siding and a paved driveway. A real good value and it`s available to be shown in a days notice. Don`t wait.

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Property History

Market Insights

2
Price Changes
7.9%
Price Range

Property Timeline

↑
Price Increased
Oct 1, 2026
$354,000 +$5,000 (+1.43%)
From $349,000 to $354,000 (+1.4%)
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Price Reduced
Sep 30, 2026
$349,000 $30,000 (-7.92%)
From $379,000 to $349,000 (-7.9%)
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Listed for Sale
Sep 25, 2026
$379,000
Original listing
Agent: Manuel A. Medeiros Office: Medeiros & Associates Real Estate

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2026 $4,442 $405,700

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$4,442
Tax Year 2026
Assessed Value
$405,700

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1916
Living Area 1,430 sq ft
Lot Size 0.07 acres
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 9

Interior

Heating Central, Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Wood, Tile, Carpet
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Fireplace None
Basement Full, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Concrete, Unfinished
Laundry In Basement, Washer Hookup
Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Cape
Roof Shingle
Features Porch - Enclosed, Patio, Rain Gutters, Fenced Yard, City View(s), Garden
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing Fenced
Patio/Porch Porch - Enclosed, Patio
Features Paved Drive, Off Street, Driveway, Paved
Total Spaces 4
Electric Circuit Breakers
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, Washer Hookup
Annual Tax $4,442
Assessed Value $405,700
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Down Payment Resource Eligible
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures None
Possession None
Accepted Financing Contract
Structure Type []
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Bristol
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 14 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1916
Bedrooms
5
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,430 sq ft
Total Rooms
9

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Interior Features:
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Concrete, Unfinished
Laundry: In Basement, Washer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Cape
Year Built: 1916
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Granite

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

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

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Patio, Rain Gutters, Fenced Yard, City View(s), Garden
Patio & Porch: Porch - Enclosed, Patio
Fencing: Fenced
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Cleared
Road Frontage: 40.00 ft
Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

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

Special Features

View: Yes
View Type: City
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Laundromat, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks
School District
New Bedford School District local
D
🎓 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
C+
Alma del Mar Charter School
0.4 mi | #232 of 352 | Score: 37.7
Improved 36 spots from last year
-20.5 below state avg
1,044 students Diverse
Rising School
Grades K-08
D
Abraham Lincoln School
0.4 mi | #781 of 825 | Score: 30.5
Dropped 74 spots from last year
-27.7 below state avg
724 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades K-05
F
Charles S Ashley School
0.6 mi | #800 of 825 | Score: 28.3
Improved 18 spots from last year
-29.9 below state avg
238 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades K-05
M

Middle Schools

3 schools
C-
Normandin Middle School
0.7 mi | #295 of 352 | Score: 32.1
Improved 9 spots from last year
-26.1 below state avg
922 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
C-
Keith Middle School
2.2 mi | #307 of 352 | Score: 31.0
Dropped 18 spots from last year
-27.2 below state avg
918 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
C+
Hastings Middle School
2.2 mi | #223 of 352 | Score: 39.0
Dropped 87 spots from last year
-19.2 below state avg
404 students Moderate
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

3 schools
C+
Greater New Bedford Vocational Technical High School
1.5 mi | #232 of 346 | Score: 49.4
Dropped 43 spots from last year
-8.8 below state avg
2,161 students Diverse
19 sports • 1,754 athletes
High Graduation Rate Career Tech Programs College Ready Curriculum Strong Athletics
Grades 09-12
C+
Fairhaven High School
2.2 mi | #220 of 346 | Score: 50.3
Dropped 17 spots from last year
-7.9 below state avg
549 students Moderate
17 sports • 1,168 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate College Ready Curriculum Strong Athletics
Grades 09-12
C
New Bedford High School
2.2 mi | #262 of 346 | Score: 46.3
Improved 39 spots from last year
-11.9 below state avg
2,792 students Diverse
19 sports • 1,326 athletes
Early College Program Rising School Career Tech Programs College Ready Curriculum
Grades 09-12
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51 Central Avenue, New Bedford MA 02745

New Bedford, MA 02745

Listing Information

Listing Agent Manuel A. Medeiros
Listing Office Medeiros & Associates Real Estate
Office Phone 508-997-2644
Agent MLS ID FR000340
Office MLS ID AC1637
Listing Data Updated Oct 5, 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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