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Off Market Sep 2017 for $300K

$659,999

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,022/mo

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3,633

sq ft

17 Ricketson St, New Bedford, MA 02744

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1920Year Built

6,560 sq ftLot Size

$182Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by E. Jeffrey Pontiff • E. J. Pontiff Real Estate

Bought with Jason Lanagan • Lanagan & Co

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•Source:MLS PIN #71795511

Redfin Estimate

$659,999

$360K since sold in September 2017$51K since August

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A
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$900,000
B
4 beds2 baths2,576 sq ft
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SOLD SEP 8, 2026
$480,000
C
2 beds2 baths1,460 sq ft
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SOLD JUN 17, 2026
$615,000
D
4 beds2 baths1,904 sq ft
70 Chestnut St, Fairhaven, MA 02719
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$523,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,444 sq ft
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SOLD JUL 9, 2026
$415,000
F
3 beds1.5 baths1,307 sq ft
41 Capitol St, New Bedford, MA 02744

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Market trends in 02744, MA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

100.3%

1.3% MoM

Median sale price

$415K

$85K MoM

Avg. days on market

28d

0 days MoM

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Sale history for 17 Ricketson St

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #71795511

Sep 26, 2017

Sold

$300,000

$83/sq ft

Aug 7, 2017

Pending

—

Apr 4, 2017

Listed

$290,000

$80/sq ft

MLS PIN #71192946

Sep 14, 2011

Listing Removed

—

Sep 14, 2011

Sold

$350,000

$96/sq ft

Jul 7, 2011

Contingent

—

May 16, 2011

Price Changed

$374,900

$103/sq ft

Feb 28, 2011

Listed

$249,900

$69/sq ft

GREAT OPPORTUNITY to own a South End home with water views of harbor, walk to beach and Fort Rodman. Large living room with center fireplace. Large kitchen recently renovated. First floor office w/half bath. Sunroom on first floor and large entryway. Crown moldings & wide baseboards. Recent Burnham hot water boiler. Two car garage and off street parking. Wonderful home to accommodate large family. Includes abutting parcel of land 9,155 square feet, frontage on East Rodney French Blvd.

MLS PIN #60073749

Nov 30, 1993

Sold

$155,000

$43/sq ft

Jun 10, 1993

Listed

$129,000

$36/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$8,307 (+8.0%)

$118,500 + $462,800

$581,300

2022

$7,692 (+4.6%)

$112,900 + $382,100

$495,000

2021

$7,351 (+5.9%)

$112,900 + $358,600

$471,500

2020

$6,942 (+4.8%)

$112,900 + $316,700

$429,600

2019

$6,626 (+11.6%)

$114,800 + $287,500

$402,300

2018

$5,939 (+4.6%)

$112,900 + $244,200

$357,100

2017

$5,678 (+5.6%)

$112,900 + $227,300

$340,200

2016

$5,376 (+6.5%)

$109,100 + $216,900

$326,000

2015

$5,046 (+4.1%)

$109,100 + $211,700

$320,800

2014

$4,845 (+3.4%)

$109,100 + $210,500

$319,600

2013

$4,686 (−1.5%)

$127,500 + $199,500

$327,000

2012

$4,758

$140,700 + $205,100

$345,800

Tax history for 17 Ricketson St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$8,307 (+8.0%)

$118,500 + $462,800

$581,300

2022

$7,692 (+4.6%)

$112,900 + $382,100

$495,000

2021

$7,351 (+5.9%)

$112,900 + $358,600

$471,500

2020

$6,942 (+4.8%)

$112,900 + $316,700

$429,600

2019

$6,626 (+11.6%)

$114,800 + $287,500

$402,300

2018

$5,939 (+4.6%)

$112,900 + $244,200

$357,100

2017

$5,678 (+5.6%)

$112,900 + $227,300

$340,200

2016

$5,376 (+6.5%)

$109,100 + $216,900

$326,000

2015

$5,046 (+4.1%)

$109,100 + $211,700

$320,800

2014

$4,845 (+3.4%)

$109,100 + $210,500

$319,600

2013

$4,686 (−1.5%)

$127,500 + $199,500

$327,000

2012

$4,758

$140,700 + $205,100

$345,800

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

Public record

Public record
Zoning

Beds

Baths

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

6,534 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

3,633

Year built

1920

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Bristol County

APN

2883293

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 19, 2023.

FHOD

Flood Hazard Overlay District

Ensure public safety through reducing the threats to life and personal injury; Eliminate new hazards to emergency response officials; Prevent the occurrence of public emergencies resulting from water quality, contamination, and pollution due to flooding; Avoid the loss of utility services which if damaged by flooding would disrupt or shut down the utility network and impact regions of the community beyond the site of flooding; Eliminate costs associated with the response and cleanup of flooding conditions; Reduce damage to public and private property resulting from flooding waters.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Agriculture
Greenhouse / nursery
Recreation

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Detached, Paved

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 2

Basement Information
Basement: Finished

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 15

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,633
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: White

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Exterior Features: Porch

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Has Waterview

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.15
Lot Features: Flood Plain
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,677.94
Tax Year: 2017

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas
Cooling: Other

Location

Location Information
Directions: South on East Rodney French Blvd. to right on Ricketson st. First house on right.
UnparsedAddress: 17 Ricketson St, New Bedford MA 02744

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,633
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,534 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: —
County: Bristol County
APN: 2883293

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 19, 2023

Other

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

William H Taylor Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi

5/10

Roosevelt Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi

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

2/10 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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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

$627,000 – $759,000

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
25 Ricketson Street, New Bedford, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1425 Sq. Ft.	$508,398
45 Ricketson Street, New Bedford, MA 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1584 Sq. Ft.	$451,727

Address	Redfin Estimate
33 Ricketson Street, New Bedford, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1032 Sq. Ft.	$380,859
40 Ricketson Street, New Bedford, MA 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2587 Sq. Ft.	$659,645

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