Google street view image for 12 Shell St, New Bedford, MA 02744

Off market

$500,033

•

2 ba

•

1,478

sq ft

12 Shell St, New Bedford, MA 02744

About this home

12 Shell St is a 1,478 square foot house on a 7,841 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's New Bedford data, we estimate the home's value is $500,033.

Single-familyProperty Type

1968Year Built

7,841 sq ftLot Size

$338Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$500,033

$7,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 6.3% lower than the average sale price ($534K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 25, 2026
$445,000
A
3 beds1.5 baths1,535 sq ft
66 Seymour St, New Bedford, MA 02744
SOLD SEP 17, 2026
$540,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,888 sq ft
57 Ricketson St, New Bedford, MA 02744
SOLD MAY 15, 2026
$523,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,444 sq ft
166 Charles St, New Bedford, MA 02744
SOLD SEP 1, 2026
$675,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,530 sq ft
115 Ricketson St, New Bedford, MA 02744
SOLD MAY 27, 2026
$579,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,538 sq ft
17 Bellevue St, New Bedford, MA 02744
SOLD SEP 14, 2026
$440,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,333 sq ft
275 Rockdale Ave, New Bedford, MA 02740

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Market trends in 02744, MA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

100.6%

+0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$460K

$45K MoM

Avg. days on market

28d

0 days MoM

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9 MoM

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3 beds2 baths2,342 sq ft
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$375,700
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166 Blackmer St, New Bedford, MA 02744
$655,499
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866 Brock Ave, New Bedford, MA 02744
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Sale history for 12 Shell St

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Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$4,963 (+11.6%)

$111,800 + $235,500

$347,300

2022

$4,448 (+2.2%)

$101,900 + $184,300

$286,200

2021

$4,354 (+3.5%)

$101,900 + $177,400

$279,300

2020

$4,205 (+1.8%)

$101,900 + $158,300

$260,200

2019

$4,132 (+6.5%)

$101,900 + $149,000

$250,900

2018

$3,881 (+5.5%)

$101,900 + $131,500

$233,400

2017

$3,678 (+4.5%)

$101,900 + $118,500

$220,400

2016

$3,519 (+10.4%)

$97,900 + $115,500

$213,400

2015

$3,187 (+5.2%)

$91,900 + $110,700

$202,600

2014

$3,030 (+1.1%)

$91,900 + $108,000

$199,900

2013

$2,996 (−0.4%)

$106,800 + $102,300

$209,100

2012

$3,007 (−2.1%)

$111,500 + $107,000

$218,500

2011

$3,071 (−0.4%)

$113,800 + $124,600

$238,400

2010

$3,083 (+2.8%)

$118,400 + $137,900

$256,300

2009

$3,000

$119,400 + $142,600

$262,000

Tax history for 12 Shell St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$4,963 (+11.6%)

$111,800 + $235,500

$347,300

2022

$4,448 (+2.2%)

$101,900 + $184,300

$286,200

2021

$4,354 (+3.5%)

$101,900 + $177,400

$279,300

2020

$4,205 (+1.8%)

$101,900 + $158,300

$260,200

2019

$4,132 (+6.5%)

$101,900 + $149,000

$250,900

2018

$3,881 (+5.5%)

$101,900 + $131,500

$233,400

2017

$3,678 (+4.5%)

$101,900 + $118,500

$220,400

2016

$3,519 (+10.4%)

$97,900 + $115,500

$213,400

2015

$3,187 (+5.2%)

$91,900 + $110,700

$202,600

2014

$3,030 (+1.1%)

$91,900 + $108,000

$199,900

2013

$2,996 (−0.4%)

$106,800 + $102,300

$209,100

2012

$3,007 (−2.1%)

$111,500 + $107,000

$218,500

2011

$3,071 (−0.4%)

$113,800 + $124,600

$238,400

2010

$3,083 (+2.8%)

$118,400 + $137,900

$256,300

2009

$3,000

$119,400 + $142,600

$262,000

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Property details

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,040

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Baseboard

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace

Room Information
# of Rooms: 7

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Cape Cod
Construction Type: Frame
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding/Shingle
Roof Shape Type: Gable

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,478
Gross Sq. Ft: 3,081
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 7,841
Municipality Name: NEW BEDFORD
Acres: 0.18
Zoning Code: RA
State Use Description: 1-FAMILY RESIDENCE

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2023

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,478
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,841 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1968
Year Renovated: —
County: Bristol County
APN: 2882975

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 19, 2023

Around this home

Schools

William H Taylor Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi

5/10

Roosevelt Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi

3/10

New Bedford High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.7mi

1/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 93° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years

8/10 Wind Factor

80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

New Bedford, MA • 02744

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In this area, properties receive around 8.9 hours in June and 4.5 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$476,000 – $576,000

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Home values near 12 Shell St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
2 Shell Street, New Bedford, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2758 Sq. Ft.	$717,256
3 Shell Street, New Bedford, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1222 Sq. Ft.	$438,357

Address	Redfin Estimate
6 Shell Street, New Bedford, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1408 Sq. Ft.	$586,484
7 Shell Street, New Bedford, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1666 Sq. Ft.	$536,872

Address	Redfin Estimate
16 Shell Street, New Bedford, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$495,899
9 Shell Street, New Bedford, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2125 Sq. Ft.	$646,200

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