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$537,870$348 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 98How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $281,000 on Jul 26, 2019

1216 ROCKDALE AVE

NEW BEDFORD, MA 02740
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,544 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.
0.49 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1930
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$538K
$525K low$551K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$281,000 · Jul 26, 2019

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,090 (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.$450,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$193,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$256,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$393,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$449,445

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyBRISTOL
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.49
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(5)

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

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

M
Keith Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.4 mi
E
Elizabeth Carter Brooks Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.4 mi
H
New Bedford High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 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%

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How this home compares

1216 Rockdale Ave 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.

  • Worth more than 87% of homes in New Bedford 02740
  • Costs more per square foot than 74% of homes in New Bedford 02740
  • Has a bigger lot than 98% of homes in New Bedford 02740
  • Newer than 77% of homes in New Bedford 02740

What homes are worth in New Bedford 02740

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$269K$656K

This home is worth more than 87% of homes in New Bedford 02740.

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.

Estimated value$537,870
CheaperTypical $424,381Pricier

Pricier than 87% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$348
CheaperTypical $301Pricier

Pricier than 74% of homes nearby

Living area1,544 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,816 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 38% of homes nearby

Lot size0.49 ac
SmallerTypical 4,312 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Year built1930
OlderTypical 1909Newer

Newer than 77% of homes nearby

How 1216 Rockdale Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNew Bedford 02740Bristol County
Estimated valuepricier than$537,87087% of homes52% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$34874% of homes52% of homes
Living areabigger than1,544 ft²38% of homes43% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.49 ac98% of homes60% of homes
Year builtnewer than193077% of homes28% of homes

About 1216 Rockdale Ave

How much is 1216 Rockdale Ave, New Bedford, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1216 Rockdale Ave, New Bedford, MA is $537,870 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $525,218 to $550,522. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1216 Rockdale Ave, New Bedford, MA last sell?

1216 Rockdale Ave, New Bedford, MA last sold on Jul 26, 2019 for $281,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 1216 Rockdale Ave, New Bedford, MA?

1216 Rockdale Ave, New Bedford, MA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,544 square feet of living space and a 0.49-acre lot.

When was 1216 Rockdale Ave, New Bedford, MA built?

1216 Rockdale Ave, New Bedford, MA was built in 1930, making it 96 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 1216 Rockdale Ave, New Bedford, MA?

1216 Rockdale Ave, New Bedford, MA is assigned to Keith Middle School (middle), rated D+; Elizabeth Carter Brooks Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; New Bedford High School (high), rated F. All sit in New Bedford School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1216 Rockdale Ave, New Bedford, MA compare to other homes in New Bedford 02740?

Among the 9,709 homes in New Bedford 02740, it is worth more than 87% of them ($537,870 against a typical $424,381), its price per square foot is higher than 74% of them ($348 against a typical $301), it is bigger than 38% of them (1,544 ft² against a typical 1,816 ft²), its lot is bigger than 98% of them (0.49 ac against a typical 4,312 ft²) and it is newer than 77% of them (1930 against a typical 1909). Measured against all of Bristol County, it is worth more than 52% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1216 Rockdale Ave, New Bedford, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1216 Rockdale Ave, New Bedford, MA was $5,090. The county assessed it at $450,000.

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