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$439,000

596 County St, New Bedford MA 02740
New Bedford, MA 02740
Listed by Michael Vaz
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
2.5
Living area
3,198 sqft
Year built
1916

About this home

Timeless charm meets modern convenience at 596 County Street! This beautifully maintained home showcases the character and craftsmanship of a bygone era with stunning original hardwood floors, rich woodwork, custom built-ins, and an inviting grand staircase. Thoughtful updates blend seamlessly with the home’s historic appeal, including an updated kitchen, refreshed finishes, and comfortable living spaces throughout. Enjoy spacious bedrooms, abundant natural light, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere that truly feels like home. Conveniently located near downtown New Bedford, Buttonwood Park, shopping, restaurants, hospitals, and major highways, this is a rare opportunity to own a home full of charm, character, and timeless appeal.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS
MLS Property Information Network
MLS #
73551877
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
N/A
Status
Active
Days on market
99
On market date
July 18, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
2.5
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
1
Lot size
0.08 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
John Avery Parker
0.28 mi away · Grades -1-5
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
226
Student:teacher ratio
11.3:1
District
New Bedford
Middle
Keith Middle School
1.04 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
938
Student:teacher ratio
10.8:1
District
New Bedford
High
Whaling City Junior/Senior High School
0.39 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).

82
Highly walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
14.0 / 20 -- Above average walkable
Google Places amenity density
100 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores11
Parks13
Schools20
Transit stops20
Pharmacies6

Market position

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

On the market 99 days -- 36 fewer days than New Bedford's current average of 135 days.
For reference, the median list price across 563 active listings in New Bedford right now is $435,000.

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Est. monthly payment
$2,794/mo
$87,800 down
$351,200 loan
Principal & interest$2,278
Property tax (est.)$366
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by MLS Property Information Network via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 16 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.