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$265,000
4
Beds
2
Baths
2,058
Living Area
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Property Description
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.
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Highlights
- Heating: Natural Gas
- Property Class: Residential
- Style: Cottage
- Year Built: 1855
- Parking Spots: 2
- Property Type: Single Family Residence
- Total Rooms: 9
- Status: Closed
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Additional Details
- Appliances: Gas Water Heater
- Construction: See Remarks
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Lot Features: Other
- Roof: Other
- Year Built Details: Approximate
- Zoning: Mub
- Basement: Full
- Fireplaces: 1
- Foundation: Other
- Road Frontage Type: Public
- SqFt Source: Public Record
- Year Built Source: Public Records
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Amenities
- Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Medical Facility
- Parking Features: Off Street, Unpaved
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Utilities
- Electric: Other (See Remarks)
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer: Public Sewer
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Fees / Taxes
- Assessed Value: $384,100
- Taxes: $4,344
- Tax Year: 2025
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