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$815,000
4
Beds
4/1
Baths
3,903
Living Area
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Property Description
Impressive price improvement for this exquisite grand Victorian built in 1855 by Henry Taber as a wedding gift for his daughter Abby Taber Hunt. It later became the home of Herman Melville's sister, Catherine Melville Hoadley. The present owner has lovingly restored the home to its former beauty. Enter the gracious entrance hall flanked by a bright and welcoming solarium, a sitting room with window seat and a sprawling Livingroom with marble fireplace. Continue down the hall to an incredibly spacious and bright dining room which opens to a well-designed galley kitchen. The second level offers 3 large sleeping rooms with en suite bathrooms. A charming private suite is perfect for guests or extended family. The exterior boasts a charming garden and dining area perfect for entertaining. The home is ideally located in a charming neighborhood walking distance to downtown New Bedford and the new train station.
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Highlights
- Area: West
- Has View: Yes
- Parking Spots: 2
- Property Type: Single Family Residence
- Total Rooms: 9
- Status: Closed
- Cooling: Window Unit(s)
- Heating: Central, Baseboard, Hot Water, Radiant, Natural Gas
- Property Class: Residential
- Style: Antique, Italianate
- Year Built: 1855
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Additional Details
- Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
- Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Fenced Yard, City View(s)
- Flooring: Wood
- Interior Features: 1/4 Bath, Bathroom, Accessory Apt., Walk-up Attic
- Road Frontage Type: Public
- View: City
- Year Built Source: Public Records
- Construction: Frame
- Fireplaces: 6
- Foundation: Granite
- Lot Features: Corner Lot
- Roof: Shingle, Rubber
- Year Built Details: Approximate
- Zoning: Ra
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Amenities
- Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, University
- Security Features: Security System
- Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, On Street
- Waterfront Features: Beach Front, Bay, Beach Ownership(Public)
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Utilities
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer: Public Sewer
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Fees / Taxes
- Assessed Value: $679,900
- Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
- Tax Year: 2024
- Buyer Agent Compensation: 2%
- Facilitator Compensation: 2%
- Taxes: $8,159
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