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Listing broker remarks

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!— LPT Realty - Home & Key Group

Key details

  • 1,291 sq ft
  • 1,659 lot sq ft
  • 3 beds
  • 1 baths
  • 1887 built
  • $232 / sq ft
  • $3,285 2026 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠7⁠2⁠6⁠5⁠5⁠
Last updated
Address
257 Austin St
Town
New Bedford, MA
ZIP
02740
Deed (Bk/Pg)
12543 / 40

Map

Neighborhood: New Bedford

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.