$325,000

Estimated payment $2,133/month

Total Views 2,544
4 Beds
2 Baths
2,058 Sq Ft
$158 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Medical Services
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Property is near public transit
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Cottage

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.

Listing Agent

Deborah McLaughlin

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Robert Paul Properties Listed on: 08/20/2025

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Robert Paul Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,344

Year Built

  • Built in 1855

Lot Details

  • 4,487 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is zoned MUB

Home Design

  • Cottage

Interior Spaces

  • 2,058 Sq Ft Home
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Parking

  • 2 Car Parking Spaces
  • Unpaved Parking
  • Open Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Location

  • Property is near public transit

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 304
  • Assessor Parcel Number M:0052 L:0304,2891999

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,344

Year Built

Built in 1855

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Cottage
  • Year Built: 1855
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Special Features: OpenHouse

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Master Bathroom Features: No
  • Basement: Full
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2058
  • Living Area: 2058
  • Spa YN: No
  • MAIN LO: AN6527
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 157.92
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 157.92

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: See Remarks
  • Foundation Details: Other
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Roof: Other
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Off Street, Unpaved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Electric: Other (See Remarks)
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Medical Facility
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:0052 L:0304,2891999
  • Zoning: MUB
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Other
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1
  • Lot Size Area: 0.1
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4487
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • PAGE: 215

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4344
  • Tax Book Number: 9513
  • Tax Lot: 304
  • Tax Map Number: 52

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

Map

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $4,344 $384,100 $106,000 $278,100
2024 $4,348 $362,300 $101,200 $261,100
2023 $4,450 $311,400 $101,200 $210,200
2022 $4,071 $262,000 $92,300 $169,700
2021 $3,947 $253,200 $92,300 $160,900
2020 $3,962 $245,200 $92,300 $152,900
2019 $3,898 $236,700 $92,300 $144,400
2018 $3,665 $220,400 $92,300 $128,100
2017 $3,291 $197,200 $92,300 $104,900
2016 $3,184 $193,100 $95,800 $97,300
2015 $2,935 $186,600 $95,800 $90,800
2014 $2,729 $180,000 $92,300 $87,700
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/20/2025 08/20/25 For Sale $325,000 -- $158 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed -- --
Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

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Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73420135

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: NEWB-000052-000000-000304