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$359,000

278 Palmer St, New Bedford MA 02740
New Bedford, MA 02740
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
1.1
Living area
1,550 sqft
Year built
1893

About this home

!! PRICE REDUCTION MOTIVATIE 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, and Highscho

Property details

MLS #
73525663
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
West End
Status
Active
Days on market
84
On market date
May 28, 2026
Stories
N/A
Garage spaces
2
Lot size
0.09 sqft
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles · public school directory data (NCES)

Elementary
Thomas R Rodman
0.16 mi away · Grades 0-5
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
4.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
216
Student:teacher ratio
12.7:1
District
New Bedford
Middle
Keith Middle School
0.8 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
New Bedford High
0.65 mi away · Grades 9-12
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
3.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
2,890
Student:teacher ratio
15.1:1
District
New Bedford

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$2,312/mo
$71,800 down
$287,200 loan
Principal & interest$1,863
Property tax (est.)$299
Home insurance (est.)$150

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