Skip to content
Skip to content
TopHapOpen in map
Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $151,100 on Mar 10, 2021

116 CHESTNUT ST

NEW BEDFORD, MA 02740
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,389 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
1,769 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1874
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$151,100 · Mar 10, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,456 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$305,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$77,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$228,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$289,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$401,531

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
CountyBRISTOL
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.04
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Baseboard
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(6)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(2)

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
John A. Parker Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.2 mi
H
New Bedford High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi
M
Keith Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.9 mi

District: New Bedford School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02740These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.140
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.88
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.61

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.19%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.46,465
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.7,186 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$54,542
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$71,876
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.50 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.52%

Owner Tools

Do you own this home?
Claim this home

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

116 Chestnut St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Smaller than 70% of homes in New Bedford 02740
  • Among the smallest lots in Bristol County
  • Older than 97% of homes in Bristol County

How it measures up in New Bedford 02740

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in New Bedford 02740.

Living area1,389 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,811 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 30% of homes nearby

Lot size1,769 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.1 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1874
OlderTypical 1910Newer

Newer than 8% of homes nearby

How 116 Chestnut St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNew Bedford 02740Bristol County
Living areabigger than1,389 ft²30% of homes34% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,769 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than18748% of homes3% of homes

About 116 Chestnut St

When did 116 Chestnut St, New Bedford, MA last sell?

116 Chestnut St, New Bedford, MA last sold on Mar 10, 2021 for $151,100, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 5 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 116 Chestnut St, New Bedford, MA?

116 Chestnut St, New Bedford, MA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,389 square feet of living space and a 0.04-acre lot.

When was 116 Chestnut St, New Bedford, MA built?

116 Chestnut St, New Bedford, MA was built in 1874, making it 152 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 116 Chestnut St, New Bedford, MA?

116 Chestnut St, New Bedford, MA is assigned to John A. Parker Elementary School (elementary), rated D-; New Bedford High School (high), rated F; Keith Middle School (middle), rated D-. All sit in New Bedford School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 116 Chestnut St, New Bedford, MA compare to other homes in New Bedford 02740?

Among the 9,711 homes in New Bedford 02740, it is bigger than 30% of them (1,389 ft² against a typical 1,811 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (1,769 ft² against a typical 0.1 ac) and it is newer than 8% of them (1874 against a typical 1910). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 116 Chestnut St, New Bedford, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 116 Chestnut St, New Bedford, MA was $3,456. The county assessed it at $305,600.

More homes on Chestnut St

Closest homes

More homes in New Bedford 02740

Assigned schools

Explore the area

See this home in context

Open 116 Chestnut St on TopHap’s interactive map to compare it against every sale nearby, overlay school zones and flood risk, and run a CMA.

Open in map
A flyover of TopHap's photorealistic 3D map, with recorded sale prices pinned to homes
Search any address, city, zip, or county…3D$1.9M$6.25MOpen in map