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Listing broker remarks

Welcome to 31 Chancery Street, a charming 3 bedroom Colonial located in New Bedford’s desirable West End. The inviting first floor features hardwood flooring, a spacious living room with a fireplace and sun filled bay window, and an open dining area ideal for everyday living and entertaining. The updated kitchen offers granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, ample cabinet space, and access to the rear deck and fenced backyard. Upstairs you will find three comfortable bedrooms and a full bathroom. Additional features include a covered front porch, private paved driveway, full unfinished basement, natural gas heat, and public water and sewer. Conveniently located near Buttonwood Park, St. Luke’s Hospital, downtown New Bedford, shopping, dining, and major routes.— Keller Williams South Watuppa

Key details

  • 1,616 sq ft
  • 3,398 lot sq ft
  • 3 beds
  • 1 baths
  • 1905 built
  • $277 / sq ft
  • $4,276 2025 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠4⁠8⁠5⁠3⁠4⁠
Last updated
Address
31 Chancery St
Town
New Bedford, MA
ZIP
02740
Deed (Bk/Pg)
14333 / 221

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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.