$4,744

closing credit¹

17 Columbia St New Bedford, MA 02740

$399,500
3 beds
1 full, 1 partial
1,347 sqft
0.06 acres
$297 / sqft
House

Property details

About 17 Columbia St

Located near St. Luke’s Hospital, Buttonwood Park, and downtown New Bedford, this beautifully remodeled 3-bedroom,1.5-bath home offers modern living with classic charm. Gleaming hardwood floors flow throughout the house.The double living room w/beautiful fireplace is perfect for a living room/dining room or office combination. A formal dining room w/built-in hutch is conveniently located off the living area. You'll love cooking in your updated kitchen featuring amazing quartz countertops, ample counter/cabinet space, new windows, and stainless steel appliances. Upstairs, you'll find three bedrooms with gleaming hardwood floors, along with a spacious bathroom. There is a finished walk up attic for endless possibilities for use. Central Air, Replacement Windows, Fenced Yard/Patio. Additional updates include a new roof, new water tank, freshly painted and upgraded lighting. The new MBTA train to Boston is almost ready to go. Now is the perfect time to make New Bedford home.

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,347 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.06 Acres
Year built1897
MLS #73291006
WaterfrontBeach, Bay, Harbor
FireplaceLiving Room

Summary

  • MLS Number: 73291006
  • MLS Name: MLS Property Information Network
  • Office Name: Silva Realty Group, Inc.
  • Office Phone: (508) 536-9507
  • Listing Agent: Sharon Power

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Jun 24, 2024
Home Sold
$299,900
Jun 13, 2008
Home Sold
$174,900
Feb 16, 2007
Home Sold
$155,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$271,100$3,253
2023$229,800$3,284
2022$195,100$3,032
2021$185,700$2,895
2020$178,400$2,883
2019$171,800$2,830

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

4

James B. Congdon Elementary School

Public District PK-5

0.3 mi

50 Hemlock St

6

Betsey B. Winslow Elementary School

Public District PK-5

0.5 mi

561 Allen St

3

John B. DeValles Elementary School

Public District PK-5

0.6 mi

120 Katherine St

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $61,260. Typical income of New Bedford, MA residents is between $35k-100k annually. The most common type of family is single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is high school diploma.

How much money do the neighbors make?

33%
<35k
53%
35k-100k
13%
100k-200k
1%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

44%
Single, No Kids
21%
Single, with Kids
22%
Married, No Kids
13%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

17%
<11 yrs old
7%
12-17 yrs old
24%
18-34 yrs old
38%
35-64 yrs old
14%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • SoccerSoccer
  • Pro BoxingPro Boxing
  • Continuing Education CoursesContinuing Education Courses

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Forever 21Forever 21
  • BurlingtonBurlington
  • Express/Express For MenExpress/Express For Men

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Dominos PizzaDominos Pizza
  • PopeyesPopeyes
  • QdobaQdoba

What do the neighbors drive?

  • MazdaMazda
  • DodgeDodge
  • VolkswagenVolkswagen

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Rhythmic Contemporary HitsRhythmic Contemporary Hits
  • Urban ContemporaryUrban Contemporary
  • Contemporary InspirationalContemporary Inspirational
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Living in New Bedford, MA

About 17 Columbia St

This home is located at 17 Columbia St in New Bedford, MA and zip code 02740. This 1,347 square foot home, which was built in 1897, sits on a 0.06 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since September 17, 2024 and is currently priced at $399,500.

New Bedford, MA housing market in January 2025 saw over 16 listings sold above listed price, more than 4 sold at listed price and over 22 sold below. In January 2025 in New Bedford, MA there were 11.5% less homes for sale than in December. In January 2025, listings were on the market for 49 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $449,980.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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