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278 Palmer St New Bedford — Photo 1 of 37

$369,000

278 Palmer St, New Bedford, MA 02740

New Bedford, MA 02740 — West End

Beds

Baths

1.5

SqFt

1,550

Style

Single Family

Built

1893

Buyers Lending may Fall through!!! MOTIVATED SELLERS!! Welcome to New Bedfords lovely West End This Lovely 4 bedroom 1 bath Home is perfect for the Large Family and entertaining its generous driveway, Swimming pool and 2 car garage. EV vehicle Hook up wired in. ideally located in New Bedford’s desirable West End. This home offers a perfect blend of convenience and lifestyle Students/Professionals/History and Nature lovers are just steps from Buttonwood Park and Zoo, minutes from the city’s historic downtown, and a short drive to sandy beaches. Commuters will appreciate quick access to the new MBTA South Coast Rail station with direct service to Boston, while nearby shops, restaurants, and medical facilities keep daily needs close at hand. Location Highlights: • Buttonwood Park & Zoo 0.3 miles / 5 min walk • St. Luke’s Hospital – ~1.0 mile / 5 min drive or 20 min walk • Downtown New Bedford & Waterfront 2.5 miles / 8–10 min drive • East Beach 3.5 Close to Elementary, Middle, High Schools

Market Value Analysis

This Property

Size (SqFt) →Price →

This Property$238/sqft

Local Avg (New Bedford)$299/sqft

20% BelowMarket Average

* Analysis is based on 24 actively listed and recently sold comparable properties strictly within New Bedford, MA.

Financials

Original Price$389,000

Annual Taxes$4,340

Parking

Garage2

Off-Street7

Interior Specifications

Total Rooms7

FireplacesNone

Flooring--

BasementFull, Partially Finished

Climate & Utilities

HeatingHot Water

CoolingWindow Unit(s)

WaterPublic

SewerPublic Sewer

Building & Exterior

Construction--

Roof--

FoundationGranite

ZoningR-!

Property & Lot

Acres--

SqFt Lot0.09

Lot Features--

Amenities & Appliances

Electric Water Heater • Range • Refrigerator

Neighborhood

Public Transportation • Shopping • Park • Walk/Jog Trails • Medical Facility • House of Worship

Geography

Property History

Price Increase

$369,000

Was $359,000

Sep 12, 2026

MLS® 73525663

Price Drop

$359,000

Was $379,900

Jul 1, 2026

MLS® 73525663

Price Drop

$379,900

Was $384,000

Jun 25, 2026

MLS® 73525663

Price Drop

$384,000

Was $384,900

Jun 20, 2026

MLS® 73525663

Price Drop

$384,900

Was $389,000

Jun 16, 2026

MLS® 73525663

Listed

$389,000

May 28, 2026

MLS® 73525663

Sold

$130,000

Apr 15, 2011

MLS® 71149269

Listed

$149,000

Oct 11, 2010

MLS® 71149269

Population

46,281

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B01003)

Median Household Income

$55K

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B19013)

Renter-Occupied Homes

60.4%

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B25003)

New Construction Permits — Bristol County

1,041 housing units permitted in the last 12 months (+36% vs the prior 12 months) — 481 in 5+ unit buildings

U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey (through Jun '26)

ADU Potential

Massachusetts allows one accessory dwelling unit by right in single-family zoning districts statewide (M.G.L. c. 40A §3; 760 CMR 71.00, effective Feb 2025). Estimated maximum ADU size for this property: 775 sq ft (the lesser of 900 sq ft or half the 1,550 sq ft principal dwelling).

Based on listing data, which indicates the property type — not the zoning district. Local dimensional, septic (Title 5), and historic-district requirements still apply. Not legal advice — verify with the municipality.

Full New Bedford, MA market report ZIP 02740 market data

Listing Provided By

Listing Agent: Brian Tregoning

Listing Office: StartPoint Realty

MLS® Number: 73525663