Off Market Aug 2005 for $270K

$479,859

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,780/mo

•

1,597

sq ft

242 Reed St, New Bedford, MA 02740

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1919Year Built

3,397 sq ftLot Size

$300Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

4 spacesParking

Listed by Jeanne McGlone • Conway - Dartmouth at Padanaram Village

Bought with Jeanne McGlone • Conway - Dartmouth at Padanaram Village

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•Source:MLS PIN #70165015

Redfin Estimate

$479,859

$210K since sold in August 2005$13K since August

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This home's estimate is 1.7% lower than the average sale price ($488K) of 6 comparable homes.

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C
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E
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F
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Market trends in 02740, MA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

100.5%

+0.2% MoM

Median sale price

$470K

$5K MoM

Avg. days on market

27d

0 days MoM

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12 MoM

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Sale history for 242 Reed St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$4,196 (+8.9%)

$102,000 + $191,600

$293,600

2022

$3,854 (+3.4%)

$97,200 + $150,800

$248,000

2021

$3,728 (−2.2%)

$95,600 + $143,500

$239,100

2020

$3,811 (+4.6%)

$95,600 + $140,200

$235,800

2019

$3,643 (+4.1%)

$95,600 + $125,600

$221,200

2018

$3,499 (+5.0%)

$95,600 + $114,800

$210,400

2017

$3,333 (+12.5%)

$95,600 + $104,100

$199,700

2016

$2,963 (+7.5%)

$93,900 + $85,800

$179,700

2015

$2,757 (+0.7%)

$93,900 + $81,400

$175,300

2014

$2,738 (−3.6%)

$87,500 + $93,100

$180,600

2013

$2,840 (−0.4%)

$103,800 + $94,400

$198,200

2012

$2,850 (+2.4%)

$103,800 + $103,300

$207,100

2011

$2,782 (−4.2%)

$113,400 + $102,600

$216,000

2010

$2,904 (+5.4%)

$113,400 + $128,000

$241,400

2009

$2,756

$110,300 + $130,400

$240,700

Tax history for 242 Reed St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$4,196 (+8.9%)

$102,000 + $191,600

$293,600

2022

$3,854 (+3.4%)

$97,200 + $150,800

$248,000

2021

$3,728 (−2.2%)

$95,600 + $143,500

$239,100

2020

$3,811 (+4.6%)

$95,600 + $140,200

$235,800

2019

$3,643 (+4.1%)

$95,600 + $125,600

$221,200

2018

$3,499 (+5.0%)

$95,600 + $114,800

$210,400

2017

$3,333 (+12.5%)

$95,600 + $104,100

$199,700

2016

$2,963 (+7.5%)

$93,900 + $85,800

$179,700

2015

$2,757 (+0.7%)

$93,900 + $81,400

$175,300

2014

$2,738 (−3.6%)

$87,500 + $93,100

$180,600

2013

$2,840 (−0.4%)

$103,800 + $94,400

$198,200

2012

$2,850 (+2.4%)

$103,800 + $103,300

$207,100

2011

$2,782 (−4.2%)

$113,400 + $102,600

$216,000

2010

$2,904 (+5.4%)

$113,400 + $128,000

$241,400

2009

$2,756

$110,300 + $130,400

$240,700

*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

3,485 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,683

Year built

1917

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Bristol County

APN

2889976

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 19, 2023.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: First

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: First

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #4 Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #5 Information
Level: Second

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Living Room Information
Level: First

Family Room Information
Level: First

Dining Room Information
Level: First

Kitchen Information
Level: First

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Sump Pump, Concrete

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,597
Foundation Details: Granite
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: natural

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck
Exterior Features: Porch, Deck, Fenced Yard

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Property AttachedYN: Yes
Security Features: Security System

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.07
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,986
Tax Year: 5

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: Fuses

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas

Location

Location Information
Directions: Union to Reed
UnparsedAddress: 242 Reed Street, New Bedford MA 02740

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

Public facts

Beds: 6
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,683
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 3,485 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1917
Year Renovated: —
County: Bristol County
APN: 2889976

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 19, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Betsey B Winslow Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

4/10

Keith Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi

3/10

New Bedford High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi

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 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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Historical weather

New Bedford, MA • 02740

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Sun exposure

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

$456,000 – $552,000

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Home values near 242 Reed St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
234 Reed St, New Bedford, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1240 Sq. Ft.	$395,084
256 Reed St, New Bedford, MA 4 Beds \| 1 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$433,226

Address	Redfin Estimate
238 Reed St, New Bedford, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1178 Sq. Ft.	$400,804
260 Reed St, New Bedford, MA 4 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1400 Sq. Ft.	$396,396

Address	Redfin Estimate
248 Reed St, New Bedford, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1421 Sq. Ft.	$419,815
233 Reed St, New Bedford, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1440 Sq. Ft.	$448,151

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