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$419,999

188 Washington St, New Bedford MA 02740
New Bedford, MA 02740
Listed by Colleen Keefe
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Living area
1,255 sqft
Year built
1904

About this home

The seller is willing to consider contributing toward the buyer’s closing costs with an acceptable offer. This move-in-ready 3-bed, 2-bath home features all major upgrades, owned solar panels, and extremely low utility costs. Pride of ownership shines throughout this beautifully maintained property. Recent improvements include new siding, Andersen windows, composite decking, vinyl fencing, a concrete driveway, new appliances, and a first-floor laundry. To further reduce utility bills, the seller has installed energy-efficient wall-mounted heating and cooling units throughout the home. The seller currently receives credits from the electric company, making this home as efficient as it is beautiful. Additional highlights include hardwood floors, a large kitchen, a finished basement with a walkout, and a gas-line-connected fire pit perfect for outdoor gatherings on the beautiful composite deck.

Property details

MLS
MLS Property Information Network
MLS #
73523578
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
N/A
Status
Active
Days on market
155
On market date
May 25, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
2
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
3
Lot size
0.05 acres
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary
James B Congdon
0.19 mi away · Grades 0-5
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
270
Student:teacher ratio
11.3:1
District
New Bedford
Middle
Roosevelt Middle School
1.44 mi away · Grades 6-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
796
Student:teacher ratio
10.6:1
District
New Bedford
High
Whaling City Junior/Senior High School
0.71 mi away · Grades 7-12
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
67
Student:teacher ratio
4.5:1
District
New Bedford

Walkability

Blended score for New Bedford's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

87
Highly walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
15.7 / 20 -- Most walkable
Google Places amenity density
100 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores14
Parks15
Schools20
Transit stops20
Pharmacies8

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in New Bedford, from live MLS data.

On the market 155 days -- 19 more days than New Bedford's current average of 136 days.
For reference, the median list price across 567 active listings in New Bedford right now is $430,000.

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$84,000 down
$335,999 loan
Principal & interest$2,179
Property tax (est.)$350
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by MLS Property Information Network via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 15 days ago.

Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.