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Listing broker remarks

A masterpiece of 19th-century craftsmanship, reimagined for modern living - This grand Italianate Victorian has undergone extensive renovations inside & out, blending historic soul with premium updates. The main residence is expansive, boasting 8 bedrooms & 4.5 baths across three levels of luminous living space. At the heart of the home, a chef’s kitchen flows into a stunning sunroom overlooking a private garden. Adding incredible versatility is the freshly transformed carriage house, now a modern one bed/one bath ADU perfect for multi-generational living or a sophisticated guest retreat. Located in the coveted West End, you are moments from St. Luke’s Hospital, Buttonwood Park, & the energy of Downtown New Bedford. From soaring ceilings & intricate moldings to the flexible layout & separate first floor office suite - conducive to a potential in-law conversion - every inch of this estate has been polished to perfection. This is a rare opportunity to own a turnkey piece of history.— Compass

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Key details

  • 6,320 sq ft
  • 15,368 lot sq ft
  • 9 beds
  • 5 baths
  • 1855 built
  • $220 / sq ft
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠4⁠5⁠2⁠8⁠2⁠
Last updated
Address
49 Hawthorn St
Town
New Bedford, MA
ZIP
02740
Deed (Bk/Pg)
14924 / 247

Historic designations

National Register
County Street Historic District · includes NBE.2552

What this means for buyers →

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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.