162 Elm St, New Bedford, MA 02740
- Beds
- 4
- Baths
- 2
- Sqft
- 2,058
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Overview
Own a piece of New Bedford history at 162 Elm Street—built in 1855 and one of the three oldest homes still standing on Elm St. This 2,182 sq ft, 4-bed, 2-bath cottage-style home features a gable roof, a curved front staircase, a second back staircase to the kitchen, and original details including a fireplace. Zoned MUB, it offers flexible residential or business use. Located in the downtown area just blocks from City Hall, courthouses, the Registry of Deeds, public library, Whaling Museum, and Waterfront. Close access to public transit, commuter rail, and highways. The home needs updating and restoration but offers incredible potential. It’s the largest single-family home < / = 325K currently for sale in the city.
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Basic info
- Property type
- House
- Number of bedrooms
- 4
- Number of bathrooms
- 2
- Square feet
- 2,058
- Lot size (acres)
- 0.10
- Year built
- 1855
Interior features
- Basement
- Yes
- Fireplaces
- 1
Utilities
- Heating
- Natural gas
- Cooling
- None
- Sewer
- Public sewer
- Water
- Public
Taxes
- Tax Annual Amount (2025)
- $4,344
Public schools
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