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Listing broker remarks

Looking for space without breaking the bank? This beautifully updated 3-4 bedroom home offers the perfect combination of character, modern updates, and convenience. The brand new kitchen is sure to impress with its fresh design, while the gleaming hardwood floors add warmth and charm throughout the home. The flexible floor plan gives you the option of a 4th bedroom, home office, playroom, or guest space depending on your needs. Enjoy a private backyard perfect for relaxing, entertaining, or family gatherings. One of the biggest selling points is the location. Just around the corner from Buttonwood Park and Zoo, you'll have easy access to walking trails, playgrounds, tennis courts, and one of the area's most popular family attractions. Commuters will appreciate being just minutes from Route 140, I-195, the South Coast Rail station, shopping, restaurants, schools, hospitals, and public transportation. Whether you're a first time buyer or simply looking for more home for your money, this property checks all the boxes. Homes with this much to offer at this price don't come around often. Don't wait before it's too late!— RE/MAX Synergy

Key details

  • 1,380 sq ft
  • 3,132 lot sq ft
  • 3 beds
  • 1.5 baths
  • 1909 built
  • $311 / sq ft
  • $4,142 2025 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠5⁠2⁠9⁠0⁠5⁠
Last updated
Address
5 Jenny Lind St
Town
New Bedford, MA
ZIP
02740
Deed (Bk/Pg)
14413 / 98

Historic designations

National Register
Buttonwood Park Historic District · includes NBE.2157, NBE.2160, NBE.2158, NBE.2162

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.