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Listing broker remarks

PRICE IMPROVEMENT!! Imagine ending each day here, watching the sun dance across the water from your own waterfront deck, coffee in hand and nowhere else to be. Nestled on Sassaquin Pond, this hidden retreat offers the kind of setting that is rarely available and impossible to replicate. Set back from the road for added privacy, the property features multiple waterfront decks, a private dock, and panoramic pond views that become part of everyday life. Inside, the home offers a spacious kitchen, dedicated coffee station, comfortable living room, and an enclosed sunroom where the views take center stage year-round. The detached garage provides extra space for your toys, while fenced yard areas offer flexibility for pets, gardening, or outdoor enjoyment. Whether you're looking for a year-round residence, a peaceful retreat, or simply a place where the water becomes your backyard, 1519 Morton Ave delivers a lifestyle that's hard to find and even harder to leave.— Silva Realty Group, Inc.

Key details

  • 1,650 sq ft
  • 8,176 lot sq ft
  • 2 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 1960 built
  • $351 / sq ft
  • $4,772 2026 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠3⁠5⁠7⁠2⁠7⁠
Last updated
Address
1519 Morton Ave
Town
New Bedford, MA
ZIP
02745
Deed (Bk/Pg)
5351 / 115

Map

Neighborhood: Sassaquin Pond

National Historic Landmark

Federally designated as nationally significant — the highest U.S. historic recognition. Section 106 review applies to federal undertakings affecting the property.

National Register

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Owners may qualify for the 20% federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit on certified rehabilitation work.

State Register

Listed on the Massachusetts State Register of Historic Places.

Local Historic District

Inside a Local Historic District. Exterior changes visible from a public way require approval from the local historic district commission.

Local Landmark

Individually designated by the town as a local landmark. Exterior alterations require commission approval.

MACRIS Inventory

Documented in MACRIS, the state historic inventory. Informational only — no regulatory constraints.

Article 85 (Boston)

Subject to Boston Article 85 demolition-delay review, which can pause demolition of buildings 50+ years old for up to 90 days.

Ch. 91 Waterways License

An active MassDEP permit for a dock, pier, seawall, or other structure on or over a Massachusetts waterway. Many older licenses are not digitized; this record is provided for reference only.

Massachusetts Great Pond

A Great Pond under M.G.L. Ch. 91 — the Commonwealth retains public rights to fish and navigate these state-designated waters. Private docks and other waterfront structures require a Waterways License from MassDEP.

Likely Great Pond

The MLS listing describes this property as being on a Great Pond, which would be a state-designated water body under M.G.L. Ch. 91. GIS data did not independently confirm the pond name — verification needed.