124 Clara St, New Bedford, MA, 02744
About This Home
Solid opportunity in New Bedford’s Clark’s Point neighborhood! This 3-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom single-family home offers strong potential for buyers or investors alike. All essential systems and mechanicals are fully operational, providing a functional baseline so you can live in the home comfortably while bringing your own renovation ideas to life over time. Exterior highlights include off-street parking, a detached garage, and a nice yard with mature grapevines and garden space. The location packs in outstanding coastal lifestyle amenities: you are just a short walk straight down the street to public ocean beaches, the scenic coastal walking trails at Fort Taber Park, Hazelwood Park, and the Cove Walk path along Clark's Cove. Popular local gathering spots like Cisco Brewers and the shops, dining, and events at Kilburn Mill are right in your neighborhood. Commuters will also appreciate being less than 3 miles from the new MBTA Commuter Rail station. A practical home offering space, functionality, and outstanding location value. Buyer and buyer’s agent to perform all due diligence.
Getting Around
Somewhat Walkable
Some Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1923
Materials
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Shingle
- Construction materials: Frame
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Water Heater
- Laundry features: In Basement
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Full,Interior Entry,Concrete,Unfinished
Bedroom2
- Level: Second
Bedroom3
- Level: Second
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Dining Room
- Level: First
Features
- Finished area above ground: 1,528
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Radiant,Oil
- Cooling features: Window Unit(s)
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,528
- Total interior livable area: 1,528 sqft
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living Room
- Level: First
Master Bedroom
- Level: Second
Property
Details
- Parcel number: M:0012 L:0160,2883981
- Zoning: RB
- Exclusions: Personal Belongings
Features
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters,Fenced Yard,Fruit Trees,Garden
- Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed,Fenced
- Waterfront features: Beach Access,Ocean,Walk to,1/10 to 3/10 To Beach,Beach Ownership(Public)
Lot
- Lot size: 4,700 sqft
- Features: Level
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Detached,Storage,Workshop in Garage,Garage Faces Side,Paved Drive,Off Street,On Street,Paved
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Covered spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Massachusetts Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $1,896 | $22,752 |
| Home Insurance * | $172 | $2,064 |
| Property Taxes | $351 | $4,212 |
| Electricity | $354 | $4,259 |
| Total | $2,773 | $33,276 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Massachusetts FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
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Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-31 | Listed for sale | $375,000 |
| 1993-12-29 | Sold | $65,000 |
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