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$359,000

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 4 Beds
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • 1,550 Sq. Ft.
  • 2 Car Garage
  • Updated 9 days ago
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!! PRICE REDUCTION MOTIVATIE SELLERS!! Welcome to New Bedfords lovely West End This Lovely 4 bedroom 1 bath Home is perfect for the Large Family and entertaining its generous driveway, Swimming pool and 2 car garage. EV vehicle Hook up wired in. ideally located in New Bedford's desirable West End. This home offers a perfect blend of convenience and lifestyle Students/Professionals/History and Nature lovers are just steps from Buttonwood Park and Zoo, minutes from the city's historic downtown, and a short drive to sandy beaches. Commuters will appreciate quick access to the new MBTA South Coast Rail station with direct service to Boston, while nearby shops, restaurants, and medical facilities keep daily needs close at hand. Location Highlights: "¢ Buttonwood Park & Zoo 0.3 miles / 5 min walk "¢ St. Luke's Hospital - ~1.0 mile / 5 min drive or 20 min walk "¢ Downtown New Bedford & Waterfront 2.5 miles / 8-10 min drive "¢ East Beach 3.5 Close to Elementary, Middle, and Highscho

Full Property Details for 278 Palmer St

General

  • Price: $359,000
  • Taxes: $4,340 (2025)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • MLS ID: 73525663
  • Updated: 7/5/2026
  • Added to Site: 47 day(s) ago

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 4

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Assigned

Location

  • County: Bristol

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Basement: Yes
  • Square Feet: 1,550
  • Year Built: 1893

Financial Considerations

  • Tax Amount: $4,340
  • Tax Year: 2025

Disclosures and Reports

  • Property ID: 2891253

Listed by StartPoint Realty, Brian Tregoning

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  • Brian Tregoning

    StartPoint Realty

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Schools serving 278 Palmer St

School District:New Bedford School District
NameGradesDistance
Thomas R Rodman Elementary School
497 Mill Street, New Bedford, MA 02740
PK-50.2 mi
Keith Middle School
225 Hathaway Boulevard, New Bedford, MA 02740
6-80.8 mi
New Bedford High School
230 Hathaway Boulevard, New Bedford, MA 02740
9-120.7 mi
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Price & Sales History for 278 Palmer St Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
7/01/2026
Price Reduced
$359,000
-5.5%
MLS
6/25/2026
Price Reduced
$379,900
-1.07%
MLS
6/20/2026
Price Reduced
$384,000
-0.23%
MLS
6/16/2026
Price Reduced
$384,900
-1.05%
MLS
5/28/2026
Listed
$389,000
23.49%
MLS
5/27/2021
Sold
$315,000
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Tax History for 278 Palmer St

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$4,340
10%
$383,700
17%
2024
$3,936
-4%
$328,000
15%
2023
$4,086
22%
$285,900
32%
2022
$3,358
6%
$216,100
6%
2021
$3,174
5%
$203,600
9%
2020
$3,022
4%
$187,000
6%
2019
$2,895
8%
$175,800
9%
2018
$2,691
5%
$161,800
5%
2017
$2,560
5%
$153,400
3%
2016
$2,449
12%
$148,500
7%
2015
$2,191
5%
$139,300
2%
2014
$2,080
-1%
$137,200
-6%
2013
$2,091
—
$145,900
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278 Palmer St, New Bedford, MA 02740 (MLS# 73525663) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and 1 partial bathroom. 278 Palmer St is currently listed for $359,000 and was received on May 28, 2026. Want to learn more about 278 Palmer 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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