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Off market dec 2023 for $375K

$428,899

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1,221

sq ft

252 Reed St, New Bedford, MA 02740

About this home

You’re going to love this updated charming c.1919 home w/ beautiful wood floors on a tree-lined street close to Buttonwood Park and New Bedford’s vibrant shops & restaurants. With its own driveway and garage for off-street parking, enclosed backyard w/ patio and deck, a full basement and walk-up attic, this home has plenty of room for storage and potential living space expansion w/ the walk-up attic. An entry foyer opens to a cozy living room w/ a wood burning fireplace. The kitchen with new granite countertops and stainless appliances has a breakfast bar overlooking the backyard. The dining room just off the kitchen is ideal for everyday use and hosting family and friends. Head upstairs to a large landing that can be used as a home office, a tiled updated bath, and 2 comfortable bedrooms w/ lots of windows and great sunlight throughout the day. Windows previously replaced. Natural gas. City water & sewer. Washer & dryer in basement. Enjoy a great neighborhood and a move-in ready home.

Single-familyProperty Type

1919Year Built

2,640 sq ftLot Size

$351Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Christopher Demakis • Demakis Family Real Estate, Inc.

Bought with Melissa Barth • Home And Key Real Estate, LLC

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #73170631

Redfin Estimate

$428,899

$54K since sold in December 2023$3,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 14.4% higher than the average sale price ($375K) of 6 comparable homes.

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B
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C
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D
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E
3 beds1 bath1,204 sq ft
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SOLD SEP 3, 2026
$420,000
F
3 beds1 bath1,161 sq ft
17 Buttonwood St, New Bedford, MA 02740

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Market trends in 02740, MA

Last updated September 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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Sale history for 252 Reed St

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #73170631

Dec 8, 2023

Sold

$375,000

$307/sq ft

Nov 1, 2023

Contingent

—

Oct 16, 2023

Listed

$369,000

$302/sq ft

MLS PIN #71999472

Aug 8, 2016

Sold

$226,000

$185/sq ft

Jun 28, 2016

Pending

—

Jun 5, 2016

Price Changed

$229,000

$188/sq ft

May 4, 2016

Listed

$239,000

$196/sq ft

+19

This beautiful home is move in ready! Great neighborhood, walking distance to Buttonwood Park and close to shops and restaurants in downtown New Bedford. The backyard is fully enclosed and has been well maintained. This updated home includes two good size bedrooms and one full bathroom and has been updated with stainless steel appliances and subway tiling in the bathroom. The attic has potential to be finished off as an extra room. Great price and great location, this house won't last long!

MLS PIN #71104847

Feb 11, 2011

Sold

$195,000

$160/sq ft

Dec 27, 2010

Contingent

—

Nov 15, 2010

Price Changed

$209,000

$171/sq ft

Oct 26, 2010

Relisted

—

Oct 15, 2010

Contingent

—

Sep 29, 2010

Price Changed

$214,000

$175/sq ft

Aug 13, 2010

Price Changed

$215,000

$176/sq ft

Jul 16, 2010

Price Changed

$219,000

$179/sq ft

Jul 6, 2010

Listed

$222,000

$182/sq ft

Comfortable,spacious & updated historic colonial is in move-in condition! Ideally located just 2 blocks from Buttonwood Pk on a quiet tree lined street of well maintained homes! Features incl.fireplaced liv rm,,dining rm w/ built-ins,sunny white kit w/ breakfast bar & new appls.,2 spacious bds & office /sitting area,excellent condition walls/ceilings w/ beautiful paint colors,hardwood flrs & walk-up attic w/windows! Energy efficent vinyl siding,repl wdws,insulation & 1.5 garage w/pretty back yd!

MLS PIN #70413761

Sep 15, 2006

Sold

$227,000

$186/sq ft

Aug 4, 2006

Listing Removed

—

Jun 26, 2006

Listed

$229,900

$188/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$4,347 (+8.5%)

$98,100 + $206,100

$304,200

2022

$4,006 (+4.5%)

$93,500 + $164,300

$257,800

2021

$3,835 (+2.8%)

$91,900 + $154,100

$246,000

2020

$3,730 (+3.9%)

$91,900 + $138,900

$230,800

2019

$3,589 (+8.0%)

$91,900 + $126,000

$217,900

2018

$3,324 (+3.4%)

$91,900 + $108,000

$199,900

2017

$3,214 (+11.8%)

$91,900 + $100,700

$192,600

2016

$2,874 (+5.6%)

$90,400 + $83,900

$174,300

2015

$2,721 (+9.1%)

$90,400 + $82,600

$173,000

2014

$2,495 (−1.3%)

$84,100 + $80,500

$164,600

2013

$2,529 (+3.0%)

$100,200 + $76,300

$176,500

2012

$2,456 (−2.4%)

$100,200 + $78,300

$178,500

2011

$2,517 (+1.8%)

$109,500 + $85,900

$195,400

2010

$2,472 (+2.1%)

$109,500 + $96,000

$205,500

2009

$2,422

$105,800 + $105,700

$211,500

Tax history for 252 Reed St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$4,347 (+8.5%)

$98,100 + $206,100

$304,200

2022

$4,006 (+4.5%)

$93,500 + $164,300

$257,800

2021

$3,835 (+2.8%)

$91,900 + $154,100

$246,000

2020

$3,730 (+3.9%)

$91,900 + $138,900

$230,800

2019

$3,589 (+8.0%)

$91,900 + $126,000

$217,900

2018

$3,324 (+3.4%)

$91,900 + $108,000

$199,900

2017

$3,214 (+11.8%)

$91,900 + $100,700

$192,600

2016

$2,874 (+5.6%)

$90,400 + $83,900

$174,300

2015

$2,721 (+9.1%)

$90,400 + $82,600

$173,000

2014

$2,495 (−1.3%)

$84,100 + $80,500

$164,600

2013

$2,529 (+3.0%)

$100,200 + $76,300

$176,500

2012

$2,456 (−2.4%)

$100,200 + $78,300

$178,500

2011

$2,517 (+1.8%)

$109,500 + $85,900

$195,400

2010

$2,472 (+2.1%)

$109,500 + $96,000

$205,500

2009

$2,422

$105,800 + $105,700

$211,500

*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

2,614 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,186

Year built

1919

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Bristol County

APN

2890053

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 19, 2023.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1

Basement Information
Basement: Full

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 5
Flooring: Hardwood
Interior Features: Walk-Up Attic

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,221
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual

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

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.06
Lot Features: Level
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,347
Tax Year: 2023

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: Window Unit(s)

Location

Location Information
Directions: Union to Reed St
UnparsedAddress: 252 Reed St, New Bedford MA 02740

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, University

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,186
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2,614 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1919
Year Renovated: —
County: Bristol County
APN: 2890053

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 19, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

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 • 1.0mi

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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Estimated sale price

$408,000 – $494,000

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
234 Reed St, New Bedford, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1240 Sq. Ft.	$391,439
248 Reed St, New Bedford, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1421 Sq. Ft.	$418,242

Address	Redfin Estimate
238 Reed St, New Bedford, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1178 Sq. Ft.	$400,024
256 Reed St, New Bedford, MA 4 Beds \| 1 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$430,862

Address	Redfin Estimate
242 Reed St, New Bedford, MA 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1597 Sq. Ft.	$474,298
260 Reed St, New Bedford, MA 4 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1400 Sq. Ft.	$396,212

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