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128 Cottage St, New Bedford, MA, 02740

4beds
2baths
2,210sqft
$444,900
$201price/sqft
$3,359/moest. monthly cost
$134,360/yrincome needed

About This Home

Location, location, location! Well-maintained single-family home in the heart of New Bedford, near the hospital, with easy access to highways, shopping, schools, and local amenities. This property offers a spacious four-bedroom layout plus an additional room without a closet, ideal for a home office or easily used as a fifth bedroom. Enjoy a fireplace for added charm. Recent updates include new flooring throughout, an updated kitchen, and new basement windows, adding value and appeal. Ideal for owner-occupants seeking comfort and convenience.

Getting Around

82
WalkingVery Walkable
47
TransitSome Transit
57
BikeBikeable

Schools

3/10
Sgt Wm H Carney AcademyGrades PK-50.3 mi
3/10
Keith Middle SchoolGrades 6-81.3 mi
1/10
New Bedford High SchoolGrades 9-121.2 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1925

Materials

  • Foundation: Stone
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Construction materials: Frame

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Colonial
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Gas Water Heater

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Full

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full bathrooms: 1
  • 1/2 bathrooms: 1

Features

  • Number of fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Finished area above ground: 2,210

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Natural Gas
  • Cooling features: Window Unit(s)

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 2,210
  • Total interior livable area: 2,210 sqft

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: M:0046 L:0195,2890739
  • Zoning: RA
  • Exclusions: Appliances Negotiable

Features

  • Patio & porch: Porch
  • Exterior features: Porch

Lot

  • Lot size: 2,709 sqft

Parking

  • Total spaces: 2
  • Parking features: Paved Drive
  • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
  • Uncovered spaces: 2

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
    TsunamiInsufficient Data

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Tsunami

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Massachusetts Counties

Flood
Hurricane
Severe Storm

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

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $2,249$26,988
Home Insurance *$258$3,096
Property Taxes $417$5,004
Electricity $435$5,229
Total$3,359$40,308
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$115,165/yr
40% on housing$100,770/yr
45% on housing$89,573/yr

Massachusetts FAIR Plan Programs

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Current Policies
Residential: 213,928Commercial: 230
Total Premiums$400.85M
Total Exposure$115.57B

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.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 7.0%
7.0%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 7.9%
7.9%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: -0.5%
-0.5%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$201This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 02740$230
Bristol County$275

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 02740$297
Bristol County$339

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

DateEventPrice
2026-04-23Listed for sale$479,499
2022-01-21Sold$358,000
2021-11-10Listed for sale$349,999
2017-06-22Sold$234,000
2017-05-08Pending sale$229,000
2017-05-02Listed for sale$229,000
2015-05-08Sold$185,000
2015-03-24Price change$199,900
2015-03-09Price change$209,900
2015-02-15Listed for sale$214,900
2014-07-31Sold$100,000
2014-06-24Listed for sale$124,900
2014-03-24Sold$50,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentBessy Rivas
BrokerageRE/MAX Vantage

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