398 Union St, New Bedford, MA, 02740
About This Home
Large Victorian style home w/plenty of rooms & space for your needs. Previously used as a rooming/group house & is now used as a large single family; great for multi conversion, business use, extended family or rental income. First floor layout includes 4 spacious bedrooms, living room, dining room, bonus room, large entry hallway, eat-in kitchen, 1.5 bathrooms, & back hallway that leads to another porch & back yard. A beautiful staircase to 2nd floor offers 4 more large bedrooms 2 more full bathrooms & a 2nd living/family room; the 3rd floor is finished w/2 additional bonus rooms. Tall ceilings throughout, hardwood floors & updated bathrooms. Huge basement w/tall ceilings can be finished for more living space, office, gym & lots of storage. Porches & back yard offers lots of shade perfect for relaxing or your entertaining needs. Close to downtown, the historic district, great area amenities like the Whale museum; you'll love everything New Bedford has to offer.
Getting Around
Very Walkable
Some Transit
BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1891
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter,Stone
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial,Victorian
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Range,Refrigerator
- Laundry features: In Basement
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Full,Interior Entry,Concrete
Bathroom1
- Level: First
Bathroom2
- Level: First
Bathroom3
- Level: Second
Bedroom2
- Level: First
Bedroom3
- Level: First
Bedroom4
- Level: First
Bedroom5
- Level: Second
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 10
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Dining Room
- Level: First
Family Room
- Level: Second
Features
- Bathroom,Bedroom,Bonus Room,Foyer
- Flooring: Tile,Vinyl,Laminate,Hardwood
- Finished area above ground: 3,065
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Baseboard,Natural Gas
- Cooling features: Window Unit(s)
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 3,065
- Total interior livable area: 3,065 sqft
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living Room
- Level: First
Master Bedroom
- Level: First
Property
Details
- Parcel number: M:0045 L:0300,2890412
- Zoning: RB
- Exclusions: All Tenant Personal Belongings (E.G. Furniture,Additional Fridges,Basement Items)
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Exterior features: Porch,Fenced Yard
- Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed,Fenced
Lot
- Lot size: 3,690 sqft
- Features: Corner Lot,Level
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 | $2,776 | $33,312 |
| Home Insurance * | $319 | $3,828 |
| Property Taxes | $509 | $6,108 |
| Electricity | $604 | $7,252 |
| Total | $4,208 | $50,496 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-03 | Listed for sale | $549,000 |
| 2026-02-08 | Listing removed | $549,000 |
| 2025-10-11 | Listed for sale | $549,000 |
| 2022-06-03 | Sold | $345,000 |
| 2022-04-04 | Contingent | $344,900 |
| 2022-03-26 | Price change | $344,900 |
| 2022-03-18 | Listed for sale | $359,900 |
| 2020-06-19 | Sold | $123,900 |
| 2020-05-21 | Pending sale | $159,125 |
| 2020-05-08 | Price change | $159,125 |
| 2020-04-14 | Price change | $167,500 |
| 2020-03-20 | Listed for sale | $180,000 |
| 2020-02-16 | Listing removed | $200,000 |
| 2020-01-31 | Pending sale | $200,000 |
| 2020-01-20 | Listed for sale | $200,000 |
| 2019-09-10 | Listing removed | $235,000 |
| 2019-08-12 | Listed for sale | $235,000 |
| 2018-08-08 | Listing removed | $250,000 |
| 2018-07-06 | Price change | $250,000 |
| 2018-07-04 | Listed for sale | $124,000 |
| 2017-02-24 | Sold | $196,507 |
| 2013-07-13 | Listing removed | $325,000 |
| 2013-07-12 | Listed for sale | $325,000 |
| 2008-06-19 | Listing removed | $309,900 |
| 2008-04-25 | Price change | $309,900 |
| 2008-02-21 | Listed for sale | $319,900 |
| 1997-05-02 | Sold | $25,000 |
| 1988-03-29 | Sold | $132,500 |
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