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261 County St, New Bedford, MA, 02740

$420,000

Home List Price

$4,988*

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6 Bedrooms
1 Full Bath, 1 Partial
2,011 SqFt
$209/SqFt
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261 County St, New Bedford$420,000

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$4,988*

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Property Highlights

Home TypeSingle Family Residence
ParkingOff Street
Year Built1880
HeatingBaseboard
CoolingNone
BasementYes
MLS #73233902
Lot Size0.07 Acres
StatusAccepting Backup Offers
(Contingent)

About 261 County St

Experience the charm of history with this beautifully renovated Historic Colonial home in New Bedford’s Washington Square. With 6 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, and 2,011 square feet of living space, this residence offers ample room for comfortable living and entertaining. The restored woodwork and newly renovated kitchen with premium counters and a breakfast bar exude classic elegance. Formal dining and living rooms with high coffered ceilings and decorative moldings create an atmosphere of sophistication and wonder. The main floor primary bedroom with an en suite bathroom offers ultimate convenience, while the attic and full basement provide further possibilities. Meticulously restored with a long list of important improvements including roof, heating, electrical, and plumbing, this home seamlessly blends historic charm with modern convenience, preserving its allure while offering desired amenities. Do not miss the opportunity to own a piece of history in this stunning property.

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Year Built: 1880
  • Living Area: 2,011 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Compass
  • Listing Agent: The Mathew J. Arruda Group

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring Type: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Interior: Closet, Lighting - Sconce, Lighting - Overhead, Bedroom, Entry Hall, Mud Room, Walk-up Attic

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedroom Count: 6

Exterior Features

Exterior Information:

  • Exterior: Porch, Fenced Yard

Parking Information:

  • Parking: Off Street

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot: Corner Lot
  • Lot Size: 0.07 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Baseboard
  • Cooling: None

School Info

Assigned Schools Information:

  • New Bedford High School, Public District Grades 9-12
  • Roosevelt Middle School, Public District Grades 6-8
  • James B Congdon, Public District Grades KG-5

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: South on Allen Street, right on County Street.

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $420,000
  • Price Per SqFt: $209/SqFt

Agent Commission:

  • Buyer's Agent Commission: 2

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $2,119
  • Tax Year: 2021
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Housing Market Comparison

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New Bedford, MA

City

Med. Sold Price

$418.2K

Med. Price/SqFt

$231

Avg. Days On Market

28

# of Sold Homes

47

261 County St vs New Bedford

12 DAYS ON ROCKET

-16 Days

$420,000

+$1.7K More

$209/SqFt

-$22 Less

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $1.7K more than the Median Sold Price and $22/SqFt less than other homes in New Bedford, MA.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: MLS Property Information Network
  • MLS Number: #73233902

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Compass
  • Listing Agent: The Mathew J. Arruda Group

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Property Sales & Tax

Listing History

Dec 07, 2012Home Sold
$69,000

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2021$2,119$135,900
2020$2,334$144,400
2019$2,233$135,600
2018$2,240$134,700
2017$2,208$132,300

History based on county public records data.

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Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

Elementary School

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6
/10

  • James B Congdon

  • 50 Hemlock St

  • 0.37 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-5

Middle School

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3
/10

  • Roosevelt Middle School

  • 119 Frederick St

  • 1.22 miles

  • Public District Grades 6-8

High School

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1
/10

  • New Bedford High School

  • 230 Hathaway Blvd

  • 1.79 miles

  • Public District Grades 9-12

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $39,570. Residents of New Bedford, MA typically earn less than $35k each year. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. The majority of residents in this area have high school diploma education.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 261 County St

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 261 County St property is $420,000.

What type of property is this?

The property 261 County St is a house located in New Bedford, Massachusetts, 02740.

Is this property for sale now?

Accepting Backup Offers: 261 County St is Accepting Backup Offers (Active Under Contract), there is still a chance to have your real estate agent submit an offer.

What are the assigned schools for this property?

The assigned schools for 261 County St are:
James B Congdon: GreatSchools Rating 6/10
Roosevelt Middle School: GreatSchools Rating 3/10
New Bedford High School: GreatSchools Rating 1/10

What is the annual property tax for this property?

According to the records, the last property tax for 2021 is $2,119 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

When was this property sold last time and for how much?

The last sale was on December 7, 2012 for $69,000. (source: MLS/tax record).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 261 County St has 6 bedrooms and 1 full and 1 half bathrooms.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 261 County St is 2,011 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 261 County St is 1880.

Rocket Homes›Massachusetts›Bristol County›New Bedford›02740›261 County St

This home is located at 261 County St in New Bedford, MA and zip code 02740. This 2,011 square foot home, which was built in 1880, sits on a 0.07 acre lot. Features: 6 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 07, 2024 and is currently priced at $420,000.

New Bedford, MA housing market in April 2024 saw over 33 listings sold above listed price, more than 3 sold at listed price and over 11 sold below. The number of listings in New Bedford, MA increased by 11.5% between March 2024 and April 2024. In April 2024, listings were on the market for 28 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $418,214.

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