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Listing broker remarks

Classic Timeless Elegance. This luxurious 4 bed, 2 full bath, 2 half bath was built in 1820 by Constant Norton & expanded in 1889 by Amelia Jones. Thoroughly updated while giving a nod to her resplendent past. Today, she prominently sits in New Bedford's Historic District, neighboring the Rotch-Jones-Duff Museum. Gated behind a wrought iron fence, the home welcomes you to a gracious, 2 story foyer, w/a fireplace living room. The Main living level features stately picture windows w/plantation shutters. A masterfully designed kitchen complete w/mud room & butler's pantry flows to the landscaped yard w/fountain. Upstairs, the owner's suite generously occupies a wing off the landing & 3 additional bedrooms are situated on the opposite side of the home. Outside walk to the Watefront's many restaurants, shops, taverns & the Performing Arts Center. Ferry services to the Vineyard & RI. Walk or 4 min. drive to the South Coast Rail line to Boston. Must see for all the beautiful details.— Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Key details

  • 3,475 sq ft
  • 7,492 lot sq ft
  • 4 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 1820 built
  • $214 / sq ft
  • $6,985 2026 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠5⁠0⁠9⁠5⁠4⁠
Last updated
Address
47 7th St.
Town
New Bedford, MA
ZIP
02740
Deed (Bk/Pg)
14571 / 174

Historic designations

National Register
Merrill, Capt. Edward - Gibbs, Capt. Moses House · includes NBE.243, NBE.A

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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.