493 Rivet St, New Bedford, MA, 02740
About This Home
Come see this bright open ranch style home with so many great updates. This home comes with ample parking, a detached garage, private fenced in yard, efficient gas heat, vinyl plank flooring, new ductless mini splits throughout, and solar panels! All of this and it is centrally located with quick access to the highway.
Getting Around
Very Walkable
Some Transit
BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1908
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
- Construction materials: Frame
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Gas Water Heater,Water Heater,Range,Dishwasher,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer
- Laundry features: Electric Dryer Hookup,Washer Hookup
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Partial,Unfinished
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Features
- Flooring: Wood,Tile
- Finished area above ground: 955
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Baseboard,Natural Gas,Passive Solar,Ductless
- Cooling features: 3 or More,Ductless
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 955
- Total interior livable area: 955 sqft
Master Bathroom
- Features: No
Property
Details
- Parcel number: M:0028 L:0156,2886647
- Attached to another structure: Yes
- Zoning: RC
Features
- Patio & porch: Enclosed
- Exterior features: Patio - Enclosed,Rain Gutters,Fenced Yard
- Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed,Fenced
Lot
- Lot size: 2,718 sqft
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached,Paved Drive,Off Street,Tandem,Paved
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Covered spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Uncovered spaces: 1
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 | $1,731 | $20,772 |
| Home Insurance * | $199 | $2,388 |
| Property Taxes | $321 | $3,852 |
| Electricity | $354 | $4,259 |
| Total | $2,605 | $31,260 |
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
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-01 | Price change | $342,500 |
| 2026-03-18 | Price change | $345,000 |
| 2026-03-03 | Listed for sale | $349,900 |
| 2020-07-24 | Sold | $180,000 |
| 2020-06-05 | Listed for sale | $189,000 |
| 2015-04-13 | Sold | $125,000 |
| 2015-03-13 | Pending sale | $129,000 |
| 2015-02-12 | Listed for sale | $129,000 |
| 2013-12-30 | Listing removed | $119,000 |
| 2013-08-28 | Price change | $119,000 |
| 2013-07-31 | Price change | $122,000 |
| 2013-07-27 | Price change | $122,500 |
| 2013-05-01 | Price change | $124,900 |
| 2013-04-11 | Price change | $128,900 |
| 2013-04-02 | Price change | $138,900 |
| 2013-02-06 | Listed for sale | $139,900 |
| 2012-12-01 | Listing removed | $139,900 |
| 2012-08-30 | Listed for sale | $139,900 |
| 2012-05-03 | Listing removed | $135,000 |
| 2011-11-03 | Listed for sale | $135,000 |
| 2010-10-24 | Listing removed | $128,500 |
| 2010-08-04 | Price change | $128,500 |
| 2010-07-24 | Price change | $144,900 |
| 2010-07-07 | Price change | $149,900 |
| 2010-05-20 | Listed for sale | $155,900 |
| 2004-05-21 | Sold | $140,000 |
| 1997-08-15 | Sold | $2,000 |
| 1991-03-01 | Sold | $52,000 |
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