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97 Madison St, New Bedford

Active $775,000

  • 4 bd
  • 4.5 ba
  • 3,419 sqft
  • 1875 built
  • $226/sqft
  • MLS #7⁠3⁠4⁠9⁠0⁠1⁠6⁠3⁠

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Listing broker remarks

New Price: Welcome to the elegant 97 Madison St in New Bedford - a historic gem built in 1875 & owned by Samuel Hudson Cook who established Paul Dixon & Cook Insurance - a maritime insurance agency. Located just outside of Downtown New Bedford, this magnificent home is a superb example of Stick Style architecture, characterized by its ornate roof lines, bay windows, & the unique shed-style hoods above shuttered windows. Inside you will discover a sunlit interior decorated with period details including marble fireplaces, refined crown moldings, ceiling medallions, & original flooring - all reflecting the home's authentic charm. Three of the bedrooms offer a contemporary en suite bathroom maximizing ease of living. The home also features an additional fourth/guest bedroom, & a walk up attic with expansion possibilities. Enjoy outdoor living on the inviting front porch or private backyard patio. Appreciate this extraordinary residence & located on one of the city’s loveliest streets.— Compass

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Key details

  • 3,419 sq ft
  • 6,856 lot sq ft
  • 4 beds
  • 4.5 baths
  • 1875 built
  • $226 / sq ft
  • $8,192 2025 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠4⁠9⁠0⁠1⁠6⁠3⁠
Last updated
Address
97 Madison St
Town
New Bedford, MA
ZIP
02740
Deed (Bk/Pg)
11462 / 220

Historic designations

National Register
Cook, Samuel Hudson House · includes 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.