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$299,900

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 1,291 Sq. Ft.
  • 0.04 Acres
  • Updated 4 days ago
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Welcome to this charming 3-bedroom, 1-bath cottage in New Bedford's desirable West End! Offering approximately 1,200 square feet of living space, this home combines character with practical living. Enjoy the benefit of solar panels designed to help keep energy costs affordable, along with a fenced outdoor space perfect for gardening, relaxing, or entertaining. With three bedrooms and a functional layout, there's plenty of room to make this home your own. Conveniently located near neighborhood amenities, shopping, dining, and major routes. A great opportunity to own in New Bedford come see all this cottage has to offer!

Full Property Details for 257 Austin St

General

  • Price: $299,900
  • Taxes: $3,285 (2026)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • MLS ID: 73572655
  • Updated: 9/11/2026
  • Added to Site: 8 day(s) ago

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Parking

  • Parking Features: Off Street, Paved

Location

  • County: Bristol

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Cottage
  • Basement: Yes
  • Square Feet: 1,291
  • Year Built: 1887

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.04

Financial Considerations

  • Tax Amount: $3,285
  • Tax Year: 2026

Disclosures and Reports

  • Exclusions: Personal Property
  • Disclosures/Rstr.: Virtually enhanced photos to remove personal belongings.
  • Property ID: 2896022

Listed by LPT Realty - Home & Key Group, Courtnee Lemieux

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  • Courtnee Lemieux

    LPT Realty - Home & Key Group

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Schools serving 257 Austin St

School District:New Bedford School District
NameGradesDistance
John Avery Parker Elementary School
705 County Street, New Bedford, MA 02740
PK-50.4 mi
Keith Middle School
225 Hathaway Boulevard, New Bedford, MA 02740
6-80.6 mi
New Bedford High School
230 Hathaway Boulevard, New Bedford, MA 02740
9-120.5 mi
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Price & Sales History for 257 Austin St Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/07/2026
Listed
$299,900
94.74%
MLS
8/22/2018
Sold
$154,000
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Tax History for 257 Austin St

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$3,110
7%
$275,000
14%
2024
$2,897
—
$241,400
19%
2023
$2,894
12%
$202,500
21%
2022
$2,592
5%
$166,800
5%
2021
$2,466
1%
$158,200
5%
2020
$2,440
2%
$151,000
4%
2019
$2,390
7%
$145,100
8%
2018
$2,240
8%
$134,700
8%
2017
$2,076
7%
$124,400
6%
2016
$1,944
9%
$117,900
4%
2015
$1,782
7%
$113,300
3%
2014
$1,662
2%
$109,600
-4%
2013
$1,632
—
$113,900
—
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257 Austin St, New Bedford, MA 02740 (MLS# 73572655) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 257 Austin St is currently listed for $299,900 and was received on September 07, 2026. Want to learn more about 257 Austin St? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in New Bedford? You can browse all New Bedford real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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