OFF MARKET

Off Market Jan 2022 for $311K

$450,582

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,627/mo

•

1,475

sq ft

21 Rural St, New Bedford, MA 02740

About this home

Potential abounds in this 1903 cottage, located on a quiet side street but close to St. Luke's hospital, Buttonwood Park and highways. This charming and roomy home features 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. The 1st floor contains the living area, laundry room, full bath, large kitchen and sunroom, which leads to a backyard deck with a spacious backyard with above-ground swimming pool, perfect for entertaining. The upstairs showcases the 3 bedrooms and another full bath. Newer roof and off-street parking. First showings at open house, October 30th, 11a - 1p. No appointments necessary.

Single-familyProperty Type

1903Year Built

5,428 sq ftLot Size

$305Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by Danielle Cyr DeFrias • Howe Allen Realty

Bought with Robert Roderiques • NextHome Soundings Realty

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•Source:MLS PIN #72912375

Redfin Estimate

$450,582

$140K since sold in January 2022$4,000 since August

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Market trends in 02740, MA

Last updated August 2026

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Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

100.5%

+0.2% MoM

Median sale price

$470K

$5K MoM

Avg. days on market

27d

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Sale history for 21 Rural St

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72912375

Jan 6, 2022

Sold

$311,000

$211/sq ft

Nov 19, 2021

Contingent

—

Nov 15, 2021

Price Changed

$319,000

$216/sq ft

Oct 25, 2021

Listed

$339,000

$230/sq ft

MLS PIN #71875939

Aug 11, 2015

Sold

$184,900

$125/sq ft

Jul 24, 2015

Pending

—

Jul 20, 2015

Listed

$184,900

$125/sq ft

+16

Tucked away on a quiet side street and quite handy to get around! Blocks away to St. Luke's Hospital or Buttonwood Park or 140--this Charming 1903 Cottage has alot going for it, spacious -- about 1550 sq. ft., and with 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths, recently remodeled and tastefully updated..Easy mud room-large bright kitchen-inviting dining room and large open living room---( and a full bath and laundry on first floor) . Second floor--3 bedrooms and full bath...Full basement-- 2 year old roof--Off Street parking-- Large deck , above ground pool, in a sweet back yard! This home has been well taken care of and is in great move in condition...This is a great deal!!

Public Records

Apr 13, 2009

Sold

$210,000

$142/sq ft

MLS PIN #70825060

Apr 13, 2009

Listing Removed

—

Apr 13, 2009

Sold

$210,000

$142/sq ft

Mar 26, 2009

Contingent

—

Feb 27, 2009

Relisted

—

Feb 19, 2009

Contingent

—

Feb 2, 2009

Price Changed

$219,900

$149/sq ft

Jan 14, 2009

Price Changed

$229,900

$156/sq ft

Jan 13, 2009

Relisted

—

Nov 24, 2008

Contingent

—

Nov 3, 2008

Price Changed

$219,900

$149/sq ft

Sep 23, 2008

Listed

$257,000

$174/sq ft

Public Records

Dec 30, 2004

Sold

$275,000

$186/sq ft

Public Records

Dec 29, 1999

Sold

$139,500

$95/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$4,313 (+10.9%)

$94,100 + $207,700

$301,800

2022

$3,888 (+3.0%)

$89,400 + $160,800

$250,200

2021

$3,774 (+4.5%)

$89,400 + $152,700

$242,100

2020

$3,610 (+1.7%)

$89,400 + $134,000

$223,400

2019

$3,551 (+5.1%)

$89,400 + $126,200

$215,600

2018

$3,378 (+6.8%)

$89,400 + $113,700

$203,100

2017

$3,163 (+5.1%)

$89,400 + $100,100

$189,500

2016

$3,009 (+8.4%)

$89,400 + $93,100

$182,500

2015

$2,775 (+9.0%)

$89,400 + $87,000

$176,400

2014

$2,545 (−4.6%)

$84,000 + $83,900

$167,900

2013

$2,667 (+1.6%)

$107,100 + $79,000

$186,100

2012

$2,624 (−3.0%)

$109,200 + $81,500

$190,700

2011

$2,706 (−12.1%)

$111,300 + $98,800

$210,100

2010

$3,077 (+4.9%)

$111,300 + $144,500

$255,800

2009

$2,933

$108,300 + $147,900

$256,200

Tax history for 21 Rural St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$4,313 (+10.9%)

$94,100 + $207,700

$301,800

2022

$3,888 (+3.0%)

$89,400 + $160,800

$250,200

2021

$3,774 (+4.5%)

$89,400 + $152,700

$242,100

2020

$3,610 (+1.7%)

$89,400 + $134,000

$223,400

2019

$3,551 (+5.1%)

$89,400 + $126,200

$215,600

2018

$3,378 (+6.8%)

$89,400 + $113,700

$203,100

2017

$3,163 (+5.1%)

$89,400 + $100,100

$189,500

2016

$3,009 (+8.4%)

$89,400 + $93,100

$182,500

2015

$2,775 (+9.0%)

$89,400 + $87,000

$176,400

2014

$2,545 (−4.6%)

$84,000 + $83,900

$167,900

2013

$2,667 (+1.6%)

$107,100 + $79,000

$186,100

2012

$2,624 (−3.0%)

$109,200 + $81,500

$190,700

2011

$2,706 (−12.1%)

$111,300 + $98,800

$210,100

2010

$3,077 (+4.9%)

$111,300 + $144,500

$255,800

2009

$2,933

$108,300 + $147,900

$256,200

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

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

5,227 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,475

Year built

1903

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Bristol County

APN

2887618

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 19, 2023.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Off Street

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Basement Information
Basement: Full

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Flooring: Wood

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,475
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Renovated Since
Color: gray

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck - Wood
Exterior Features: Porch, Deck - Wood, Pool - Above Ground, Fenced Yard

Pool Information
Has Private Pool
Pool Features: Above Ground

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.12
Lot Features: Gentle Sloping
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,774
Tax Year: 2021

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas

Location

Location Information
Directions: South off of Allen Street, near St. Luke's Hospital. Between Allen and Grape Street.
UnparsedAddress: 21 Rural St, New Bedford MA 02740

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,475
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,227 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1903
Year Renovated: —
County: Bristol County
APN: 2887618

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 19, 2023

Other

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Betsey B Winslow Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi

4/10

Keith Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi

3/10

New Bedford High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi

1/10

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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 94° 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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$429,000 – $519,000

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Home values near 21 Rural St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
8 Rural Street, New Bedford, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1388 Sq. Ft.	$381,698
20 Rural Street, New Bedford, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1100 Sq. Ft.	$321,485

Address	Redfin Estimate
13 Rural Street, New Bedford, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1349 Sq. Ft.	$394,043
11 Rural Street, New Bedford, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1564 Sq. Ft.	$550,861

Address	Redfin Estimate
14 Rural Street, New Bedford, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1253 Sq. Ft.	$378,519
17 Rural Street, New Bedford, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1221 Sq. Ft.	$468,090

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